The Waterfront Alliance began as a project of The Municipal Art Society of New York. It became an independent organization in 2007 when a group of leading activists, businesses, foundations, and civic organizations came together with the goal of making the New York and New Jersey harbor a shared, resilient, and accessible resource for all. […]
The Wild Oyster Project works towards restoring wild oysters in the San Francisco Bay, a shallow estuarine system that once had significant intertidal habitat: land that is below water during high tide and above water during low tide. Before industrial activities such as filling, dredging, and channelization changed the Bay, millions of oysters, living on […]
Our Partnership is part of a broader network of fish habitat partnerships in the U.S., and one of three recognized fish habitat partnerships in Alaska. The Mat-Su Partnership’s grassroots, locally-driven, voluntary, and non-regulatory effort was inspired by the approach outlined by the National Fish Habitat Partnership. NFHP’s mission is to protect, restore, and enhance the […]
City Innovate is dedicated to helping governments address their challenges through emerging technologies in their communities. They are focused on creating collaborations through programs such as their startup in residence program (STIR), facilitating startup and government teams to co-create technology solutions.
Earth Force engages young people as active citizens who improve the environment and their communities now and in the future. Earth Force believes that a civic experience is an essential element of education about the environment. To ensure that young people have this experience Earth Force helps teachers develop young people with the knowledge, skills, […]
The Cleveland Water Alliance (CWA) coordinates a growing network of corporations, universities, research institutions, public agencies, and utilities dedicated to the expansion of the region’s water innovation ecosystem, or “blue economy”: an emergent economic sector dedicated to the sustainable stewardship of bodies of freshwater around the globe through innovation. With our network partners, CWA seeks […]
Our mission is to increase scientific enthusiasm, understanding, and legislative value in the Milwaukee area. We strive to engage the community in evidence-based programs, promote awareness of local scientific affairs, and collaborate with diverse partners to positively influence public opinion in the areas of science education, public health, and sustainability. (from website)
Engineers & Scientists Acting Locally (ESAL) is a national organization dedicated to increasing local engagement by professionals with backgrounds in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). We are a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public charity. ESAL's goals are to: i) Increase civic engagement by professionals with backgrounds in STEM, including with city, county, and state government and […]
