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The goal of the Green Living Project™ is to educate and inspire
citizens to live more sustainable lives through the presentation of
successful examples of sustainable or 'green living' projects from
around the world. In 2008, Green Living Project™ launches this exciting
and ambitious project in Africa. The media team will visit a diverse
selection of projects embracing different aspects of sustainability
including; responsible tourism, renewable energy, organic farming,
community education; and then launch an entertaining, educational, and
inspiring multi-media Lecture Series across the US and parts of Canada.
The Continental Divide Trail Alliance (CDTA) was formed in 1995 to
assist the federal land management agencies in the completion,
management and protection of the Trail.
Washington Trails Association is the voice for hikers in Washington
state. They believe hiking trails are our link to wilderness sand work
to protect hiking trails and wild lands, take volunteers out to
maintain trails, and promote hiking as a healthy, fun way to explore
the outdoors.
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is a volunteer-based, private
nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of the 2,175-mile
Appalachian National Scenic Trail, a 250,000-acre greenway extending
from Maine to Georgia. Their mission is to ensure that future
generations will enjoy the clean air and water, scenic vistas, wildlife
and opportunities for simple recreation and renewal along the entire
Trail corridor.
The mission of the Pacific Crest Trail Association is to protect,
preserve and promote the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail as an
internationally significant resource for the enjoyment of hikers and
equestrians, and for the value that wild and scenic lands provide to
all people.
Outdoor Outreach is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to
provide an opportunity for at-risk and underprivileged youth to gain
confidence and self-esteem through participation in outdoor activities.
Outdoor Outreach programs support underserved youth in San Diego County
who are at risk for school dropout, substance abuse, violence and
unintended pregnancy. We are the only agency in San Diego and one of
just a few in the country that utilizes outdoor physical experiences to
provide youth with the support, relationships, resources and
opportunities they need to become successful adults.
Since 1991, the Access Fund has been the only national advocacy
organization that keeps climbing areas open and conserves the climbing
environment. The Access Fund supports and represents over 1.6 million
climbers nationwide in ALL forms of climbing; Rock Climbing, Ice
Climbing, Mountaineering, and Bouldering. Five core programs support
the mission on national and local levels: public policy, stewardship
& conservation (including grants), grassroots activism, climber
education, and land acquisition.
The mission of the Conservation Alliance is education, research, and
advocacy for the preservation and restoration of endangered and
threatened ecosystems and species.
To promote and preserve the human-powered outdoor recreation industry.
California Wilderness Coalition works to defend the pristine landscapes
that make California unique, provide a home to our wildlife, and
preserve a place for spiritual renewal. We protect wilderness for its
own sake, for ourselves, and for generations yet to come. We identify
and protect the habitat necessary for the long-term survival of
California's plants and animals. And through our hard-hitting advocacy
and public education, we enlist the support of citizens and
policy-makers in our efforts to protect California's wildlands.
Climbing for Kids is a fundraising event that supports Bay Area
Wilderness Training (BAWT), a non-profit organization that gets at-risk
and underprivileged youth outdoors. For every $1,000 raised, an average
of 17 kids will get outside on trips with experienced adults using the
best gear in the outdoor industry.
The AMGA is the national training organization for rock, alpine and ski
mountaineering guides. Their primary goal is to raise the technical and
professional standards of mountain guiding in the United States to a
worldwide level. They promote high levels of safety, knowledge, skill,
and professionalism and teach the skills required for guiding through
training courses and practical exams.
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