Find Pollution Abatement & Control Nonprofits and Charities

  Writer wrote:

This is an organization which offers me lots of opportunities to send emails in support of environmental causes, which is something I like to do because if enough of us do so, it is proven to make a difference. more »

  PTKGHS wrote:

For the past two years we have been developing a national science education and outreach project, supported by both NSF and NASA. POLAR-PALOOZA will have reached 25 communities by Spring 2009, sharing the latest research at Earth's poles and its implications... more »

  kelly8 wrote:

This company goes out of its way to help people in need, not to mention helps keeps useable items out of our landfills. more »

  JoAnn Smith wrote:

I took a break from the corporate world to do some volunteer work for a few months after suffering loses in my family. This is when the passion started and now it has been almost 10 years later and the passion is even stronger. Wild seals and sea lions... more »

  Writer wrote:

A great non profit that has worked for over 40 years to save our land, air, and water. They hold great community events . The endangered species fair is a family favorite and the creeks clean up is invaluable. more »

  Writer wrote:

I monitor and take water samples for Cynobacteria blooms at least once a week from mid June to the last week in October at Red Rocks beach in South Burlington, Vermont. I post my observed results on the VT Dept of Health web-site and bring the samples... more »

  Ann-Marie B. wrote:

River Network has been the best support and training we could ask for as a local watershed organization. more »

  jek18 wrote:

Nature and Culture has a special place in my heart as I was lucky enough to work directly with the amazing staff in Ecuador for several years while serving as a Peace Corps volunteer. I saw firsthand how dedicated everyone is in the organization, and... more »

  Gerwigka wrote:

CEH gets amazing and long-lasting results in protecting the public from toxic chemicals. Eliminating arsenic in playground furniture, lead in children's toys/candy/jewelry, and toxins in school lunch packaging are just a few of their successes. They use... more »

  F.A Weedor wrote:

I have attended the Youth Are partner for Empowerment International training every year. through their training I have been able to have employable skill that is helping me to become self sustainable. more »

  aviatorbdm wrote:

The work Stove Team does is invaluable and incalculatable. This is a simple concept but can make an enormous impact on peoples lives. Keep up the great work! more »

  rgeraghty wrote:

This is a great organization that is helping people in need in Pittsburgh and being innovative at finding solutions to problems more »

  Writer wrote:

We found our way to The Urban Farmers because my spectrum-y, Asperger’s-y son needed to do 30 hours of volunteer work to graduate from high school. The volunteer backyard harvest fruit work didn’t have a training requirement and the TUF calendar allowed... more »

  KTorguson wrote:

I have worked with Oak Crest for almost a year and I'm impressed by the standards to which they hold their students, their collaborators and themselves. Encouragement of and collegiality toward their students, wrapped in the context of hands-on research,... more »

  Jim E.2 wrote:

Rethink Inc is a fantastic organization. It promotes both a green lifestyle as well as teaching sustainability to the public. Shikha B. is the director and has helped create five gardens in the Ryves Neighborhood. One of these gardens is at Ryves Youth... more »

  Bobby G.1 wrote:

People like to pay a lot of lip service to the environment. Few actually back up the talk with the walk. Sea Hugger walks the talk. Real solutions brought with love, integrity, education and community outreach. "Teaching our children well" (and us adults... more »

  jackcaravanos wrote:

I've been volunteering with Blacksmith Institute since 2006 when a former student recommended they contact me for some environmental advice. As Professor of Environmental Health at Hunter College School of Public Health, I'm contact often with these requests... more »

  nativegardener wrote:

Our small garden club received a sizable grant to plant a 1,400 square-foot native tree and shrub garden at a church where we meet. First, we had the daunting task of removing non-native, invasive groundcovers and landscape fabric buried six-inches below... more »

  SJH1990 wrote:

A real leader on environmental advocacy. They get things done at the State House on the most pressing issue of our time! more »

  MichaelMaradei wrote:

It is a fantastic small team that delivers big help. I was at the launch of "The Blue Manta" Kickstarter and it was amazing. more »

  mba8 wrote:

Biggest bang for the buck. Ninety-nine percent of the animals killed in the United States each year are slaughtered for human consumption. Vegan Outreach is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization working to expose and end cruelty to animals through... more »

  nantes77 wrote:

I have been consistently impressed with Global Water. I have raised money to support their projects through several different marathon events, and they have always been incredibly professional. They helped me reach my fundraising goals, wrote individual... more »

  sheilab1 wrote:

Assisted INFORM with planning and executing their Generation INformed cocktail benefit which was a tremendous sucesss due to all the effort by staff and volunteers. more »

  OrangeKnight wrote:

Fantastic nonprofit with a great staff run by motivated high schoolers. Great volunteering opportunities. more »

  waterboy2001 wrote:

The diving foundation has opened my eyes to new possibilities with out them I would still be a land loving, ocean fearing novice more »

  ashley404 wrote:

Working as a WELLKIND intern, I expanded my knowledge in so many areas. I learned about the forest ecosystem and how important the species that inhabit it are. I learned about the importance of old trees and how they work to combat climate change. It... more »

  Kristy M wrote:

This organization is great for our local community and for the bigger environment. I'm very impressed with the staff: they are dedicated to working together with the community, rather than fighting against it. I also am 100% behind their strategies:... more »

  LosAngelesDiva wrote:

Judging from the amount of revenue coming in and going out, I would state that it is true that the management at Breathe LA are very well paid. Are they worth it, that is the question. We know a few and as in most non-profits the majority are climbers... more »

  Emilie wrote:

While I'm not personally someone who subscribes to the more-radical tactics of GreenPeace -- and I really can't stand their endless clipboarding-on-the-sidewalk strategies -- the end result of their work is always attention-getting and, therefore, priceless. They... more »

  Becky Sheda G. wrote:

C2C helps me get supplies I might otherwise have to pay for out of pocket or go without. They are invaluable to me as a teacher. more »

  mahinalae wrote:

I've attended events that this organization has put on and volunteered with habitat restoration. Mountain Watch accomplishes an amazing amount of environmental work with few staff and not much $$. They are organizing public opinion, engaging in policy... more »

  YCTA wrote:

How many non profits can say that they have helped stop a massive toll road project that was proposed to run right through one of the most historic surf spots in So. Cal? Now, they are rallying the members to speak out against more offshore gas and oil... more »

  albert1 wrote:

As a co-founder of this organization, I can only say why it has stuck around for more than 35 years -- because it continues to stay relevant to changing circumstances. Our original vision was "Out to Save the World." That has never changed. What has changed... more »

  vwaldren wrote:

OHKA (Omaha Healthy Kids Alliance) is a non profit organization created to provide leadership to reduce lead poisoning in children in the Omaha NE metro area. The organization has been a key partner in creating and leading a coaliation to education families... more »

  theJunkman wrote:

From my first volunteer trip with SPLASH in 2009 until now I have been hooked on all that SPLASH accomplishes! They are one of the only grass roots environmental groups with boots on the ground! Their perseverance and stewardship of our bays and wetlands... more »

  SaraGreenwald wrote:

Despite its pro-environment reputation, California has a vigorous oil and natural gas industry, which actively lobbies administrators and politicians at all levels, and donates to election campaigns. 350 Bay Area Action is one of the few climate-focused... more »

  jonathanimc2 wrote:

I've worked with the Business Outreach Committee of the Coalition for around a year now. I have seen this group steadily grow as corporate representatives come to the table to address local air issues. The Coalition provides valuable information on the... more »

  jnadle wrote:

GASP is kind of like Pittsburgh in that it's "right-sized." GASP is a big enough organization to be effective and have an impact, but small enough to be able to respond to individual concerns and to remember our community roots. GASP values... more »

  sara7 wrote:

I learned about the Clean Forest Project from my mom. She has been helping them clean up Southern Oregon for the last year. I decided to join her in a project up at Anderson Butte, and was plesantly suprised at what a wonderful group of people that I... more »

  Jack L. wrote:

Aguayuda brings water to communities in need and also provides educational support to ensure these water resources are sustainable. I spent one week at the end of June 2010 combining my passion to help with my energy to discover. It was my first time... more »

  mike-schaefer wrote:

OK, as a board member, I'm admittedly biased. But there are some great reasons I support PFPS, and I hope others will join their voices to our efforts to save - and restore - Puget Sound. First: the marine life in Puget Sound is unbelievable. As... more »

  Nonoise wrote:

This organization has worked very hard to provide information on the health effects of noise and information on noise laws and how to stop noise. There is no other resource on noise information like this organization. They help with noise problems... more »

  Beth R. wrote:

The Green Lake Association works hard to promote conservation and great water quality of Green Lake for all to enjoy. more »

  Kristina G. Fisher wrote:

The Santa Fe Watershed Association is a remarkable organization that is active in three major areas: education, advocacy, and restoration. Among other things, they lead hikes into the protected upper watershed area, teach students in Santa Fe's schools,... more »

  CRAFT wrote:

I was on the board of this organization years ago, and wrote the group's newsletter. Then I moved to Oklahoma. Now I am back in Michigan and glad to have just finished the second issue of CRAFT Times. It's good to be back trying to save the bio-region... more »

  Tom wrote:

I first met Rebecca O'Brien of Sustainable Warehouse when she was just starting her non-profit nearly 5 years ago. I have seen several of her projects come to completion and worked with several very satisfied clients of hers. Rebecca is a true believer... more »

  A_L_ wrote:

I knew I wanted to be useful. For what seemed entirely too long as a high school student and undergraduate, I didn't know how. I tried things, from medical research to folklore to photography. I was bushwhacking a path and hit a clearing when I took a... more »

  sharon wrote:

The Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) is an amazingly effective organization that has worked hard for more then 40 years to clean up the most important river in eastern Massachusetts, the Charles. The organization is lean and mean, using the... more »

  bearcreekcommunitycharterschool wrote:

EPCAMR presented a program for our youth group on the effects of anthracite mining in Northeastern Pennsylvania, including mine drainage. The program concluded with a discussion on how the iron oxide can be adapted to modern uses, such as deck stain,... more »

  VA__ wrote:

As one of Rhode Island's largest and foremost environmental organizations, Save The Bay and its work involving Narragansett Bay has succeeded in fostering a sense of community and stewardship around New England's largest estuary -- at least for this volunteer.... more »

  katya_bee4 wrote:

Keep Abilene Beautiful has been a driving force in the Abilene community over the years in adding over 20,000 crepe myrtles across town, planting 1,000's of trees, working on conservation and revitalization projects. This organization has also been the... more »

  ckrandall wrote:

Fantastic organization! Tree NM's staff is dedicated to getting trees planted in urban areas throughout NM creating all the benefits of beautiful trees. They plant thousands of trees each year with the help of hundreds of volunteers. more »

  rosemary-costello wrote:

This organization serves as a grantor/manager for a number of service grants such as Americorps, and the state-wide Commonwealth Corps grants. They use volunteers to review the initial grant applications from the nonprofits that seek the funding. It... more »

  WHO-IS-GREATNONPROFITS wrote:

I run Makebenproud and do work for a number of environmental organizations out of a respect and concern for the environment.I do not know who Greatnonprofits is, and am not fond of them soliciting donations from the public in our name. more »

  Annie42 wrote:

Strong group of hardworking people with a shared love of a unique preserve, working on projects, ranging from building renovations to habitat restoration. more »

  Robert Broske wrote:

Swim as fast as you can away from these Clowns! We are aware that running a Org is tough in this economy but never will our family get involved donating valuable time and resources unless we do our research. Fl. State records show that the 3 required... more »

  heretohelp wrote:

So amazing to see young adults caring about their neighborhoods! more »

  melanie38 wrote:

Air Alliance Houston contributes a great deal of issue expertise and brings a real presence to the environmental community in Houston. From providing a voice to the media, educating kids, hosting Earth Day Houston, and lobbying to improve air quality... more »

  Land_Trust_Accreditation_Commission wrote:

Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy became an accredited land trust in August 2018, a status that can be renewed every five years. Accreditation means Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy meets national quality standards for protecting important natural places... more »

  Mitch24 wrote:

The Clean Air Coalition of Western New York does excellent work organizing and empowering local communities to fight environmental injustices. more »

  Stephen33 wrote:

The Candlewood Valley chapter of Trout Unlimited is a very active organization serving the towns of upper Fairfield County. The chapter has been responsible for numerous stream restoration project in Newtown and New Milford. It's programs for children... more »

  Sunshyn54 wrote:

This organization is very active in Limestone County. As a resident, I have seen vast changes in our community in the way of litter control and recycling opportunities. I am glad they are here and support them in every way that I can. more »

  Maui_Diver wrote:

As a volunteer for this organization, it feels so good to be helping move this noble cause forward. Their team and dedication is admirable in bringing awareness to the Plastic Pollution issue, facing our oceans. more »

  keekee wrote:

Please read all of this. I work for the Catawba River Keeper Foundation. I am amazed with what one small nonprofit can accomplish. These hardworking, dedicated people, in the the face of bureaucracy that doesn't care, have already moved Mount Everest.... more »

  Deb_Howe wrote:

Charles River Clean Up Boat is the most effective non-profit organization I know. It operates almost entirely on volunteer effort (boat drivers are required by the insurance company to receive a stipend), and with donated equipment and a lot of volunteer... more »

  Beverly wrote:

This is the North American fiscal sponsor of an internationally linked network that has done more to eliminate seriously bad pesticides than just about any other nonprofit out there. This group links with groups in 60 countries around the world, working... more »

  james wilson wrote:

Protect Our Winters is an amazing group - working to fight climate change for all of us who ski or snowboard. Its really important to me to protect the winter season - I love to ski, but I also work for a business that depends on winter for our revenue.... more »

  Duane11 wrote:

Great, great nonprofit! I know of no other watershed association that can do so much with so little. more »

  lrl6454 wrote:

Save the Scenic Santa Ritas (SSSR) is a great non-profit that is incredibly effective in protecting the beautiful Santa Rita Mountains from the damaging impacts of mining. They operate on a very small budget but still are able to reach out to all the... more »

  robotford wrote:

All I can do is give All Thanks and I am Grateful for this Program..I spent much money and time from several shops trying to fix My check engine issues...Finally with the assistance and guidence of Valley Can program we were able to finnally resolve the... more »

  gabe1 wrote:

The people who organized the outings I went on were very polite and fun people to be around throughout all of the work we did. more »

  ersgrady wrote:

I support and advocate for Black Warrior Riverkeeper in order to help preserve one of our most precious assets in Alabama, 6,276 square miles of watershed, for this and future generations. It is an effective organization making significant impact in... more »

  jtburgess wrote:

This organization has merged and changed names. It is now "Raritan Headwaters Association", https://www.raritanheadwaters.org more »

  essmoon wrote:

As a small business owner and South Park resident, I am proud to support ECOSS's many efforts in my community. I love the fact that they can bring businesses and my neighbors together on so many different levels, from their work with "Duwamish Alive!"... more »

  Jennola wrote:

LPBF has done great work in making Lake Pontchartrain clean and safe. While they continue to monitor the Lake, they now are also working toward restoring the Coast. They are dedicated and responsible. more »

  MHavilandWriter wrote:

I first met Cindy Zipf, founder of Clean Ocean Action in 1987, when I was the full-time legislative aide to a member of the NJ State Assembly. The New Jersey coastline was threatened by medical waste that could potentially affect the health of residents... more »

  EliThomas wrote:

Very dedicated staff. They have they ability to turn the most neglected illegal dumps into greenways. more »

  WetlandWalker wrote:

ANJEC has been the stewards of our State’s Natural Resources since 1968. Nonstop for the last 44 years working to defend our environment though education and supporting proper planning. Weaving the States Environmental Commissions together and representing... more »

  Beverly10 wrote:

Today TU is a national organization with more than 140,000 volunteers organized into about 400 chapters from Maine to Montana to Alaska. This dedicated grassroots army is matched by a respected staff of lawyers, policy experts and scientists, who work... more »

  fishingshootinglifer wrote:

I volunteered at one the of the Project Wilderness cleanups at my favorite public land shooting area. Unfortunately plenty of people are "monkey see, monkey do", once one person leaves debris behind everyone else does. Project Wilderness helps organize... more »

Founded in 1959, TU is the leading conservation organization dedicated to conserving, protecting, and restoring, North America's... more »

To provide gifts, grants, and loans to other "not for profit" organizations for projects for the benefit of the general public.... more »

Advancing the practice of environmentally and economically sound management of municipal solid waste. more »

Founded in 1959, TU is the leading conservation organization dedicated to conserving, protecting, and restoring, North America's... more »

Our mission is to facilitate meaningful service-learning experiences that engage local communities in beautifying and protecting... more »

Scientific research more »

Founded in 1959, TU is the leading conservation organization dedicated to conserving, protecting, and restoring, North America's... more »

CURE grew from a grass roots environmental organization founded in the Almaden Valley of San Jose, California in 1993. Now, with... more »

Purpose of organization is to reduce air pollution emissions throughout the state of utah, through voluntary actions, to facilitate... more »

Lewis bay pollution prevention more »

The primary exempt purpose of our institute is the compilation and dissemination of environmental information for the benefit... more »

Founded in 1959, TU is the leading conservation organization dedicated to conserving, protecting, and restoring, North America's... more »

Community advocacy group regarding toxic waste and neighborhood contamination. more »

Californians Against Waste Foundation was founded in 1984 to move California, and by example, the nation, toward a sustainable,... more »

Protection, preservation and enhancement of cold water resources and their species more »

To promote air quality more »

Founded in 1959, TU is the leading conservation organization dedicated to conserving, protecting, and restoring, North America's... more »

Campaign for clean air through research and scholarship & education of the general public. more »

Founded in 1959, TU is the leading conservation organization dedicated to conserving, protecting, and restoring, North America's... more »

The Living Earth Foundation is a new 501c3 nonprofit research and educational organization. Its primary purpose is to explore,... more »

Our mission is to provide better access to better bicycles for all people and to empower individuals to perform their own bicycle... more »

Promotion of bicycles as fun and sustainable transportation through creation of a community cycling center. more »

To conserve, protect, and maintain wisconsin's coldwater fisheries and their watersheds. more »

The green sports alliance foundation leverages the cultural and market influence of sports to promote healthy, sustainable communities... more »

Management and preservation of caves and karst resources. more »

To develop, fund and administer programs that promote research and public education concerning swans and their conservation. more »

The organization was created to address senior housing, youth development, and community development needs in the greater kansas... more »

Advancing sustainable, affordable, more »

Technologies exist that can benefit mankind and restore our natural resources to communities, large and small, everywhere. The... more »

Founded in 1959, TU is the leading conservation organization dedicated to conserving, protecting, and restoring, North America's... more »

On the commons is a commons movement strategy center. Our purpose is to foster a new worldview, set of practices and solutions... more »

TU is the leading conservation organization dedicated to conserving, protecting, and restoring, North America''s trout and salmon... more »

Founded in 1959, TU is the leading conservation organization dedicated to conserving, protecting, and restoring, North America's... more »

Founded in 1959, TU is the leading conservation organization dedicated to conserving, protecting, and restoring, North America's... more »

Management of municipal solid waste more »

Founded in 1959, TU is the leading conservation organization dedicated to conserving, protecting, and restoring, North America's... more »

Founded in 1959, TU is the leading conservation organization dedicated to conserving, protecting, and restoring, North America's... more »

To develop and distribute software for the advancement of medical education and the teaching, training, simulating and experimenting... more »

The organization is a catalyst for environmental conservation, protection, restoration, awareness and stewardship through collaborative... more »

Founded in 1959, TU is the leading conservation organization dedicated to conserving, protecting, and restoring, North America's... more »

Swana's mission is to advance the practice of environmentally and economically sound management of public and private sector solid... more »

Environmental research center, inc. (erc) safeguards the public from health hazards that impact families, workers, & the environment.... more »

The American Lung Association of Minnesota (ALAMN), serving Minesotans since 1903, is one of the oldest non-profit voluntary health... more »

Advancing practice of environmentally sound solid waste mgmt in pa more »

The association's purpose is to preserve, protect and enhance the waters of pelican lake, through various activities including... more »

Environmental protection more »