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National organizations with a Charlotte area chapter
Citizens Climate Lobby Grassroots, non-partisan advocacy and collaboration to find solutions for Climate Change.
Audubon Society Conservation, education, advocacy to protect birds and their habitat.
Nature ConservancyConservation of land & water. Using policy expertise, sustainable financing and collaborative partnerships to combat biodiversity loss and the climate crisis.
Sierra Club Protect wildlife, forests, climate, public lands, Advocate for clean energy, environmental justice.
Student Conservation Association Internships training youth climate leaders.
North Carolina-based organizations
Clean Aire NC Advocates at local, state and federal levels to reduce emissions and hold polluters accountable through legal challenges.
Environment North Carolina Researches, educates & promotes clean air, water & energy Grassroots advocacy at local, state and federal levels
NC Conservation Network A statewide network of environmental, community, and environmental justice organizations focused on protecting NC’s natural resources and public health.
NC Environmental Justice Network Advocacy, research, education. Promotes environmental quality, clean industry, economic equity, fair access for all to natural resources.
Regional Stormwater Partnership A collaboration of North and South Carolina Stormwater professionals in 18 municipalities. Provides outreach & education.
Local organizations
Catawba Lands Conservancy Permanently conserves, protects & manages lands.
Catawba RiverKeeper FoundationEducates and advocates to protect the Catawba-Wateree River Basin. Scientists and volunteers monitor, protect and clean rivers, streams and lakes.
Catawba Wateree Management Group 18 public utilities and Duke Energy using the Catawba-Wateree River Basin. Balancing economic and ecelogical constraints, researching and planning to protect the water supply through conservation, public education and preservation of land.
Charlotte Wildlife Stewards Local chapter of the NC Wildlife Federation. Creates, preserves, and protects wildlife habitat.
Mecklenburg Audubon Local chapter of National Audubon. Promotes the appreciation, protection, and preservation of birds and other wildlife through education and conservation activities.
Sustain Charlotte Citizens’ advocacy for sustainable growth, land-use, economics in Charlotte.
Trees Charlotte A public/private collaboration, planting trees in Charlotte. Focuses on underserved communities. Provides education on planting, preserving trees.