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Green Advocacy/Educational Organizations
Beaver Creek Wetlands Association: Phone: 937-320-9042.
"The Beaver Creek Wetlands Association seeks to protect the wetland ecosystem in the Beaver Creek watershed through
partnerships, community networks and public education. BCWA supports the retention of wetlands within the protection
corridor and encourages the restoration of wetland and traditional upland habitats, such as forests and prairies. BCWA
promotes the use of these protected areas for education, research and recreation." Address: Beaver Creek Wetlands Association, P.O.Box 42, Alpha, Ohio 45301-0042. See website for more information.
City: Alpha. County: Greene. Website: http://www.beavercreekwetlands.org/
Blue Rock Station: Phone: 740-674-4300.
Blue Rock Station calls itself "an experiment in green living". It's a homestead that features a greenhouse made of plastic water bottles, an "earthship" building with a recycled tire foundation, straw bale buildings, llamas, organic gardens, tours and more! Address: 1190 Virginia Ridge Rd. Philo Ohio 43771. Visit website for more information.
City: Philo. County: Muskingum. Website: http://www.bluerockstation.com
Buckeye Forest Council: Phone: 1-866-OH-TREES.
The Buckeye Forest Council (BFC) is a
membership-based, grassroots organization dedicated to protecting
Ohio’s native forests and their inhabitants. The BFC uses education,
advocacy and organizing to address the need for forest preservation and
low-impact recreation over logging and resource extraction.
We seek to instill in Ohioans a sense of personal connection to and
responsibility for Ohio's native forests and to challenge the
exploitation of land, wildlife and people." Address:
1200 W. Fifth Ave., #103, Columbus OH, 43212. Visit website for more information.
City: Columbus. County: Franklin. Website: http://www.buckeyeforestcouncil.org/index.php?opti
Cleveland Green Building Coalition: Phone: 216-961-880.
The
purpose of the Cleveland Green Building Coalition (GBC) is to
generate broad support for various individual efforts, build momentum,
and advance the green building agenda in Cleveland and Northeast
Ohio through education, consultation, and cooperation. The Cleveland
GBC is an umbrella organization for various building industry
interest groups, including those involved in residential, commercial,
institutional, and industrial green building. Address: Cleveland Environmental Center, 3500 Lorain Avenue, Suite 303, Cleveland, OH 44113. Visit Website for more info.
City: Cleveland. County: Cuyahoga. Website: http://www.clevelandgbc.org/about_us.html
Columbus Audubon Society: Phone: 740-549-0333.
"Columbus Audubon was founded in 1913 and is a chapter of Audubon. Our mission
now is the same as it was in 1913: to promote the appreciation,
understanding and conservation of birds, other wildlife and their
habitats, for present and future generations...With approximately 3,000 members in Central Ohio, Columbus Audubon is
one of the largest Audubon chapters in the nation. We offer a variety
of ways for members and other nature enthusiasts to learn about and
enjoy wildlife." Address: P.O. Box 141350, Columbus, OH 43214. Visit website for more information.
City: Columbus. County: Franklin. Website: http://www.columbusaudubon.org/index.html
Community Food Initiatives: Phone: 740-593-5971.
"Community
Food Initiatives is a non-profit organization located in Athens, Ohio.
Our dedication is centered in helping people grow their own food in the
greater Athens County area, as well as helping to promote
self-sufficiency as it relates to basic food production, preservation,
and preparation. This work is rooted in community and the development
of a strong local food system."
City: Athens. County: Athens. Website: http://www.communityfoodinitiatives.com/index.html
Dayton Audubon Society: Phone: 937-438-5688.
Address: 1375 E. Siebenthaler Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45414-5398. See website for more information.
City: Dayton. County: Montgomery. Website: http://www.dayton.net/audubon/index.htm
Earth Day Coalition: Phone: 216-281-6468.
"Earth
Day Coalition is Cleveland's own nonprofit environmental education
organization serving Ohio and the nation. We provide a broad range of community-based
environmental education and leadership initiatives through our four award-winning
and nationally recognized programs...We work directly with students and teachers through our environmental education
programs. Neighborhood and community organizations in Ohio and around the
nation work with us on sustainable development, pollution prevention and
environmental justice" Address: 3606 Bridge Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44113. Visit website for more information.
City: Cleveland. County: Cuyahoga. Website: http://www.earthdaycoalition.org/index.php
EarthWatch Ohio: Phone: 216-387-1609.
"EarthWatch Ohio (EWO) is a 501(c)(3) organization whose missions is to
educate Ohioans on environmental issue and encourage them to take an
active role in protecting the environment and promoting sustainability.
We fulfill our mission by publishing a free newspaper that is
distributed at more than 2,000 locations throughout Northeast Ohio with
additional distribution throughout the state. The newspaper is
published bi-monthly, printing 50,000 copies per issue." Address: PO Box 213, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022. Visit website for more information.
City: Chagrin Falls. County: Cuyahoga. Website: http://www.earthwatchohio.org/index.htm
Kent Environmental Council: Phone: 330-673-6548.
KEC focuses its volunteer efforts in four areas: advocacy, education,
engagement and networking. As an advocate, KEC supports measures and
initiatives that support a livable, sustainable environment. It also
works to educate its members and the public asking questions and
starting conversations about environmental issues. In the area of
engagement, KEC works with stakeholders and policy-makers in the
development of environmentally sound and sustainable public policies. A
final element is networking with like-minded groups for more effective
regional planning and environmental action." Kent Environmental Council, P.O. Box 395, Kent, OH 44240. Visit website for more information.
City: Kent. County: Portage. Website: http://www.kentenvironment.org/index.html
Lake Erie Western Alliance for Sustainability: Phone: 419-530-3591.
"The mission of LEWAS is to promote environmental, economic,
social sustainability within our Western Lake Erie Region through
education, outreach, and networking." Among other things it has a good discussion of what Sustainability is and isn't. Visit website for more information.
City: Toledo. County: Lucas. Website: http://uac.utoledo.edu/lewas/site/main.asp
MomTeamToledo: Phone: 419-705-1162.
"MomTeamToledo is an outreach organization based on a Mom's Point of View. We address
Today's Environmental Concerns. Global Warming Awareness has caused us
to rethink our habits and offer solutions that are built on a common
'GREEN' sense approach." This site is basic, but it has some good links to Toledo Recyclers as well as links to non-Ohio orgs.
City: Toledo. County: Lucas. Website: http://www.momteamtoledo.org/Home_Page.html
Native Plant Society of Northeastern Ohio: Phone: 440-286-9504.
"As a chapter of The Ohio Native Plant Society our mission is to: promote conservation of all native plants and native plant communities through habitat protection and other means; encourage public education and appreciation of native plants; support proper ethics and methods of natural landscaping; encourage surveys and research on native plants and publication of the information; promote cooperation with other programs and organizations concerned with the conservation of natural resources." Address: 10761 Pekin Road Newbury OH 44065-9762. Visit website for more information.
City: Newbury. County: Geauga. Website: http://groups.msn.com/NativePlantSocietyofNortheas
Northeast Ohio Green Building Initiative: Phone: 216-225-1141.
The Northeast Ohio GBI strives to be the leading education resource and certification program for residential construction. Our Goals: Encourage the construction of more energy efficient and environmentally sustainable homes (new construction, renovation and remodeling); Ensure that the Northeast Ohio Green Building Initiative is acknowledged by municipalities and consumers throughout Northeast Ohio; Help builders to advance their building products to meet both consumer desires and their own business plans; Serve as an education and marketing resource for members. Address: 20040 Carolyn Ave, Cleveland, OH 44116. Visit website for more information.
City: Cleveland. County: Cuyahoga. Website: http://www.neogbi.org
Northwest Ohio Green Building Council: Phone: None.
THE GOALS OF THE NORTHWEST OHIO GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL (NWOGBC): To inspire consumers, designers, builders, and regulators to
understand, appreciate, practice, and support sustainable design
principles. To educate the public and the building industry regarding the environmental and economic benefits of sustainable buildings. To collaborate with individuals and organizations to promote sustainablity in the region and beyond. To educate public officials about sustainable design, the use of the
LEED sustainable building standards, and sustainable building programs
throughout the region. Visit website for more information.
City: Toledo. County: Lucas. Website: http://www.nwogbc.org/index.htm
Northwest Ohio Green Products Center: Phone: 877-668-3472.
"The purpose of this website is to provide a clearinghouse for
information and expertise related to researching, developing,
producing, marketing and buying green or biobased products. You will find links to federal, state and local resources that
introduce you to the available biobased programs, business
opportunities and initiatives, as well as the procedures required to
market your green product. Timely biobased product news, both regional
and national, will be highlighted with regional producer and vendor
green products experience." Address: 5555 Airport Highway, Ste 100, Toledo, Ohio 43615-7320.
City: Toledo. County: Lucas. Website: http://www.nwohiogreenproducts.org/
Ohio Environmental Council: Phone: 614-487-7506.
"The mission of the Ohio Environmental Council is to secure healthy air, land, and water for all who call Ohio home. We
are Ohio's leading advocate for fresh air, clean water, and
sustainable land use. The OEC has a widely respected 40-year history of
innovation, pragmatism, and success. Using legislative initiatives, legal action, scientific principles, and
statewide partnerships, we secure a healthier environment for Ohio's
families and communities." OEC has newsletters, Action Alerts and other excellent features. Address: 1207 Grandview Avenue, Suite 201, Columbus, OH 43212-3449. Visit website for more information.
City: Columbus. County: Franklin. Website: http://www.theoec.org/index.htm
Ohio Prairie Association: Phone: None.
"The
Ohio Prairie Association is a non-profit volunteer organization that
promotes knowledge, appreciation, conservation, restoration,
management, and expansion of Ohio prairie communities and their native
plant and animal species to individuals, conservation organizations,
public agencies educational institutions and others with an interest in
native ecosystems." Address: 5137 Emerson Rd, Madison, OH 44057-9514. Visit website for more information.
City: Madison. County: Madison. Website: http://www.ohioprairie.org/index.htm
Ohio River Foundation: Phone: 513-460-3365.
"Ohio River Foundation (ORF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
founded in 2000 by a group of citizens concerned about the Ohio River,
and the need for increased citizen response to the degradation of this
valuable natural resource. Its membership has grown to include members
from eight states. ORF's mission is to protect and restore the water
quality and ecology of the Ohio River and its tributaries for the
health and enjoyment of present and future generations."
Address: P.O. Box 42460, Cincinnati, OH 45242.
City: Cincinnati. County: Hamilton. Website: http://www.ohioriverfdn.org/index.html
Ohio Wetlands Foundation: Phone: 740-654-4016.
"The mission of the Ohio Wetlands
Foundation is to provide the highest quality offsite wetlands mitigation
alternatives in Ohio by means of restoring, enhancing and protecting
wetlands. The funds received by the Foundation for mitigation
purposes are used for the acquisition of property; for the design,
construction and maintenance of wetlands; for the construction of trails
and interpretive signage at its sites; financial assistance for long term
stewardship of the mitigation sites; for the education of the public
regarding wetlands functions; and the funding of research on wetlands." Address:
1220 Stone Run Court, Lancaster, OH 43130. Visit website for more information.
City: Lancaster. County: Fairfield. Website: http://www.ohiowetlands.org/index.htm
Sierra Club, Appalachian Group: Phone: None.
The Appalachian Ohio
Group (AOG) of the Sierra Club was formed in January of 2005. Our mission is to
focus attention on environmental and conservation issues in southeastern Ohio
and to cultivate appreciation of our local natural heritage, the great Eastern
Forest. We live in one of the most
diverse and biologically rich regions on the earth." Serves: Athens, Gallia, Hocking, Jackson, Lawrence, Meigs, Morgan, Vinton and Washington
Counties. See website for more information.
City: Athens. County: Athens. Website: http://ohio.sierraclub.org/appalachian/index.html
Sierra Club, Central Ohio: Phone: 614-461-0734.
"Welcome to the Central Ohio Group of the Sierra
Club! Here you find many ways to enhance your enjoyment of life in Central
Ohio, as well as ways to help make life more livable, both here in
Central Ohio and in the world at large." Address: 131 North High Street, Suite 605,
Columbus, OH 43215-3026. Visit website for more information.
City: Columbus. County: Franklin. Website: http://ohio.sierraclub.org/central/
Sierra Club, Miami Group: Phone: 513-861-4001.
"The
Miami Group of the Sierra Club represents the nation's oldest, largest
and most influential grassroots conservation organization in Southwest
Ohio. We have one of the most active Outings Committees in the nation
and strive to enact the mission of The Sierra Club." Address: 515 Wyoming Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45215. Visit website for more information.
City: Cincinnati. County: Hamilton. Website: http://ohio.sierraclub.org/miami/index.html
Sierra Club: Western Lake Erie: Phone: 419-691-3788.
"Western Lake Erie has the shallowest, warmest, most biologically
productive waters in the Great Lakes. Challenges to these waters
include invasive species, wetland loss, untreated wastewater
discharges, storm water, and phosphorous/algae growth. Concerns in the
area include factory farms, energy conservation, fish kills in power
plant intakes, and land use practices. In addition to Great Lakes and
Lake Erie issues, The Western Lake Erie Sierra Club is also pursuing
energy conservation programs and the Cool Cities initiative." Address: P.O. Box 9105, Toledo, Ohio 43697-9105. Visit website for more information.
City: Toledo. County: Lucas. Website: http://ohio.sierraclub.org/wle/
Sustainable Community Associates: Phone: 440-574-9527.
"Sustainable Community Associates (SCA) believes that with
determination, flexibility and the willingness to challenge
conventional wisdom, real estate development can have a transformative
effect on neighborhoods and change the economics of communities. We believe in development that is environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable." Address: 138 Hollywood Street,
Oberlin, OH 44074. Visit website for more information.
City: Oberlin. County: Lorain. Website: http://www.sustainableca.com/
The Audobon Society of Ohio: Phone: 513-741-7926.
Founded in 1897, the Audubon Society of Ohio is a group of conservation
minded individuals dedicated to protecting the environment, the
preservation of wildlife, with particular interest in birds, and
promoting an appreciation of nature. As a nonprofit organization run
entirely by volunteers, we rely on the energy and comment of our
members to keep the chapter a strong and effective local conservation
organization. Address: 3398 W. Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45239. See website for more information.
City: Cincinnati. County: Hamilton. Website: http://home.earthlink.net/~audsocohio/
The Ohio Chapter of The Sierra Club: Phone: 614-461-0734.
Mission: "To explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the earth; To practice and promote the responsible use of the earth's ecosystems and resources; To educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment; and To use all lawful means to carry out these objectives." Address: 131 N. High St. Ste. 605, Columbus, OH 43215.
City: Columbus. County: Franklin. Website: http://ohio.sierraclub.org/contact/index.html
The Ohio Compost Association: Phone: None.
"The
Ohio Compost Association (OCA) is a non-profit organization that
is committed to education, research and advancement, economic
development, establishment of industry standards, information exchange,
growth and promotion of composting and organic recycling." Address: P.O. Box 1745, Medina, OH 44258. Visit website for more information.
City: Medina. County: Medina. Website: http://www.ohiocompost.org/home.html
The Ohio Ecological Food & Farm Association (O: Phone: 614-421-2022.
"The
Ohio Ecological Food & Farm Association
(OEFFA) was formed in 1979 and is
a membership-based, grassroots organization,
dedicated to promoting and supporting sustainable,
ecological, and healthful food systems." Address: 41 Croswell Rd., Columbus OH 43214. Visit website for more information.
City: Columbus. County: Franklin. Website: http://www.oeffa.org/
Western Cuyahoga Audobon Society: Phone: 216-741-2352.
"What is Western Cuyahoga
Audubon all About?
What we're really about is enjoying, experiencing, and learning about nature. We
offer many opportunities to participate in field trips, volunteer activities, and educational programs while meeting other
people with similar interests and values.
We conduct bird walks,
teach bird identification and participate in the Annual Christmas Bird
Count and Audubon Spring Spring Bird Census. But that's only a small part of what we're about."
Address: 4310 Bush
Ave, Cleveland, OH 44109. Visit website for more information.
City: Cleveland. County: Cuyahoga. Website: http://www.wcasohio.org/default.htm
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