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Ocean Defenders Alliance

A nonprofit organization founded in 2000, Ocean Defenders Alliance (ODA) uses boats or works from shore to remove man-made debris ranging from every kind of abandoned fishing gear to plastic trash.

Huntington Beach, California

Oceanic Preservation Society

We expose complex, global environmental issues, inspire movements, and promote advocacy using film, photography, social media, and collaboration.

Greenbrae, California

OCEANOGRAPHIC TEACHING STATIONS INC (Roundhouse Aquarium Teaching Center)

Our mission is to connect visitors and students to the oceans, provide hands-on and interactive experiences with marine life and habitats of Southern California, and inspire people to have positive impacts on the environment.

Manhattan Beach, California

OneReef Worldwide Stewardship

OneReef's Vision is to create vibrant reefs and thriving communities. OneReef's Mission is to partner with island communities to combine traditional stewardship and modern resources to protect at least 25% of coral reefs across Micronesia. Less than 5% of the billions of dollars spent annually on the environment is made available directly to locals who manage ecosystems. We work to fill this unmet need - we partner directly with island communities to protect reefs and recover fisheries. Our mission is based on the insight that island communities are more effective environmental stewards when their traditional knowledge and practices are combined with the right scientific, financial, and technical partnerships and resources. It ensures that practical and cost-effective solutions emerge. OneReef's Community Partnership Model is a proven way to accomplish long-term conservation success: - Through equitable agreements, traditional knowledge is combined with the right partnerships and resources, and economic benefits are directly linked to conservation - Agreements include the community's 20-year vision, shared commitments and expected outcomes, a spatial management plan, impact monitoring plan, and more. - This results in innovative, practical and cost-effective solutions to enforce managed fishing zones, measure impact, and build social cohesion around conservation that endures. Why the OneReef Community Partnership model has proven to be effective: 1. The right people in the right places Our island community partners have a strong "eco-identity" and take responsibility for their environment. They want their reefs to thrive in the face of over-fishing and climate change. 2. The right tools and resources Our island community partners need financial, scientific, and technical resources to protect their reefs. OneReef mentors community members: (1) Training, tools, infrastructure to increase agency (2) Support for management plans (3) Science-based impact measures (4) Long-term, leveraged financing 3. The right partnerships We align private and public funds, technology, and science. Working hand-in-hand, OneReef, island communities, elected leaders, funders, and technical and scientific partners combine modern resources with traditional stewardship. Joint problem-solving and meaningful engagement create enduring value.

Santa Cruz, California

Operation Meraki

Making a difference in communities through dedicated service and impact.

Columbus, Ohio

Orang Utan Republik Foundation, Inc.

The mission of the Orang Utan Republik Foundation (OURF) is to save the orangutans of Indonesia through conservation education, outreach initiatives, and innovative collaborative programs that inspire and call people to action. We expanded our mission in 2016 as OURF became the US chapter of The Orangutan Project, enabling us to embrace a much larger portfolio of projects that aim to save orangutans and their habitat.

Santa Monica, California

Oregon Community Rights Network

Our mission is to support and empower communities to secure local self determination and self-governance rights, superior to corporate power, in order to protect our quality of life, the natural environment, public health, and safety.

Junction City, Oregon

Pacific Marine Life Foundation

To support vital marine research, education and conservation, in the Pacific Island Region, that protects and preserves our oceans and ocean inhabitants.

Honolulu, Hawaii

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Pennsylvania Association of Environmental Educators

The Pennsylvania Association of Environmental Educators (PAEE) unites, supports, and empowers the community of environmental educators throughout Pennsylvania.

Pottsville, Pennsylvania

Recovery Outreach

Recovery Outreach Inc is a service-based organization that responds to individuals and families that have been affected by national catastrophes. Recovery Outreach provides manpower to these families and individuals by effectively performing services including but not limited to property clean up, demolition, and providing central relief locations to families in need.

Santa Ynez, California

Reforest the Tropics

Our mission is to fight climate change, increase biodiversity, and improve the lives of local populations through sustainable reforestation projects.

Mystic, Connecticut

Resilience Action Fund

To Empower Consumers and Policy-Makers with the Knowledge and Tools to Withstand Natural and Climate Hazards with Long-Lasting and Resilient Homes and Communities

Miami, Florida