Habitat for Humanity seeks to eliminate poverty housing from the world and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action.

Green building. Sustainable building. Energy-efficient building. Whatever you call it, the need to create environmentally conscious houses is growing. According to the Global Footprint Network, humanity's overall ecological impact is 23 percent larger than what the planet can generate. A house built with sustainability in mind not only lessens the detrimental impacts of development on the earth – it also improves our health and reduces costs and energy use. (source: http://www.habitat.org/youthprograms/habitat_trekkers/greenbuild/default_trk.aspx)

Earth Force engages young people as active citizens who improve the environment and their communities now and in the future.

Now is the time to foster a scientifically capable and civically engaged populace. Through Earth Force young people get hands-on, real-world opportunities to practice civic skills, acquire and understand environmental knowledge, and develop the skills and motivation to become life-long leaders in addressing environmental issues.

Earth Force achieves these results by training and supporting educators as they implement our unique six-step model for engaging young people. Thanks to 10 years of rigorous evaluation, we know that our model positions young people to use their creativity and passion to play a meaningful role in environmental decision-making.

Lake Erie Region Conservancy is dedicated to the protection of the Lake Erie region's unique natural resources through land conservation.

The Lake Erie Region Conservancy (LERC) was formed in 2000 as a local, non-profit, membership-supported organization dedicated to the identification, conservation, and protection of the Lake Erie region's unique natural, cultural, and historical resources. LERC also promotes research, education, and sustainable development.

The Pennsylvania Lake Erie Watershed Association is dedicated to the protection, restoration, enhancement, and sustainable development of the Lake Erie Watershed in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Lake Erie Watershed Association was organized in January 2000 by a diverse group of community members in Erie County, PA. It began as an initiative of another local group called the Erie County Environmental Coalition, which was concerned about the health of our local watersheds. A core committee of stakeholders successfullly applied for a Pennsylvania Growing Greener Watershed Grant and obtained $28,000 to form the watershed association now known as PLEWA.