Organization

Last Name

First Name

Position

Phone/Email

Webpage/Notes

Alliance for a Livable World

314-865-3387 ext. 101/ info@mercenter.org

Promotes environmental education and positive change through programs including St. Louis Earth Institutes classes

American Water Works Association

Grove

Liz

Chair

573-672-3221/

ccwwc@parismo.net

http://www.awwa-mo.org/; promotes the concept of clean, reliable drinking water for the state of Missouri

Audubon Society

Wade

Jerry

President

573-445-6697/wadej@missouri.edu

http://www.mobirds.org/

Audubon Society – locals (14)

Various

Various

Various

http://www.audubon.org/states/mo/mo; lists 14 local chapters, some with weblinks

Blue River Watershed Association

Richmond

Vicki

Project Director

913-962-1153/

vickir@brwa.net;

general phone number

http://www.brwa.net/; purpose is to improve the quality of the

Blue River, its tributaries and nearby streams through education and the development of community partnerships

Bridging

The Gap

Mann

Bob

Executive Director

816-561-1087/ choose@bridgingthegap.org

http://www.bridgingthegap.org; environmental education and action organization that teaches sustainability; volunteers, businesses and schools build partnerships that connect environment, economy and community

Center for Plant Conservation

Kennedy

Kathryn, PhD

President and Executive Director

314-577-9450/

Kathryn.Kennedy@mobot.org

http://www.centerforplantconservation.org/; mission is to conserve and restore the rare native plants of the United States

Conservation Federation of Missouri

Murphy

Dave

Executive Director

573-634-2322 or 800-575-2322/ mofed@socket.net;

general phone numbers

http://www.confedmo.com/; mission is to educate, inspire and empower individuals and organizations to take action to conserve and to support the sustainable harvest and wise use of fish, wildlife, forest and other natural resources

Ducks Unlimited – North Region

LaRue

Troy

Regional Director

573-592-4838/tlarue@ducks.org

http://www.moducks.org/; LaRue is based in Fulton

Ducks Unlimited – Southeast Region

Willsey

Kevin

Regional Director

573-579-8606/kwillsey@ducks.org

http://www.moducks.org/; Willsey is based in Cape Girardeau

Ducks Unlimited – West Region

Jackson

Mark

Regional Director

417-549-9875/mjackson@ducks.org

http://www.moducks.org/; Jackson is based in Nevada

Earth Share

314-771-6668/ info@earthsharemo.org 

http://www.earthsharemo.org; federation of America's leading non-profit environmental and conservation organizations, working to promote environmental education and charitable giving through workplace giving

Eleven Point River Conservancy

Information@ElevenPointRiver.org

http://www.elevenpointriver.org/; mission is to protect and preserve lands of natural, scenic, historic, agricultural, recreational, or ecological significance to the watershed and/or water quality of the Eleven Point River

Endangered Species Coalition

Phillips

Charles

Central States Organizer

660-882-5123/ cphillips@stopextinction.org

http://www.stopextinction.org/; state affiliate of national group, Phillips is based in Boone

Forest ReLeaf of Missouri

von Brecht

Nancy

Executive Director

314-533-5323/

moreleaf@anet-stl.com;

general email

http://www.moreleaf.org/; mission is to guide and inspire personal and community stewardship of the trees and forests in Missouri and surrounding communities

Friends of Tyson

314-935-8430/ tyson@biology.wustl.edu

http://www.biology.wustl.edu/tyson/friends.html; support group interested in furthering the WUSTL Tyson Research Center’s goals, with a specific interest in the Field Science Program

Grassland Heritage Foundation

913-262-3506/ grassland@grapevine.net

http://www.grasslandheritage.org; based in KC, devoted to prairie preservation and education about prairie heritage

Green Action

Abulafia

Laura

President

lsabulaf@artsci.wustl.edu

WUSTL student environmental club

Greenbelt Coalition of Mid-Missouri

Barrow

Jeff

President

573-442-4789;

general phone number

http://greenbelt.missouri.org/; promotes the preservation of natural greenbelt areas - trees, bushes, grasses - to protect land and water resources, enhance wildlife habitat, and create links between public parks and multi-use trails

Greenway Network

636-498-0772/ info@greenwaynetwork.org

http://www.greenwaynetwork.org/; mission is to conserve natural resources, encourage sound management of the watersheds and protect the quality of life for the residents of St. Charles County

Heartland All Species Project

Kraft

Marty

816-361-1230/ martyk@allspecies.com

http://www.allspecies.org/; creates model neighborhood-sustainability programs: community gardens, food coops, native plant landscaping, urban reforestation, greenhouse propagation, lifestyle changes and home energy and waste reduction initiatives

Heartland Renewable Energy Society

Pratt

David

573-498-9944/d.pratt@tranquility.net

http://www.heartland-res.org/; mission is to promote the use of environmentally safe, renewable energy and energy efficiency in buildings, industry and transportation for a sustainable future

Interdisciplinary Environmental Clinic

Lipeles

Maxine

Clinic Director

314-935-5837/

milipele@wulaw.wustl.edu

http://www.wulaw.wustl.edu/Clinics/Intenv/index.html; WUSTL law school clinic that offers offer pro bono legal and technical assistance on environmental and community health problems to individuals and organizations that cannot afford to pay for such services

Kansas City Wildlands

Lehrbaum

Linda

Coordinator

816-561-1061 ext. 116/ linda@bridgingthegap.org

http://www.kcwildlands.org/; coalition of resource professionals, private conservation organizations and conservation-minded citizens established to restore and manage the remnants of Kansas City's original landscape

Meramec River Recreation Association

314-822-9904

Preserves Meramec River Greenway, a 108 mile scenic corridor linking parks, natural areas and historic sites enjoyed by many thousands of people; protects, enhances river valley

Metropolitan Energy Center

Housh

Robert

Executive Director

816-531-7283/housh@kcenergy.org;

general phone number

http://www.kcenergy.org/; promotes sustainable, efficient, environmentally sound and economical use of energy through programs in education, community development, pollution prevention and energy efficiency in buildings and transportation

Mid America Eagle Watch

417-538-2744/ robertbrim@bransonconnection.com

http://www.bransonconnection.com/enviro/eagle/eagle1.htm; American Bald Eagle watching tours, the national symbol in its natural environment

Mississippi River Basin Alliance

Anderson

Angela

Upper Mississippi Basin Program Director

314-776-6672 x102/

angelaanderson@mrba.org

http://www.mrba.org/; protects and restores ecological, economic, historical and recreational resources in the Mississippi River watershed, including Missouri River, tributaries and floodplains; links and trains community organizations

Missouri Bird Conservation Initiative

Still

Roger

Chair

573-447-2249;

general phone number

http://www.mostateparks.com/mobci/initiative.htm; a voluntary partnership of agencies and organizations with an interest in the conservation of all wild bird species

Missouri Coalition for the Environment

Covington

Bea

Executive Director

314-727-0600/

moenviron@moenviron.org

http://www.moenviron.org/; mission is to preserve, protect and enhance an environment that is livable, healthful and sustainable through a comprehensive program of education, citizen action and legal defense

Missouri Community Forestry Council

Seely

Doug

Chair

636-922-8480/

dseely@chuck.stchas.edu

http://www.mocommunitytrees.com/; committed to urban and community forestry issues in Missouri, the council meets regularly to advise the state of Missouri on the best ways to preserve, protect, expand and improve urban and community forests

Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation

573-634-2080/ freudk@mail.conservation.state.mo.us

http://missouriconservationheritagefoundation.org/; purpose is to promote awareness and public support of Missouri Conservation programs

Missouri Environmental Education Association

Reed

Susanne

President

314-267-1368/ susanne@principia.edu;

general phone number

http://www.meea.org/; works to develop environmentally responsible citizens by advancing environmental education, providing professional development, workshops and partnership opportunities for teachers, youth leaders, students, volunteers and others

Missouri Forest Alliance

Scheff

Jim

314-991-4190/guava13@juno.com

http://www.missouriforestalliance.org/; mission is to protect Missouri's public forests from commercial timbering, mining, ORVs, and heavy-handed management

Missouri Native Plant Society

gwsch@planetkc.com;

Kansas City contact

http://web.missouri.edu/~umo_herb/monps/; mission is to promote the enjoyment, preservation, conservation, restoration, and study of the flora native to Missouri; to educate the public about the values of the beauty, diversity, and environmental importance of indigenous vegetation

Missouri Parks Association

314-869-6534

http://www.earthsharemo.org/moparks.html; promotes preservation and improvement of state parks through research, education and civic action. Increasing understanding and enjoyment of Missouri's natural and cultural treasures

Missouri Prairie Foundation

Elworth

Robert, MD

President

417-742-2775 (h) or

417-269-8223 (w)

bobelworth@aol.com

http://www.moprairie.org/; volunteers dedicated to saving prairie heritage, native plants and animals through land acquisition, education and research; has preserved thousands of acres of prairies; Elworth is based in Willard

Missouri Votes Conservation

Campbell

Josh

314-727-0600

League of Conservation Voters state affiliate

Missouri Water Environment Association

Spydell

Steven

President

816-325-7727

http://www.mwea.org/; dedicated to preserving, protecting and improving the quality of Missouri's water environment by providing a forum for education and the exchange of information, promoting sound environmental policy and building alliances among all persons interested in the water environment

North American Butterfly Association

Earley

Ann

President

aee623@prodigy.net

http://www.naba.org/chapters/nabasl/stlouis.htm; St. Louis chapter of NABA, purpose is to promote nonconsumptive, recreational butterflying and to increase the public's enjoyment, knowledge and conservation of butterflies

Open Space Council

636-273-6788/ openspace@accessus.net

http://www.earthsharemo.org/open.html; dedicated to preserving public and private open space lands for parks, conservation, outdoor recreation and public enjoyment. Organizes annual Operation Clean Stream, the longest on-going river clean up in America

Ozark Greenways, Inc

Whaley

Terry

Executive Director

417-864-2014/ terry@ozarkgreenways.org

http://www.ozarkgreenways.org; working to preserve and enhance the Ozarks' natural heritage in Southwest Missouri for public use. Creating multi-use trails, greenways, parks open space and wildlife habitat

Ozark Regional Land Trust

Galbraith

Gregg

Executive Director

417-358-5176 (h) or

417-358-4484 (w)

gregg@orlt.org

http://www.orlt.org/; land conservancy protecting more than 9000 acres of farmlands, forests, rivers, springs, natural areas, and open space through conservation easements, preserves and partnerships

Pheasants Forever

Wooley

Jim

Wildlife Biologist

jwooley@lisco.com;

MO contact

http://www.pheasantsforever.org/; national organization that protects, restores, and enhances wildlife habitat by establishing and maintaining local and regional projects; 6 local chapters in Missouri

Platte Land Trust

Hulen

Betsy

President

816-505-9275/

plattelandtrust@yahoo.com

http://www.plattelandtrust.org/; preserving the natural beauty of

Platte County

Republicans for Environmental Protection

Gerdel

Roy

State Coordinator

royngerdel-sugarcreek@worldnet.att.net

http://www.repamerica.org/mo/mo_index.html; MO chapter of national group formed to resurrect the GOP's conservation tradition and to restore natural resource conservation and sound environmental protection, as protecting the environment is not a partisan issue

Sierra Club

Klein

Carla

Chapter Director

573-815-9250/ carla.klein@sierraclub.org

http://missouri.sierraclub.org/