State & Local

Our mission is to protect and conserve land, natural areas, rural landscapes, family farms, and historic places within North Carolina’s central Piedmont and Sandhills. If we expect to enjoy the […]

Tar River Land Conservancy preserves the natural and cultural resources of the Tar River Basin and surrounding areas by working in partnership with private landowners, public agencies and others to […]

Sustain Charlotte is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that informs, engages, and empowers residents to address the numerous sustainability challenges that have accompanied our rapid population growth.

The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy promotes responsible and equitable energy choices to ensure clean, safe, and healthy communities throughout the Southeast. Founded in 1985, the Southern Alliance for Clean […]

Sound Rivers is a nonprofit organization that guards the health of the Neuse and Tar-Pamlico River Basins. We unite with concerned citizens to monitor, protect and preserve the watersheds covering […]

Founded in 1994, SEEDS is a two-acre urban garden and kitchen classroom in the heart of Durham. SEEDS develops the capacity of young people to respect life, the earth, and […]

Since our founding in 1990, RAFI-USA has recognized that our food system is deeply inequitable, where rural communities — their land, animals, and people — are exploited to benefit corporate power structures. Working across […]

Piedmont Land Conservancy protects our region’s natural lands, farms and waters for present and future generations. PLC connects people with nature. We protect important land resources through conservation easements, acquisition […]

Since 1945, North Carolina Wildlife Federation has worked for all wildlife and habitat, bringing together conservationists, outdoor enthusiasts, hunters and anglers, government and industry to protect North Carolina’s natural resources. From the Great […]

North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association (NCSEA) is the leading 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that drives public policy and market development for clean energy. Our work enables clean energy jobs, economic opportunities, […]

NCLCV Foundation connects and engages people to protect our natural environment and promote the well-being of our communities. We turn environmental values into NC priorities by engaging people in the democratic […]

NC Conservation Network is a statewide network of over 60 environmental, community, and environmental justice organizations focused on protecting North Carolina’s environment and public health. Our vision is for diverse […]

The mission of the Coastal Land Trust is to enrich the coastal communities of North Carolina through conservation of natural areas and working landscapes, education, and the promotion of good […]

Saving the North Carolina coast for future generations The North Carolina Coastal Federation is a member-supported 501(c)3 that focuses on protecting and restoring the North Carolina coast. Since 1982, the […]

OUR MISSION: MountainTrue champions resilient forests, clean waters and healthy communities in the Southern Blue Ridge. OUR VISION: MountainTrue envisions thriving communities in our mountain region that are connected to and help […]

Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail is the growing community of members and volunteers who support the trail, an official unit of the North Carolina State Park System. We work statewide building […]

We aim to serve the mission and the needs of the North Carolina State Park system as an independent, nonprofit advocate, provide support at a local level through NCFSP chapters, […]

EDF is one of the world’s leading environmental organizations. We’ve been driving results for more than 50 years.

Our mission is to protect, restore, and inspire appreciation of the natural world. That means conserving places full of beauty and wonder. It means creating parks, trails, and greenways for […]

We represent everyone who cares about health, equity, and the environment. We represent advocates, healthcare professionals, organizers, educators, scientists, and thousands of people from communities across North Carolina. Rural and […]

We educate and advocate to protect the Catawba-Wateree River Basin’s lakes, rivers and streams for everyone who depends on and enjoys them. The Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation (CRF) is a local, […]

Carolina Tiger Rescue is a 501(c)3 nonprofit wildlife sanctuary whose mission is saving and protecting wild cats in captivity and in the wild.

Carolina Raptor Center: Conserve. Educate. Inspire. As a charitable 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, CRC relies on public financial support to fulfill our mission goals that include environmental education, the rehabilitation of […]

In support of the Blue Ridge Parkway, we create a spirit of stewardship to address the challenges faced by this national treasure. With your help, we ensure cultural and historical […]