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Resources
This
page includes resources for other environment and activist organizations
both locally and nationally. The Kittatinny Group does not
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The
Berks County Conservancy
"Established as a non-profit membership organization in 1974,
with a mission to preserve Berks County's unique cultural and
environmental heritage for the benefit of future generations." |
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The
Blue Mountain Eagle Hiking Club
Local Appalachian Trail club, promotes forest and wildlife
preservation as well as hiking, camping, and appreciation of nature. |
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Kutztown
Democratic Club
"The Kutztown Area Democratic Club will act as a gathering place for political activities, programs and educational events so that individuals may develop a sense of membership and connection with the progressive democratic movement and its candidates." |
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Reading,
PA Freecycle web site
Don't throw away unwanted items, offer them for free at the
Freecycle web site. Requires registration to use. |
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AGSHEN
The mission of AGSHEN is to promote initiatives that foster unity and cooperation among all those working to create
a sustainable healthy environment. |
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Alliance for Sustainable Communities - Lehigh Valley
This
organizations mission is to promote strategies and concepts that can
be adopted or incorporated into efforts by community leaders,
businesses, professional organizations, citizen groups, and
government entities among others that will have as its chief
objective sustainability. |
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Pennsylvania
Chapter, Sierra Club
Homepage of the PA Chapter. |
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Berks
County Nature
"This site contains information about programs, field trips, exhibits and organizations relating to natural history in and around Berks County, Pennsylvania. Programs and events are open to the public." |
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Hawk
Mountain Sanctuary
An international center for conservation, education, and research
about raptors. Located in Kempton, PA. |
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Berks
County Recycling
For information on where to recycle and what is accepted visit this
site. |
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Maidencreek Watershed
Association
The Maiden Creek Watershed Association is a non-profit
organization. Our mission is to promote awareness of the Maiden
Creek Watershed as a valuable resource through community education
and monitoring. |
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The
Future of Food
"An indepth look into the controversy over genetically modified
foods." Includes information about the film and an
excellent resources section. |
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Pennsylvania
Certified Organic
"A membership-based non-profit organization that educates and certifies Pennsylvania-based producers, processors and handlers of organic crops, wild crops, livestock and livestock
products" |
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Pennsylvania
Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA)
Non-profit organization whose mission is “promoting profitable
farms which produce healthy food for all people while respecting the
natural environment”. |
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Sierra
Club's True Cost of Food Campaign
Learn about the true costs involved in eating mass marketed food. |
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Natural Resources Defense Council
"NRDC uses law, science, and the support of more than 500,000
members nationwide to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places
and to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all living
things." |
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Endangered Species Coalition
"As the guardian
of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA), the Endangered Species
Coalition (ESC) speaks on endangered species issues for some
380 environmental, conservation, religious, scientific, humane,
sporting and business groups around the country." |
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World Wildlife Fund (esp. climate change) |
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Wilderness Society
"Dedicated to preserving America's wilderness through action
and public education." |
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Alaska Wilderness League
"The
Alaska Wilderness League is the only organization working full-time,
in Washington, D.C., to defend and protect the Arctic National
Wildlife Refuge and other wilderness-quality lands in Alaska." |
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To
suggest a resource contact
Bob Flatley at e4bob@yahoo.com
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© 2003-2008 Kittatinny Group,
Pennsylvania Chapter, Sierra
Club
Bob Flatley, Chair
55 Scout Rd, Kempton, PA 19529
610-756-6625
Bob Flatley, Webmaster
Last update 12/2007
Visitors since 5/11/03
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