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Green Charity Organizations Dedicated to Helping the Environment
We've listed some of the most well known charities along with links to their Charity Navigator ratings. Also listed are some organizations that you can donate your lens royalties to right here on Squidoo, like EcoTrust and EarthJustice. Some have fared very well, while others (that are very established) have surprising results.
The Conservation Fund
America's partner in conservation
The Conservation Fund is the nation's foremost environmental organization dedicated to protecting America's most important landscapes and waterways. They're also one of the highest rated green charities on charitynavigator.org with approximately 94% of their funds going towards program expenses. 
The famed granite walls of Yosemite National Park John Muir helped rescue
Earthjustice
As they put it, "the earth needs a good lawyer."
Earthjustice is a non-profit public interest law firm dedicated to protecting the magnificent places, natural resources, and wildlife of this earth, and to defending the right of all people to a healthy environment.
Simply put, Earthjustice makes sure that environmental laws are passed and that they're being abided by. To see how Earthjustice fared on Charity Finder, read all about it here.
Be on the Earth's Side in the Court Room by Donating to EarthJustice!
Getting the job done in Washington for everyone's sake
Environmental law defender Earthjustice, the top American ecological law firm, because the earth needs a good lawyer. Formerly Sierra Club Legal Defense Fund.
EcoTrust
Investing in economic, social, and environmental innovation.
EcoTrust is an organization that believes economic systems and ecological systems are intertwined. This means that the prosperity of the environment depends on the prosperity of the society around it. EcoTrust encourages conservation of rainforests by ideas like promoting local farmers' products, thereby reducing the strain on local watersheds. A whopping 84% of Ecotrust's funds go towards benefit program costs.
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84% goes directly towards program costs!
Ecotrust is a conservation organization committed to strengthening communities and the environment from Alaska to California. We work with Native peoples and in the fisheries, forestry, and food sectors to build a regional economy based on social and ecol
The Nature Conservancy
Protecting nature, preserving wildlife
The Nature Conservancy has protected more than 119 million acres of land and 5,000 miles of rivers worldwide, making one of the largest eco oriented charities in the world. The Nature Conservancy is a green charity that covers all bases, from climate change to invasive species. Curious on where their money is spent? They've done quite well, read all about it here. 
Help save the earth by donating to one of the important green charities on this lens! They need your help!
National Wildlife Federation Alaska
Inspiring America to protect wildlife for our children's future
National Wildlife Federation Alaska Natural Resource Center works on all issues impacting Alaska from global warming, sustainable tourism and clean energy, youth education and the preservation of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. While the National Wildlife Federation protects all things wildlife, not just Alaska, you can donate your Squidoo earnings to the National Wildlife Federation Alaska, a definite bonus! Not a Squidoo member yet? You can write a lens on any subject of your choosing and have the royalties benefit the charity of your choice! Click here to get started! Here's NWF's Charity Navigator rating. National Wildlife Federation Alaska
National Wildlife Federation's Alaska Regional Center is committed to protecting Alaska's wildlife and wild places for our children and grandchildren. We work in partnership with concerned citizens, grassroots groups, and communities.
Environmental Defense Fund
Partnering with businesses, governments, and communities to find practical environmental solutions
The Environmental Defense Fund supports the necessary research of scientists involved in Strong Science, as well as tapping smart business practices to bring about lasting environmental progress. A very high rating on Charity Finder, using 79% of their funds to program expenses. Donate to Charity with Squidoo!
Squidoo can earn money for your favorite charity, or if you prefer, for yourself! Sign up for Squidoo and start writing lenses on your favorite topics and earn some cash. Click here to get started making lenses!
The Sierra Club
Enjoy, Explore and Protect the Planet
Of all "green" charities, The Sierra Club might come to mind first. It's the oldest environmental organization in the United States, founded by major conservationsist John Muir. Inspired by the beauty of Yosemite National Park and the coastal Redwoods of California, Muir helped establish The Sierra Club to preserve and protect the rapidly developing California landscape (which has now expanded to saving lands worldwide). You can see The Sierra Club's rating on Charity Navigator here. Greenpeace
Promoting solutions essential to a green and peaceful future
Greenpeace was established in 1971, uses lobbying and research to achieve environmental protection and conservation goals. From global warming to whaling, Greenpeace isn't afraid to tackle any issue that threatens the planet by peaceful means.Here's their evaluation on Charity Navigator to see where they spend their money.
National Geographic Society
Inspiring people to care about the environment
What better way to get people to care about the planet than showing them its natural beauty? That's the National Geographic Society's approach to conservation, but it's not just an environmental organization.Through geography, archaeology and natural science, the National Geographic Society illustrates the vivid, cultured world we live in.
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- aj2008 aj2008 Nov 4, 2009 @ 12:10 pm
- A great collection of green organisations, nicely laid out.
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- domino domino Nov 1, 2009 @ 12:27 am
- i think this site deserves a thank you for giving people who want to be green a little guidence. Ihave wanted to make donations to the green organizations but had no clue who any of them were. I hope with all my heart that more young people like myself will take an intrest in the things that really matter such as our vastly diverese planet. Todays children and youth are the future and i believe if we start young we can make a true inpact in this world. In my eyes every generation should do something to make a positive difference in thier world. They should learn from the bad they see in thier world and change it for the better. and thats why i feel strongly about being green. Sorry for leaving such a long note .
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- hlkljgk hlkljgk Oct 18, 2009 @ 1:07 pm
- thanks for putting this resource together.
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- Earth_Friend Earth_Friend Sep 26, 2009 @ 1:14 pm
- Very nice lens.
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- rocknrod rocknrod Apr 29, 2009 @ 8:48 am
- Fantastic, information. Great collection of green charities. I will link this to my twitter group
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