The American Society of Landscape Architets works to increase the public’s awareness of and appreciation for the profession of landscape architecture and its contributions to quality of life. ASLA is an active advocate for the profession at the local, state, and national levels on public policy involving licensure, the environment and sustainable design, livable communities, surface transportation, historic preservation, and storm-water management issues, among others.
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The American Planning Association provides leadership in the development of vital communities by advocating excellence in community planning, promoting education and citizen empowerment, and providing the tools and support necessary to meet the challenges of growth and change.
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Our organization promotes the natural and beneficial functions of floodplains and their preservation as open space and “green infrastructure”.
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DEPRM's mission is to conserve, enhance, and perpetuate the natural resources of Baltimore County and to protect the environmental health of its citizens. The County helped develop Maryland's Green Infrastructure methodology and subsequently developed a county-wide Forest Sustainability Program following its participation as a national pilot for the Linking Communities to the Montreal Process Criteria and Indicators project. DEPRM's programs for land preservation and forest sustainability are profiled under the "Projects" section of this Community of Practice web site.
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Biohabitats is a consulting firm focused exclusively on conservation planning, ecological restoration and regenerative design.
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Farmland protection and restoration and protection of natural lands such as unique forests and riparian corridors are the primary focus of the Campbell County Conservation District.
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Catamount Lodge & Forest LLC owns and manages a 379-acre property inside the Adirondack Park in St. Lawrence County, New York. The property provides opportunities for families and groups to stay overnight, hold meetings and events, and to enjoy the outdoors.
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Through the distribution and management of public funds, the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES) of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) achieves its mission to advance knowledge for agriculture, the environment, human health and well being, and communities.
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DC Greenworks is a 501 (c)3 environmental non-profit located in Washington DC. Our mission is to foster urban social revitalization through environmental restoration.
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Defenders of Wildlife is dedicated to the protection of all native wild animals and plants in their natural communities. We work with local communities, land owners and government leaders to encourage common-sense solutions that protect the interests of wildlife and people.
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