Mid-Atlantic Region

State/local strategies

DC Statehood Green Party
Founded on the concept that all human beings are entitled to certain rights, that among the rights the right of self-determination in a democratic government is paramount, and that statehood is the best and most necessary means to secure self-determination and other human rights for the citizens of the District of Columbia.

Sustainable Communities Network

DC Watch
An on-line magazine that covers local city politics and public affairs in Washington, D.C. In addition to articles and columns about political issues and politicians, DCWatch features resources for civic activists and background material on legislation and current events in the District of Columbia.

Institute for Local Self-Reliance
Solving problems in ways that reinforce economic and environmental security. Our work continues to help community development organizations, small businesses and government agencies increase productive employment, recover increasing amounts of valuable recycled materials and products, save environmental resources, and lower operating costs.

Education

University Leaders for a Sustainable Future
A leading international non-profit organization working to strengthen the capacity of colleges and universities to make sustainability and environmental literacy a major focus of teaching, research, service, and operations. 

Economic security

Energy/climate

Environment

Co-op America

Friends of the Earth

Greenpeace

Heinz Center

Nature Conservancy

Sierra Club

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
T o protect human health and the environment. Since 1970, EPA has been working for a cleaner, healthier environment for the American people.

World Resources Institute

Worldwatch Institute

Food

Landuse/transportation

Smart Communities Network
Creating energy smart communities.

Surface Transportation Policy Project
a diverse, nationwide coalition working to ensure safer communities and smarter transportation choices that enhance the economy, improve public health, promote social equity and protect the environment.

Washington Area Bicyclists Association
To create a healthy, more livable region by promoting bicycling for fun, fitness and affordable transportation; advocating better bicycling conditions and transportation choices for a healthier environment; and educating children, adults and motorists about safe bicycling.

Washington Regional Network for Livable Communities
A network of diverse, walkable communities linked by transit, graced by parks, and surrounded by forests and farms, with the District of Columbia as the hub. Through education, outreach and policy advocacy, WRN promotes transportation investments, land use policies, and neighborhood designs that enhance existing communities and protect the environment.

Water

Clean Water Action
We need to make sure that the DC City Council and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) do everything in their power to protect drinking water consumers from lead contamination and to address the lead situation quickly and effectively.