Institutions and Associations
supporting restoration of ecosystem services, development of ecological assets, and the movement towards an ecological economy

American Association for the Advancement of Science
1200 New York Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20005
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AAAS seeks to advance science and innovation throughout the world for the benefit of all people.

American Fisheries Society
5410 Grosvenor Lane
Bethesda, MD 20814
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The mission of the American Fisheries Society is to improve the conservation and sustainability of fishery resources and aquatic ecosystems by advancing fisheries and aquatic science and promoting the development of fisheries professionals.

American Institute of Biological Sciences
1444 Eye St. NW, Suite 200
Washington DC 20005
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The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) is dedicated to advancing biological research and education for the welfare of society. AIBS seeks to facilitate communication and interactions among biologists, professional biological societies, biological and other scientific disciplines, as well as to serve and advance the interests of biology in the broader scientific community and in other components of society.

American Institute of Hydrology
2499 Rice St., Suite 135
St. Paul, MN 55113
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The purpose of AIH is to enhance and strengthen the standing of hydrology as a science and a profession by:
· Establishing standards and procedures to certify individuals qualified in surface-water, groundwater and water-quality hydrology.
· Establishing and maintaining ethical standards to protect the public from irresponsible work.
· Providing education and training in hydrology.
· Providing the public and government advice and guidance concerning activities related to the hydrologic profession.

American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
5410 Grosvenor Lane, Suite 210
Bethesda, MD 20814
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The mission of the ASPRS is to advance knowledge and improve understanding of mapping sciences and to promote the responsible applications of photogrammetry, remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS), and supporting technologies.

American Society of International Law, Wildlife Interest Group
c/o Journal of International Wildlife Law & Policy
1702 Arlington Blvd.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
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The purpose of ASIL's Wildlife Interest Group is to contribute to the objective of conserving endangered wildlife species by helping to strengthen international wildlife treaty regimes, regional accords and national legislation that implements international treaty regimes.

American Society of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO)
1725 K Street, NW, Suite 601
Washington, DC 20006
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The purpose of ASLO is to foster a diverse, international scientific community that creates, integrates and communicates knowledge across the full spectrum of aquatic sciences, advances public awareness and education about aquatic resources and research, and promotes scientific stewardship of aquatic resources for the public interest. Its products and activities are directed toward these ends.

Association for Tropical Biology
Botany, MRC-166
United States National Herbarium
National Museum of Natural History
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, DC 20013
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The Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation is international in scope, membership, and objectives, functioning as an international body to promote research, education, conservation, and communication for tropical biology.

Ecological Society of America
1707 H Street NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20006
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The Ecological Society of America (ESA) is a non-partisan, nonprofit organization of scientists founded in 1915 to:
· promote ecological science by improving communication among ecologists;
· raise the public's level of awareness of the importance of ecological science;
· increase the resources available for the conduct of ecological science; and
· ensure the appropriate use of ecological science in environmental decision making by enhancing communication between the ecological community and policy-makers.

NMBA (National Mitigation Banking Association)
P.O. Box 480340
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33348
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The National Mitigation Banking Association brings together leaders who are committed to a unique concept for restoring and conserving America's wetlands and other natural resources - a concept that unites sound economic and environmental practices.

Natural Areas Association
P.O. Box 1504
Bend, OR 97709
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The mission of the Natural Areas Association is to advance the preservation of natural diversity. The Association works to inform, unite, and support persons engaged in identifying, protecting, managing, and studying natural areas and biological diversity across landscapes and ecosystems.

Oceana
2501 M Street, NW
Suite 300
Washington D.C. 20037-1311
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Oceana is a non-profit, international advocacy organization dedicated to restoring and protecting the world's oceans through policy advocacy, science, law and public education.

Society for Conservation Biology
4245 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 400
Arlington, VA 22203
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The Society for Conservation Biology (SCB) is an international professional organization of over 6000 individuals dedicated to promoting the scientific study of the phenomena that affect the maintenance, loss, and restoration of biological diversity.

Society for Ecological Restoration International
1955 West Grant Road #150
Tucson, Arizona 85745
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The Society for Ecological Restoration International's mission is to promote ecological restoration as a means of sustaining the diversity of life on Earth and reestablishing an ecologically healthy relationship between nature and culture.

Society for Range Management
445 Union Blvd #230
Lakewood, CO 80228
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The mission of the Society for Range Management is to promote and enhance the stewardship of rangelands to meet human needs based on science and sound policy.

Society of American Foresters
5400 Grosvenor Lane
Bethesda, MD 20814
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The mission of the Society of American Foresters is to advance the science, education, technology, and practice of forestry; to enhance the competency of its members; to establish professional excellence; and, to use the knowledge, skills, and conservation ethic of the profession to ensure the continued health and use of forest ecosystems and the present and future availability of forest resources to benefit society.

Society of Wetland Scientists
1313 Dolley Madison Blvd., Suite 402
McLean, VA 22101
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The Society of Wetland Scientists is a non-profit organization founded in 1980 to promote wetland science and the exchange of information related to wetlands.

Trees for the Future
9000 16th Street, P.O. Box 7027
Silver Spring, MD 20907
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Trees for the Future is a grass roots, environmental and humanitarian organization dedicated to helping people restore damaged, logged and abused lands.