

Water, the resource upon which all life depends, covers almost three-quarters of the planet . Throughout the history of the natural world, water sources have been the centers of life, providing habitat and sustenance for animals and plants alike. The groups that follow are doing important work to protect our waters – rivers, oceans, wetlands, aquifers and vernal pools – from the destructive effects of damming, diversion, development and pollution.
Total given in this category in fiscal year 2008: $599,515

www.alabamarivers.org
2027 Second Ave. North
Ste. A
Birmingham,
AL
35204
United States
T:
(205) 322-6395
www.alabamarivers.org
Grant Amount:$2,500
ARA works to achieve clean, healthy watershed ecosystems and healthy communities through policy advocacy, restoration planning, grassroots organizing and watershed education.


www.Alamedacreek.org
P.O. Box 192
Canyon,
CA
94516-0192
United States
T:
(510) 499-9185
www.Alamedacreek.org
Grant Amount:$1,500
The Alameda Creek Alliance is a volunteer-based community watershed group working to restore native steelhead trout to Alameda Creek.


www.akmarine.org
P.O. Box 101145
Anchorage,
AK
99510-1145
United States
T:
(907) 277-5357
www.akmarine.org
Grant Amount:$500
AMCC is dedicated to protecting the natural diversity and integrity of Alaska's marine ecosystem by working with coastal communities whose well-being depends on healthy oceans.


www.americanwhitewater.org
P.O. Box 1540
Cullowhee,
NC
28723
United States
T:
(828) 586-1930
www.americanwhitewater.org
Grant Amount:$5,000
American Whitewater seeks to conserve and restore America's whitewater resources and enhance opportunities to enjoy them safely.

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