Friends of the Earth

Friends of the Earth

Parks Directory of the United States / Parks and Conservation-Related Organizations - US

Address: 1717 Massachusetts Ave NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-783-7400;
Fax: 202-783-0444;
Phone: 877-843-8687;
Web: www.foe.org
Established: 1969. Description: Dedicated to protecting the planet and safeguarding health and safety. Focuses on eliminating environmental hazards that threaten people's lives, such as the dangerous use of pesticides. Helps challenge environmental policies that directly threaten people living in poor communities. Provides technical assistance, activist training, and guidance on political organizing. Divisions of FOE include Bluewater Network, which wages campaigns to combat global warming, air and water pollution, and abuse of public lands. Member groups of Friends of the Earth International exist in 70 countries Members: 30,000 in United States (two million in 70 countries). Dues: $35/year.
Publications: Friends of the Earth Newsmagazine (quarterly); free to members.

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