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West Creek Preservation Committee
West Creek is a 9-mile creek flowing through the cities of Parma, Seven Hills, Brooklyn Heights, and Independence. They can always use volunteers – whether individuals or classes – to help with watershed cleanup activities!

National Association of Conservation Districts - Guide to Careers in Natural Resource Management
Information about volunteering at your local conservation district

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Box 855
League City, Texas 77574


USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service – Challenging Careers in Soil Conservation
Information on careers and volunteer opportunities around the country can be found here, as well as information about conservation issues around the United States.
6100 West Canal Road
Valley View, Ohio 44125
(216) 524-6580

The Environmental Careers Organization (ECO)
*closing soon
A National, non-profit organization that develops professionals for the environmental field through paid internships, providing highly professional, on-the-job learning experiences for bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral students, as well as recent graduates. 50 Public Square, Suite 628
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
(216) 861-4545


Occupational Opportunities Handbook – The Earth Day Coalition
Cleveland’s own non-profit, environmental education organization serving Ohio & the nation.
3606 Bridge Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
(216) 281-6468

Cleveland Metroparks
Many employment and volunteer opportunities throughout Northern Ohio in the Cleveland Metroparks System
4101 Fulton Parkway
Cleveland, Ohio 44144
(216) 351-6300

Natural Resources Council of America
Job listings from NRC’s members, including 85 national conservation groups
1616 P Street – NW Suite 340
Washington, DC 20036

Izaak Walton League of America
One of the nation’s oldest and most respected conservation groups; dedicated to common-sense solutions to protecting and preserving our nation’s natural resources.
1401 Wilson Blvd, Level B
Arlington, Virginia 22209

National Audubon Society
National conservation issue news; opportunities for volunteers and careers found throughout website
700 Broadway
New York, New York 10003

Soil & Water Conservation Society
A plethora of job postings from around the country in various capacities
7515 NE Ankeny Road
Ankeney, Iowa 50021
(800) THE-SOIL

The Ocean Conservancy
Volunteer opportunities throughout website for promoting/preventing legislation towards ocean areas
2029 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006





 


 
   
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