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Backcountry Horsemen of Washington - Island County Chapter Category: Education Environment Parks & Recreation Backcountry Horsemen of Washington - Island County Chapter PO Box 872 Langley, WA 98260 Contact: Diane Bolton, President Email: diannebolton@comcast.net URL: https://islandcountybchw.webs.com/	To perpetuate the common sense use and enjoyment of horses in America's back country and wilderness.

Citizens Of The Ebey's Reserve For A Healthy, Safe And Peaceful Environment Category: Environment Citizens Of The Ebey's Reserve For A Healthy, Safe And Peaceful Environment PO Box 202 Coupeville, WA 98239 Email: contact@citizensofebeysreserve.com URL: www.citizensofebeysreserve.com	Our mission is to protect the health and welfare of all regional inhabitants and to preserve Whidbey Island and the historic northwest communities.

Coming Alongside Category: Education Environment Health Coming Alongside PO Box 676 Clinton, WA 98236 Contact: Denise Wilson, Managing Director Email: comingalongside@runbox.com URL: http://www.comingalongside.org/	Coming Alongside is committed to exposing the hazards in our air, water, soil, and food and empowering individuals to live healthier lives.

Context Institute Category: Business/Economy Education Environment Context Institute PO Box 946 Langley, WA 98260 Contact: Robert Gilman, President Email: rgilman@context.org URL: https://www.context.org/	Catalyzing the transition to a sustainable future

Deception Pass Park Foundation Category: Education Environment Historical Preservation Parks & Recreation Youth Deception Pass Park Foundation 41020 SR 20 Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Contact: Lori Maul, President Email: deceptionpassfoundation@gmail.com URL: https://deceptionpassfoundation.org	Public awareness & education to promote responsible use & protection of the Park and its cultural, recreational, historical and natural resources.

Friends of Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve Category: Environment Historical Preservation Friends of Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve PO Box 958 Coupeville, WA 98239 Contact: Julie Dougherty Winger, Executive Director Email: julie@friendsofebeys.org URL: http://www.friendsofebeys.org	Funds projects that protect, preserve, and enhance the cultural and natural resources and experience of Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve.

Goosefoot Community Fund Category: Business/Economy Education Environment Historical Preservation Human Services Goosefoot Community Fund PO Box 114 Langley, WA 98260 Contact: Sandra Whiting, Executive Director Email: sandy@goosefoot.org URL: http://goosefoot.org	Goosefoot Community Fund aims to build a sense of place and community, preserve rural traditions, and enhance local commerce.

Island Beach Access Category: Environment Parks & Recreation Island Beach Access PO Box 197 Langley, WA 98260 Contact: Melvyn Trenor, President Email: info@islandbeachaccess.org URL: http://www.islandbeachaccess.org	Identification and preservation of public beach access for everyone. We also modify public beaches to create universally accessible sites.

Lighthouse Environmental Programs Category: Environment Historical Preservation Parks & Recreation Lighthouse Environmental Programs PO Box 565 Coupeville, WA 98239 Contact: Don Meehan, Grants and Contracts Manager Email: lighthouseenvironmentalprograms@whidbey.com URL: http://washingtonlighthouses.org	Restoration of WA lighthouses. LEP owns the Washington's Lighthouse license plate. Over 75% of the funds from those plates stay in Island County.

Maxwelton Creek Alliance Category: Environment Maxwelton Creek Alliance PO Box 721 Clinton, WA 98236 Contact: Tom Leschine, President Email: maxweltoncreekalliance@whidbey.com	The mission of MCA is to promote a healthy watershed, sustainable agriculture, and a beautiful natural landscape in the Maxwelton Valley.

Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens Category: Education Environment Parks & Recreation Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens 3531 Meerkerk Lane Greenbank, WA 98253 Contact: Frank Simpson Email: gardeninfo@meerkerkgardens.org URL: http://www.meerkerkgardens.org	Meerkerk Gardens includes 13 acres of woodland gardens housing a renowned collection of Rhododendrons with 40 acres of forest and 4 miles of trails.

Native Plant Stewards Category: Environment Native Plant Stewards 3074 Smugglers Cove Road Greenbank, WA 98253 Contact: Marc Lessler, President Email: grendl@frontier.com	Preservation & conservation of native plant communities through education, demonstration, propagation, consulting assistance and referral.

Oak Harbor Garry Oak Society Category: Environment Oak Harbor Garry Oak Society PO Box 1564 Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Contact: Laura Renninger, Board President Email: hello@ohgarryoaksociety.org URL: https://ohgarryoaksociety.org/	The Oak Harbor Garry Oak Society is committed to the stewardship of Garry Oak Trees on Whidbey Island through outreach, education, and preservation.

Orca Network / Langley Whale Center Category: Animal Welfare Education Environment Youth Orca Network / Langley Whale Center 485 Labella Vista Way Freeland, WA 98249 Contact: Susan Berta, Executive Director Email: info@orcanetwork.org URL: http://www.orcanetwork.org	Orca Network is dedicated to raising awareness about the whales of the Pacific Northwest, and the importance of providing them healthy & safe habitats

Pacific Rim Institute for Environmental Stewardship Category: Environment Pacific Rim Institute for Environmental Stewardship 180 Parker Rd Coupeville, WA 98239 Contact: Mosa Neis, Operations Manager Email: mosa@pacificriminstitute.org URL: http://pacificriminstitute.org	The mission of Pacific Rim Institute is to equip people and communities to live sustainably and care for Creation.

Price Sculpture Forest Category: Arts and Culture Education Environment Parks & Recreation Price Sculpture Forest PO Box 1058 Freeland, WA 98249 Contact: Scott Price, Manager Email: scott@sculptureforest.org URL: https://SculptureForest.org	Provide the local community and island visitors with a healthy, relaxing, educational, and fun experience that integrates nature with art.

Rotary Club of Oak Harbor Category: Business/Economy Education Environment Health Historical Preservation Human Services Parks & Recreation Service/Civic Youth Rotary Club of Oak Harbor PO Box 442 Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Contact: Steve Schwalbe, President Email: colschwalbe@gmail.com URL: https://ohrotary.org/	The Rotary Club provides support for city needs such as food for elementary school kids in need over weekends & high school scholarships.

Slow Food Whidbey Island Category: Education Environment Health Slow Food Whidbey Island PO Box 1545 Freeland, WA 98249 Contact: Mervyn Floyd, President Email: whidbeyislandwa@slowfoodusa.org URL: http://www.slowfoodwhidbeyisland.org	Slow Food Whidbey Island is dedicated to educating the palate, connecting the community, and exploring the celebration of food from farm to table.

Sound Water Stewards of Island County Category: Education Environment Sound Water Stewards of Island County PO Box 1620 Freeland, WA 98249 Contact: Nan Maysen, Executive Director Email: info@soundwaterstewards.org URL: http://www.soundwaterstewards.org	Sound Water Stewards provides trained volunteers working for a healthy, sustainable Puget Sound & broader Salish Sea ecosystem.

South Whidbey Tilth Category: Education Environment South Whidbey Tilth PO Box 252 Langley, WA 98260 Contact: Susan Prescott, President Email: president@southwhidbeytilth.org URL: http://www.southwhidbeytilth.org	Educational association for biologically sound, socially equitable agriculture: teaching stewardship of natural world for local gardeners & farmers.

Swan Lake Watershed Preservation Group Category: Environment Swan Lake Watershed Preservation Group PO Box 1045 Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Email: contactus@swanlake-preservation.org URL: http://www.swanlake-preservation.org/	We are community members and friends working to preserve the Swan Lake Watershed for the continued recreation and enjoyment of future generations.

The Giraffe Heroes Project Category: Animal Welfare Arts and Culture Business/Economy Education Environment Health Housing Human Services Service/Civic Youth The Giraffe Heroes Project PO Box 759 197 Second Street Langley, WA 98260 Contact: John Graham, Director Email: graham@giraffe.org URL: http://www.giraffe.org	The GHP moves people to "stick their necks out" for the common good, and gives them tools to succeed. Our stories of heroes inspire others to act.

The Wildlands Restoration Society Category: Environment The Wildlands Restoration Society PO Box 358 Coupeville, WA 98239 Contact: Joseph Kemmer Email: josephkemmer@gmail.com URL: https://sites.google.com/site/wildlandsrestorationsociety/	We acquire degraded wildlands for restoration, rehabilitation and enhancement using the best available concepts of ecological science and management.

Washington State University - Island County Extension Category: Environment Service/Civic Washington State University - Island County Extension 406 N Main Street Coupeville, WA 98239 Contact: Timothy Lawrence, County Director Email: timothy.lawrence@wsu.edu URL: http://island.wsu.edu	Provides lifetime learning & volunteer opportunities in areas such as beach, forest and shoreline protection, gardening, weed control, recycling & 4-H

Whidbey Audubon Society Category: Education Environment Whidbey Audubon Society PO Box 1012 Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Contact: Patty Cheek, President Email: president@whidbeyaudubon.org URL: http://www.whidbeyaudubon.org	Educational, research and advocacy programs regarding our local environment.

Whidbey Camano Land Trust Category: Environment Parks & Recreation Whidbey Camano Land Trust 765 Wonn Road C-201 Greenbank, WA 98253 Contact: Pat Powell, Executive Director Email: pat@wclt.org URL: http://www.wclt.org	Protecting, restoring, and appreciating the important natural habitats & resource lands that support the diversity of life on our islands & in the PNW

Whidbey Community Foundation Category: Animal Welfare Arts and Culture Education Environment Health Historical Preservation Housing Human Services Parks & Recreation Service/Civic Whidbey Community Foundation PO Box 1135 Coupeville, WA 98239 Contact: Nancy Conard Email: info@whidbeyfoundation.org URL: http://www.WhidbeyFoundation.org	To improve the quality of life on Whidbey by providing support for the nonprofit sector, and assisting donors to build and preserve enduring assets.

Whidbey Environmental Action Network (WEAN) Category: Environment Whidbey Environmental Action Network (WEAN) PO Box 53 Langley, WA 98260 Contact: Marianne Edain, Brushfire Coordinator Email: wean@whidbey.net URL: http://whidbeyenvironment.org	Preservation and restoration of the native biological diversity of Whidbey Island and the Pacific Northwest

Whidbey Institute Category: Education Environment Service/Civic Youth Whidbey Institute PO Box 57 Clinton, WA 98236 Contact: Heather Johnson Email: info@whidbeyinstitute.org URL: http://www.whidbeyinstitute.org	The Whidbey Institute's mission is to nurture the conditions for transformational learning. Our 106 acre forest campus is open to the public.

Whidbey Island Conservation District Category: Business/Economy Education Environment Whidbey Island Conservation District PO Box 490 Coupeville, WA 98239 Contact: Matt Zupich, District Manager Email: wicd@whidbeycd.org URL: http://whidbeycd.org	Assist the management of natural resources on & around Whidbey Island for present and future generations, inspiring voluntary conservation practices.

Whidbey Island Garden Tour Inc. Category: Environment Service/Civic Whidbey Island Garden Tour Inc. PO Box 164 Freeland, WA 98249 Contact: June Davis, Board Member Email: wigt@whidbey.net URL: https://www.wigt.org/	Whidbey Island Garden Tour Inc. provides funding to local groups that work to improve Whidbey Island’s shared habitat.

Whidbey Watershed Stewards Category: Education Environment Whidbey Watershed Stewards PO Box 617 Langley, WA 98260 Contact: Rick Baker, Executive Director Email: info@whidbeywatersheds.org URL: http://whidbeywatersheds.org	Promotes near-shore and watershed health by linking water, land, wildlife and people on Whidbey Island through education, research & restoration.

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