Group Name

Website

Primary Focus

350 Cape Cod

http://lovelivelocal.com/350-mass-capecod/

Formed in January 2017, is a local chapter of 350 Mass which is closely aligned with the mission and values 350.org. [Sheila and Susan are members; Susan especially values their local strategies and creative programming.

Association to Preserve Cape Cod (APCC)

http://www.apcc.org/index.html

Preserve, protect, enhance natural resources of Cape Cod [Susan values their highly credential staff]

Barnstable Clean Water Coalition

http://www.3bays.org/

Dedicated to restoring and preserving clean water in Barnstable

Buzzards Bay Coalition

http://www.savebuzzardsbay.org/

Dedicated to the restoration, protection, and sustainable use and enjoyment of our irreplaceable Bay and its watershed

Cape & Vineyard Electric Cooperative, Inc.

http://www.cvecinc.org/

Created to provide the municipalities of Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard a way to work together to integrate clean, renewable energy as part of a more sustainable Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard

Cape and Islands Self-reliance

http://selfreliancefuelcoop.org

facilitating installations of properly sited renewable energy systems and organizing and executing training workshops that help to increase the technical expertise relating to renewable energy, high performance green building and energy-efficient technologies

Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce

http://www.capecodchamber.org/

Strengthen and promote the economic viability, cultural richness, environmental sensitivity and the social needs of Cape Cod

Cape Cod Climate Change Collaborative

http://www.capecodclimatechangecollabo rative.org/

Made up of organizations on Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard that have committed themselves to reducing their carbon footprints or assisting others in doing so

Cape Cod Commercial Fisherman's Alliance

http://capecodfishermen.org/

Engages our local fishing community in building lasting solutions to protect our ecosystem and the future of our fishing businesses.


Cape Cod Commission

http://www.capecodcommission.org/

To protect the unique values and quality of life on Cape Cod by coordinating a balanced relationship between environmental protection and economic progress.

Cape Cod Museum of Natural History

http://www.ccmnh.org/

Inspire appreciation, understanding and stewardship of our natural environment through discovery and learning.

Cape Cod National Seashore

https://www.nps.gov/caco/index.htm

Cape Cool

http://capecool.org/capecool/Welcome.ht ml

Aim to help keep the Cape (and planet) cool by building an all-ages climate action network on Cape Cod.

Cape Down Winders

http://www.capedownwinders.info/

Investigate, educate and agitate for the immediate closure of Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant in Plymouth, MA

Cape Light Compact

http://www.capelightcompact.org/

Serve its 200,000 customers through the delivery of proven energy efficiency programs, effective consumer advocacy and renewable competitive electricity supply.

Cape Wildlife Collaborative


A partnership of non-profit organizations committed to protecting wildlife through rescue, rehabilitation, science, advocacy, habitat conservation and education.

CARE for the Cape

http://careforthecapeandislands.org/

CARE seeks to encourage, support, and create opportunities for visitors to donate their “time, talent, and treasure” to help preserve and protect the very things they travel here to see and enjoy: exquisite natural beauty, plant and wildlife habitats, Cape & Islands culture and history.

Center for Coastal Studies

http://coastalstudies.org/

To understand and protect our coastal environment and marine ecosystems

Citizen's Climate Lobby (South Shore and Cape & Islands)

www.facebook.com/CCLSouthShore

Working with bipartisan congressmen on passage of our Carbon Fee and Dividend proposal


Coonamessatt Farm Foundation

http://coonamessettfarmfoundation.org/

Co-Lead, South Shore & Cape Chapter

Elders Climate Action MA chapter

https://www.eldersclimateaction.org/mass-chapter/


Faith Communities Environmental Network

(FCEN) of the Cape Cod Climate Change

Collaborative (5C's)

http://capecodclimatechangecollaborative.

org/app/New%20Site/aboutus.html

Susan Starkey and Rev. Brian McGurk co-chair this. In 2019 there are 20 Faith Communities (churches mainly) all across the Cape and Islands.

Falmouth Climate Action Network

https://capecodclimate.org/falmouth-can/

A Falmouth-focused community group with an important mission: “To initiate and collaborate in activities that our community can take in response to the climate emergency through education, sharing of best practices, and advocacy of impactful policies.”

Falmouth Water Stewards

http://www.falmouthwaters.org/

lancaster@rcn.com

Friends of Bass River

https://www.friendsofbassriver.org/

C: 617-584-5304


Harwich Conservation Trust

http://harwichconservationtrust.org/

Preserve land that protects woods, water, wildlife and our shared quality of life.

International Fund for Animal Welfare

http://www.ifaw.org/united-states

Rescue and protect animals around the world.

Maria Mitchell Association

https://www.mariamitchell.org/

Promotion of the legacy of Maria Mitchell and exploration, education and enjoyment of Nantucket’s land, waters and skies beyond

Mashpee Environmental Coalition

http://www.mashpeemec.us/

Promote an understanding and appreciation of Mashpee´s natural resources; provide our community with environmental information; promote, practice, and enlist participation and stewardship to protect and preserve the ecological integrity of our town.

Massachusetts Audubon Society - Lincoln

https://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/wildlife-sanctuaries/drumlin-farm


Massachusetts Audubon Society - Long Pasture

http://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/wildlife-sanctuaries/long-pasture

Massachusetts Audubon Society - Wellfleet

http://www.massaudubon.org/get-outdoors/wildlife-sanctuaries/wellfleet-bay

National Marine Life Center

http://nmlc.org/

The National Marine Life Center rehabilitates and releases stranded marine mammals and sea turtles in order to advance science and education in marine wildlife health and conservation.

Native Land Conservancy

http://www.nativelandconservancy.org/ho me.html

Protecting sacred spaces, habitat areas for our winged and four legged neighbors and other essential ecosystem resources to benefit Mother Earth and all human beings.


Oyster Pond Environmental Trust

http://www.opet.org/index.htm

Conserve and protect the natural environment and ecological systems of Oyster Pond.

Pleasant Bay Community Boating

http://pbcb.cc/wp/

We are a community center offering boating, marine education, and environmental stewardship opportunities to residents and visitors to the Pleasant Bay region

Pleasant Bay Resource Management

Alliance

http://pleasantbay.org/

Coordinate the resource management plan for the Pleasant Bay ACEC and watershed. The Alliance’s projects, programs and studies promote healthy natural resources and safe public access throughout Pleasant Bay.

Alliance to Save Nantucket’s Sound

https://saveoursound.org/

Supports the designation of Nantucket Sound as a protected area, safeguarding traditional uses like fishing and recreation but prohibiting industrial development.

Sierra Club Cape Cod

https://www.sierraclub.org/massachusetts/cape-cod-islands-group

a non-profit member-supported, public interest organization that promotes conservation of the natural environment by influencing public policy decisions-legislative, administrative, legal, and electoral.

The 300 Committee

http://www.300committee.org/

Protecting and preserving natural lands for the citizens of Falmouth


The Mashpee National Wildlife Refuge

https://www.fws.gov/refuge/mashpee/

Preserve and protect natural resources associated with the Waquoit Bay area for the protection of waterfowl and protection of wildlife

Town of Provincetown Recycling & Renewable Energy Committee


Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

http://www.waquoitbayreserve.org/

Promote science-based decision-making that leads to healthy coastal ecosystems

Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

https://www.massaudubon.org/places-to-explore/wildlife-sanctuaries/wellfleet-bay


Wild Care Cape Cod

https://www.wildcarecapecod.org/

Help sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife through Wildlife Rehabilitation; to reduce the number of animals impacted by human activity through Educational Outreach; and to help protect the species and the ecosystems they represent through Advocacy and Conservation.

Yarmouth Conservation Committee

https://www.yarmouth.ma.us/325/Conservation


Woods Hole Climate Research Center

http://whrc.org/

an independent research institute where scientists investigate the causes and effects of climate change to identify and implement opportunities for conservation, restoration, and economic development around the world.

Union of Concerned Scientist

https://www.ucsusa.org/

Strong advocate for environmental issues.