Wisconsin Association for Environmental Education The WAEE is a non-profit organization composed of teachers, youth leaders, professionals, and naturalist dedicated to educating of all people about the natural environment. Located at UW Stevens Point, the organization sponsors numerous conferences and workshops across the state to promote networking opportunities and professional growth. The group offers different levels of membership including: individual, student, corporate, and family memberships. Prices range from $15 for students to $350 dollars for a lifetime membership. Visit their website
http://www.uwsp.edu/CNR/waee/index.htm for further details and membership applications.
Aldo Leopold Audubon Society:
As a chapter of the
Wisconsin Audubon Council it represents 550 members in central
Wisconsin. Its focus on environmental advocacy, conservation and habitat restoration, and science based environmental education. Working to conserve and restore natural ecosystems. Its website offers links to other Audubon societies and environmental organizations, as well as membership and newsletter information. The society hosts field trips and meetings on a regular basis and is very active in creating political information. Visit their website at
http://www.aldoleopoldaudubon.org/ALAS/Welcome.html for more in depth information.
Wisconsin Audubon Council:The Wisconsin Audubon Council
promotes, fosters and encourages the conservation, preservation and study of all wildlife, plants, soil, water, air and other natural resources for the benefit of nature and society. In furtherance of those goals we work to combine the efforts of our member organizations in any pursuits as may be a part of the stated purpose of the National Audubon Society. Their are sixteen member organizations to this council that is chaired by President Randy Korb. Further information on members and the organization's efforts can be found on their website
http://wisconsinaudubon.org/wisconsinaudubon/.
Members of the Council:
Aldo Leopold Audubon Society (Stevens Point)
Website Chappee Rapids Audubon Society (Marinette)
Website Chequamegon Audubon Society (Ashland)
Coulee Region Audubon Society (LaCrosse)
Website Fond du Lac County Audubon Society (Fond du Lac)
WebsiteFriends of Hunt Hill Sanctuary (Sarona)
WebsiteGreen Rock Audubon Society (Beloit)
Hoy Audubon Society (Racine)
WebsiteLakeland Audubon Society (Lake Geneva)
Madison Audubon Society (Madison)
WebsiteMilwaukee Audubon Society (Milwaukee)
WebsiteNortheastern WI Audubon Society (Green Bay)
WebsiteSchlitz Audubon Nature Center (Milwaukee)
Website Sheboygan County Audubon Society (Sheboygan)
Winnebago Audubon Society (Oshkosh)
WebsiteWisconsin Metro Audubon Society (West Allis)
WebsiteWisconsin Environment:This is a Wisconsin based organization that focuses its agenda on global warming solutions, clean water, new energy solutions, preserving Wisconsin, and clean air. The organization looks to make changes through the State Legislature and State funding. More information regarding this organization can be found on its website http://wisconsinenvironment.org.
Contact Information
Email: info@WisconsinEnvironment.org
Phone: 608-251-1918
Address: 122 State Street, ste. 310, Madison WI, 53703
Wisconsin Wetlands Association:
The Wisconsin Wetlands Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection, restoration, and enjoyment of wetlands and associated ecosystems through science-based programs, education, and advocacy. There are currently 1500 members from Wisconsin and 26 other states who are actively involved with the group.
The Association relies heavily on donations (about 30% of the budget comes from donations).
There are 6 different levels of membership: student $15; $30; $50; $100; $250; $500
For more information go to
www.wisconsinwetlands.org or call (608)250-9971.
Wisconsin Wildlife FederationThis group has a dual mission to engage in conservation education and to advocate for sound conservation policy. It puts its main focus on protection of fish and wildlife as well as their habitats. The group also teaches different skills including hunting, fishing, trapping, and other outdoor recreational pursuits.
Members can join for $25, $50, $100, $250, or $500 levels. The higher levels provide members with more added benefits.
Call toll-free 1-800-897-4161 to join.
For more information go to
www.wiwf.org/index.htm