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Collaborating organizations, business supporters, and other
interesting links
Jump to: Business Sponsors and Supporters
Collaborating
and/or Sustainable-Minded Organizations:
Alternative Energy
Resources Organization: Promoting and supporting sustainable
agriculture, community vitality, and renewable energy. Helena, MT.
ASUM
Off-Campus Renter Center: Works with University of Montana
student renters, Missoula residents, homeowners, and property managers
to act as an information provider and liason/advocate for these
groups. Missoula, MT.
AWISH (A World Institute
for a Sustainble Humanity): An international nonprofit
organization whose mission is to provide models and support for
life sustaining activities that integrate solutions to poverty and
the environment while fostering self-reliance. Originated in Bellingham,
WA.
City Repair
Project: An all-volunteer grassroots organization helping
people to reclaim their urban spaces to create community-oriented
places. Portland, OR.
Environmental
Studies: Department of the University of Montana.
Free
Cycles Missoula: Build or repair your own bike for free
(donations appreciated) at this community bicycle shop. 406-541-7284.
732 S. 1st. St. W., Missoula, MT.
Garden
City Harvest: A network of community gardens that works
to provide high-quality food to low-income people, offers education
and training in ecologically conscious food production, and uses
horticultural therapy for the personal restoration of troubled youth
and adults. Missoula, MT.
GlobalWarmingSolution.org: Our mission is to bring about
a timely and effective solution to global warming. Accordingly,
we advocate the following: 1) Ratify the Kyoto Protocol, 2) Redirect
the multi-billion dollar federal subsidies for fossil fuels and
nuclear power to renewable energy, 3) Reduce global greenhouse gas
emissions 80% below 1990 levels by 2020. Missoula, MT.
Home Resource:
Collects and sells reusable building materials to reduce waste,
build healthy communities, and promote a more vibrant and sustainable
local economy. 406.541.8300. 825 W. Kent, Missoula, MT.
homeWORD:
Developing affordable housing and asset-building for those most
in need through innovative, sustainable and replicable methods.
Human Resource
Council: Strives to alleviate poverty and enhance public
health and welfare. By providing education and training to those
in need, HRC gives everyone the opportunity to live in decency and
dignity. Missoula, MT.
Jeanette Rankin Peace
Center: Promotes working together to build a socially
just, non-violent, and sustainable world. Missoula, MT.
Missoula
County Extension Service: Regional information on plants,
lawn & garden Weeds, insects, spiders and other things; 4-H,
youth, and nutrition programs. Missoula, MT.
Missoula
Institute for Sustainable Transportation: Helping to
create a global network of sustainable transportation systems. Missoula,
MT.
Missoula In
Motion Way to Go Club: A project of Missoula in Motion
(a City program that helps local businesses, institutions and individuals
address transportation issues within the Missoula community) that
rewards those throughout the community who are choosing a different
option than driving alone in their cars.
Missoula
Downtown Association: A not-for-profit, membership-based
organization dedicated to promoting, supporting and enhancing the
vitality of downtown Missoula. MUD is a member.
Montana
Department of Environmental Quality, Waste Reduction and Recycling
Program: promotes the reduction, reuse, recycling, and
composting of wastes, and works to expand the business markets and
opportunities to use these wastes productively. The Bureau tracks
waste reduction and recycling activities across the state, acts
as a central contact regarding these activities, and provides technical
assistance to businesses, industry, communities, and individuals.
The Bureau also works to conserve resources and reduce the toxicity
and amount of materials that go into Montana landfills in accordance
with the prioritized waste management practices outlined in the
Montana Integrated Waste Management Act of 1991.
Montana Environmental
Information Center: Founded by concerned Montanans in
1973 to protect and restore Montana's natural environment, the MEIC
is a member-supported statewide advocacy and public education organization.
Helena, MT.
Montana
Hunting and Fishing Journal: A collaborative effort of
the National Wildlife Federation's Northern Rockies Field Office
and the Montana Wildlife Federation. The website was created to
build awareness for natural resource issues and, in part, to foster
cooperation between hunters and non-hunters who are interested in
the same conservational goals but who rarely collaborate in their
conservational efforts. Currently, the website is a resource for
a variety of information including hunting regulations, fishing
reports, conservation issues, and outdoor news.
Montana Native
Plant Society: The goals of the Montana Native Plant
Society are to preserve, conserve, and study the native plants and
plant communities of Montana, and to educate the public about the
values of our native flora.
Montana
Natural History Center: Promotes and cultivates the understanding,
appreciation, and stewardship of nature through education. Missoula,
MT.
Montana
Plant Life: This web site presents descriptions, photos,
and other information on a wide variety of Montana wildflowers and
other plants growing in the wilds of Montana.
MontPIRG:
"Our aim is to be a voice for the public interest in support
of a clean and healthful environment, a fair marketplace for consumers,
and an open and responsive government." University of Montana
office, Missoula, MT.
National Center for
Appropriate Technology: Helping people by championing
small-scale, local, and sustainable solutions to reduce poverty,
promote healthy communities, and protect natural resources. Office
in Missoula, MT.
North Missoula Community
Development Corporation: Working to build healthier a
healthier neighborhood with opportunities for people of all abilities
to live, work, and play. Missoula, MT.
Recycle Montana: Information on where to recycle just about anything in Montana.
Sage Mountain
Center: An Education and Retreat Center with a vision
of integrating personal and global Awareness through fostering inner
growth, physical health, and sustainable living.Whitehall, MT.
Seattle Tilth
Association: Inspires and educates people to garden organically,
conserve natural resources, and support local food systems in order
to cultivate a healthy urban environment and community. Seattle,
WA.
The Simple
Living Network: Website offers tools, examples, and contacts
for conscious, simple, healthy, and restorative living.
Sustainable
Business Council: Promote the economic benefits of a
clean and healthful environment; to educate individuals, organizations,
and businesses about efficient resource use; and to facilitate the
adoption of economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable
business practices. Missoula, MT.
Sustainable
Living Systems: SLS was formed to demonstrate and teach
a way of living where respect for and care of our Mother Earth and
care of people are the focus. Corvallis, MT.
University of Montana--H2Education: Dr. R. Paul Williamson
initiated this program to provide education, conduct research, and implement technologies in hydrogen and alternative energy, in an effort to move the University and Montana towards sustainability and energy indpendence. H2Education | University of Montana | Mansfield Center | 32 Campus Drive | Missoula, MT.
University of
Montana--Environmental Studies Program: MUD owes the
EVST program many thanks for hundreds of volunteers over the years.
Wilderness
Watch: Works for the protection and proper stewardship
of lands and rivers included in the National Wilderness Preservation
System and Wild & Scenic Rivers System. Missoula, MT.
Women's
Voices for the Earth (WVE): Empowers women, who historically
have had little power to affect environmental policy, to create
an ecologically sustainable and socially just society. Missoula,
MT.
Worm Digest:
Worms Deepening Our Connection to Food and Soil.
Business/Organization
Sponsors & Supporters
Able
Tree Service. 406-549-9310. Missoula, MT.
The Bike Doctor. 406-721-5357. 1001 Toole Ave,
Missoula, MT.
BFI--Missoula RecycleNOW! Collection center
for recyclable materials. 406.543.3157. 3207 W. Broadway, Missoula,
MT.
Burley's Mercantile: specializes in a variety
of items for the home--recycled, organic/natural, locally made,
and environmentally-friendly. 406-542-1730. 1916 Brooks St., Missoula,
MT
The Good Food Store: Missoula's only health
food store. 406-541-3663. 1600 S. 3rd West, Missoula, MT.
Caras Nursery: 406-543-3333. 2727 S. 3rd W.,
Missoula, MT.
City
of Missoula: Click here for news and information, maps,
key contacts, etc. for the City of Missoula, MT. They have been
a major source of funds for MUD's Tool
Library program.
Dillon Tree & Landscape Company. 406-542-5485.
Missoula, MT.
Endless Summer:
Greenhouse supply store. 406-549-9267. 910 S. 3rd W., Missoula,
MT
EKO Compost: Composting facility--drop off
leaves, lawn clippings, kitchen waste, wood, etc. 406-721-1423.
1125 Clark Fork Ln., Missoula, MT
Five
Valleys Video Productions:"Promoting the uniqueness
of Montana with documentaries that focus on the history of the state
and the lifestyles of its people"
Green Valley Designs: A website and graphics design company. Missoula, MT.
Loken Builders: "Green" builders.
Missoula, MT.
Meadowsweet Herbs: Herbs and herbal products.
406-728-0543. 180 S. 3rd St. W, Missoula, MT.
Missoula
Friends Meeting: The Missoula meeting of the Religious
Society of Friends (Quakers), Missoula, MT.
Missoula Homepage: Business and organization directory. Missoula, MT.
Missoula
Valley Recycling: Curbside recycling service. 406-543-2972.
Missoula, MT.
Nature's Best. Landscaping company. Missoula,
MT.
Pacific
Recycling: Collection center for recyclable materials.
406.543.7280. 2828 Palmer, Missoula, MT.
Palmer Electric Technology Energy Services, Inc. Recycles light bulbs (no incandescant or neon), computers,
and most electronics. 406.543.3086. 2407 Harve, Missoula, MT.
Portico
Real Estate. Montana's Progressive
real estate firm that celebrates diversity, builds community and
creates a lifestyle that promotes the health and well-being of our
planet. 406.327.8787.
319 E. Broadway, Missoula, MT.
St.
Patrick Hospital and Health Sciences Center: Our mission
is to lead in the development and implementation of a continuum
of high-quality health care services in collaboration with other
providers in order to improve the health of the communities where
we serve. Consistent with our Catholic ministry, these services
will be provided to all, and will respect the dignity of each individual.
A major source of funds for MUD's gardening programs.
Solar Plexus:
Renewable energy resources. Missoula, MT.
Spirit of Peace. Missoula, MT.
Sustainable
Systems, LLC: a combination of innovative scientists,
forward thinking agricultural producers and integrated business
people that is providing uncommon leadership in renewable fuels
and biobased product development. 406.531.0976. Missoula, MT.
Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship of Missoula
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