Now, more than ever it is important that we do our part to preserve these natural environments. If you have been inspired by any of these images, I encourage you to take part in conservation. The following is a list of organizations I support. -Being a part of the solution is its own reward.
 
Pacific Crest Trail Association
The Jane and Flicka Endowment Fund
This fund was established in memory of Jane and Flicka Rodman who were killed in 1995 while attempting a thru-hike of the 2,638 mile Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail. They began their journey at the Canadian border and were about 600 miles from their destination, the Mexican border, when they were struck by a car while hiking through the Mojave Desert. An annual memorial hike has been organized by their families to keep their spirits alive and raise funds for the Pacific Crest Trail Association. Proceeds from the endowment fund will initially be used to replace trail markers along the entire length of the PCT. If you are interested in becoming a member of the PCTA, making a contribution to the Endowment Fund, or participating in the memorial hike visit the PCTA website.
 
Elkhorn Slough Foudation
The Elkhorn Slough is an endangered estuary located off the Monterey Bay in California. The Elkhorn Slough Foundation is a non-profit, grassroots organization dedicated to conservation, research and education in the Elkhorn Slough. As a volunteer at the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, I have been commited to helping the Foundation preserve this critical resource through the donation of time and photographs to enhance their brochures, newsletters, website and research projects. If you would like more information about visiting this beautiful area or supporting these conservation efforts, checkout the Elkhorn Slough website.
 
The Belize Foundation for Research & Environmental Education
The Belize Foundation for Research and Environmental Education (BFREE) is a private, non-profit, membership organization serving as a wildlife sanctuary, biological research station, and center for environmental education and conservation.Their goal is to acquire a 1,153 acre parcel of undeveloped land in the Bladen Nature Reserve, a rugged and remote wilderness on the southeast side of the Maya mountains. If you are interested in becoming a member of BFREE or participating in their adopt an acre program, contact BFREE at the addresses below.
BFREE
2204 NW 21st Place, Gainesville, FL 32605
or
Jacob and Kelly Marlin, Managing Directors
P.O. Box 129, Punta Gorda, Belize, Central America
Tel: 501-823180 / Fax: 501-823361

Watsonville Wetlands Watch
The Watch is a nonprofit community based organization dedicated to the protection, restoration and appreciation of the wetlands of Pajaro Valley - in the Monterey Bay. This small organization, run by thoughtful and artistic people, is a loud voice for the protection of these threatend wetlands. They have also produced a beautiful book that can be purchased through their website.

 
Other worthwhile organizations that I support:

The Nature Conservancy
Seekonk Land Conservation Trust
Save Our Shores
Mono Lake
The Yosemite Association
National Wildlife Federation
Greenpeace
World Wildlife Fund
Sierra Club
Orion