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A B C D E F H I J K L M N O P R S T U
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP)
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 809
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 606-8503
(202) 606-8672 (fax)
http://www.achp.gov
Mr. John M. Fowler, Executive Director
Ms. Charleen Vaughn, Director of HUD Projects
cvaughn@achp.gov
achp@achp.gov
The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation is an independent Federal
agency and is the major policy advisor to the Government in the field
of historic preservation. The Council provides a forum for influencing
federal policy, programs, and decisions as they affect historic resources
in communities and on public lands .
Alabama Association of County Commissions (ACCA)
100 North Jackson Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 263-7594
(334) 263-7678 (fax)
http://www.acca-online.org
Mr. Buddy Sharpless, Executive Director
bsharpless@acca-online.org
The Association of County Commissions of Alabama has worked to promote
quality county government and improved services to Alabama's residents.
Each year the Association works with leaders of the executive branch as
well as the Legislature to promote the interest of county government.
The ACCA provides educational opportunities for county commissioners and
their staff. The Association sponsors the Alabama Local Government Training
Institute and educational programs for county administrative personnel,
county engineers, county attorneys and county revenue officers.
Alabama Association of Regional Councils
5900 Carmichael Place
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 277-2221
(334) 277-3899 (fax)
http://www.alarc.org
Mr. Wayne Burnette, Executive Director
wburnette@adss.state.al.us
The Alabama Association of Regional Councils is composed
of the state's 12 regional councils which were established through state
legislation. The councils are public organizations encompassing multi-jurisdictional
regional communities. They assist local governments in numerous areas
such as community development, economic development, planning, transportation,
aging issues, employment, law enforcement, and business development.
Alabama Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils
Federal Building, Room 233
1118 Greensboro Avenue
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401-2896
(205) 759-1649
(205) 349-4994 (fax)
http://www.rcdnet.org
Dr. Neil Hyche, Chairman
linda.mcgraw@al.usda.gov
The USDA focus is to assist local people by providing tools and technical
support to stabilize and grow their own communities while protecting and
developing natural resources. In return, local "Councils" provide
local direction and planning and coordinate implementation of specific
projects within their boundaries.
Alabama Bureau of Tourism and Travel
401 Adams Avenue
P.O. Box 4927
Montgomery, AL 36103-4927
(334) 242-4413
(334) 242-4554 (fax)
http://www.touralabama.org
Mr. Mark Berson, Director
admin@touralabama.org
This bureau, as mandated by the Legislature, was entitled with "exclusive
power and authority to plan and conduct all state programs of information
and publicity designed to attract tourists to the state of Alabama."
Our purpose is to promote travel to and through the state of Alabama.
We do this nationally and internationally.
Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES)
112 Duncan Hall
Auburn University, AL 36849-5918
(334) 844-4450
(334) 844-5544 (fax)
http://www.acesag.auburn.edu
Dr. Steve Jones, Director
aces-all@acesag.auburn.edu
The mission of the county programs are simply to take research-based knowledge
and education from the land-grant universities to people in counties throughout
Alabama who need it. More simply stated, the aim is to improve the quality
of life for all Alabamians in areas of agriculture and natural resources,
4-H Youth, Youth-at-Risk, Community Resource Development, Family and Consumer
Sciences.
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries
64 North Union Street
Montgomery, AL 36130-1456
(334) 242-3465
(334) 242-3032 (fax)
http://www.dcnr.state.al.us/agfd
Mr. M. N. “Corky” Pugh, Director
wmcculler@dcnr.state.al.us
The Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries serves as the
governing agency for Alabama hunting and sport fishing laws and regulations.
They designate public fishing lakes, establish and supervise wildlife
management areas, provide program information for hunter education, establish
bag and possession limits, and regulate licensing. The Division also provides
support to the Alabama Forever Wild Program.
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA)
401 Adams Avenue
PO Box 5690
Montgomery, AL 36103-5690
(334) 242-5591
(334) 242-5100 (directory listing)
(334) 242-5515 (fax)
http://www.adeca.state.al.us
Mr. Nick D. Bailey, Acting Director
Mr. Johnnie Streeter, Community Service Division
dollieb@adeca.state.al.us
ADECA is a part of the Office of the Governor. Its goal is to help Alabama's
communities grow and prosper by awarding grants to improve the quality
of life of all Alabamians. Grants can be used for community planning,
county improvements, trails, recreation, build needed water and sewer
systems, provide for law enforcement and traffic safety, promote energy
efficiency and conservation, and many other projects. Visit the web site
for appropriate contacts in each of these areas.
Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM)
1400 Coliseum Boulevard (physical address)
P.O. Box 301463
Montgomery, AL 36130-1463
(334) 271-7714
(334) 271-7950 (fax)
http://www.adem.state.al.us
Mr. James W. Warr, Director
Mr. Russell Kelley, Permits and Services Division Chief
lmk@adem.state.al.us
The Alabama Department of Environmental Management is responsible for
protecting and maintaining air and water quality in Alabama. The agency
regulates public water and sanitary sewage systems, the disposal of solid
and hazardous wastes and industrial air pollution emissions. They also
establish other environmental protection standards.
Alabama Department of Transportation
1409 Coliseum Boulevard
Montgomery, AL 36130
(334) 242-6081
(334) 262-7658 (fax)
http://www.dot.state.al.us
Mr. Cecil Colson, Special Programs Engineer
The Alabama Department of Transportation oversees several grants including
the TEA-21 Enhancement Grants for greenways, and sidewalks.
Alabama Development Office (ADO)
401 Adams Avenue, Suite 600
Montgomery, AL 36130
(334) 242-0400
(334) 242-5669 (fax)
http://www.ado.state.al.us
Mr. James P. Hayes, Director
fnklstin@www.ado.state.al.us
The primary mission of the Alabama Development Office (ADO) is to enhance
the economic well being of Alabama's citizens by creating jobs. ADO accomplishes
its mission through the active recruitment of new industry, support of
existing industry expansion in the state, and the promotion of trade with
other countries.
Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC)
513 Madison Avenue
Montgomery, AL 36104-3631
(334) 240-9300
(334) 240-9390 (fax)
http://www.forestry.state.al.us
Mr. Timothy C. Boyce, State Forester
Mr. Jim Gober, Coordinator, Marketing and Economic Development, Northeast
Division
goberj@forestry.state.al.us
The Alabama Forestry Commission provides market information for wood and
bark residues, and provides analysis and assistance for determining wood
energy opportunities.
Alabama's Forever Wild Program
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries
64 North Union Street
Montgomery, AL 36130-1456
(334) 242-3465
(334) 242-3032 (fax)
http://www.dcnr.state.al.us/agfd
The Forever Wild Program was adopted by Alabama voters in November 1992
to set aside land for permanent state ownership using a portion of the
interest earned on profits from the sale of offshore natural gas. The
land, to be used for hunting, fishing, camping, outdoor recreation, natural
resource protection and research and preservation of unique sites, will
be acquired from willing sellers at no taxpayer cost and will belong to
you, the public.
Alabama Historical Commission (AHC)
468 S. Perry Street
Montgomery, AL 36130-0900
(334) 242-3184
(334) 240-3477 (fax)
http://www.preserveala.org
Chloe Mercer, Preservation Architect
cmercer@mail.preserveala.org
The Mission of the Alabama Historical Commission is to foster an awareness
of the value of historic structures, sites, and objects that reflect the
heritage of all Alabamians and to facilitate the preservation and documentation
of these resources for the use, enjoyment and education of present and
future generations. The Commission supports the Main Street Program and
commercial revitalization of small towns.
Alabama Planning Institute
University of North Alabama
UNA Box 5036
Florence, AL 35632-0001
(256) 765-4862
(800) 825-5862 ext. 5987
(256) 765-4872 (fax)
http://www.alaapa.org/API
Mr. Bill Matthews, Director
bmatthew@unanov.una.edu
conted@unanov.una.edu
The Alabama Planning Institute offers a variety of continuing Education
courses in planning.
Alabama Power Company
Community Development and Relations Department
PO Box 2641
Birmingham, AL 35291-0015
(205) 257-4495
(205) 257-3170 (fax)
http://www.southernco.com/site/alapower/
Mr. Iva Williams, Director
Mr. Bob Howard, Manager, Community Enhancement
rhhoward@southernco.com
The Community Development and Relations Department at the Alabama Power
Company provides assistance to communities throughout the company's service
area. The department offers services including strategic planning, leadership
development, community assessments, and downtown revitalization/design
assistance. The department partners with a number of organizations across
the state to offer a comprehensive approach to addressing community needs.
Alabama Preservation Alliance
PO Box 2228
Montgomery, AL 36102-0228
(334) 834-2727
(334) 434-7966 (fax)
Mr. Ed Hooker, President
hooker@ci.mobile.al.us
alpresal@bellsouth.net
The Alabama Preservation Alliance is a statewide nonprofit organization
devoted to preserving the cultural resources of Alabama's past.
Alabama Rural Electric Association of Cooperatives (AREA)
PO Box 244014
Montgomery, AL 36124
(334) 215-2732
(334) 215-2733 (fax)
http://www.areapower.com
Mr. Fred Braswell, President
fbraswell@mindspring.com
The Alabama Rural Electric Association of Cooperatives (AREA)
provides a wide range of services statewide under one umbrella, enabling
cooperatives to express themselves with a unified voice. The result of
this partnership is local community growth with the highest quality of
electric service at the lowest possible cost for rural electric consumers.
Alabama Small Business Development Consortium
2800 Milan Court, Suite 124
Birmingham, AL 35211-6908
(205) 943-6760
(205) 943-6752 (fax)
http://www.asbdc.org
Mr. John Sandefur, State Director
UAB Small Business Development Center
901 South 15th Street, Room 201
Birmingham, AL 35294
(205) 934-6760
(205) 934-0538 (fax)
http://www.business.uab.edu/sbdc
Mr. Ernie Gauld, Director
sbdc@uab.edu
The Alabama Small Business Development Consortium is an association of
eleven Small Business Development Centers within the State of Alabama.
They are dedicated to the formation, growth and success of small businesses.
Centers provide counseling, workshops, technical and financial assistance
to small businesses.
Alabama State Council on the Arts
201 Monroe Street, Suite 110
Montgomery, AL 36130-1800
(334) 242-4076
(334) 240-3269 (fax)
http://www.arts.state.al.us
Mr. Randy Shoults, ext. 224
staff@arts.state.al.us
The Mission of the State Council on the Arts is to promote Alabama's diverse
artistic and cultural resources.
Alliance for Historic Landscape Preservation
http://www.ahlp.org
The Alliance for Historic Landscape Preservation is an inter-disciplinary
professional organization that provides a forum for communication and
exchange of information among its members. It is dedicated to the preservation
and conservation of historic landscapes in all their variety, from formal
gardens and public parks to rural expanses.
American Farmland Trust (AFT)
1200 18th Street, NW, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 331-7300
(202) 659-8339 (fax)
http://www.farmland.org
info@farmland.org
The American Farmland Trust is a private, nonprofit organization formed
to protect our nation's farmland. AFT works to stop the loss of productive
farmland and to promote farming practices that lead to a healthy environment.
Its action-oriented programs include public education, technical assistance
in policy development, and direct farmland protection projects.
American Forests
PO Box 2000
Washington, DC 20013
(800) 368-5748
(202) 955-4500
(202) 955-4588 (fax)
http://www.amfor.org
Ms. Deborah Gangloff, Executive Director
info@amfar.org
American Forests is a citizens' conservation organization working to advance
the intelligent management and use of forests, soil, water, wildlife,
and all other natural resources. Promotes public appreciation of natural
resources and the part they play in the social, recreational, and economic
life of the U.S.
American Historical Association (AHA)
400 A Street, SE
Washington, DC 20003-3889
(202) 544-2422
(202) 544-8307 (fax)
http://www.theaha.org
aha@theaha.org
The American Historical Association (AHA) is a nonprofit membership organization
founded in 1884 and incorporated by Congress in 1889 for the promotion
of historical studies, the collection and preservation of historical documents
and artifacts, and the dissemination of historical research. As the largest
historical society in the United States, the AHA serves as the umbrella
organization for historians.
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
1735 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 626-7300
(202) 626-7587 (fax)
http://www.aiaonline.com
aiaonline@aia.org
American Institute of Architects - Alabama Council
1521 Mulberry Street
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 264-3037
(334) 263-6377 (fax)
http://www.aiaalabama.com
Mr. Mike L. Tapley, Director
aiaalabama@mindspring.com
The American Institute of Architects is the national organization for
professional architects, which offer a variety of publications pertaining
to architecture and urban design.
American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA)
164 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10010
(212) 807-1990
(212) 807-1799 (fax)
http://www.aiga.org
aiga@aiga.org
The American Institute of Graphic Arts is a national nonprofit organization,
which promotes excellence in the graphic design profession through competitions,
exhibitions, publications, professional seminars, educational activities,
and projects in the public's interest.
American Planning Association (APA)
1776 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 872-0611
(202) 872-0643 (fax)
http://www.planning.org
Mr. Frank So, Executive Director
American Planning Association - Alabama Chapter
c/o Shelby County Department of Planning & Development
1115 County Services Drive
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 620-6620
(205) 620-6630 (fax)
http://www.alaapa.org
Mr. Jeff Pruitt, AICP
The American Planning Association is a nonprofit public interest and research
organization representing 30,000 practicing planners, officials, and citizens
involved with urban and rural planning issues. APA's objective is to encourage
planning that will contribute to public well being by developing communities
and environments that meet the needs of people and society more effectively.
American Rivers
1025 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 720
Washington, D.C. 20005
(202) 347-7550
(202) 347-9240 (fax)
http://www.americanrivers.org
amrivers@amrivers.org
American Rivers - Southeast Office
424 Georgia Avenue, Suite 2A
Chattanooga, TN 37403
(423) 265-7505
(423) 266-2558 (fax)
Mr. David Sligh, Associate Director
dsligh@amrivers.org
American Rivers is a national conservation organization dedicated to protecting
and restoring America's river systems and to fostering a river stewardship
ethic. Along with their conservation efforts, American Rivers promotes
public awareness about the importance of healthy rivers and the threats
that face them.
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
1801 Alexander Bell Drive
Reston, VA 20191-4400
(800) 548-2723
(703) 295-6222 (fax)
http://www.asce.org
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) established the Committee on History and Heritage of American Civil Engineering (CHHACE) in 1964, with the purpose of furthering preservation, knowledge, and appreciation of engineering history and heritage. The committee administers the Historical Civil Engineering Landmark Program to identify and give recognition to historically significant engineering projects. It also sponsors the publication of an historical series.
American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
636 Eye Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001-3736
(202) 898-2444
(202) 898-1185 (fax)
http://www.asla.org
rleighton@asla.org
ASLA - Alabama Chapter
P.O. Box 812
Auburn, AL 36831-0182
(334) 821-6070
(334) 821-1080 (fax)
Ms. Jerri LaHaie, Director
asla@prodigy.net
The American Society of Landscape Architects is the professional organization
for Landscape architects. Its goal is to inform the public about the profession,
land design, planning, and management issues. It provides a forum for
collaboration between landscape architects and other disciplines with
an interest in agriculture and rural landscape matters.
Americans for the Arts
1000 Vermont Avenue NW, 12th Floor
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 371-2830
(202) 371-0424 (fax)
http://www.artsusa.org
webmaster@artsusa.org
Americans for the Arts is a national organization for groups and individuals,
such as art supporters, patrons, business leaders, and community arts
organizations that are interested in furthering the arts.
The Archaeological Conservancy
5301 Central Avenue, NE, Suite 1218
Albuquerque, NM 87108-1517
(505) 266-1540
http://www.americanarchaeology.com
The Archaeological Conservancy is a national, nonprofit organization established
to identify, acquire, and permanently preserve the most significant archaeological
sites in the United States.
The Aspen Institute
One Dupont Circle, NW, 7th floor
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 736-5800
(202) 467-0790 (fax)
http://www.aspeninstitute.org
Mr. Elmer Johnson, President
The Aspen Institute is an international nonprofit educational institution
dedicated to enhancing the quality of leadership through informed dialogue.
It convenes men and women who represent diverse viewpoints and backgrounds
from business, labor, government, the professions, the arts, and the nonprofit
sector to relate timeless ideas and values to the foremost challenges
facing societies, organizations, and individuals.
Auburn University Center for Architecture and Urban Studies (AUCAUS)
204 North 20th Street, Suite 200
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 323-3592
(205) 323-8385 (fax)
Ms. Cheryl Morgan
morgace@mail.auburn.edu
regionalstudies@mindspring.com
AUCAUS works directly with community leaders and concerned citizens on
community planning and design issues. Programs which they provide include
Small Town Design Initiatives, Neighborhood Design Initiatives and Downtown
Design Initiatives to assist small towns and communities throughout Alabama
in furthering their potential to create a high quality of life and to
take control of their futures. Using an assets-based approach and working
with local stakeholders and leadership, the Initiative Process uses design
and planning to create strategies for decision making, promotion and fundraising.
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
520 Sixteenth Street North
Birmingham, Alabama 35203
(205) 328-9696, ext. 204
(205) 323-5219 (fax)
http://www.bcri.bham.al.us
Ms. Bessie Alexander, Events Coordinator
bcri.info@bcri.bham.al.us
The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is more than a museum. It is a center
for education and discussion about civil and human rights issues. The
Institute's projects and services promote research, provide information,
and encourage discussion on human rights in America and around the world.
Building Officials and Code Administrators International (BOCA)
4051 West Flossmore Road
Country Club Hills, IL 60478
(708) 799-2300
(708) 799-4981 (fax)
http://www.bocai.org
Mr. Paul Heildstead, Executive Director
webmaster@bocai.org
Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc., is a nonprofit
membership association dedicated to preserving the public health, safety
and welfare in the built environment through the effective, efficient
use and enforcement of Model Codes.
Bureau of Land Management
18th and C Streets, N.W.
Washington, DC 20240
(202) 208-5717
http://www.blm.gov
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), in the U.S. Department of the Interior is responsible for the management of 341 million acres of public lands located primarily in the west and Alaska, in addition to scattered parcels in other states. BLM manages this land for multiple use and sustained yield. Land use plans are developed with public involvement to provide orderly use and development while maintaining and enhancing the quality of the environment.
Cahaba Trace Commission
13728 Montevallo Road
Brierfield, AL 35035
(205) 665-7982
(205) 665-7982 (fax)
http://www.cahaba-trace.com
Mr. Tom Land, Director
johnthomasland@cs.com
The Cahaba Trace Commission is a state agency whose mission is to encourage
and promote tourism, historic preservation, outdoor recreation, education
and development within the 11 county Cahaba Trace area. The counties are
Autauga, Bibb, Dallas, Hale, Jefferson, Lowndes, Montgomery, Perry, Shelby,
St. Clair, and Tuscaloosa.
Center for Community Change (CCC)
1000 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 342-0567
(202) 333-5402 (fax)
http://www.communitychange.org
Mr. Andrew Mott, Executive Director
info@communitychange.org
The Center for Community Change is committed to reducing poverty and rebuilding
low-income communities. They help people develop the skills and resources
they need to improve their communities as well as change policies and
institutions that adversely affect their lives. The heart of their work
is helping grassroots leaders build strong organizations that bring people
together to become a force for change in their communities. They help
organizations build their community's capacity for self-help, develop
strong leaders, provide critical services, build homes, develop businesses,
give residents a say in their community's future and, perhaps most important,
give low income people a sense of hope.
Center for Neighborhood Technology
2125 West North Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 278-4800
(773) 278-3840 (fax)
http://www.cnt.org
info@cnt.org
Center for Neighborhood Technology is a nonprofit organization that helps
build prosperous, sustainable communities by linking economic and community
development with ecological improvement. The Center's work in public policy,
market development and community planning is grounded in the Chicago region
and national in scope.
Center for Rural Affairs
101 S. Tallman Street
PO Box 406
Walthill, NE 68067
(402) 846-5428
(402) 846-5420 (fax)
http://www.cfra.org
Chuck Hassebrook, Program Director
info@cfra.org
The Center for Rural Affairs works to help low-income people and is concerned
about the well being of small, moderate-sized, and beginning farmers.
Coastal States Organization
Hall of the States, Suite 322
444 North Capitol Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 508-3860
(202) 508-3843 (fax)
http://www.sso.org/cso/
cso@sso.org
The Coastal States Organization is a non-profit representative association for the governors of the 35 coastal states, commonwealths, and territories that border an ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, or a Great Lake. The purpose of the association is to provide a voice for the coastal states in the formulation, development, and implementation of national marine and coastal resource programs and policies. It serves as the national coordinator of Coastweeks, a national three-week observance of the coast. The organization also publishes a bi-monthly bulletin, the Washington Wire, Coastweeks Calendar of Events, and special reports.
The Conservation Fund
1800 North Kent Street, Suite 1120
Arlington, VA 22209-2156
(703) 525-6300
(703) 525-4610 (fax)
http://www.conservationfund.org
Mr. John Turner, President
The Conservation Fund - Southeast Office
P.O. Box 1362
Tucker, GA 30085-1362
(770) 414-0211
(770) 938-0585 (fax)
The Conservation Fund seeks sustainable conservation solutions for the
21st century, emphasizing the integration of economic and environmental
goals. Through real estate transactions, demonstration projects, education,
and community-based activities, the Fund seeks innovative long-term measures
to conserve land and water.
Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension
Service (CSREES)
U.S. Department of Agriculture
1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Room 305-A
Whitten Building
Washington, DC 20250
(202) 720-7441
(202) 720-8987 (fax)
http://www.reeusda.gov
Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service provides
the focus to advance a global system of research, extension and higher
education in the food and agricultural sciences and related environmental
and human sciences to benefit people, communities, and the Nation. The
CSREES mission emphasizes partnerships with the public and private sectors
to maximize the effectiveness of limited resources. CSREES programs increase
and provide access to scientific knowledge; strengthen the capabilities
of land-grant and other institutions in research, extension and higher
education; increase access to and use of improved communication and network
systems; and promote informed decision making by producers, families,
communities, and other customers.
Council for Affordable and Rural Housing (CARH)
121 N. Washington St., Suite 301
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 837-9001
(703) 837-8467 (fax)
http://www.carh.org
Ms. Colleen Fisher, Executive Director
carh@carh.org
The Council for Affordable and Rural Housing has become the leading national
advocate for the financing, development, and management of affordable
housing.
Council of State Community Development Agencies (COSCDA)
444 North Capitol Street, NW Suite 224
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 624-3630
(202) 624-3639 (fax)
http://www.coscda.org
Ms. Dianne Taylor, Executive Director
dtaylor@sso.org
COSCDA is the premier national association advocating and enhancing the
leadership role of states in community development through innovative
policy development and implementation, customer-driven technical assistance,
education and collaborative efforts.
Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)
722 Jackson Place, NW
Washington, DC 20503
(202) 395-5750
(202) 456-6546 (fax)
http://www.whitehouse.gov/ceq
feedback@whitehouse.gov
The Council on Environmental Quality advises the President on environmental
matters, oversees the implementation of the National Environmental Policy
Act, and prepares an annual report on the state of the environment.
Council on Foundations
1828 L Street, NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 466-6512
(202) 785-3926 (fax)
http://www.cof.org
The Council on Foundations works to support foundations by promoting knowledge,
growth and action in philanthropy. The Council on Foundations has helped
foundation staff, trustees and board members in their day-to-day grant
making activities. Through one-to-one technical assistance, research,
publications, conferences and workshops, legal services, and a wide array
of other services, the Council addresses the important issues and challenges
that face foundations and corporate funders.
D.
DesignAlabama
P.O. Box 241263
Montgomery, AL 36124
(334) 396-5341
Ms. Karen Seale, Executive Director
khseale@att.net
Design Alabama is a nonprofit organization committed to promoting the
potential for design as a contribution to quality of life in Alabama.
E.
Economic Development Administration (EDA)
14th & North West Constitution Avenue Room 7800B
Washington, DC 20230
(202) 482-5081
(202) 273-4781 (fax)
http://www.doc.gov/eda
EDA - Southeast Regional Office
401 West Peachtree Street, NW, Suite 1820
Atlanta, GA 30308-3510
(404) 730-3002
(404) 730-3025 (fax)
http://www.doc.gov/eda
Mr. William J. Day, Jr., Atlanta Regional Director
WDay1@doc.gov
The Economic Development Administration (EDA), part of the Department
of Commerce, aids the long-range economic development of areas with severe
unemployment and low family income problems. EDA assists in the development
of public facilities and private enterprise to help create new, permanent
jobs.
Economic Development Institute
3354 Haley Center
Auburn University, AL 36849
(334) 844-4704
(334) 844-4709 (fax)
http://www.auburn.edu/outreach/edi
Mr. Joe Sumners, Associate Director
sumneja@auburn.edu
The Economic Development Institute provides leadership training in the
field of community economic development. They offer intensive economic
development courses twice a year, once in early summer and then again
in early fall.
Environmental Defense
257 Park Avenue South, 17th Floor
New York, NY 10010
(212) 505-2100
(212) 505-2375 (fax)
http://www.environmentaldefense.org
Mr. Fred Krupp, Executive Director
azovko@environmentaldefense.org
The Environmental Defense Fund is a nonprofit environmental organization
that creates economically viable solutions. Some of the issues the Fund
advocates include climate change and global warming, human health, biodiversity
and oceans.
The Foundation Center
1627 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20016-1708
(202) 331-1400
http://www.fdncenter.org
The mission of the Foundation Center is to foster public understanding
of the foundation field by collecting, organizing, analyzing, and disseminating
information on foundations, corporate giving, and related subjects. Our
audiences include grantseekers, grantmakers, researchers, policy makers,
the media, and the general public.
Friends of the Earth
1025 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 783-7400
(202) 783-0444 (fax)
http://www.foe.org
Mr. Brent Blackwelder, President
foe@foe.org
Friends of the Earth is a national environmental organization dedicated
to preserving the health and diversity of the planet for future generations.
Friends of the Earth empowers citizens to have an influential voice in
decisions affecting their environment.
H.
Habitat for Humanity International
Washington Office
1010 Vermont Avenue, Suite 900
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 628-9171
(202) 628-9169 (fax)
http://www.hfhi.org
washingtonoffice@hfhi.org
Habitat for Humanity International
Partner Service Center
121 Habitat Street
Americus, GA 31709
(229) 924-6935 ext. 2551
publicinfo@hfhi.org
Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit, non-denominational,
Christian housing organization committed to build simple, decent, affordable
houses in partnership with those in need of adequate shelter. There are
chapters throughout the state. Visit the web site for the chapter nearest
your town or call the Greater Birmingham Chapter at (205) 780-1234.
Heartland Center for Leadership Development
941 O Street, Suite 920
Lincoln, NE 68508
(402) 474-7667
(800) 927-1115
(402) 474-7672 (fax)
http://www.4w.com/heartland
heartcld@aol.com
The Heartland Center for Leadership Development is an independent, nonprofit
organization that is developing local leadership that responds to the
challenges of the future. It uses activities that are practical resources
and policies for rural community survival. Some of these programs include
training communities, businesses, and organizations in developing the
capacity for locally directed strategic planning, helping policy makers
clarify key questions in the future of communities and states.
Heritage Preservation
1730 K Street, NW, Suite 566
Washington, D.C. 20006-3836
(202) 634-1422
(888) 388-6789
(202) 634-1435 (fax)
http://www.heritagepreservation.org
Mr. Lawrence Reeger, President
dmossholder@heritagepreservation.org
Heritage Preservation works to ensure the preservation of America's collective
heritage for present and future generations. Our programs and publications
provide advice and guidance on the proper care and maintenance of historic
documents, books and archives, works of art, photographs, architecture,
monuments, anthropological artifacts, historic objects and family heirlooms,
and natural science specimens.
The Highlander Center
1959 Highlander Way
New Market, TN 37820
(423) 933-3443
http://www.hrec.org
hrec@highlandercenter.org
The Highlander Research and Education Center, an adult education center, has been developing curriculum materials for adults on economic development and the changing economy of the Appalachian region. The Highlander Economics Education Project was developed to help people in rural Appalachian communities under-stand the changing economy and develop ways of dealing with the economy and community economic development. The project has included developing resource materials, conferences, and community workshops.
Historic Chattahooche Commission
P.O. Box 33
Eufaula, AL 36072-0033
(334) 687-9755
(334) 687-6631 (fax)
http://www.hcc/al/ga.org
Mr. Doug Purcell, Executive Director
hcc1@zebra.net
Alabama and Georgia Legislators set up the Historic Chattahooche Commission
in 1978 to promote tourism and historic preservation in the 18 county
region along the Chattahooche River.
Housing Assistance Council (HAC)
1025 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 606
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 842-8600
(202) 347-3441 (fax)
http://www.ruralhome.org
hac@ruralhome.org
The Housing Assistance Council (HAC) is a national nonprofit corporation
created to increase the availability of decent and affordable housing
for low-income people in rural areas throughout the United States. The
HAC provides many services for local, state, and national organizations
including loans, publications, technical assistance, training, and special
projects.
I.
Independent Sector (IS)
1200 18th Street, NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 223-8100
(202) 467-6101 (fax)
http://www.independentsector.org
info@independentsector.org
Independent Sector is a national leadership forum, working to encourage
philanthropy, volunteering, not-for-profit initiative and citizen action
that help us better serve people and communities. IS promotes the general
welfare of all citizens and encourages active citizen participation, preserves
basic freedoms and fosters collaboration and partnerships among government,
business, the independent sector and communities.
International Conference
of Building Officials
5360 South Workman Mill Road
Whittier, CA 90601
(562) 699-0541
http://www.icbo.org
The International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) is a nonprofit service organization owned and controlled by its member cities, counties, and states. The ICBO¹s aims are to publicize, maintain and promote the Uniform Building Code and its related documents, develop uniformity in regulations pertaining to building construction, educate the building official, and formulate guide-lines for the administration of building inspection departments. Membership in ICBO is open to all governmental units as well as other segments of the building construction industry. ICBO publishes a periodical, Building Standards, but its primary publication is the Uniform Building Code and its related volumes. ICBO operates five regional offices.
Institute for Community Economics, Inc.
57 School Street
Springfield, MA 01105-1331
(413) 746-8660
(413) 746-8862 (fax)
http://www.iceclt.org
iceconomic@aol.com
The Institute for Community Economics has a range of programs which assist
the efforts of community residents to gain control over local economic
development. They also provide community organizational and development
assistance to community groups and public agencies around the country.
Institute for Environmental Negotiation
164 Rugby Road
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4179
(804) 924-1970
(804) 924-0321 (fax)
http://www.virginia.edu/~envneg/IEN.html
envneg@virginia.edu
The main goal of the Institute for Environmental Negotiation is to make
mediation and consensus building services available to governments, citizen
organizations and businesses dealing with conflicts and complex policy
choices related to land use and the natural and built environments.
International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS)
United States National Committee of International Council on Monuments
and Sites
401 F Street, NW, Suite 331
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 842-1866
(202) 842-1861 (fax)
http://www.icomos.org
Mr. Gustavo Araoz, Executive Director
info@usicomos.org
ICOMOS is an international, non-governmental organization dedicated to
the conservation of the world's historic monuments and sites. ICOMOS seeks
to establish international standards for the preservation, restoration,
and management of the cultural environment.
J.
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Route 1 and College Road East
PO Box 2316
Princeton, NJ 08543-2316
(609) 452-8701
(609) 987-8845 (fax)
http://www.rwjf.org/
mail@rwjf.org
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's mission is to improve the health
and health care of all Americans. Remaining faithful to our mission means
keeping our commitment to the American people in everything we do from
encouraging healthier living and the conditions that promote better health
to promoting positive changes in the way health care is delivered in this
country.
K.
W.K. Kellogg Foundation
One Michigan Avenue East
Battle Creek, Michigan 49017-4058
(616) 968-1611
(616) 968-0413 (fax)
http://www.wkkf.org
Mr. William C. Richardson, President
wkkfmail@wkkf.org
The W. K. Kellogg Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose mission
is "to help people help themselves through the practical application
of knowledge and resources to improve their quality of life and that of
future generations." Since its beginning in 1930, the Foundation
has continuously focused on building the capacity of individuals, communities,
and institutions to solve their own problems.
The Charles F. Kettering Foundation
200 Commons Road
Dayton, OH 45459-2799
(937) 434-7300
(800) 221-3657
(937) 439-9804 (fax)
http://www.kettering.org
Washington Office:
444 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 434
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 393-4478
(202) 393-7644 (fax)
Mr. Jim Wilder, Co-Director
The Charles F. Kettering Foundation is a nonprofit research foundation
dedicated to researching the relationships between democracy and the public.
The Land Trust Alliance
1331 H Street, NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 638-4725
(202) 638-4730 (fax)
http://www.lta.org
Ms. Jean Hocker, President
lta@lta.org
The Land Trust Alliance promotes voluntary land conservation and strengthens
the land trust movement by providing the leadership, information, skills
and resources land trusts need to conserve land for the benefit of communities
and natural systems.
Mineral Policy Center
1612 K Street, NW, Suite 808
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 887-1872
(202) 887-1875 (fax)
http://www.mineralpolicy.org
mpc@mineralpolicy.org
The Mineral Policy Center is a nonprofit environmental organization dedicated
to protecting communities and the environment by preventing the environmental
impacts associated with irresponsible mining and mineral development,
and by cleaning up pollution caused by past mining.
N.
National Alliance of Preservation Commissions
c\o School of Environmental Design
University of Georgia
P.O. Box 1605
Athens, GA 30603
(706) 542-4731
(706) 583-0320 (fax)
Mr. Pratt Cassity, Department Head
pcassity@arches.uga.edu
napca@uga.edu
National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA)
1029 Vermont Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 347-6352
(202) 737-0626 (fax)
http://www.nasaa-arts.org
nasaa@nasaa-arts.org
The National Assembly of State Arts Agencies is a nonprofit membership
organization, which serves as the collective voice and service organization
for arts agencies. They provide professionals and volunteers with opportunities
for information exchange, leadership development, and issues analysis.
National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD)
509 Capitol Court, N.E.
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 547-6223
(202) 547-6450 (fax)
http://www.nacdnet.org
Mr. Eugene Lamb, Director of Programs
Eugene-Lamb@nacdnet.org
The National Association of Conservation Districts is the non-governmental,
nonprofit organization that represents nearly 3,000 conservation districts
across the nation. It maintains relationships with organizations and government
agencies; publishes information about districts; works with leaders in
agriculture, conservation, environment, education, industry, religion
and other fields; and provides services to its districts. The association's
philosophy is that local people should make conservation decisions with
technical and funding assistance from federal, state and local governments
and the private sector.
National Association of Counties
440 First Street, NW, Eighth Floor
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 393-6226
(202) 393-2630 (fax)
http://www.naco.org
Mr. Larry Naake, Executive Director
webmaster@naco.org
The National Association of Counties was created in 1935 when county officials
wanted to have a strong voice in the nation's capital. More than six decades
later, it continues to ensure that the nation's 3066 counties are heard
and understood in the White House and the halls of Congress
National Association of Development Organizations
400 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 390
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 624-7806
(202) 624-8813 (fax)
http://www.nado.org
Ms. Aliceann Wohlbruck, Executive Director
The National Association of Development Organizations provides training,
information and representation for regional development organizations
in small metropolitan and rural America. The association is the largest
and leading advocate for a regional approach to community, economic and
rural development and provides a network for its members to share ideas
and innovations.
National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
1201 15th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
(800) 368-5242
(202) 822-0200
(202) 822-0559
http://www.nahb.com
Mr. Jerry Howard, CEO
info@nahb.com
The National Association of Home Builders provides information on building
homes in America, as well us useful links to state associations, housing
statistics, and information directed towards the builder and consumer.
National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO)
630 Eye Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 289-3500
(202) 289-8181 (fax)
http://www.nahro.org
Mr. Richard Nelson, Executive Director
nahro@nahro.org
The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO)
is the leading housing and community development advocate for the provision
of adequate and affordable housing and strong, viable communities for
all Americans-particularly those with low- and moderate-incomes.
National Association of Regional Councils
1700 K Street, NW, Suite 1300
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 457-0710
(202) 296-9352
http://www.narc.org
Mr. Scott Bell, Director of Communications
scottbell@narc.org
The National Association of Regional Councils is a membership organization
for regional councils across the country with an interest in planning,
development, and governance at the regional level.
National Association of Service and Conservation Corps (NASCC)
666 Eleventh St., NW, Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20001-4542
(202) 737-6272
(202) 737-6277 (fax)
http://www.nascc.org
Ms. Kathleen Selz, President
nascc@nascc.org
The National Association of Service and Conservation
Corps (NASCC) is a nonprofit education association made up of conservation
and service corps operating in states and cities. It serves as an information
exchange network for members concerning conservation corps administration
and management, promotes conservation and service values among staff and
corps members, offers technical assistance to those interested in launching
new corps, and promotes establishment of federal, state, and local programs.
NASCC sponsors an annual national conference and regional seminars and
workshops for youth corps advocates and related youth service programs.
National Association of Towns and Townships
444 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 208
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 624-3550
http://www.natat.org
Mr. Tom Hallecky, Executive Director
natat@sso.org
The National Association of Towns and Townships is a membership organization
that offers technical assistance, educational assistance, and public policy
support to local government officials.
National Center for
Small Communities
444 N. Capitol Street, N.W., Suite 208
Washington, DC 20001-1202
Phone: (202) 624-3550
(202) 624-3554 (fax)
http://www.smallcommunities.org/ncsc/
Part of The National Association of Towns and Townships, the National Center for Small Communities (NCSC) is the only national, non-profit organization devoted exclusively to serving the leaders of America¹s smaller communities. The mission of the NCSC is to provide small town decision makers with the tools to govern effectively and the skills to expand local economies, protect natural resources and preserve community character.
National Community Development Association (NCDA)
522 21st Street, NW, Suite 120
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 293-7587
(202) 887-5546 (fax)
http://www.ncdaonline.org
Ms. Chandra Weston, Executive Director
ncda@ncdaonline.org
NCDA is a national nonprofit organization that administers federally supported
community and economic development, housing and human service programs,
including programs of HUD, CDBG, and HOME. The NCDA has been at the forefront
in securing effective and responsive housing and community development
programs for local governments. The Association provides timely, direct
information and technical support to its members on federal housing and
community development programs.
National Community Reinvestment Coalition
733 15th Street, NW, Suite 540
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 628-8866
(202) 628-9800 (fax)
http://www.ncrc.org
The National Community Reinvestment Coalition is a group of over 670 nonprofit
community reinvestment organizations from across the country organized
in 1990 to develop and harness their collective energies into traditionally
underserved communities. They are involved with community development,
economic justice, community organizing, financial literacy, fair housing,
community reinvestment, and much more.
National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers (SHPOs)
444 North Capitol Street, NW Suite 342
Washington, DC 20001-1512
(202) 624-5465
(202) 624-5419 (fax)
http://www.sso.org/ncshpo/shpolist.htm
Ms. Nancy Schamu, Executive Director
nmncshpo@sso.org
Alabama Historical Commission (AHC)
468 South Perry Street
Montgomery, AL 36130
(334) 242-3184
(334) 240-3477 (fax)
http://www.preserveala.org
Dr. Lee Warner, Executive Director
lwarner@mail.preserveala.org
Ms. Elizabeth Ann Brown, Deputy
ebrown@mail.preserveala.org
The Mission of the Alabama Historical Commission and the Historic Preservation Officers is to foster an awareness of the value of historic structures, sites, and objects that reflect the heritage of all Alabamians and to facilitate the preservation and documentation of these resources for the use, enjoyment and education of present and future generations.
National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA)
444 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 438
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 624-7710
(202) 624-5899 (fax)
http://www.ncsha.org
The National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) is a national, nonprofit organization created in 1970 to assist its members in advancing the interests of lower income and under served people through the financing, development, and preservation of affordable housing.
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20506
(202) 682-5400 (press 0)
(202) 682-5677 (fax)
http://www.arts.endow.gov
Mr. William J. Ivey, Chairman
The National Endowment for the Arts serves the public by nurturing the expression of human creativity, supporting the cultivation of community spirit, and fostering the recognition and appreciation of the excellence and diversity of our nation's artistic accomplishments.
National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20506
(202) 606-8400
(800) 634-1121
(202) 606-8240 (fax)
http://www.neh.gov
info@neh.gov
The National Endowment for the Humanities is a federal agency that supports learning in history, literature, philosophy, and other areas of the humanities. They fund research, education, museum exhibitions, documentaries, preservation, and activities in the states.
National Main Street Center of the National Trust for Historic Preservation
1785 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 588-6219
(202) 588-050 (fax)
http://www.mainst.org
Ms. Amanda B. West, Webmaster
mainst@nthp.org
Alabama Main Street Program
468 South Perry Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 242-3184
(334) 262-1083 (fax)
http://www.preserveala.org
Ms. Alta Cassady, State Coordinator
acassady@mail.preserveala.org
The National Main Street Center created the Main Street Approach to downtown revitalization, and promotes the use of the approach to communities to revitalize their traditional commercial areas. It serves as the nation's clearinghouse for information, technical assistance, research and advocacy on preservation-based commercial district revitalization.
National Park Service (NPS)
US Department of Interior (DOI)
1849 C Street, NW
Washington, DC 20240
(202) 343-9500
(202) 343-1836 (fax)
http://www.nps.gov
Carol Schull, Keeper
National Park Service - Southeast Region
100 Alabama Street, SW
1924 Building
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 562-3100
(404) 562-3263 (fax)
Mr. Jerry Belson, Regional Director
jerry_belson@nps.gov
The National Park Service preserves the natural and cultural resources and values of the national park system for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.
National Parks and Conservation Association (NPCA)
1300 19th Street, NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 223-6722
(800) 628-7275
(202) 659-0650 (fax)
http://www.npca.org
npca@npca.org
NPCA's mission is to protect and enhance America's National Park System for present and future generations. This can only be achieved through a well-educated and committed park constituency. Public education through their publications and their public outreach to inspire activism is key to their efforts.
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
PO Box 2890
Washington, DC 20013-2890
(202) 720-3210
(202) 720-1564 (fax)
http://www.nrcs.usda.gov
The Natural Resources Conservation Service is a Federal agency that works in partnership with the American people to conserve and sustain our natural resources. The NRCS develops and carries out a national soil and water conservation program in cooperation with landowners, operators, other land users and developers, community planning agencies and regional resource groups, and federal, state, and local government agencies. The NRCS also assists in agricultural pollution control, environmental improvement, and rural community development.
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
4301 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22203-1860
(703) 907-5500
(703) 907-5528 (fax)
http://www.nreca.org
Mr. Glenn English, CEO
nreca@nreca.org
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) is the national service organization dedicated to representing the national interests of cooperative electric utilities and the consumers they serve.
National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP)
1785 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 588-6000
(800) 944-6847
(202) 588-6038 (fax)
http://www.nthp.org
Mr. Richard Moe, President
feedback@nthp.org
National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP)
Southern Regional Office
William Aiken House
456 King Street
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 722-8552
(843) 722-8652 (fax)
Mr. John Hildreth, Regional Director
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the irreplaceable. It fights to save historic buildings and the neighborhoods and landscapes they anchor. Through education and advocacy, the National Trust is revitalizing communities across the country and challenges citizens to create sensible plans for the future.
National Wildlife Federation (NWF)
11100 Wildlife Center Drive
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 438-6000
http://www.nwf.org
Mr. Mark VanPutten, President
info@nwf.org
NWF focuses its efforts on five core issue areas, Endangered Habitat, Water Quality, Land Stewardship, Wetlands, as well as Sustainable Communities. NWF pursues a range of educational projects, and activist, advocacy, and litigation initiatives within these areas.
Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. (NRDC)
40 West 20th St.
New York, NY 10011
(212) 727-2700
(212) 727-1773 (fax)
http://www.nrdc.org
Ms. Francis Beinecke, Executive Director
nrdcinfo@nrdc.org
The Natural Resources Defense Council is a nonprofit organization dedicated
to protecting America's endangered natural resources and to improving
the quality of the human environment. The Council combines government
agencies from various disciplines, organizes legal action and disseminates
citizen information.
The Nature Conservancy
4245 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 100
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 841-5300
(703) 841-1283 (fax)
http://www.nature.org
Mr. Steve McCormick, President
The Nature Conservancy - Alabama Office
Pepper Place
2821 - C 2nd Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35233
(205) 251-1155
(205) 251-4444 (fax)
http://www.tnc.org/newsroom/rptnb/statefacts/alabama.htm
The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve plants, animals and
natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting
the lands and waters they need to survive. The Nature Conservancy operates
the largest private system of nature sanctuaries in the world--more than
1,500 preserves in the United States alone. Some are postage-stamp size;
others cover thousands of acres. All of them safeguard imperiled species
of plants and animals.
The Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation
Southern District
One Georgia Center
600 West Peachtree Street, NW, Suite 1950
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 347-1004
(404) 347-1005 (fax)
http://www.nw.org
Mr. Donald R. Phoenix, District Director
ewallace@nw.org
The Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation is a nonprofit created to revitalize
America's older, distressed communities by establishing and supporting
a national network of nonprofit organizations. It is part of the NeighborWorks
Network connecting local nonprofit organizations successfully revitalizing
neighborhoods by stabilizing home ownership and preserving housing affordable
to low- and moderate-income families.
O.
Outreach International
P.O. Box 210
Independence, MO 64051-0210
(888) 833-1235
(816) 833-0103 (fax)
http://www.outreachinternational.org
phd-proc@swbell.net
Outreach International is a human development agency striving to alleviate
the injustice of hunger, poverty and disease in the world. It is affiliated
with the Community of Christ Church.
Partners for Livable Communities
1429 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 887-5990
(202) 466-4845 (fax)
http://www.livable.com
partners@livable.com
Partners for Livable Communities is a membership organization committed
to improving economic health and quality of life of communities through
collaborative resource management and offers a research and referral service
on a broad range of community improvement projects.
Planning Commissioners Journal's
P.O. Box 4295
Burlington, VT 05406
(800) 475-3328
(802) 862-1882 (fax)
http://www.plannersweb.com
Mr. Wayne M. Senville, Editor
The Planning Commissioner's Journal is a quarterly publication designed
for citizen planners covering a wide range of planning issues.
Preservation Action (PA)
1350 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 401
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 659-0915
(202) 659-0189 (fax)
http://www.preservationaction.org
Ms. Susan West Montgomery, President
preservationaction@worldnet.att.net
Preservation Action advocates federal legislation to further the impact
of historic preservation at the local, state and national levels. We are
dedicated to elevating historic preservation as a national priority through
our legislative actions, monitoring federal agency actions that affect
the preservation of the nation's historic and cultural resources, participating
directly in policy development, and creating an environment for others
to succeed with their preservation initiatives.
Project for Public Spaces (PPS)
153 Waverly Place, Fourth Floor
New York, NY 10014
(212) 620-5660
(212) 620-3821 (fax)
http://www.pps.org
pps@pps.org
Project for Public Spaces is a nonprofit organization, which specializes
in the planning, design, and management of public spaces. Its objective
is to improve public spaces so they are more usable, lively, safe, and
enjoyable.
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC)
1100 17th Street, NW, 10th Floor
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 331-9696
(202) 331-9680 (fax)
http://www.railtrails.org
railtrails@transact.org
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is a 13-year-old nonprofit organization dedicated
to enriching America's communities and countryside by creating a nationwide
network of public trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors.
Rural Housing and Community Development Service (RHCDS)
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
South Building
Washington, DC 20250
(202) 720-4323
(202) 690-0500 (fax)
http://www.usda.gov
USDA Rural Development is committed to helping improve the economy and
quality of life in all of rural America. The Rural Housing Service (RHS)
addresses rural America's need for single-family and multi-family housing
as well as health facilities, fire and police stations, and other community
facilities. In addition, the Federal Government is seeking to form partnerships
with other entities-- such as state, local, and tribal governments, private
and nonprofit organizations, and member- owned cooperatives--to revitalize
rural areas.
S.
Scenic America
801 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 543-6200
(202) 543-9130 (fax)
http://www.scenic.org
webmaster@scenic.org
Scenic America is the only national nonprofit organization dedicated to
preserving and enhancing the scenic character of America's communities
and countryside.
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)
SCORE Association
409 3rd Street, SW, 6th Floor
Washington, DC 20024
(800) 634-0245
http://www.score.org
North Alabama Chapter of SCORE
901 South 15th Street, Room 201
Birmingham, AL 35294-2060
(205) 934-6868
(205) 934-0538 (fax)
The Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) is a nonprofit association
of 11,500 volunteer business counselors throughout the U.S. with 339 SCORE
Chapters in urban, suburban, and rural communities. SCORE members are
trained as counselors, advisors, and mentors to aspiring entrepreneurs
and business owners. Services are provided free-of-charge. There are SCORE
chapters throughout Alabama.
Small Business Administration (SBA)
409 Third Street, SW, Suite 7000
Washington, DC 20416
(202) 205-6605
(202) 205-6802 (fax)
http://www.sba.gov
Alabama Offices of the Small Business Administration
801 Tom Martin Drive, Suite 201
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 731-1344
Mr. Jack Wright, Alabama SBA District Director
jack.wright@sba.gov
The U.S. Small Business Administration, provides financial, technical
and management assistance to help Americans start, run, and grow their
businesses. The U.S. SBA is dedicated to providing customer-oriented,
full-service programs and accurate, timely information to the entrepreneurial
community.
The Society for American Archaeology (SAA)
900 Second Street, N.E., Suite 12
Washington, DC 20002-3557
(202) 789-8200
(202) 789-0284 (fax)
http://www.saa.org
Tobi Brimseck, Executive Director
headquarters@saa.org
The Society for American Archaeology is an international organization
dedicated to the research, interpretation, and protection of the archaeological
heritage of the Americas. The society represents professional, student,
and vocational archaeologists working in a variety of settings including
government agencies, colleges and universities, museums, and the private
sector.
1000 Vermont Ave., NW Suite 400
Washington DC 20005
(202) 638-5555 / fax (202) 638.0891
http://www.segd.org
segd@segd.org
The Society of Environmental Graphic Design (SEGD), an international nonprofit organization, was founded to formalize graphic design as a profession, to increase public awareness of the discipline, and to pro-mote high standards of professional conduct within the field. SEGD sponsors several award programs and conferences; publishes a quarterly newsletter, technical information, and a resource directory; and awards scholarships to fund student research projects in environmental graphic design.
Southeast Archeological Center
National Park Service
2035 E. Paul Diras Drive, Box 7
Johnson Building, Suite 120
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 580-3011
(850) 580-2884 (fax)
http://www.cr.nps.gov/seac
The Southeast Archeological Center has carried out a tradition of archeological
research, collections and information management, and technical support
for national park units located in the Southeast Regional Office of the
National Park Service (NPS). This web site contains information on variety
of events including the American Civil War and the Civil Rights Movement.
Southern Rural Development Center
Box 9656
410 Bost Extension Building
Mississippi State, MS 39762
(662) 325-3207
(662) 325-8915 (fax)
http://www.ext.msstate.edu/srdc
SRDC is one of four regional rural development centers supporting research
and extension efforts to improve the lives of people living in non-metropolitan
areas of the United States. They assist in the process of public and private
decision making by encouraging and conducting multi-disciplinary research,
extension, and educational programs.
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The Townscape Institute, Inc.
8 Lowell Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 491-8952
(617) 491-3734 (fax)
http://www.townscape-inst.com
Mr. Ronald Lee Fleming, A.I.C.P, President
rfleming@townscape-inst.com
The Townscape Institute, Inc. is a nonprofit public interest organization
concerned with increasing the livability of cities, towns, and neighborhoods
through the conservation, interpretation, and enhancement of the man-made
environment.
The Trust for Public Land (TPL)
116 New Montgomery Street, Fourth Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 495-4014
(415) 495-4103 (fax)
http://www.tpl.org
Mr. Will Rogers, President
webmaster@tpl.org
TPL's legal and real estate specialists work with landowners, government
agencies, and community groups to create urban parks, gardens, greenways,
and riverways, build livable communities by setting aside open space in
the path of growth, conserve land for watershed protection, scenic beauty,
and close-to-home recreation, and safeguard the character of communities
by preserving historic landmarks and landscapes.
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Univ. of Alabama Center for Economic Development
The University of Alabama
Box 870138
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0138
(205) 348-7058
(205) 348-7566 (fax)
Ms. Nisa Miranda, Director
uaced@bama.ua.edu
The primary mission of the University of Alabama Center for Economic Development
is to be responsive to requests from companies and communities throughout
the state. The Center was founded as an umbrella organization which draws
from the resources of the University of Alabama to support the state's
public and private economic development initiatives. The Center facilitates
this support by providing access to university technical resources and
the specialization of faculty and professional staff. A major emphasis
of the Center is community development.
The Urban Land Institute (ULI)
1025 Thomas Jefferson Street, NW, Suite 500 West
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 624-7000
(800) 321-5011
(202) 624-7140 (fax)
http://www.uli.org
webmaster@uli.org
The mission of the Urban Land Institute is to provide leadership in the
responsible use of land to enhance the total environment. Its purpose
is to help policy makers and professionals better face the challenges
ahead-with information that is authoritative, insightful, current, and
practical in application.
US Army Corps of Engineers
US Army Engineer District, Mobile
PO Box 2288
Mobile, AL 36628-0001
(334) 471-5966
(334) 690-3067 (fax)
http://www.sam.usace.army.mil
cesam-pa@sam.usace.army.mil
The two primary missions of the District are military construction and
civil works. However, the District is quick to embrace the needs of the
nation and today we play a key environmental role from protecting wetlands
to cleanup programs. Environmental sustainment is our creed-balancing
the nation's environmental needs with economic well being.
US Department of Agriculture-Rural Development
Alabama Offices
4121 Carmichael Road, Suite 601
Montgomery, AL 36106-3683
(334) 279-3400
(334) 279-3403 (fax)
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov
Ms. Anne Payne, State Director
anne.payne@al.usda.gov
The USDA Rural Development's mission is to enhance the ability of rural
communities to develop, grow and improve their quality of life by targeting
financial and technical resources in areas of greatest need through activities
of greatest potential.
USDA National Resource Conservation Service (NRCS)
PO Box 311
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4500
(334) 887-4552 (fax)
http://www.nrcs.usda.gov
Mr. Bob Jones, State Conservationist
robert.jones@al.usda.gov
The Natural Resources Conservation Service is a Federal agency that works
in partnership with the American people to conserve and sustain our natural
resources. The NRCS develops and carries out a national soil and water
conservation program in cooperation with landowners, operators, other
land users and developers, community planning agencies and regional resource
groups, and federal, state, and local government agencies. The NRCS also
assists in agricultural pollution control, environmental improvement,
and rural community development.
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC)
Office of Public Affairs
1401 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20230
(202) 482-4883
(202) 482-5168 (fax)
http://www.doc.gov
Ms. Patricia Woodward, Acting Director
opaosec@doc.gov
The Department of Commerce promotes job creation, economic growth, sustainable
development and improved living standards for all Americans by working
in partnership with business, universities, communities and workers to
build for the future and promote U.S. competitiveness in the global marketplace
by strengthening and safeguarding the nation's economic infrastructure,
keeping America competitive with cutting-edge science and technology and
an unrivaled information base, and providing effective management and
stewardship of the nation's resources and assets to ensure sustainable
economic opportunities.
United States Forest
Service - USDA Auditors Building
201 14th Street, S.W.
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 205-1760
http://www.fs.fed.us
The United States Forest Service, within the U.S. Department of Agriculture, promotes and achieves a pat-tern of natural resource use that will best meet the needs of people now and in the future. Among the Service¹s tasks are the generation of forest opportunities to accelerate rural community growth, the protection and improvement of the quality of air, water, natural beauty, and open space environment in urban and community areas, the encouragement of growth and development of forestry-based enterprises and optimum forest land ownership patterns, the expansion of environmental conservation, and the involvement of the public in forestry policy and program formulation.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD)
451 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20410
(202) 708-1422
http://www.hud.gov
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Alabama State Office
Medical Forum Building, Suite 900
950 22nd Street North
Birmingham, AL 35203-5301
(205) 731-2630 ext. 1139
(205) 731-2593 (fax)
http://www.hud.gov
Ms. E. Jean Bates, Community Builder
E._Jean_Bates@hud.gov
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development administers the major
federal community development, economic development, housing rehabilitation,
and homeless shelter programs, which provide community assistance to state
and local governments.
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Region 4
Atlanta Federal Center
61 Forsyth Street, SW
Atlanta, GA 30303-3104
(404) 562-9900
(800) 241-1754
(404) 562-8174 (fax)
http://www.epa.gov/Region4
Mr. Jenkin Graham, Webmaster
Jenkin.Graham@epa.gov
The mission of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is to protect
human health and to safeguard the natural environment - air, water, and
land - upon which life depends. EPA's purpose is to ensure protection
from significant risks to human health and the environment, reduce environmental
risk, ensure that federal laws protecting human health and the environment
are enforced fairly and effectively, and establish and advocate environmental
policy.
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