American Public Information on the Environment
American P.I.E is dedicated to developing and administering action programs which help build a more informed, environmentally responsible, activist citizenry in the United States. The environmental mission of American P.I.E. rests on the premise that building public awareness is the most effective of all the long-term forces for change. www.americanpie.org

Grassroots Environmental Education
The mission of Grassroots is to educate the public about the links between common environmental exposures and human health problems. Their programs include (among others): The Grassroots Healthy Lawn Program (GHLP) is an award-winning pesticide reduction program designed to alter the balance of supply and demand for natural lawn care products and services through professional and consumer education. The program was launched in Westchester County in 2004, and was expanded to include Long Island in 2006. www.grassrootsinfo.org

The Living Lawn
The Living Lawn Project advocates for the use of organic methods to establish and maintain lawns, playing fields and parks. Pesticide use is a known hazard to the health and development of children and pets. Our educational mission is to provide information about the health and environmental impact of pesticide use, and to teach safe and effective turf management practices. www.livinglawn.org

Midwest Organic & Sustainable Education Service, MOSES
"Our mission is to help agriculture make the transition to a sustainable organic system of farming that is ecologically sound, economically viable, and socially just, through information, education, research, and integrating the broader community into this effort." www.moses.org

Northeast Organic Farming Association, NOFA
Non-profit organization of farmers, gardeners and consumers working to promote healthy food, organic farming practices and a cleaner environment. www.nofa.org

GreenScapes
The Greenscapes Massachusetts program seeks to: educate citizens and professionals about landscaping practices (particularly irrigation and chemical use) to have less impact on the environment; create an informed and proactive citizenry that acts as environmental stewards in their own backyards; and generate broad support for the responsible public management of water resources (quality and quantity). www.greenscapes.org

Ecological Landscaping Association (ELA)
The Ecological Landscaping Association is a nonprofit, member-based organization of landscape professionals, homeowners, and community groups who believe in using landscape practices that are environmentally safe and beneficial. www.ecolandscaping.org