American Chestnut Foundation - Not-for-profit organization to restore the American chestnut to Eastern forests through a scientific breeding program and cooperative research. Hazen's Notch Association - The HNA is a non-profit environmental education, recreation and conservation organization located in Montgomery, Vermont. Natural Resources Conservation Service - Locally guided agency of the federal government helps manage and protect natural resources, including watersheds and wildlife. Vermont Housing and Conservation Board - Creating affordable housing, conserving agricultural and recreational lands, natural areas and historic properties. Vermont Natural Resources Council - Statewide environmental organization dedicated to protecting our environment through research, education and advocacy. Vermont Public Interest Research Group - Protects consumer interests and preserves the state's environment. Vermont Youth Conservation Corps - A non-profit organization employing teams of young adults who work and study under adult leadership to complete conservation and park management projects on public lands. Vermonters for a Clean Environment - A coalition of citizens united in the belief that the state's future lies in conserving its clean, rural, small-town environment. Vermont Family Forests - Non-profit conservation organization that promotes the conservation of forest community health. Provides educational programs, current research projects and ecoforestry supplies. Green Up Vermont - Not-for-profit organization responsible for keeping the "Green Up" tradition growing. Information by town, poster contest and sponsor list. Yahoo Group: Association of Vermont Conservation Commissions - Open to members of AVCC, Vermont Conservation Commissioners, and members of related organizations. Files include enabling legislation and how to establish a conservation fund for communities. Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) - Part of the Agency of Natural Resources. Programs include: water quality, water supply, wastewater, hazardous waste, solid waste, air quality, environmental permits, environmental assistance and stormwater management. Nature Conservancy of Vermont - Assisted in the protection of well over 188,000 acres of the state's most ecologically significant natural areas.