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Clark Fork CoalitionOne River. One Voice. | Green Badge Count | | 12 | | Green Badge Value: | | 291 |
http://www.clarkfork.org Nature of Business: Environmental Conservation Non-profit. Mission: Founded in 1985, the Clark Fork Coalition is dedicated to protecting and restoring the Clark Fork River basin, a 22,000-square-mile area draining western Montana and northern Idaho. Our work is science-based and results-oriented, with an emphasis on public education through energetic advocacy. Relation to Your Community: We believe that the health of our rivers and the health of our communities are inextricably tied. Honoring that relationship is key to achieving long-term vitality for people and for water systems within the Clark Fork basin. We look toward the day when:
- The Clark Fork sustains a revitalized fishery and an aquatic environment that matches conditions from 200 years ago.
- The basin`s residents appreciate that the Clark Fork and its tributaries run through and sustain every part of our lives-- our natural surroundings, our livelihoods, our social fabric.
- Riverside communities regard the Clark Fork as an irreplaceable community asset and an economic driver, and make its care and protection a top priority.
- The watershed`s farms and ranches secure reliable and stable local markets and are positioned to survive the region’s intensifying development pressures.
- Policy-makers are dedicated to protecting the natural assets in the watershed. Few groups in the West integrate environmental advocacy with community-building. We do it because it`s effective - it delivers conservation results that are economic drivers and community assets, set up to endure over the long term.
Sustainability Goals Your Company Embraces: Transporatation: We encourage employees to bike, walk, or carpool to work, and we participate in many incentive-based ride-share programs, including Missoula in Motion. We allow staff to flex their hours and/or work from home to avoid traffic congestion. We encourage carpooling and ride shares for overnight trips. We work to limit air travel. Office Our offices are housed in an adaptive, reused warehouse building in downtown Missoula, and it is a mixed-use, high-density unit in a dynamic, pedestrian-friendly urban area. We have a solar-powered hot water heater. We have a high-efficiency HVAC system. In our construction, we used no-VOC paints, non-toxic glues and adhesives, recycled (reclaimed re-sawn) wood flooring from Montana, sustainable wood species and box materials for cabinets and countertops, and native xeriscape landscaping. We have low-flow toliets and high-efficiency appliances. We purchase environmentally-friendly cleaning supplies. We recycle plastic, paper, newspaper, aluminum, and cardboard, and reuse existing office supplies. Staff: We allow staff to flex their hours to allow for family-caregiving responsibilities. We encourage volunteer activity. We embody progressive, family-friendly practices. We plan to be a carbon neutral organization by 2010.
clarkfork: RT @missoulian Five Valleys Land Trust, others make deal to preserve Rock Creek acreage Link about 3 hours agoclarkfork: New blog on the City's stormwater! Where does all that rain GO when it hits our gardens, streets, and soils? Link 4 days ago Additional Green Directory ListingsGreen Badges | Using recycled materials
reason We use recycled printer paper, remanufactured toner in our printer. Provide recycled toilet paper and paper towels. |  | Conserving energy
reason We use CFL Light bulbs throught the office, we have several light sensitive switches to limit the use of the light bulbs, we have low-flow toilets and a solar-powered hot water heater. |  | Conserving natural resources
reason The Clark Fork Coalition organizes an annual River Cleanup the weekend before Earth Day to get members of the Missoula community out to clean 15 miles of riverbanks along the Clark Fork River. |  | Promoting Renewable Energy Sources
reason We have produced a report called Low Flows, Hot Trout.which delivers a plain-language synthesis of findings from years of data-gathering, covering what's happening now as well as outlining action items and potential policies in the future. Areas covered include: Water use, biofuels, solar and wind power, restoration of ecosystems, and Riversmart Growth policies. |  | Preserving wildlife habitat
reason Our executive director serves on the Missoula Open Space Committee, and our program goals include promoting statewide and local policies to preserve open space and wildlife habitat. |  | Recycling program
reason In our building we recycle paper, carboard, plastic, almuminum and newspaper. |  | Recycled promotional products
reason Our newsletters and other mailings are printed on recycled paper whenever possible. |  | Using sustainable building designs
reason Our offices are housed in an adaptive, reused warehouse building in downtown Missoula, and it is a mixed-use, high-density unit in a dynamic, pedestrian-friendly urban area. In our construction, we used no-VOC paints, non-toxic glues and adhesives, recycled (reclaimed re-sawn) wood flooring from Montana, sustainable wood species and box materials for cabinets and countertops, and native xeriscape landscaping. |  | Donating to non-profits
reason We are members of many non-profits throughout Western MT and sponsor various fundraising events and activities. |  | Paying living wages to employees
reason We provide a living wage to every employee. |  | Employee benefits program
reason All employees working at least 20 hr/week recieve employer paid health insurance and a 3 percent employer match for a personal IRA. Employees start with 12 sick and vacation days per year. |  | Contributing to local tax base
reason We have a seat on the Clark Fork River Market board, and favor local businesses in our consumer decisions. |
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