Top 10 Wildlife Conservation OrganizationsThis list includes my favorite conservation organizations and details about why I think each is worth mention. This is a personal list, an inventory of the first ten organizations that come to mind when I donate my money to protect wildlife. There are many superb organizations, I'm certain this list could easily be lengthened. Still, if you're new to conservation or are looking for a well-established, reputable organization to join, this is a good starting point. The Nature Conservancy is my top pick among wildlife conservation organizations. They work with local communities, businesses, and individuals to protect over 100 million acres of land around the world. In doing so, they preserve the wildlife communities and diversity on those lands. It's a wholistic approach, one that I feel is vital to the health of our planet. Stats: 79.5% of expenses go to conservation projects, 20.5% go to admininstration & fundraising (Source: ' Charity Navigator). The World Wildlife Fund is also among my top picks since their work is aimed at protecting biodiversity around the world. The WWF also works with multilateral and bilateral agencies to promote sustainable development in the world's poorest countries (Source: WWF website) Stats: 79.7% of expenses go to conservation projects, 29.3% go to administration & fundraising (Source: ' Charity Navigator'). The Natural Resources Defense Council is a superb complement to any portfolio of conservation organization memberships. The NRDC's initiatives include their BioGems project aimed at saving endangered wild places, their Break the Chain initiative to reduce dependence on oil, and their Green Squad youth education program. Stats: 80.9% of expenses go to conservation projects, 19.1% go to administration & fundraising (Source: ' Charity Navigator'). Shoulder to shoulder with the Natural Resources Defense Council is the Sierra Club. I especially like their Take Action Network which provides detailed information about environmental issues and enables people to get involved and advocate better environmental policy. Stats: 88.8% of expenses go to conservation projects, 11.2% go to administration & fundraising (Source: ' Charity Navigator'). The International Crane Foundation works around the globe to protect cranes and the habitats on which they depend. Although they focus on cranes, their work is valuable on a wider scale, giving insights into endangered species management, wetland ecology, habitat restoration, and the critical need for international cooperation (Source: ICF website). Stats: 90.6 of expenses go to conservation projects, 9.4% go to administration & fundraising (Source: ' Charity Navigator'). The Friends of Haleakela National Park is a personal favorite of mine because they support 'educational, cultural, research, and service activities relating to the Haleakala National Park and its ecosystems' (Source: FHNP website). This stunning park, located on Maui's Haleakala volcano, is home to more threatened and endangered species than any other national park in the United States. Among the park's endangered species is the Hawaiian state bird, the Nene. Stats: Sorry, no stats available. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds is a supurb charity in the UK that works 'to secure a healthy environment for birds and wildlife, helping to create a better world for us all' (Source: RSPB website). Each year, the RSPB conducts the Big Garden Birdwatch survey, which is a great way for people in the UK to participate in a nation-wide bird count. Stats: Sorry, no stats available. I like to contribute to an organization focused on protecting our world's oceans and The Ocean Conservancy enables me to do so while offering ways of taking action and getting involved. Stats: 78.6 of expenses go to conservation projects, 21.4% go to administration & fundraising (Source: ' Charity Navigator'). Conservation International is among my favored conservation organizations because their work has worldwide impact and is aimed at protecting Biodiversity Hotspots as well as developing regional conservation programs. Stats: 85.5% of expenses go to conservation projects, 14.5% go to administration & fundraising (Source: ' Charity Navigator'). The Wildlife Conservation Society is another superb group working for the protection of animals and wildlife. The WCS supports zoos and aquariums while promoting environmental education and conservation of wild populations and their habitats. They also offer educational resources and a wide variety of conservation programs. Stats: 88.8% of expenses go to conservation projects, 11.2% go to administration & fundraising (Source: ' Charity Navigator').
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