SEACOAST SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Beyond Plastics www.beyondplastics.org
Mission: End plastic pollution everywhere
Contact: Christina Dubin: christinadubin@gmail.com
Blue Ocean Society (BOS) www.blueoceansociety.org
Mission: Whale and marine life health, education and marine debris tracking
Contacts: Nikki Tenaglia: nikki@blueoceansociety.org
Danielle Kamberalis: danielle@blueoceansociety.org
Clean Energy NH www.cleanenergynh.org
Mission: To promote clean energy and technologies through education and advocacy for a stronger economic future for all Granite Staters.
Contacts: Katrin Kasper: katrin@cleanenergynh.org
COAST: www.coastbus.org
Mission: COAST is an innovative leader in providing a broad range of public transportation services, connecting and coordinating a robust network of transportation options for everyone.
Contact: Margot Doering: mdoering@coastbus.org
Conservation Law Foundation (CLV): www.clf.org/serving-new-england/new-hampshire/
Mission: Protects New England’s environment for the benefit of all people. We use the law, science, and the market to create solutions that preserve our natural resources, build healthy communities, and sustain a vibrant economy.
Contact: Melissa Paly: mpaly@clf.org
Great Bay national estuarine research reserve: www.greatbay.org
Mission: Provide place-based science, data, education programs, workshops, and technical assistance to help understand and protect the lands and waters that are the cultural and economic heart of communities in New Hampshire’s Great Bay watershed.
Contact: Melissa Brogle: Melissa.Brogle@wildlife.nh.gov
Great works Regional land trust: www.gwrlt.org
Mission: Great Works Regional Land Trust provides conservation options for landowners in the six southern Maine towns of Eliot, South Berwick, Berwick, North Berwick, Wells, and Ogunquit. A member supported, nonprofit organization, GWRLT’s mission is to conserve the value of our area’s natural, historic, agricultural, forestry, scenic, and recreational resources.
Contact: info@gwrit.org
fair tide: www.fairtide.org
Mission: A thrift store providing critical funding for the Fair Tide mission to house and support homeless households. The thrift store also acts as a resource for our housing program residents and other members of the community in need of quality housewares and clothing at an affordable price.
Contact: info@fairtide.org
Gundalow Company www.gundalow.org
Mission: Protect the Piscataqua region’s maritime heritage and environment through education and action
Contacts: Michael Simeniello: education@gundalow.org
Rich Clyborne: director@gundalow.org
Heather Hastings Froumy: volcoordinator@gundalow.org
HeRO: Healthy rivers oguniquit: www.healthyriversogunquit.org
Mission: To educate and engage all citizens of the Ogunquit and Josias River watersheds to be active stewards of our rivers.
Contact: info@healthyriversogunquit.org
Kittery Climate Action Now (KCAN): www.kitterycan.org
Mission: To engage the community on the impacts of climate change and advocate for actions that make Kittery more resilient and sustainable
Kittery land trust: wwwkitterylandtrust.weebly.com
Mission: Work creatively with landowners, citizens, the Town of Kittery, schools, and neighboring conservation organizations to conserve, steward, and enjoy the natural areas that enhance Kittery’s quality of life, now and into the future.
Contact: info@kitterylandtrust.org
League of Conservation Voters: www.lcv.org
Mission: Builds political power to protect people and the planet – because our Earth is worth fighting for.
Contact: Emma Baughmann: ebaughmann@climateactionlcv.org
Marine Docent Program www.seagrant.unh.edu/volunteer/unh-marine-docent-program
Mission: Volunteer-based effort that presents educational programs that link UNH’s research community and the public. Teach marine science to students and adults
Contact: Dari Christenson: dari.christenson@unh.edu
massachusetts institute of technology science impact collaborative: https://scienceimpact.mit.edu/about
Mission: A research team within the Department of Urban Studies and Planning that is developing and testing new ways to harmonize science, politics and public policy in the management of natural resources and the resolution of environmental disputes.
New England Climate Adaptation Project
Nature Groupie: www.naturegroupie.org
Mission: We make it easy to volunteer for nature. Over 200 conservation organizations in New England post their volunteer experiences on our calendar.
Contact: Malin Clyde: Malin.Clyde@unh.edu
New Hampshire Audubon: www.nhaudubon.org
Mission: To protect New Hampshire’s natural environment for wildlife and for people.
new hampshire coastal adaptation workgroup: www.nhcaw.org
Mission: To assist communities in New Hampshire’s coastal watershed to prepare for the impacts of extreme weather and long term climate change by providing resources, facilitation, and guidance that enhance readiness and resilience. A collaboration of over 30 organizations.
New hampshire network: www.newhampshirenetwork.org
Mission: To foster clean, cost-effective investments and environmentally responsible policies, laws and regulations, making New Hampshire a leader rather than a laggard in addressing pollution and climate change.
Contact: newhampshirenetwork@gmail.com
New Hampshire Network: Plastic Working Group www.newhampshirenetwork.org/working-groups/plastics-working-group
Mission: To address the intersectionality of climate change, human health, environmental justice, waste management, and pollution aspects of plastics and the petrochemical industry.
Contacts: Susan Richman: susan7richman@gmail.com
Christina Dubin: christinadubin@gmail.com
new hampshire youth climate strike: https://nhampshire.wixsite.com/youthclimatestrikenh
Mission: We, the youth of New Hampshire, are joining youth across the world in striking because the science says we have just a few years to transform our energy system, reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, and prevent the worst effects of climate change.
Contact: nhampshire@youthclimatestrike.org
Northeast resource recovery association: https://www.nrrarecycles.org
Mission: The oldest and largest cooperative-model recycling nonprofit in the United States. NRRA partners with over 450 municipalities, businesses, and individuals throughout New England to make recycling strong through economic and environmentally sound solutions.
Contact: info@nrrarecycles.org
Piscataqua Garden Club: www.piscataquagardenclub.org
Mission: To stimulate the knowledge and the love of gardening and flower arranging and to protect, restore and improve the quality of the environment through study, programs and actions in the fields of conservation, civic improvement, education and preservation.
Contact: Deb Chag: deborah.chag@gmail.com
plan NH: https://plannh.org
Mission: To foster excellence in planning, design and development of New Hampshire’s built environment.
Contact: info@plannh.org
Port City Makerspace: www.portcitymakerspace.com
Mission: A welcoming and inclusive community workshop that provides tools, knowledge, and a collaborative culture to encourage the artist and maker in everyone.
Contact: Alex Nunn: alex@portcitymakerspace.com
Portsmouth NH400: www.portsmouthnh400.org
Mission: Founded to spark the city's collective imagination, leverage the talent of its multifaceted population and many organizations, and lead up to and beyond Portsmouth's 400th anniversary in 2023.
Contact: Valerie Rochon: valerie@portsmouthnh400.org
Portsmouth Smart Growth: www.portsmouthsmartgrowth.org
Mission: Is a volunteer group of locals who organize and support events that encourage discussion on city planning and development.
Save Kittery Waters: www.save-kittery-waters.mailchimpsites.com
Mission: A grassroots movement of Kittery, ME volunteers who are dedicated to improving and ultimately protecting the quality of the Spruce Creek Watershed through community education and outreach.
Contact: Sign up for newsletter to learn more get involved
Seacoast Area Bicycle Riders: www.seacoastbikes.org
Mission: To make cycling the new normal on the Seacoast and in our culture. SABR promotes cycling as a way of life for recreation and utility for all Seacoast residents through advocacy, education, and events.
Contact: Matt Glenn: matt.glenn@seacoastbikes.com
Seacoast Climate Action Now (Seacoast CAN): (Formerly SEAREI) www.searei.org
Mission: To engage, educate, empower, and enrich our community through creative and dedicated service to all. Hub for sustainable organizations
Contact: Deborah Mayer: mayer.studio@gmail.com
Four Groups/Projects operating under Seacoast CAN’s non-profit
Portsmouth Climate Action: Community Engagement, Supporting Portsmouth’s CAP and all its sectors. Initiating and maintaining Bright Action platform for Portsmouth
Contacts: Bert Cohen: bertcohen@comcast.net, Effie Malley: effie.malley@gmail.com, Herb LLoyd: herb_llyod@hotmail.com, Jessica Blasko: jesspblasko@gmail.com
2. Waste Reduction & Diversion (WRAD): Residential compost service and other waste issues
Contact: Karin Barndollar: karin.bdollars@gmail.com
3. Transportation & Climate Action Group (TCAG): Sustainable transportation planning in conjunction with the city of Portsmouth and the developing climate action plan.
Contact: Bill Lyons: wm.lyons@comcast.net
4. Planted for the Planet: Advocating for a plant-based food plan lifestyle
Contact: Ann Bliss: anncbliss@gmail.com
Seacoast Eat Local www.seacoasteatlocal.org
Mission: Working to ensure the Seacoast region has a vibrant, diverse community of successful farms and food producers with an ever-expanding access for consumers
Contact: Morgan Morani: morgan@seacoasteatlocal.org
Seacoast Science Center: www.seacoastsciencecenter.org
Mission: To spark curiosity, enhance understanding, and inspire the conservation of our Blue Planet.
Contact: Danielle Bastion: d.bastian@sscnh.org
Seacoast Students for Sustainability (SS4S): www.SS4S.org
Mission: Youth-led group advocating and fostering environmental progress within Seacoast communities. Supports green initiatives and works to inspire legislation that protects and rejuvenates local ecosystems
Contact: Loreley Godfrey: loreleyg@gmail.com Evy Douglass: evydouglass@gmail.com Grace Webb: grace.webb373@gmail.com
society for the protection of New hampshire forests: forestsociety.org
Mission: Founded by a handful of concerned citizens in 1901, the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests is one of the country's most effective statewide land conservation organizations.
Contact: info@forestsociety.org
Southeast Land Trust (SELT): www.seltnh.org
Mission: All should have the opportunity to experience the wonder of the natural world.
Contact: Lizzy Francheshini: lizzy@seltnh.org
Surfrider: www.surfrider.org
Mission: Dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves and beaches, for all people, through a powerful activist network
Contact: Christina Dubin: christinadubin@gmail.com
The Fabulous Find: www.thefabulousfind.org
Mission: A non-profit resale boutique that benefits our local community. Your purchase or donation of gently used items will benefit Piscataqua Region arts, environment, food pantry, fuel assistance, animal shelter and educational organizations that our board selects each month.
Contact: thefabulousfind@yahoo.org
UNH Sustainability Institute: www.unh.edu/sustainability
Mission: One of only a handful of schools in the nation to achieve the highest level of sustainability performance among colleges and universities
Contact: Jade Chalkley: jade.chalkley@unh.edu
Urban Forestry Center: www.nh.gov/nhdfl/natural-heritage/state-owned-reservations/urban-forestry-center.htm
Mission: Was established in 1976, and was given to the people of New Hampshire through a generous bequest by John Elwyn Stone, a direct descendant of John Langdon, the first governor of the state. Mr. Stone's gift consists of 182 acres of field, forest, and saltmarsh, several buildings, and the annual interest income from a trust fund
York Land Trust: www.yorklandtrust.org
Mission: Conserving York's Natural Resources and Cultural Heritage for the Benefit of All
Contact: info@yorklandtrust.org
350NH: www.350nh.org
Mission: Our goals are to promote the use of clean and renewable energy sources and to phase out polluting and non-renewable energy sources.
Contact: Elisabeth Bialosky: elisabeth@350nh.org (Youth Campaigns Organizer)
Cities, towns, states & beyond
Kittery, ME Climate action planning: www.kitteryme.gov/climate-action-planning-kittery
Climate Adaptation Committee Seek options to make Kittery more resilient in the face of risks asso
maine climate council: https://www.maine.gov/future/climate/council
Mission: Governor Janet Mills and Legislature created the Maine Climate Council, an assembly of scientists, industry leaders, bipartisan local and state officials, and engaged citizens to develop a four-year plan to put Maine on a trajectory to reduce emissions by 45% by 2030 and at least 80% by 2050.
Contact: maineclimatecouncil@maine.gov
National oceanic & atmospheric administration: https://www.noaa.gov
Mission: To better understand our natural world and help protect its precious resources extends beyond national borders to monitor global weather and climate, and work with partners around the world.
new hampshire department of environmental services: www.des.nh.gov
Mission: To help sustain a high quality of life for all citizens by protecting and restoring the environment and public health in New Hampshire.
Climate Rise in the Seacoast (C-RiSe) Project: Intended to provide municipalities along the Great Bay with the resources they need to assess sea level rise and storm surge flooding. The Great Bay communities that have been assessed include: Rollinsford, Dover, Madbury, Durham, Newmarket, Newfields, Exeter, Stratham, Greenland, and Newington.
new hampshire public utilities commission: www.puc.nh.gov
Mission: To ensure that customers of regulated utilities receive safe, adequate and reliable service at just and reasonable rates.
Contact: Phone: (603) 271-2431
Ogunquit, ME Marginal way committee: www.ogunquit.gov/283/Marginal-Way-Committee
Mission:
Portsmouth, NH Blue Ribbon Community of Sustainable Practices: www.cityofportsmouth.com/sustainability/sustainable-practices-blue-ribbon-committee
Mission: The Sustainable Practices Blue Ribbon Committee is a group of concerned citizens who serve as a resource and educational conduit to promote sustainability and propose sustainable solutions to the City.
Contact: Peter Britz: plbritz@cityofportsmouth.com Kate Homet: kehomet@cityofportsmouth.com Bert Cohen: bertcohen@comcast.net
Portsmouth, NH Conservation Commission: www.cityofportsmouth.com/planportsmouth/conservation-commission
Mission: To consider and make recommendations to the New Hampshire Wetlands Bureau and/or the Planning Board on matters affecting natural resources.
Contact: Samantha Wright (Chair): samantha.c.wright@gmail.com Barbara McMillan: bdorrmcm@gmail.com
Portsmouth, NH Department of Public Works: www.cityofportsmouth.com/publicworks
Mission:
Water Efficiency Rebate Program
Contact: Brian Goetz: bfgoetx@cityofportsmouth.org (Deputy Director if Public Works) Max Waiter: mbwiater@cityofportsmouth.com (City Arborist)
Portsmouth, NH High School Eco Club
Contact: Alice Weir: aweir2023@sau52.org
Portsmouth, NH Public Library: www.cityofportsmouth.com/library
Mission: To engage, educate, empower, and enrich our community through creative and dedicated service to all.
Contact: Kristi Bryant: kabryant@cityofportsmouth.com (Supervisor of Programming & Outreach) Sarah Cornell: sbcornell@cityofportsmouth.com (Supervisor of Technical Services) Michaela R.M. Pugh: mrmpugh@cityofportsmouth.com (Emerging Technologies Librarian)
Portsmouth, NH Sustainability Initiatives: www.cityofportsmouth.com/sustainability
Mission: Being an Eco-Municipality.
Portsmouth, NH Sustainability & Planning Department: www.cityofportsmouth.com/planportsmouth
Mission: Support the City's Master Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Site Review Regulations and Subdivision Regulations.
Contact: Peter Britz: plbritz@cityofportsmouth.com
Kate Homet: kehomet@cityofportsmouth.com
rockingham planning commission: http://www.therpc.org
Mission: Operating as a regional government organization, the Commission serves in an advisory role to local governments in order to promote coordinated planning, orderly growth, efficient land use, transportation access and environmental protection.
Contact: email@therpc.org
Local Businesses
Arcove Architects: www.arcove.com
Mission: Innovative design, historic preservation and high-performance sustainability initiatives.
Contact: Tracy Kozak: tracy.kozak@arcove.com
ecosmith recyclers: ecosmithrecyclers.com
Mission: A local, family-owned, for-profit company that collects new and used clothing, shoes, and household textiles.
Contact: info@ecosmithrecyclers.com
ForrestKids: www.forestkidsseacoast.com
Mission: Nature experiences help kids make sense of the universe and their place in it.
Contact: Sarah Brown: sarah@greenalliance.biz
Green Alliance: www.greenalliance.biz
Mission: Showcase businesses that have the least impact on the environment, highlighting their sustainable practices and encouraging others to follow their lead.
Contact: Jacob Roche: jake@greenalliance.biz
Green Wave: www.greenwaveev.com
Mission: Provides re-used EVs, Plug-in Hybrid EVs, and EV charging solutions with the vision of making more EVs more affordable for more people.
Contact: Jesse Lore: jesse@greenwaveEV.com
Mr Fox: www.mrfoxcomposting.com
Mission: Compost Matters! We believe that the future of our planet is dependent on our communities changing small habits.
Contact: John Watts (Owner): commercial@mrfoxcomposting.com
New Hampshire saves: https://nhsaves.com
Mission: Reducing energy costs. Protecting our environment. Making the communities of New Hampshire more sustainable. Welcome to NHSaves, funded by electric and natural gas ratepayers and delivered by Eversource, Liberty Utilities, New Hampshire Electric Cooperative and Unitil to make our homes, businesses and towns more sustainable and more comfortable places to live and work, both now and in the future.
Plastics Recycled: www.plasticrecycled.com
Mission: To work alongside local schools, communities, & municipalities to provide environmental education. With innovative and sustainable solutions by collecting and repurposing existing plastic waste.
Contact: Nathan Gray: nathan@housefactory.us
Replenish: www.replenishrefillery.com
Mission: Replenish is a shop, a teacher, a community builder, and a support system. Offering supplies, education, connection, and encouragement to create a sustainable, low-waste lifestyle. With us you can ditch the plastic obsession and replenish.
Contact: Ellen Andrick: ellen@replenishrefillery.com
Sweetpea Portsmouth: www.sweetpeaportsmouth.com
Mission: Moms and entrepreneurs who are passionate about recycling, repurposing, and reusing! A shop here on the Seacoast where you can buy high quality, previously loved kids stuff.
Contact: info@sweetpeaportsmouth.com
The drift collective: www.thedriftcollective.com
Mission: Repair and recreate secondhand clothing, bringing new value to unwanted basics & forgotten vintage pieces.
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The Juicery: www.juicery.com
Mission: By using whole food ingredients, we provide our community with fresh and healthy smoothies, organic juices and good eats.
Contact: Alex Vandermark: alex@juicery.com Emma Ward: emma@juicery.com
We Fill Good: www.wefillgoodseacoast.com
Mission: A one-stop shopping experience offering affordable and local (when available) products from brands that share our values, producing sustainable and minimally packaged clean products. In addition, our partners all share two or more of these important values: Certified Organic, family business, Bcorp, hand made, small business, upcycle, socially responsible, woman owned, fairtrade, cruelty free, made in the USA, and recycled material.
Contact: Marla Baldassare : marla@wefillgoodseacoast.com
White Heron Tea: www.whiteherontea.com & White Heron Eliot: www.whiteheronmaine.com
Mission: White Heron is a New England based organic tea and coffee company with a Cafe, Micro-Roastery & Wholesale business.
Contact: