Sustain Dane is the sustainability organization of Dane County and Madison, WI. They value holistic sustainability – a healthy environment, a just economy, and equity and well-being for all.

Sustain Dane’s programs connect businesses, organizations, schools, local governments, and individuals to the sustainability movement and provide the support and resources to generate change.

Dane County is dedicated to effective climate action. In 2017, County Executive Joe Parisi created the Office of Energy & Climate Change (OECC) to develop a Climate Action Plan (CAP). Finalized in 2020, the CAP outlines policies and projects for deep decarbonization. OECC assists businesses, nonprofits, and residents in transitioning to clean energy and improving energy efficiency, while also making changes internally.

The aim of the OECC is to drive action on climate goals, emphasizing equity and economic security. By leveraging community commitment, they work to achieve climate objectives outlined in the CAP and enhance Dane County’s resilience to climate change.

The Oregon Nature Alliance was formed to give a voice to nature lovers in the Oregon area. Their mission is to protect and enhance local natural areas while also promoting activities that bring people closer to nature.

They do this by:

Advocating for the protection and restoration of local natural areas

Providing and promoting opportunities for people to connect with nature

Educating people about the importance of the natural world

Working to increase habitat throughout the village

Sierra Club - Wisconsin Chapter is Wisconsin's voice for the nation's oldest, largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization. Their 18,000 members are inspired by Wisconsin’s beautiful lakes, forests, rivers, and other natural features, and work together to protect our communities and the planet.

The Wisconsin Initiative on Climate Change Impacts (WICCI) is a statewide collaboration of scientists and stakeholders formed as a partnership between UW-Madison’s Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. WICCI’s goals are to evaluate climate change impacts on Wisconsin and foster solutions.