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EarthWorks
Earthworks
is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting communities
and the environment from the destructive impacts of mineral
development , in the U.S. and worldwide. EarthWorks fulfills
its mission by working with communities and grassroots organizations
to reform government policies, improve corporate practices,
influence investment decisions and encourage responsible materials
sourcing and consumption. They expose the health, environmental,
economic, social and cultural impacts of mining through work
informed by sound science. The organization is leading the
No Dirty Gold Campaign which includes the Espolon
mine claim. EarthWorks provides the technical support necessary
to combat the proposed mine in the Futaleufu River Valley.
http://www.nodirtygold.org/chileespolon.cfm
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Natural
Resource Defense Council
Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
is a non-profit organization based out of the United States
who uses law, science and the support of its large member
base to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places, ensuring
a healthy environment for all life on earth. Presently, the
organization is working to protect Patagonia's rivers from
damming projects, specifically the HydroAysen project that
is set to dam the Pascua and Baker Rivers located south of
Futaleufu. NRDC's staff includes lawyers, scientists and policy
analysts with experience working internationally and at the
governmental level. Additionally, NRDC's extensive member
base offers the opportunity to reach a large audience through
a quick medium.
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International
Rivers
International Rivers' mission is to protect rivers
and defend the rights of communities that depend on them.
They oppose destructive dams and the development model they
advance, and encourage better ways of meeting people's needs
for water, energy and protection from damaging floods. International
Rivers' Patagonia Campaign aims to support the Chilean people's
fight against plans to dam two of Chile's most powerful and
pristine rivers, the Baker and Pascua Rivers.
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Private
Reserves Network
The Private Reserves Network aims to establish the
world's first network of private protected areas by providing
useful conservation tools for small and large landowners.
PRN unites private conservation efforts and provides tourism
options for travelers. PRN staff has traveled throughout Latin
America visiting member parks, speaking with stakeholders,
and developing plans for future PRN projects with the purpose
of improving and expanding private conservation worldwide.
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Ecosistemas
Ecosistemas is a Chilean non-governmental, autonomous and
independent non-profit organization, comprised of people with
diverse professional backgrounds. The founders of Ecosistemas
have assumed the challenge to understand, recognize the value
of, to nurture, and to protect our ecosystems and our natural
and cultural heritage, with the commitment to incorporate
in all our activities the principles of respect for the environment,
human beings, and democracy. Ecosistemas has involvement in
a number of campaigns in PAtagonia, including the PAtagonia
Sin Represas campaign.
http:///www.ecosistemas.cl |
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The
Nature Conservancy - Chile
The mission of the Nature Conservancy is to preserve
the plants, animals, and natural communities that represent
the diversity of life on earth by protecting the lands and
waters they need to survive. The Nature Conservancy has been
collaborating with partners in Chile to conserve the ecologically
important lands and waters for people and for nature. It recently
developed the law for conservation easements in Chile and
submitted it Congress. FutaFriends is working with The Nature
Conservancy in developing the wording necessary to correctly
describe and explain land trusts to land owners and NGO representatives
in Chile.
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Consejo
Aguas Libres
Aguas Libres is Futaleufu's local non-governmental
organization established in October 2007 by community members
entirely made up of volunteers interested in protecting the
Futaleufu River Valley. Aguas Libres' strengths are focused
on community education and advocacy, integrating outdoor activities
with education objectives. Aguas Libres' objective is to protect
and spread the sustainable use of natural resources and promote
the protection of the environment in the face of industrial
development projects that diminish the natural resources and
the uniqueness of the region.
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Ilustre
Municipalidad de Futaleufu
The municipal government of Futaleufu has been running
under the present mayor, Mr. Arturo Carvallo-Pardo, since
December 6th, 2000. The Rural Agriculture and Tourism sector
of the Municipal government is working on programs that focus
on ranching, family gardens, and rural tourism as a way to
improve earnings of small agricultural producers with limited
resources. Such programs include PRODESAL, the Local Development
Program, New Opportunities of Development Program, and FODETUR.
http://www.futaleufu.cl
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