- 1). Consider which type of conservation work you want to support. While conservation groups often work to meet their goals in a variety of ways, they most often have one overarching goal, such as clean water, land preservation or protection of a wildlife species.
- 2). Call your local chamber of commerce or retail establishments that sell hunting, fishing and outdoor gear. This will help you create a list of conservation groups.
- 3). Further narrow your selections based on whether you want to support a local, state or national group. If you want all of your money and effort to stay in your immediate area, a local group is the way to go. But keep in mind that state and national groups often have local chapters. Each group has a different structure, so research how much money raised locally stays local, if that's a concern to you.
- 4). Look at the mission statements of the conservation groups you are considering. Good mission statements tell you what the group believes in and, essentially why it exists.
- 5). Sometimes, a mission statement will tell you all you need to know. If that is the case and you are comfortable with the group, then call and ask how to join. If you have a good idea of which ones you want to join, but have not made a final decision, call each of them and ask such questions as: What has the group accomplished in the past? What current projects are under way? How will my money be used? The answers to these questions will give you the basis for deciding which conservation group to join.
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