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State and Local 

Brandywine Conservancy
A private, non profit working to conserve the natural and cultural resources of the Brandywine River watershed and other selected areas

Blue Ball Properties
Improvements planned in the project area in Brandywine Hundred
Delaware Nature Society 
A private non-profit membership organization, advocates stewardship and conservation of natural resources
Delaware State Parks
"Everything you need to know" about Delaware's state parks

Dover/Kent Co. MPO
Federally-designated agency responsible for coordinating transportation planning and programming in Kent County, Delaware

East Coast Greenway Alliance  
An ambitious project, a 2,600 mile traffic-free path linking East Coast cities from Maine to Florida
Wilmington Area Planning Council (WILMAPCO)
Responsible for coordinating transportation plans of local governments in New Castle and Cecil County, MD

Wilmington Trail Club

Local club for hiking, biking, kayaking, skiing and other outdoor sports

 

 

Regional 

 

10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania
An alliance committed to promoting land use policies that will enable Pennsylvania to strengthen its communities and reduce sprawl
Maryland Greenways Commission 
Has a goal of creating a statewide, natural infrastructure by protecting and connecting important natural corridors throughout the state
Maryland Scenic Byways
A detailed look at the 31 Scenic Byways designated by the State Highway Administration in Maryland

Pennsylvania Greenways

Everything you need to know about greenways in the Commonwealth

 

 

 

US Government

Department of Energy
Environmental Protection Agency  
Federal Highway Administration
National Park Service  

America's Byways

Information on America's Scenic Byways (including ours!)

 

National Organizations

American Planning Association   Encourages planning that meets the needs of people and society.
American Discovery Trail   East to west coast trail across America.
American Farmland Trust
  A private, nonprofit organization founded in 1980 to protect our nation's farmland.
American Hiking Society
   The only national organization dedicated to serving hikers and protecting the nation's hiking trails.
American Trails   Leads the nation toward a comprehensive trails infrastructure for  recreation, health, and travel.
Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals  Promotes excellence in the professional discipline of pedestrian and bicycle transportation.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Information Center   Good outreach and promotion plants the seeds for initiating change.

Congress for New Urbanism

The Conservation Fund

Cyburbia

Information on planning, sprawl, redevelopment, urban revitilization, etc.
Environmental Law Institute  
To advance environmental protection by improving law, policy, and management.
Environmental Support Center   ESC's goal is to improve the environment in the United States by enhancing the health and well-being of organizations.
Greenways, Inc.   Environmental planning and landscape architectural firm that specializes in providing consulting services.

Land Trust Alliance   The national leader of the private land conservation movement.
National Association of Recreation Resource Planners Advances the Art, the Science and the Profession of Recreation Resource Planning.
National Association of Service and Conservation Corps
  Supports achieving the nation's youth development, community service and environmental restoration goals.

National Center for Bicycling and Walking   (Formerly the Bicycle Federation of America) works for more bicycle-friendly and walkable communities.
National Recreation and Parks Association
   "To advance parks, recreation and environmental conservation efforts that enhance the quality of life for all people."
National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse

Information and ideas for improving quality of life, expanding travel choice, and improving the environment.

Natural Trails & Waters Coalition

The Nature Conservancy

Partners for Livable Communities

Working to restore and renew communities.
Scenic America
Sierra Club
Smart Growth Network
Sprawl Watch Clearinghouse

Surface Transportation Policy Project
Sustainable America
Sustainable Communities Network

Trust for Public Land