Links / Partners

State and Local

  • Bike Delaware
    Bike Delaware is a coalition of like minded citizens and organizations that support bicycling as a healthy alternative to driving, advocating safe provisions within our transportation system.

  • 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 Barn
    Information on the Blue Ball Barn at Alapocas Run State Park.

  • Delaware Agritourism

  • Delaware Bicycle Council
    Advisory group to state agencies on bicycling matters.

  • Delaware Environmental Summit Organizing Committee
    A volunteer alliance of environmentally-focused organizations and individuals.

  • 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.

  • Sussex Cyclists
    This Sussex County bicycle club provides group riding opportunities, teaches safe cycling and advocates for safe facilities.

  • Wilmington Area Planning Council (WILMAPCO)
    Responsible for coordinating transportation plans of local governments in New Castle and Cecil County, Maryland.

  • The Wilmington Trail Club
    The Wilmington Trail Club is an organization of people who live in and around the Wilmington, Delaware area that participate in a variety of outdoor activities such as Hiking, Paddling, Biking, and Skiing.

  • 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



  • 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



  • US Government