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Earth Share of Washington
URL:
www.esw.org/
Affiliate organizations:
66 environmental organizations
Project Description:
"Earth Share of Washington is 66 leading environmental organizations that help to protect our environment and quality of life - locally, nationally and internationally. Earth Share of Washington partners with businesses and government agencies to encourage employees to give to the environment at work through payroll giving programs, volunteer projects and involvement in our annual Day in the Park."
This site makes it easy for someone (in Washinton) to locate opportunites to participate in efforts to protect the environment. By aggregating activities sponsored by 66 different organizations and presenting multiple paths to engagement the site makes it very easy for a user to locate an activity that fits their skills and abilities.
The Earth Share site is firmly focused on task and this echoes through the site. Navigation is easy and clear. Users can subscribe, via email, to a monthly newsletter or syndicate news content.
Monetray donations are handled through "Groundspring.org" , a third party donation processing site.
Points of interest:
Large group of topic connected organizations aggregating activites and opportunities in an effective manner, online. Clear navigation encourages user involvement with activities.
