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About the EnviroLink NetworkSite Design | Support EnviroLink | Contact EnviroLink MissionEnviroLink is a non-profit organization... a grassroots online community that unites hundreds of organizations and volunteers around the world with millions of people in more than 150 countries. EnviroLink is dedicated to providing comprehensive, up-to-date environmental information and news.At EnviroLink we're committed to promoting a sustainable society by connecting individuals and organizations through communications technologies. We recognize that our technologies are just tools, and that the solutions to our ecological challenges lie within our communities and their connection to the Earth itself. EnviroLink does not take any positions on any specific environmental issues; it exists solely to act as a clearinghouse on the Internet for the environmental community, which is incredibly diverse in its views. EnviroLink is run primarily by dedicated volunteers. Add a link to this site. HistoryThe EnviroLink Network was created in 1991 by Josh Knauer, while he was a freshman at Carnegie Mellon University. Since that time, EnviroLink has grown from a simple mailing list of 20 student activists to become one of the world's largest environmental information clearinghouses. In addition to being an information resource, EnviroLink provides non-profit organizations in the environmental and animal rights communities with free internet services.Non-Profit ServicesThe EnviroLink Network's EnviroWeb program offers website and domain name hosting, automated mailing lists, interactive bulletin boards and e-mail accounts free of charge to non-profit organizations within the environmental and animal rights communities. Learn more about these services on our EnviroWeb Support page.We will continue offering free services as long as we can afford to do so. Escalating costs may force us to implement a sliding-scale fee for these services in the future. Site DesignThe entire EnviroLink site has been designed and organized to provide you with easy access to the multitude of information available on the website.The EnviroLink images have an organic, tactile quality. The icons in our site are based on ancient artwork from indigenous cultures from around the world, reflecting the rich and diverse heritage of humankind's link to the earth. The ancient meaning behind the symbol chosen for the EnviroLink logo is Infinite and Always Bound Together. The infinity symbol within the logo has a strong connection to the issues of sustainability -- i.e. assuring a never-ending resource through sustainable practices. The duality within the infinity symbol represents the relationship between community and ecology -- two vital areas that are on-going and must be nurtured to be sustained. This connection is symbolized by the circle. Within ancient archetypes, the circle represents the spirit of life, the human spirit or the real individual. The stone images come from actual stones collected from the shores of Washington State and the Puget Sound, scanned into the computer and manipulated as electronic art files. Symbols were then carved into the stones, reminiscent of artifacts one would uncover in the earth. Support EnviroLinkEnviroLink is supported by the generosity of many environmentally conscious individuals and organizations. We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone around the world who has contributed their generosity and hard work to EnviroLink. The EnviroLink Network also owes its eternal gratitude to the millions of people around the world who add their valuable presence and ideas every day.Donations are greatly appreciated -- they have been EnviroLink's longest continuous form of financial support and have allowed EnviroLink to continue operating since 1991. Without generous support we have received from our users, we would not have been able to offer free internet services for so many years. Escalating costs may force us to implement a sliding-scale fee for these services in the future. At this time, we accept U.S. checks or money orders sent to the address below or credit card donations made through PayPal. To donate through PayPal, just click on the Paypal "Donate" link. Contact EnviroLinkEnviroLink NetworkP.O. Box 8102 Pittsburgh, PA 15217 e-mail us |
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