The Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) has a long history of bringing communities together to solve the common issues facing the residents of Central Oklahoma. ACOG was created in June 1966 by local governments under authority provided by the State to lead regional collaboration in Central Oklahoma. ACOG was established to aid local governments in planning for common needs, cooperating for mutual benefit, coordinating for sound regional development, and to serve as a clearinghouse for state and federal funds.

Our mission is to connect our community through inspiring experiences in nature that improve livability, health, and wellbeing. Our vision is that time spent at Astoria will foster healthier and happier individuals and a more broadly connected community.

To preserve and promote the cultural, natural and recreational resources of the 14 parishes that comprise the Atchafalaya basin and floodway.

The Stormwater Management Program is dedicated to protecting Athens-Clarke County water from the moment it runs off our streets to the moment it reaches our streams.

Provide the necessary resources to promote a water-efficient lifestyle through education, collaboration, and action to sustain our water resources and elevate the value of water.

To develop and maintain plant collections for display, education, research, conservation, and enjoyment.

To provide the public with general information about the biology and natural history of coyotes. To be a centralized location where coyote sightings, activity, and incidents across metro Atlanta and urban Georgia are reported, maintained, and mapped. To conduct peer-reviewed, scientific research on coyotes.

To provide-research based youth education from the Land Grant University System for ages 9-19.

To support volunteer water monitoring of Alabama's streams, lakes, rivers, and coasts.

Educate teachers, students and the public about Alabama's aquatic resources. Fisheries, Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences assist in utilizing and protecting these resources for future generations.

Through teaching, research and service, the Department of Biology and Environmental Science seeks to advance understanding of the sciences at all levels, from molecules to ecosystems.

The mission of the Auburn University Museum of Natural History is to document, study, and preserve biodiversity in order to educate people of all ages about our planet’s rich natural history.