Legal Environmental Assistance Foundation (LEAF )

Address: 1114 Thomasville Rd., Ste. E Tallahassee, FL 32303-6290 USA
Contact Name: Valencic, Cynthia
Phone: (850) 681-2591
Fax: (850) 224-1275
Email: leaf@leaflaw.org
URL: http://www.leaflaw.org

Founded: 1979
Members: 500
Membership dues: basic, $25 annual; supporter, $50 annual; sponsor, $100 annual; silver LEAF club, $250; gold LEAF club, $500; student/senior, $15 .
Staff: 3
Budget: $450,000

Description: Promotes the protection of the environment and health of the community by enforcing environmental regulations, discouraging harmful toxic and hazardous waste dumping, and encouraging energy efficiency. Works to enforce facilities and companies to comply with environmental laws and regulations. Participates in federal and state policy making. Sues governmental agency and industry personnel who violate environmental laws. Conducts education and legal workshops for professionals and interested individuals.

Awards: AWARDS: Environmental Advocacy and LEAF Honor Roll. FREQUENCY: annual. TYPE: recognition. RECIPIENT: for environmental protection services.

Publications: LEAF Briefs, quarterly. Newsletter. PRICE: free for members. CIRCULATION: 1,000.

Conventions / Meetings: annual meeting - January or February.