2017 NAICS Definition

T = Canadian, Mexican, and United States industries are comparable.

813312 Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in promoting the preservation and protection of the environment and wildlife. Establishments in this industry address issues, such as clean air and water; global warming; conserving and developing natural resources, including land, plant, water, and energy resources; and protecting and preserving wildlife and endangered species. These organizations may solicit contributions and offer memberships to support these causes.

Illustrative Examples:

Animal rights organizations
Natural resource preservation organizations
Conservation advocacy organizations
Wildlife preservation organizations
Humane societies


Cross-References.

• Establishments primarily engaged in providing legal services for environment, conservation, and wildlife organizations are classified in Industry Group 5411, Legal Services; and
• Government establishments primarily engaged in administering, overseeing, and managing governmental ecological restoration programs are classified in Industry 924110, Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs.

2007 NAICS		2012 NAICS		2017 NAICS		Corresponding Index Entries
813312		813312		813312		Animal rights organizations
813312		813312		813312		Animal welfare associations or leagues
813312		813312		813312		Conservation advocacy organizations
813312		813312		813312		Environmental advocacy organizations
813312		813312		813312		Humane societies
813312		813312		813312		Natural resource preservation organizations
813312		813312		813312		Wildlife preservation organizations