Zalul Environmental Association is an environmental not-for-profit organization committed to protecting and maintaining clean, clear water along Israel’s rivers and shorelines. Founded in 1999 by a group of concerned citizens alarmed by the ongoing degeneration of Israel’s natural water resources and the lack of infrastructure and regulations to safeguard them, Zalul is comprised of a dedicated small team of professionals from various fields, devoted to protecting Israel’s natural heritage and to bring issues of environmental protection to the forefront of the public agenda. Today, Zalul is one of Israel’s leading environmental NGOs.

On December 21, 2009 the Sea Spillage Permit Committee officially adopted a policy now formally known as the "Polluter Must Advertise" as a result of Zalul's work during the last two years to persuade the Environment Ministry and the Committtee for greater transparency for permits

Zalul is tremendously proud to announce to a major success in the campaign to save the Lachish River. After three years of campaigning by Zalul in the city of Ashdod to rescue the Lachish Zalul stood alongside the Mayor of Ashdod, Dr. Yechiel Lasri, at a press conference on July 6, 2009, to announce the opening of the river to water recreation.

The bathing season has begun in Israel and the beaches are packed with happy faces soaking up the spring sunshine. At Zalul we love the waves just as much as all the surfers, fisherman and other beachgoers who call the beach their second home. We also believe that everyone in Israel has a right to a clean and safe sea, which is why Zalul spends every day fighting those who try to pollute Israel's rivers and the Mediterranean Sea.

If you are visiting Israel with a group or a mission, join us for two hours at the beach for a clean-up, or as we like to call it "tikkun hayam." Or spend a half or full day with Zalul biking and touring Israel's rivers and learning about the country's environmental history. Contact Hannah Schafer for more information by clicking the link above.

Zalul is very pleased to announce that we have joined the JGooders network! Help us save the sea by educating the next generation of beachgoers and teaching them to be responsible citizens. Donate on JGooders today!

Is the beach your favorite spot to hang out? Are you passionate about the environment? Do you care about a sustainable future for the State of Israel? If you answered yes to any of the above, then consider interning at one of Israel's leading environmental organizations – Zalul Environmental Association