Environmental Sciences & Ecology

A branch of science concerned with the interrelationship of humans and their environment.

Sub-headings:

Forestry

The management, propagation, use, and conservation of forests for human benefit.

Resources in this category:

1998 International Year of the Ocean
http://www.yoto98.noaa.gov/

Provides information and resources about the ocean and related issues for students, teachers, and reporters. Topics include ocean exploration, weather, pollution, coastal development, and fisheries. Includes fact sheets, discussion papers, and links to ocean related sites.

Alternative Energy/Hybrid Vehicles
http://www.ipl.org/div/pf/entry/79900

This IPL Pathfinder is designed to provide you with information on various alternative fuels and technologies, how they work, and if you are interested in purchasing one, how to buy an alternative energy/hybrid vehicle.

American Environmental Photographs, 1891-1936: Images from the University of Chicago Library
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/award97/icuhtml/aephome.html

"This collection consists of approximately 4,500 photographs documenting natural environments, ecologies, and plant communities in the United States at the end of the nineteenth and the beginning of the twentieth century. Produced between 1891 and 1936 by a group of American botanists generally regarded as one of the most influential in the development of modern ecological studies, these photographs provide an overview of important representative natural landscapes across the nation. They demonstrate the character of a wide range of American topography, its forestation, aridity, shifting coastal dune complexes, and watercourses. Among the natural features these images document are ecological settings such as dunes, bogs, forests, and deserts; individual plants from the Ponderosa pine and birch to grasses and mosses; landscape features like the Grand Canyon, Lake Superior, and the Sierra Nevada; and the consequences of natural and human changes to the environment ranging from erosion and floods to irrigation and lumbering."

American Field Guide
http://www.pbs.org/americanfieldguide/

American Field Guide offers the public easy access to valuable informaiton after it has been aired on public televsion. It recasts "outdoors programming content from nearly 30 stations across the country in a convenient, on-demand format, American Field Guide offers the public a unique and valuable online experience 24 hours a day, seven days a week."

American Rivers
http://www.americanrivers.org/site/PageServer

Provides current news and information about work being done to improve various rivers across the United States by American Rivers, a national nonprofit organization.

Animal Info - Information on Rare, Threatened and Endangered Mammals
http://www.animalinfo.org/

This site offers a searchable listing of endangered mammals worldwide. Species are also indexed by common and scientific name, group, and country. Each entry includes a species profile, status and trends, biological nd ecological data, and references. The site also includes links to related organizations, web sites, and publications.

Animal Species Classification
http://www.ipl.org/div/pf/entry/48437

This IPL pathfinder lists print and online resources to how animals are classified under the Linnaean system. It also includes information about these animals and how they are related to each other.

Anthro.Net
http://home1.gte.net/ericjw1/index.html

"Links and references for anthropology, archaeology, history, linguistics, psychology, sociology and other social sciences. The Anthro.Net database contains thousands of reviewed web sites and bibliographic references.... Anthro.Net queries a database of over 40,000 reviewed web sites."

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: A Special Report
http://arcticcircle.uconn.edu/

This report presents the debate over drilling for oil on the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge [ANWR] that has gone on for over a decade. The report provides "...a description of the Refuge and its future as seen by the conflicting parties in the controversy. The designers of ArcticCircle hope that the airing of these differing perspectives will assist the viewer in deciding what action should be taken in shaping the future of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge - and by whom. At the conclusion of the Report, you will also have an opportunity to share your comments with other ArcticCircle members in an electronic forum. Finally, those wishing to become actively involved can contact one or more of the organizations listed in the concluding remarks."

Arctic Theme Page
http://www.arctic.noaa.gov/index.shtml

Part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, this links to widely distributed Arctic-centered data and information from research institutions throughout the world. "Available information includes relevant data, graphics, and forecasts, including historical perspectives and in-depth analyses. Also included are a selection of Essays by Arctic experts on key issues in the Arctic."

Bering Sea Climate and Ecosystem
http://www.beringclimate.noaa.gov/

This web site of the Bering Sea, one of the world's major fisheries, follows an explosion of interest in Northern Hemisphere climate study. Scientists here recognize a symmetric problem: climate change impacts ecosystems, and ecosystems serve as indicators for climate change. This site describes ecological and climatic indices for the Bering Sea which will serve as measures of climate and ecosystem status: weather, oceanographic and climate data, sea ice data, and fisheries and other biological data. This transitional website contains the main set of time series which will form the basis of a small set of Bering climate/ecosystem indices.

Bioenergy Feedstock Information Network (BFIN)
http://bioenergy.ornl.gov/

Gateway to information about fast growing trees, grasses, and residues for fuels and power. "The OFD funds research and analyses on liquid and gaseous fuels produced from dedicated energy crops such as grasses and fast-growing short-rotation trees. The projects focus on the domestic production, recovery, and conversion of these feedstocks to economically priced, environmentally beneficial fuels such as ethanol, methanol and biodiesel." Sponsored by the United States Department of Energy.

Biological Control: AGiode to Natural Enemies in North America
http://www.nysaes.cornell.edu/ent/biocontrol/

This guide provides photographs and descriptions of biological control (or biocontrol) agents of insect, disease and weed pests in North America. It is also a tutorial on the concept and practice of biological control and integrated pest management (IPM). Information is currently available for 100 natural enemies of pest species. On each of these pages you will see photographs, descriptions of the life cycles and habits, and other useful information about each natural enemy.

BirdSource - Birding With a Purpose
http://www.birdsource.org/

"Designed by the National Audubon Society and the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, Birdsource is an interactive website where the enthusiasm of birders is combined with state-of-the-art technology to promote conservation and environmental learning." Participate in national bird survey projects by entering your findings at this site. You can also read up on completed studies.

California Department of Food and Agriculture
http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/

This site has everything you need to know about farming and agriculture in California. Contains California-specific information about trade, insects and pests, fairs and expositions, and much more.

Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center
http://cdiac.esd.ornl.gov/

"The Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center (Robert M. Cushman, Director), which includes the World Data Center for Atmospheric Trace Gases, is the primary global-change data and information analysis center of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

CDIAC responds to data and information requests from users from all over the world who are concerned with the greenhouse effect and global climate change. CDIAC's data holdings include records of the concentrations of carbon dioxide and other radiatively active gases in the atmosphere; the role of the terrestrial biosphere and the oceans in the biogeochemical cycles of greenhouse gases; emissions of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere; long-term climate trends; the effects of elevated carbon dioxide on vegetation; and the vulnerability of coastal areas to rising sea level."

Center for Infectious Disease Research & Policy: University of Minnesota
http://www.cidrap.umn.edu/

"Recent events surrounding the occurence of SARS around the world, and monkeypox in the United States, are a reminder of the ever-increasing risk of new and emerging infectious diseases." The goal of the website is to provide current information and resources relating to infectious diseases. The site is monitored by a staff of professionals who aim to provide a "living textbook" to the public.

Central European Environmental Data Request Facility
http://www.cedar.at/

Clearinghouse for environmental data from CEDAR and other environmental data providers, with an emphasis on Europe.

Clean Snowmobile Facts
http://deq.mt.gov/CleanSnowmobile/index.asp

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality presents information about pollution from snowmobiles and possible solutions.

Climate Change | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
http://epa.gov/climatechange/

Offers information about news, reports, and information on the impact of global warming. This site also offers information about U.S. Climate Policy, health and environmental effects of Climate Change and much more, including a site designed for kids.

Conservation and Environmental Maps
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/gmdhtml/cnsvhome.html

"The historic and more recent maps contained in this category show early exploration and subsequent land use in various areas of the United States. These maps show the changes in the landscape, including natural and man-made features, recreational and wilderness areas, geology, topography, wetland area, vegetation, and wildlife. Specific conservation projects such as the growth and development of U.S. National Parks are included in this category."

Consortium for International Earth Science Information Network
http://www.ciesin.org/

This is a great general source for Internet accessible information made available by the Consortium for International Earth Science Information Network, an organization established by Congress to study global environmental change. This includes information prepared by CIESIN and also links to other sources. Among the sources prepared by CIESIN are thematic guides to current issues. There is also a client application for Windows and X-Windows available to be downloaded that can access a wide array of datasets called CIESIN's Gateway Another source is an index to an FTP catalog of unpublished and hard to locate papers on the environment included under the CIESIN Kiosk along with instuctions for downloading. Also accessible are a census analysis application, education related, and other information resources. The entire site is searchable by keyword.

The Consumer Recycling Guide
http://www.obviously.com/recycle/

A recycling guide for consumers complete with types of materials that can be recycled, and tips on how and where. Links are provided to various recycling organization websites located in the United States and Canada. Includes information for cities and their respective recycling centers or programs.

Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)
http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/ceq/

"The Council on Environmental Quality coordinates federal environmental efforts and works closely with agencies and other White House offices in the development of environmental policies and initiatives."

Defenders of Wildlife
http://www.defenders.org/index.php

Provides information about wildlife conservation. It is dedicated to saving and protecting wildlife. There are sections for news, fact sheets on wildlife and habitats, program policies, and ways to take action.

Earth and Sky
http://www.earthsky.org/

The site for the daily science radio series, it includes informative articles/discussions on various topics, news and discoveries in the earth sciences, astronomy, and environmental sciences. Included are sound files and a searchable archive of past programs.

Earthshots
http://earthshots.usgs.gov/

A collection of before-and-after satellite images, maps and photographs designed to show recent environmental events and to introduce remote sensing. Covers environmental changes in a variety of urban, agricultural, forested, and marine locations. Created by the U.S. Geological Survey's EROS Data Center, the world's largest archive of earth science data.

Earthweek: A Diary of the Planet
http://www.earthweek.com/

Weekly updates on environmental news from around the world.

Eco Tropical Resorts: Ecotourism Directory of Tropical Resorts and Lodges
http://www.eco-tropicalresorts.com/

Sustainable tourist destinations between the Tropic of Capricorn and the Tropic of Cancer.

ECOCLUB International Ecotourism Club
http://www.ecoclub.com/

There are some features on this site that do not require a subscription. You can search for ecolodges in numerous countries and read articles, editorials and interviews on ecotourism issues.

EcoNet
http://www.igc.org/igc/econet/

"EcoNet: a decade of support for ecological sustainability and environmental justice." This site links to a variety of articles and action alerts on a number of environment-related topics. Also provides links to related sites on the internet.

Empowerment Resources for Personal Growth, Social Change and Ecology
http://www.EmpowermentResources.com/

This site offers "quick links to over 300 of the best Green empowerment resources on the Internet as well as over 320 good empowerment resource books (most discounted 20-30%) and over 70 links on over 24 topics related to personal growth, social change, and ecology." The site includes an on-line bookstore.

The Encyclopedia of Earth
http://www.eoearth.org/

A comprehensive, authoritative, and thorough resource all about our Earth and relationship to it. Articles written by experts and scholars

Endangered Species
http://www.nature.org/

This IPL pathfinder is designed to help you find information about endangered species using Internet and/or print resources. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list; rather, it is intended to be a useful starting point for those wishing to find quality information about animals and plants that are threatened with extinction.

Endangered Species Home Page
http://www.fws.gov/endangered/

Lists officially U.S. recognized endangered species, candidates for the list, and guidelines and qualifications for the list. There's also a section of frequently asked questions.

EnviroLink
http://envirolink.org/

This is a project of Envirolink, which claims to be the largest environmental Internet network of information. This is another very broad source covering a wide range of topics.

Environment Canada
http://www.ec.gc.ca/water/en/nature/rivers/e_rivers.htm

Searching for information about the longest river in Canada, in the world? Want to look at a streamflow map or other resources dedicated to rivers? Check out this site managed by Environment Canada.

The Environment Directory
http://www.webdirectory.com/

"It is the largest exclusively environmental organization directory on the Web and includes sites from over 100 countries."

Environmental Literacy Council
http://www.enviroliteracy.org/

"This web site is intended to help students and teachers study environmental issues by guiding them to the best resources available on the internet. Our goal is to help you find information you need from high-quality sources and to introduce you to a variety of viewpoints and thoughtful analyses on environmental issues. We also try to make the job of researching environmental issues easier. We review sites and create links not only to general sites but also to specific data pages, online articles, lesson plans, and classroom activities."

Environmental News Network
http://www.enn.com/

News from around the world relating to the environment, updated daily.

EPA: Unites States Environmental Protection Agency
http://www.epa.gov/

This agency directs "environmental science, research, education and assessment efforts." Find United States environmental news and events; projects and programs; laws and regulations; publications; resources for kids, students, and teachers; and children's health.

FoodFuture
http://www.foodfuture.org.uk/

"The Food and Drink Federation foodfuture programme aims to improve public understanding of genetic modification. The programme has initiated wider discussion of the technology the perceived benefits and disadvantages as well as the ethical and moral concerns. " The website gives background information on GM foods and a balanced analysis of its pros and cons. Also includes consumer information.

The Free Library
http://www.thefreelibrary.com/

Compiles an enormous amount of published material - journals, magazines, blog postings, and classic literary texts. Organized by subject, author, or title.

Garbage: How Can My Community Reduce Waste?
http://www.learner.org/exhibits/garbage/intro.html

"In this exhibit, you can find out how to improve next year's environmental record. You'll learn how waste is handled now and how some communities are doing it better. In the activities, you can test your knowledge about hazardous waste we generate in our homes and try to shrink a landfill."

Geography Action! Rivers 2001
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geography-action/rivers.ht...

Follow the flow of a river, from its beginning to its end with explanations along the way, using this interactive guide.

Geological Survey of Canada
http://gsc.nrcan.gc.ca/index_e.php

"The Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) is Canada's premier agency for geoscientific information and research, with world-class expertise focusing on geoscience surveys, sustainable development of Canada's resources, environmental protection, and technology innovation." Site includes information about the agency and its activities, links to related sites, and educational resources. Available in French and English.

Geosource
http://www.library.uu.nl/geosource/

"Geosource is a collection of links to webpages with information in the subjects that are being taught and studied in the Faculty of Geographical Sciences of Utrecht Unversity, Netherlands. These are: Environmental Science and Policy Studies; Human Geography; Physical Geography; and Planning Science. Geosource intends to serve the academic community in the field of geography and planning and (to a lesser extent) geoscience and environmental science. It's compiled, updated and maintained by Jeroen Bosman, subject librarian for Geography, cartography, Planning and Environmental Science at the Uithof Library Centre of the Utrecht University Library."

Global Change Electronic Edition: a review of climate change and ozone depletion
http://pacinst.org/globalchange.org/

"Global Change seeks to familiarize the public with the issues associated with climate change and ozone depletion. Since July 1996, the magazine has been published by the Pacific Institute for Studies in Development, Environment, and Security (Oakland, California). The publication originally was launched in July 1995 by the University of Maryland's Center for Global Change. The articles are brief and written for a very broad audience. A large glossary is provided for those who are not familiar with some of the words we use. For those who wish to learn more about specific topics or articles, Global Change provides extensive references, including direct linkages to information sources elsewhere on the Internet".

Global Change Master Directory
http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/

"A comprehensive source of information about Earth science, environmental, biosphere, climate, and global change data holdings available to the scientific community throughout the world." Searchable.

Grasses of Iowa
http://www.eeob.iastate.edu/research/iowagrasses/

The site is the website of a research project by the Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology Department at Iowa State University about grasses of Iowa. The project provides "a means to identify grasses" and "also presents information on the distribution and characteristics of grass species and contains numerous images of grasses and their habitats." The site features common and scientific names of grasses and an ornamental grass photo gallery.

Great Lakes Information Network
http://www.great-lakes.net/

"The Great Lakes Information Network, or GLIN, is a partnership that provides one place online for people to find information relating to the binational Great Lakes region of North America. Thanks to its strong network of state, provincial, federal and regional partner agencies and organizations, GLIN has become a necessary component of informed decisionmaking, and a trusted and reliable source of information for those who live, work or have an interest in the Great Lakes region."

Great Lakes Radio Consortium
http://www.environmentreport.org//

"The Great Lakes Radio Consortium is a news service committed to revealing the relationship between the natural world and the everyday lives of people in the Great Lakes region. This is accomplished by thoughtful and provocative explorations of the environment in a way that reaches the widest possible audience."

Green Building Information Council
http://greenbuilding.ca/

"The Green Building Information Council (GBIC) is a Canadian non-profit organisation which disseminates information about energy and environmental issues in the building and architecture sectors. The GBIC web site gathers together a broad range of information from other sources and organisations worldwide. It includes the full text of the Advanced Buildings Newsletter, plus the full text of the 1998 Green Building Challenge '98 conference."

The Green Guide
http://www.thegreenguide.com/

Comprehensive resource provides environment friendly (green) product information, news and education. Offers blogs, free weekly e-newsletter and quarterly online subscription magazine. Tips and solutions can be found here to help consumers live in a more environmentally friendly world.

Greener Choices: Products for a Better Planet
http://greenerchoices.org/

Great comprehensive resource from the publisher of Consumer Reports, providing information to enable consumers to make better choices regarding environmentally-friendly (green) products and practices. Green product ratings, green hot topics, energy calculators, and ConsumerReports.org News are among some of the options on this website.

HyperHistory Online
http://www.hyperhistory.com/online_n2/History_n2/a.html

View 3000 years of history using interactive timelines for science, religion, the arts, and politics. Click to find biographies, maps, images, and links. Timelines for famous women, global warming, and the 2008 economic crisis are also included.

InfoNatura: Birds, Mammals, and Amphbians in Latin America
http://www.natureserve.org/infonatura/

A guide to more than 8500 common, rare, and endangered species throughout Latin America. You can search by the animal’s name, taxonomy, location, and conservation status, and find distribution maps, scientific citations, habitat description, and more. Images are also available for some animals. Also available in Spanish and Portuguese.

The International Ecotourism Society
http://www.ecotourism.org/

Travel help, tips, and FAQ sheets for travelers who "tread lightly" as well as helpful articles and research services for ecotourism professionals. Find out more about The International Ecotourism Society here.

International Slow Food Movement
http://www.slowfood.com/

This website focuses on the international Slow Food movement, an organization founded in 1986 to promote food and wine culture and defend food and agricultural biodiversity in the world. The site provides general information about the philosophy of Slow Food movement with particular emphasis paid to international events. The content of the website is available in English, Italian, French, German, and Spanish.

Invasive Species: Information, Images, Videos, Distribution Maps
http://www.invasive.org/index.cfm

Presents extensive information on invasive and exotic species. Provides identifying pictures of invasive plants, pathogens, insects, and animals. Includes basic information about the impact of invasive species and what action can be taken to control them.

Journey Into Amazonia
http://www.pbs.org/journeyintoamazonia/

"'Journey into Amazonia' features the swollen rivers, flooded forests and dense canopy of the vast rain forest recognized as one of Earth's natural wonders. For three years, producer Harry Marshall and his team braved sweltering heat and insect swarms to capture the changing seasons of a magical world."

Kew Herbarium Catalogue
http://apps.kew.org/herbcat/navigator.do

"The Herbarium at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew houses approximately 7 million specimens, collected from all around the world. Specimens are either pressed and dried or preserved in spirit." Database provides access to specimen records and images available digitally through the Herbarium Catalogue.

Know Your Environment
http://www.ansp.org/museum/kye/index.php

A series of articles created by the Environmental Associates and the Academy of Natural Sciences discussing various environmental concerns. Provides "articles that are based on the latest scientific evidence." The articles strive to "provide a more indepth explanation of the science behind the issues that are often reported in the popular media." Also includes links to other environmental resources on the Internet.

Know Your Watershed
http://www2.ctic.purdue.edu/KYW/

This site provides a comprehensive list of resources about watershed management. Includes "all the tools needed to start a watershed group and put together a watershed management plan to successfully implement a local, voluntary plan. " Also contains a quiz to test your "watershed IQ."

Land Trust
http://www.possibility.com/LandTrust/

Provides information and resources related to creating land trusts in order to protect environmentally valuable land from development and destruction.

Land Use History of the Colorado Plateau
http://www.cpluhna.nau.edu/index.htm

Environmental history; summary of a vast body of research from multiple disciplines in an easily accessible format.

Living On Earth
http://www.loe.org/

"Living on Earth with Steve Curwood is the weekly environmental news and information program distributed by National Public Radio... Every week over 230 National Public Radio stations broadcast Living on Earth's news, features, interviews and commentary on a broad range of ecological issues." Website has program highlights, news and features, and an archive of past shows (in RealAudio format).

Mass Audubon
http://www.massaudubon.org/

Contains information about Massachusetts birds and conservation issues along with educational programs for children and adults.

Mongabay.com
http://www.mongabay.com/

"Mongabay.com aims to raise interest in wildlife and wildlands while promoting awareness of environmental issues." This site has articles, resources and photography on rainforests around the world.

Name That Plant: Native Plants of the Carolinas and Georgia
http://www.namethatplant.net/

Clearinghouse of information about the native and naturalized plants of the Carolinas and Georgia. Intended to assist in identification of the plants and to educate about the role of native plants in their native habitats.

NASA’s Earth Observatory: Ask a Scientist
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Library/AskScientist/

Do you have a question about the Earth's environment, or climate? Ask NASA. The NASA Earth Observatory – Ask a Scientist website offers users a chance to ask a nagging question about the environment or climate of the earth, and potentially receive a response. The website also includes images and numerous other resources regarding these same topics.

National Environmental Scorecard
http://www.lcv.org/scorecard/

"The National Environmental Scorecard provides objective, factual information about the environmental voting records of U.S. Representatives and Senators. The Scorecard represents the consensus of experts from numerous respected environmental and conservation organizations who selected the key votes on which members of Congress should be graded. LCV scores votes on the most important issues of environmental health and safety protection, resource conservation, and spending for environmental programs. Votes included in the Scorecard presented members of Congress with a real choice on protecting the environment and help distinguish which legislators are working for environmental protection."

National Image Library
http://images.fws.gov/

"Contains still photo images of wildlife, plants, National Wildlife Refuges and other scenics, as well as wildlife management work. You may search all the images through the National Image Library, or you may search by individual collection."

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
http://www.noaa.gov/

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is an organization run by the U.S. Department of Commerce. This government organization "conducts research and gathers data about the global oceans, atmosphere, space, and sun, and applies this knowledge to science and service that touch the lives of all Americans." The website includes current news, factual information and statistical information on: weather, ocean, satellites, fisheries, climate, research, coasts and charting and navigation throughout the nation.

The National Park Service
http://www.nps.gov/

Here you'll find information and news from the National Park Service relating to recreational activities, history and culture, science, and education. Search the parks by type of recreation, geographic region, or Civil Way history. Kids can join the "WebRangers" online Junior Ranger program.

National Renewable Energy Laboratory
http://www.nrel.gov/

A national research laboratory of the U.S. Dept. of Energy. Contains descriptions of the lab, business and employment opportunities, news and events, current research which includes photovoltaics, wind energy, biofuels, solar energy, a search option which includes all connected gophers, and more.

National Sanitation Foundation International
http://www.nsf.org/

"Behind the NSF Mark is an independent, not-for-profit organization called NSF International. For over 50 years NSF has been committed to public health safety and protection of the environment by developing standards, by providing education and by providing third-party conformity assessment services while representing the interest of all stakeholders".

Its Web site offers links to information for customers and regulators, certification programs, the online newsletter and other publications, and employment opportunities. It also offers the possibility of downloading standards. There is information available in Spanish, French, German and Japanese.

National Wild & Scenic Rivers System
http://www.nps.gov/rivers/

Created to discuss the Wild Scenic Rivers Act, it includes resources and information on rivers and river preservation in the United States.

National Wildlife Federation
http://www.nwf.org/

Check out the status of wolves and the Everglades from the people whose mission is to "educate, inspire and assist individuals and organizations of diverse cultures to conserve wildlife and other natural resources and to protect the Earth's environment in order to achieve a peaceful, equitable and sustainable future."

Nationwide Rivers Inventory
http://www.ncrc.nps.gov/programs/rtca/nri/

A listing created by the National Parks Service of "river segments in the United States that are believed to possess one or more 'outstandingly remarkable' natural or cultural values judged to be of more than local or regional significance."

Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
http://www.nrdc.org/legislation/default.asp

NRDC is an environmental action organization. It uses law, science and the support of its members and activists "to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places and to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all living things." A section of its website is devoted to United States law and policy.

Nearctica
http://www.nearctica.com/

"Nearctica combines original material and heavily annotated links to bring you all of the natural world of North America. The material is highly organized, easy to access by either keyword or a very extensive index of topics, and presented in a simple, attractive format. Nearctica covers natural history, conservation, the environment, education, geophysics and paleontology, outdoor nature related recreation, and much more. If it's about the plants, animals, or the physical environment of North America, you will find it here."

NET: National Environmental Trust
http://www.pewtrusts.org/our_work_category.aspx?ID=110

The National Environmental Trust is a non-profit, non-partisan organization established in 1994 to inform citizens about environmental problems and how they affect our health and quality of life. It discusses topics such as Clean Air, Global Warming, Energy, Forests, Marine Life and Habitats and Environmental Health.

NOVAGate
http://novagate.nova-university.org/

"NOVAGate is a gateway to quality-assessed Internet resources in the fields of forestry, veterinary, agricultural, food and environmental sciences. The database is produced and maintained by the libraries of the NOVA University."

Oceans- Fisheries and Oceans Canada
http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/oceans/oceans-eng.htm

Contains information about oceans in Canada. This site contains links for Canada's ocean management approach, marine areas, ocean industries, reports and publications, events, and information by region. Site available in English and French.

Planet Ark
http://www.planetark.com/index.cfm

"Welcome to Planet Ark, the home of daily Reuters World Environment News. Come back every day to see what's happening to the planet! We also have free environmental software, celebrity campaigns, QT videos and RealAudio info." Site's main focus is daily news updates, but also has activity ideas, Quick-Time videos, free downloadable educational software, an on-line store, and free registration for daily e-mail news updates. Searchable.

PlanetDiary
http://www.phschool.com/science/planetdiary/index.html

"PlanetDiary records the events and phenomena that affect Earth and its residents. Every week, this site presents geological, astronomical, meteorological, biological, and environmental news from around the globe." The site provides information ranging from a calendar of dates of predictable natural phenomena, current information on important events like hurricanes and volcanoes, and general information on many natural phenomena and topics like: astronomy, earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes and volcanoes.

Prairiesource.com
http://www.prairiesource.com/

Prairiesource.com is subtitled "Your Total Prairie Resource. It is an informational resource for all things regarding prairie, native grasses, wildflowers, and related topics." The site includes a wildflower reference guide, an extensive searchable bibliography, a native grass newsletter, a pure live seed calculator, and links to related sites.

Quebec Biodiversity Website
http://www.redpath-museum.mcgill.ca/Qbp/introe.html

"The first aim of the Quebec Biodiversity Website is to feature this spectacular variety of living things in the province through images, informative text and distribution maps. As a second aim, this website explores the conservation of Quebec's biodiversity."

Quebec: Close-up on Natural Resources
http://www.mrn.gouv.qc.ca/english/home.jsp

This site provides "a wealth of information about the great wealth of Québec's territory, the abundance of its energy, forest, wildlife and mineral resources, and Québec's management methods."

Rachel Carson Centennial Blog
http://rcbookclub.blogspot.com/

Commentary and discussion from the scientific community about Rachel Carson's work and her impact on conservation and ecology. Sponsored by the Friends of the National Conservation Training Center as part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's commemoration of Rachel Carson's 100th anniversary.

RadWaste.org
http://www.radwaste.org/

"This guide to radioactive waste-related material on the Internet is an extensive reference source for radioactive waste management professionals and others who are interested in the topic. The award winning WasteLink directory includes more than 2400 links to radwaste, nuclear, and radiation related companies, research centres, regulatory agencies, government organizations, non-governmental organizations, etc."

Rainforestweb.org
http://www.rainforestweb.org/

"Rainforestweb.org was created as a tool for concerned citizens, companies and institutions to conveniently access the most complete and current information about rainforests, through one umbrella site. Created by Rainforest Action Network and designed by Blue Mandala, Rainforestweb.org offers a comprehensive and informative view of the state of our world's rainforests through diverse postings and links. "

Re-Nest
http://www.re-nest.com/

How can we make our homes greener? Re-Nest supplies some creative and non-expensive ideas that combine home decor with green living.

Redzone
http://www.redzone.org/

A site created by the Eyak Preservation Council, a grassroots consortium of dedicated local Natives, fishers and world citizens who became activists in the aftermath of the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill in Prince William Sound. This site includes educational resources and maps about the damage done by the oil spill, news and alerts, and information about conservation programs and campaigns.

The Right-to-Know Network
http://www.rtknet.org/

Links to databases that allow individuals to investigate data about the environmental impacts caused by industry on local communities. Provides means to search by city and state and find records of toxic pollution, hazmat permits, and civil lawsuits in the surrounding area.

SCERP-CIPAS: U.S.-Mexican Border Environmental Policy; Southwest Center for Environmental Research
http://www.scerp.org/

This site (from the Southwest Center for Environmental Research at San Diego State University) is a thorough resource for current and past environmental research projects along the U.S.-Mexico border. Includes links to related publications, and additional border-related demographic information. Also available in Spanish

The Scorecard: The Pollution Information Site - Chemical Profiles
http://www.scorecard.org/chemical-profiles/index.tcl

"Scorecard provides detailed information on more than 11,200 chemicals, including all the chemicals used in large amounts in the United States and all the chemicals regulated under major environmental laws. You can search for information by typing in the chemical's name."

The Scorecard: The Pollution Information Site: Health Effects
http://www.scorecard.org/health-effects/

"Using information from scientific sources and regulatory agencies, Scorecard provides listings of the chemicals that can cause cancer, harm the immune system, contribute to birth defects, or lead to any of nine other types of health impacts. Chemicals whose health hazards are widely recognized by authoritative scientific organizations are separated from chemicals whose health hazards are suspected on the basis of more limited data."

Sea Dumping in Australia
http://www.hydro.gov.au/n2m/dumping/dumping.htm

This site "brings together government research documents examining sea dumping (marine pollution) in Australia. It includes Chemical Warfare Agent dumping, a database of dumped items and the history and legislative base of sea dumping."

Sebastopol College Science Learning Area
http://www.sebas.vic.edu.au/links/sci/sci.htm

Sebastopol College in Victoria, Australia, provides this page to organize URL links for a variety of scientific disciplines. By selecting one of the science subject areas - general science, history of science, astronomy/space, biology, chemistry, environmental science, forensic science, geology/paleontology, investigations, physics, or weather/meterology - users are taken to web pages where lists of appropriate URL links are provided. Sebastopol College last tested the links in November 2002. Links to more general URls such as "How Stuff Works" are also included.

Slow Food USA
http://www.slowfoodusa.org/

This website focuses on the US aspect of the international Slow Food movement. Particular emphasis is placed on supporting and celebrating the food traditions of North America. You can find information here about the movement, including events and membership information.

Species in Parks: Flora and Fauna Databases
http://www.ice.ucdavis.edu/nps/

This browsable, searchable page links to databases of vertebrates and vascular plant occurrences (Amphibians, Birds, Fish, Mammals, Reptiles, and Plants) in selected National Parks. Information is given about the order, family, latin name, common name, presence, documentation, resident status, and abundance.

Stormwater News
http://www.stormwaterauthority.org/

"A source of information regarding stormwater pollution, treatment methodologies, and related issues. With this on-line library you can download research papers, software, and information regarding Nonpoint Source Pollution, Best Management Practices, upcoming conferences, NPDES, TMDLs, and other Stormwater topics."

Sustainable Development
http://www.ipl.org/div/pf/entry/48534

This IPL pathfinder is a starting point to find quality information about Sustainable Development. Topics include examination of the environment, natural resources, social development, poverty and inequality, education and training, and development. Both print and Internet sources are provided.

The Encyclopedia of Earth
http://www.eoearth.org/

Supported and maintained by the Environmental Information Coalition and the National Council for Science and the Environment, this site provides a free collection of scholarly, peer-reviewed articles about "earth, its natural environments, and their interaction with society." The collection is searchable, and users have the option of browsing by author, topic, sources, and several more. There are sections containing frequently updated news about the environment and discussion forums.

The Habitable Planet
http://www.learner.org/channel/courses/envsci/index.html

A "multimedia course for high school teachers and adult learners interested in studying environmental science." Provides information and materials on planets, life forms, and the Earth's ecosystem.

The JASON Project
http://www.jason.org/public/home.aspx

"Like NASA's Mission Control in Houston, the JASON Mission Center is the hub for exploration. It contains all the student and teacher content; communications systems; digital experiences; and resources for students, teachers, and parents." Requires free registration.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Homepage
http://www.fws.gov/

This agency focuses on managing and maintaining natural habitats and the study and regulation of game and non-game species. Their site contains narrative information about their various programs and about the agency itself. Included is information about endangered species, fisheries, contact information for the National Refuge System, wetlands, waterfowl, aid to states, and environmental law.

UNESCO World Heritage Centre
http://whc.unesco.org/

The World Heritage center manages the World Heritage List of over 800 sites, monuments, or buildings around the world that have been deemed to be culturally, historically, or ecologically significant. Also contains World Heritage-related news and information.

The Virtual Library on Urban Environmental Management
http://www.gdrc.org/uem/

The site is a resource for urban planners and environmental engineers that includes articles, statistics, and links to similar groups.

Virtual Nebraska
http://www.casde.unl.edu/index.php

Where Nebraska's past meets its future! Read about Nebraska history with Our Towns, a "compilation of histories of all incorporated municipalities in the state", and learn more about the role of space data "to stimulate and challenge K-12 students to acquire and use scientific, mathematical, and other skills."

Water’s Journey: Everglades
http://www.TheEvergladesStory.org/

Resources on the Florida Everglades' history and restoration efforts, including interactive timelines, a glossary of ecological terms, and animated maps.

Wild Ones
http://www.for-wild.org/

"Wild Ones -- Natural Landscapers, Ltd. is a non-profit organization with a mission to educate and share information with members and community at the 'plant-roots' level and to promote biodiversity and environmentally sound practices. We are a diverse membership interested in landscaping using native species in developing plant communities." The Wild Ones Handbook is available online: it contains information "for the native plant landscaper and wildflower gardener."

World Trade Center Environmental Organization
http://wtceo.org/

An examination of the environmental and health risks associated with the World Trade Center collapse on September 11, 2001. It contains links to satellite photos of the plume, scientific reports, newspaper articles, and other related organizations.

The World Wide Web Virtual Library: Sustainable Development
http://www.ulb.ac.be/ceese/meta/sustvl.html

"A comprehensive list of Internet sites dealing with sustainable development, including organisations, projects and activities, electronic journals, libraries, references and documents, databases, directories or metadatabases " Hosted by the WWW Virtual Library.

Worldbiomes.com
http://www.worldbiomes.com/

Information about the 5 major types of environmental regions (biomes); aquatic, desert, forest, grasslands, and tundra. Also includes news and a discussion forum.