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:

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.

About.com: Environmental Issues
http://environment.about.com/

An Internet guide for environmental issues, with feature articles, Website links, and discussion forums. Topics covered include air pollution, recycling, endangered species, acid rain, ozone depletion, water & wetlands, renewable energy, forestry, food issues, population, biodiversity, nuclear waste, and more.

Airnow
http://www.epa.gov/airnow/

A site about air pollution with a particular focus on ozone. The site is divided into sections about the health and environmental effects of air pollution, maps during the ozone season showing pollution levels around the United States, links to local and state air pollution control agencies, and information on what you can do about air pollution.

Amazing Environmental Web Directory
http://www.webdirectory.com/

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

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 Heritage Rivers
http://www.epa.gov/rivers/

Find out about the American Heritage Rivers Initiative, read about rivers across the United States designated as American Heritage rivers, and find more information about the quality of rivers in the U.S.

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.

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 Information Network
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.

CFR Title 40 : Protection of Environment
http://www.epa.gov/epahome/cfr40.htm

Title 40 of the US Code of Federal Regulation, which deals with environmental issues. Includes finding aids.

Chemicals in the Environment OPPT Chemical Fact Sheets
http://www.epa.gov/chemfact/

A collection of indexed factsheets provided by the OPPT on toxic chemicals. For each chemical listed, there is a document with frequently asked questions about the chemical and a summary document about the chemical, itself. These summaries include specific chemical information such as the CAS registry number, properties (boiling point, melting point, density, etc. and references), common name synonyms, production and manufacturing information, use, trends, environmental fate, health effects, environmental effects, EPA and other group activity in regards to the particular chemical, and finally fully cited references for preparation of the summaries.

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/index.html

You can find news, reports, and information on the impact of global warming. The site also has a browsable glossary of terms.

Compendium of Environmental Acronyms
http://www.umr.edu/~aeg/arco/arco.html

An alphabetical listing of acronyms (and what they stand for) related to the environment.

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, with tips on how and where. It even includes recycling information on those hard to recycle materials such as compact disc, eyeglasses, and disposable cameras. Links are provided to various recycling organization's webpages which are located around the country as well as a listing of the fifty states and Canada, followed by cities and their respective recycling centers or community recycling programs.

Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)
http://www.whitehouse.gov/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."

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

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

Earthshots
http://edcwww.cr.usgs.gov/earthshots/slow/tableofcontents

"Earthshots is a collection of Landsat images and text, designed to show environmental changes and to introduce remote sensing. Images from other satellites, maps, and photographs are also included. Earthshots comes from the U.S. Geological Survey's EROS Data Center, the world's largest archive of earth science data." Topics cover environmental change in agricultural, desert, disaster, urban, forest, and water locations, including Mount St. Helens, Chernobyl, Phnom Penh, and Antarctica.

EarthWeek
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.

Ecological Exposure Research Division
http://www.epa.gov/eerd/

"The primary mission of the National Exposure Research Laboratory (NERL). . .is to conduct research on the extent and nature of exposure of humans and the nation's ecosystems to environmental pollutants and other stressors. The research program of the Ecological Exposure Research Division (EERD) is divided among three Branches: the Molecular Ecology Research Branch, the Ecosystems Research Branch, and the National Water Quality Assurance Programs Branch. " This website contains information about the EERD's current research projects in the three areas listed.

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.

Ecotourism Explorer
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 Ecotourism Society here.

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.

Endangered Species
http://eelink.net/EndSpp/

This excellent resource and links page includes the following categories: Getting Started (starting points, definitions, causes); Endangered Species Lists; Extinct Species; Species Facts, Data, and Pictures; Current News, Events, and Sources; Take Action (ways of helping endangered species); Organizations; Laws and Policy; and Education and Interactive Kids Stuff. A tremendous amount of information is offered in this single page. Of particular note is the FAQ, which contains answers to common questions, such as where pictures of endangered species are available, and how many species are extinct.

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.

Environmental Impact on Endangered Animals
http://library.thinkquest.org/2878/

Find reliable endangered species information at this site, including federal and state information. Currently, the site is focused on species in California and Texas, but is expected to grow to include more. The site also allows visitors to add endangered species to the site.

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.

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.

GAIA: Forest Conservation Archives
http://forests.org/

"Vast Information on Worldwide Rainforest and Forest Conservation, Biodiversity, Indigenous Issues and Ecological Activism." Site includes an archive of the Papua New Guinea Rainforest Campaign News e-mail list, an archive of the Worldwide Forest/Biodiversity Campaign News e-mail list, a web-based chat discussion area, and links to many other web resources related to forest conservation.

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://nationalgeographic.com/geographyaction/rivers/

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."

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, and links. Timelines for famous women and global warming 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.

Information Resources from the Environmental Protection Agency
http://www.epa.gov/epahome/Data.html

Online and downloadable software and databases on environmental data, including mapping for geographic areas, and health risks.

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.

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

"The United Nations has declared 1998 the International Year of the Ocean (YOTO). This designation provides individual organizations and governments with an important opportunity to raise public awareness and understanding of the ocean and related issues." This site provides resources for students, teachers, and reporters. Brochures and a poster may be ordered at no cost. Fact sheets cover such topics as ocean exploration, weather, pollution, coastal development, and fisheries. There are extensive links to ocean related sites.

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).

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.

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 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.aspx?category=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."

OceansCanada
http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/oceanscanada/

"Ahoy! If you're looking for links to everything oceans in Canada - from university programs to research institutes to policies and legislation - welcome aboard. Dive in and explore OceansCanada!" This site contains Policy and Legislation Information, Conferences and Contact Information, Comprehensive Links, Facts and Quotes, articles on Oceans and the Environment, Industry Information, and Ocean Monitoring and Protection. 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."

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. "

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.

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Library Catalogue
http://www.rbgkew.org.uk/uhtbin/cgisirsi/88Q1nhLh0A/14905000...

Access the "gateway to one of the largest resources of botanical information in the world (containing) bibliographic details of material held in the Main Library of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and in all branch libraries at Kew and Wakehurst Place." Includes access to extensive digital resources.

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

Links to databases and resources that allow individuals to investigate, review and assess data related to the environmental impacts caused by industry and other economic forces on local communities.

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."

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.

The Smithsonian Institution's Conservation and Research Center
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/conservationandscience/default.cfm

"The Smithsonian Institution's Conservation and Research Center (CRC) is one of the world's leading centers for conservation research and training. Located on 3,200 acres of forest and meadow in the Blue Ridge Mountains of northern Virginia, CRC serves as the hub for a broad array of regional, national, and international Smithsonian conservation programs." Major program areas include Migratory Birds, Endangered Species, Appalachian Ecosystems and the Spatial Analysis Lab.

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."

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 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.

United States Environmental Protection Agency
http://www.epa.gov/

"The mission of the Environmental Protection Agency is to protect human health and the environment." Its Web site provides links to information about the EPA; news and events; projects and programs; laws and regulations; publications; resources for kids, students, and teachers; and children's health.

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.

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.

Yahoo! News Full Coverage: Environment and Nature News
http://news.yahoo.com/fc?tmpl=fc&cid=34&in=science&cat=envir...

Features current news stories related to nature and the environment. Also links to news sources, opinions & editorials, magazine articles, video sources, and related Web sites.