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EE-Link -- Environmental Education On The Internet A useful tool for any educator teaching youngsters about the environment, EE-Link is a project of the National Consortium for Environmental Education and Training (NCEET) at the University of Michigan. Intended to help K-12 educators.

Earthwatch By sponsoring expeditions and research teams to investigate environmental phenonema and the interaction between the planet and its inhabitants, this group keeps an eye on Ma Earth's health. The Earthwatch site lists dozens of activities that are available.

EnviroLink A world of resources awaits you at this awesome environmental site. Link to organizations and news concerned with everything from animal rights, alternative energy, and vegetarianism to 'green' activism, political action and consumerism.

Friends of the Earth, United Kingdom One of the leading environmental pressure groups in the UK, the Friends of the Earth (FoE) group keeps supporters apprised of current issues and actions in England, Northern Ireland, Wales and beyond.

Fundacion FISS, Bureau Regional Cuenca - Ecuador The objective of the Federacion International de Sociedades Cientificas (FISS) is to bring together different areas of science such as archaeology, astronomy, physics, psychology, and more. Also available is BioBanco, the Ecuador Wildlife Monitoring Project.

Greenpeace International Whatever the risk, Greenpeace, a 25-year old International activist group founded in Canada, draws attention to environmental abuse. View 'photobooks' of various Greenpeace campaigns and activities; a library of resources for those interested in Greenpeace.

Millennium Institute Home Page Read this book! The Millennium Report to the world, due for publication in 1997 or 1998, promises to present an overview of what the human race must accomplish during the 21st century to ensure a sustainable, just, and peaceful future for Planet Earth.

National Wildlife Federation Find action! Adventure! Entertainment! Excitement! Stuff for Kids! All while promoting conservation. That's the promise of this peppy site, which is produced by one of America's more traditional, well-funded organizations.

Planning and Conservation League PCL works to maintain and strengthen environmental laws in California.

River Network River Network's goal is to help people organize to protect and restore watersheds and rivers.

Sonoma County Conservation Action Conservation Action works to provide political clout for ordinary citizens who are concerned about Sonoma County's environment and quality of life.

South Carolina Department of Natural Resources South Carolina's Department of Natural Resources maintains numerous reference materials on its WWW server. Users will find listings of the department's divisions, staff telephone numbers, weekly press releases and schedules of events (both archived).

Suisun Marsh Natural History Association (SMNHA) The Suisun Marsh Natural History Association is devoted to encouraging and providing environmental education to school children and other groups across Northern California. Their web pages give information on their educational programs and legal activism.

Surfrider Foundation, USA Surf Hard, Tread Lightly upon the Earth. That's how this non-profit environmental organization founded by California surfers describes its philosophy as you paddle around this site. Dedicated to the protection and enhancement of the world's waves and beach.

Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service The Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service (TPWS) provides abundant information on the Tasmanian environment, wildlife, environmental protection methods, and more here. The site is geared toward interests of local concerns, though the general environmentalist.

The Sierra Club - Victoria Group Home Page The Sierra Club - Victoria Group Home Page provides many links to other environmental sites - primarily through the EnviroWeb. This Home Page also presents an excellent introduction to the Sierra Club, its activities, policies, and politics.

U.S. Department Of Energy Office of Environmental Management (EM) This is the U.S. Department Of Energy Office of Environmental Management (EM) World Wide Web Server. It provides information services to EM Headquarters, field sites, regulatory agencies, the public, and other stakeholders.

Wilderness Society A national non-profit devoted to preserving wilderness and wildlife, protecting America's prime forests, parks, rivers, deserts, and shorelands, and fostering an American land ethic.

World Wide Fund One of the world's widest-ranging environmental organizations produces this site to tell you about current global issues from climate changes and polluted seas to endangered forests and animals.

Alt.org.sierra-club The Usenet newsgroup alt.org.sierra-club is for discussing the activities of the environmentalist group. Common topics include Club-organized trips and activities, environmental protection information, talk about environmental studies, ecological research.

Amazing Environmental Webdirectory Earth's largest environmental search engine.

Australasian Regional Association of Zoological Parks and Aquaria (ARAZPA) Who cares about koalas and kiwis and kangaroos? These conservation professionals do. Zoos and aquariums in Australia , New Zealand, and Papua, New Guinea, are united through this organization to implement the World Zoo Conservation Strategy.

Cemagref As one of the leading institutes in France for environmental and agricultural research, Cemegref offers up an informative Web site providing information on the company's research and publications.

Comite pour un Parc National a Fontainebleau Fall in love with Fontainebleu Forest and help those who already have. The goal of this Committee is to preserve the natural treasures there, which you can learn about by viewing images of resident plants, animals, streams, insects, and trees.

Department of Energy The home page of the Federal Department of Energy (DOE) contains information on current DOE research projects, schedules of upcoming meetings and community events, training schedules, and much more. Links to other DOE offices and research sites.

Earth Island Institute Since 1982, this organization founded by David Brower has encouraged creative individuals to develop projects related to improving the state of the environment. EII provides assistance with program strategy, public relations, database management, accounting, ...

Earth Pledge Foundation A fugitive emission may be sneaking up on you. This and other provocative environmental problems are under attack by this foundation, which emphasizes development that supports urban populations without diminishing quality of life due to pollution.

EcoNet This big green web machine offers users an ever-growing array of ecologically inclined resources, from organizations, publications, newsgroups, events and news to noted individuals, public agencies and businesses.

Edinburgh GIS Server The GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Server from the University of Edinburgh's Department of Geography brings scads of resources to the Web about both Edinburgh's GIS programs and the GIS branch of information science in general.

EnviroOrgs-- Environmental Organizations On-Line This gopher menu provides links to a lot of information related to environmental organizations. The links include directories and lists on environmental conference schedules, environmental organizations, the process of how to form a nonprofit.

Environmental Alliance for Senior Involvement Come on, Gramma and Grandpa, the planet and its children need you. In many cultures, the wisdom of the elders is sought to guide the next generation toward survival. That's the tradition behind the Environmental Alliance for Senior Involvement (EASI).

Environmental Defense Fund Founded in 1967 by volunteer conservationists on Long Island to ban the use of the pesticide DDT (it was finally banned in 1972), this grassroots organization has grown to some 300,000 members and a staff of 163, including more than 60 full-time scientists.

Environmental Information Center Welcome to this "war room" for three major public education campaigns: the importance of protecting America's endangered species and ecosystems, guarding drinking water supplies, and reacting to new scientific evidence about global climate change.

Ethical Business This British business watchdog is an online resource for people interested in ethics-oriented and environmental business initiatives and the complex issues that businesspeople face. Users will find an updated list of organizations involved in this effort.

European Forest Institute (EFI) The European Forest Institute (EFI) describes its educational programs, research projects, databases, and research staff. EFI is an independent research group that conducts multidisciplinary forest research in forest scenario modeling.

Global Futures An environmental non-profit devoted to integrating the interests of business and the environment.

GreenGopher GreenGopher contains information on conservation- and environment-oriented politics pooled from a variety of sources. Subjects include grass roots organizations, various political organizations, and a wide variety of legal, nutrition/food and education-related sites.

Greenlink Grassroots advocates for the Ohio environment, focused on clean water, toxic chemical reductions, urban sprawl and public participation.

Hazardous Substance Research Centers (HSRC) Click on over to HSRC, created to describe the research, technology transfer, and training activities of the Hazardous Substance Research Centers. This program receives primary funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Information Center for the Environment at UC, Davis The Information Center for the Environment (ICE) is a cooperative effort to provide an access point for information useful for environmental protection. The home page provides information about the Center, its supporters and projects.

Institute for Atmospheric Science - Switzerland The Institute for Atmospheric Science (IAS) is devoted exclusively to the study of atmospheric science and meteorology. This site offers discussion of the academic aspects of IAS, the facilities and equipment, and also the research.

International Center for Tropical Ecology The University of Missouri at St. Louis International Center for Tropical Ecology provides education and research programs of biodiversity, conservation, and the sustainable use of tropical ecosystems.

International Wildlife Education & Conservation You can save wildlife -- it's as easy as visiting this site. Sign up for projects and activities that won't take a lot of time or money. Sections of the site are just for kids and include simple games. Among the "adoptable" species here are dolphins, wolves..

Linkages for Environment and Development Policy Makers Destructive farming practices, overlogging and overgrazing, unchecked growth, and polluting business practices have taken a toll on the health of the environment and quality of human life. Linkages, provided by the International Institute for Sustainable Development.

NSPIRG at Dalhousie (Nova Scotia Public Interest Research Group) This is the information page for the Nova Scotia Public Interest Research Group at Dalhousie (NSPIRG). NSPIRG is a non-profit organization funded and directed by Dalhousie University students and community members.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) High Performance Computing and Communications This NOAA Mosaic server is operated by the High Performance Computing and Communications (HPCC) Office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). It has been established as an integral part of the NOAA HPCC/NII program.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) West Region The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) West Region has databases on Climatology, Satellite Archives, and special projects such as the Satellite Active Archive Demo and the El Ni­o Theme Page.

National Pollution Prevention Center (NPPC) for Higher Education The National Pollution Prevention Center (NPPC) for Higher Education page presents information about its program activities, educational and research materials.

Natural Environment Research Council The Natural Environment Research Council page offers information on its applied research, surveys, and long-term environmental monitoring. The page contains information on research facilities that perform research in marine sciences, biosciences, atmospheric studies, etc...

Natural Resources Canada - Energy Sector Information Server The Natural Resources Canada - Energy Sector Information Server offers users links which provide references to energy information produced within the Energy Sector as well as references to other information within the Department and on the Internet.

Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) Stop or we'll sue! Using the courts, lobbying, public education, and administrative appeals, this group works to protect the world's natural resources and public health. Pesticides, pollution, resource exploitation and destruction are primary focuses.

Natural Resources Research Information Pages The Natural Resources Research Information Pages (NRRIPS) presents a collection of information links about natural resource organizations, agencies, and database libraries. The environmental catalog may be searched by continent/continent areas.

Office of Ocean Resources Conservation and Assessment (ORCA) Internet Information Service The Office of Ocean Resources Conservation and Assessment (ORCA) Internet Information Service provides access to a variety of information about ORCA. Users may learn more about the mission and organization of ORCA,

OneEarth Gallery Get eco-nnected through this site with its links to environmental and health organizations, magazines, earth-friendly companies, current articles and reports. Links include alternative energy, environmental organizations and education, products, vegetarian, etc...

People of Color Environmental Groups Directory This gopher menu provides a list of links to information international environmental groups. Links are provided to the Institute for Global Communications (IGC) - headline news, EcoNet - Environment, PeaceNet - Peace, Human Rights, and Social Justice, Confenence.

Pesticide Action Network North America So the fumigation company wants to fill your house with methyl bromide to kill those termites. They assure you the poison is perfectly safe. Still, you wonder. Who ya gonna call? Try this outfit, a clearinghouse of information on pesticides and herbicides.

Pesticide Information Service (PESTIS) The Pesticide Information Service (PESTIS) is an online database for the pesticide use reform and sustainable agriculture communities, made available on the EcoNet computer network. This database includes more than 400 news items, action alerts, newsletter.

Regional Environmental Center for Central and Eastern Europe The Regional Environmental Center for Central and Eastern Europe is an international foundation which promotes environmental problem-solving and education. These pages supply news and updates about upcoming events, available grants, economic strategies, etc.

Sierra Club One of the nation's oldest, and at times, most controversial environmental organizations maintains this site. Find information about the origin of the Club, its place in political history and its current environmental policies.

Tellus Institute for Resource and Environmental Strategies The Tellus Institute for Resource and Environmental Strategies page presents information about its Stockholm Environment Institute-Boston Center and three research groups--the Energy Group, the Solid Waste Group and the Risk Group.

The Pesticide Action Network North America (PANNA) They're about to fumigate the house next door with methyl bromide. Is it dangerous? Should you take precautions? Ask the Pesticide Action Network North America (PANNA), dedicated to the adoption of ecologically sound practices in place of pesticide use.

US Department of Energy The US Department of Energy has charge of managing energy resources, energy-related science and technology, and environmental remediation and waste disposal projects. The Department's home page attempts to round out details of that mission.

Woodland Park Zoo They do that ZooDoo that grows things so well. Visit a well-loved establishment operated through the City of Seattle Parks and Recreation Department. What's ZooDoo? The ultimate souvenir -- a fully composted blend of animal manures mixed with straw bedding.

World Society for the Protection of Animals This society specializes in disaster relief, humane education, international campaigns, and hands-on projects in countries where the term "animal protection" is seldom heard. Working for 40 years in conjunction with some 300 member societies in more than 7 countries.

Canada Centre for Inland Waters The Canada Centre for Inland Waters (CCIW) does water research, generating environmental information and knowledge about the Great Lakes. The CCIW page presents links to its affiliate organizations.

Center for Aquatic Ecology Center for Aquatic Ecology offers research on the aquatic ecosystems of Illinois. This site offers access to information on the annual report, employment oportunities, news and announcements.

Commission on San Francisco's Environment (CSFE) The CSFE has prepared a report on the Environmental State of the City providing information on environmental topics such as solid waste management, energy use, air quality, and water management.

Department of Energy Headquarters Gopher The information on this gopher server includes directives, publications, and general information about the Department of Energy of the U.S. Federal Government. This information is mostly of interest to Department employees and contractors.

Earthlife Africa Envision a land where wild animals roam free across miles of open plain and Africa most likely comes to mind. Yet many of the animals and untamed places known to us just two decades ago are vanishing under pressures of development, drought, war, and poverty.

El Paso Solar Energy Association (EPSEA) The El Paso Solar Energy Association (EPSEA) promotes the use of solar power in West Texas, Southern New Mexico, and Northern Mexico. Members discuss solar energy and related concerns monthly. This site contains information about membership in EPSEA.

Federation of Nova Scotia Naturalists (FNSN) Piping plovers, slender-billed curlews, and swift foxes are among the species with good friends here. The Federation of Nova Scotia Naturalists concerns itself with the conservation of species and spaces, education, and the sustainable use of resources.

Forever Wild Tree Conservancy Adopt a tree. That's the idea behind the Forever Wild Tree Conservancy, a membership organization operating within Adirondack Park in New York. With the help of tree sponsors, the Conservancy purchases threatened and ecologically valuable land.

Friends of The Earth, U.S. To protect the planet -- that's the aim of this organization which focuses on biological, cultural, and ethnic diversity, and upon giving people avoice for healthy change. Learn about the work this group has been doing for over 25 years.

Friends of the Environment Foundation The Friends of the Environment Foundation (FEF) home page outlines the operations of a philanthropic organization founded by the commercial bank, Canada Trust. The site describes FEF's philosophy of 'responsible use of the environment' and provides reports...

Green League of Finland Scandanavian environmental issues and activists are described here. The Green League of Finland Web page provides information about the Finnish political network VihreSn Liiton (the Green League). There is also a meta-index pointing to like-minded environmental sites.

Green Parties of North America Turn the political scene green. Greens are committed to global sustainability using politics and lifestyle choices based on sound ecological principles. This page contains links to Green Party sites in the United States and Canada.

Middle East Water Information Network The Middle East Water Information Network (MEWIN), a non-profit organization located at the University of Pennsylvania,is dedicated to education and communication about water in the Middle East.

Natural Resources Canada This site describes the responsibilities, activities, and departments of Natural Resources Canada. Natural Resources Canada is a Canadian government department whose goal is to supervise the responsible development of Canada's environment and its natural resources.

Nature Conservancy Preserves in Arizona Read up on the nine preserves administered by the Arizona Chapter of this national organization.

NewEarthNet NewEarthNet links sites that promote making the world a better place, both physically and spiritually. Currently, fewer than ten members have joined NewEarthNet, and most of them are local to Sedona, Arizona.

Nordic Fisheries Institutes The Nordic Fisheries Institutes is an umbrella organization for six organizations in Nordic Europe. This page hosts home pages for the following organizations -- Icelandic Fisheries Laboratories (Iceland), Food and Environmental Institute (Faeroe Islands), to name a few.

Oakland Museum of California Well respected for its photography and 20th c. visual arts collections, including the Dorothea Lang archives, the Oakland Museum is also rich in natural history exhibits, historical collections (including hot rods) and ecological displays.

Ohio Environmental Protection Agency--Division of Air Pollution Control This home page will allow you to access different information resources of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, Division of Air Pollution Control (EPA-DAPC). You can find information regarding the division's different sections.

OneEarth OneEarth is an Internet Access provider for socially and environmentally conscious companies and organizations. This page has contact information and details about such services as Web site construction, form/script creation, Internet advertising strategy, etc. ...

Surnda Foundation Inc. If your non-profit organization concerns itself with community revitalization, the environment, effective citizenry and/or the arts, check out this Web site which provides basic information about this foundation.

Sustainable Development Networking Programme--Indonesia The Sustainable Development Networking Programme (SDNO) was developed by the United Nation's Development Programme (UNDP). This site provides access to information about developments in Indonesia. Visitors will find events calendars, environmental regulations, etc...

The Bellona Foundation of Norway Shortly after the Chernobyl nuclear accident ten years ago, the Bellona Foundation was founded by environmentalists Frederic Hauge, Rune Haaland, and friends who believed there was a need for a new, more proactive environmental organization in Norway.

The David Suzuki Foundation Homepage This federally registered Canadian charity presents a tribute to the life and work of David Suzuki, not to mention its own life and work.

The Trust for Public Land Home Page Preserving wide-open spaces for wildlife and people to enjoy in harmony, The Trust for Public Land (TPL) is a national, nonprofit land conservation group. Find out at this thorough, but visually barren, site how the group conserves land for parks, gardens, etc...

The Wild Ones The Wild Ones is an international club with the goal of providing students ages 7 to 13 with a place to share information about endangered species, different habitats and environments, and each other. It links to animal-related sites on the Internet.

The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Gopher Server The largest independent marine science research facility in America, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution was founded in 1930 to study all aspects of marine science and education. This gopher server sends you to information about this private, non-profit organization.

Yellow Mountain Institute for Sustainable Living The Yellow Mountain Institute for Sustainable Living, located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Central Virginia, works to introduce building techniques that increase the supply of affordable, energy-efficient housing.

Earth Alert Earth Alert is a student organization based at the University of Miami. This page describes the club's activities and objectives, such as educating the public, tabling and petitioning, and actively cleaning environmental areas like the beachfronts around Miami.

Ecotheol Do ecology and spirituality intertwine? Join this electronic mailing list for discussions of ecological theology. Subscribers discuss environmental issues from a theological or ethical perspective. Non-economics academics such as philosophers and social scientists.

Environmental Studies at the University of Virginia The Division of Recoverable and Disposable Resources (DRDR) at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville maintains this gopher with information on eco-programs and groups such as Greenpeace and the National Wildlife Foundation.

European Public Aquaria Visit some of Europe's most popular public aquariums at this still developing site. Producers want to hear from aquarium managers so they can expand this page beyond its current limited offerings.

Natural Environment Research Council WWW Server The Natural Environment Research Council Wallingford WWW server contains informational links to the Institute of Hydrology, the British Geological Survey Hydrogeology Unit, and the NERC Computer Services.

RUSSIA: Ecojuris/Women Lawyers for Environment & Development Russia's first public interest environmental law organization is ready for you at this introductory page. Learn what services they offer to individuals and organizations, as well as contact information.

The Green Page Going, going, green. This Web site indexes some resources related to the environment on the Internet. Included are archives of gopher sites, Usenet groups, Virtual Libraries, and FTP sites. Research environmental organizations worldwide.

The Institute of Urban and Regional Development An organized research unit of the University of California at Berkeley, this institute helps faculty and students find research funding, manage grants, and coordinate conferences related to the processes of urban and regional growth and decline.

Alt.org.audubon This newsgroup posts news, questions and announcements concerning the Audubon Society.

Alt.org.earth-first This newsgroup posts news, questions and announcements concerning the Earth First society.

CICESE Located in the northwest of Mexico, 75 miles south of the United States-Mexico border, CICESE conducts research in basic and applied science, technological innovation and oceanography and offers graduate degrees in ocean dynamics, ecological processes and more.

CMEP-LIST Public Citizen operates an energy policy listserver to distribute action alerts on upcoming Congressional votes, summaries of recent legislative and executive branch actions and factsheets on issues.


 

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