INTERNET RESOURCES

Environmental Studies Sites       

Environmental Health Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry - serves the public by using the best science,      taking responsive public health actions, and providing trusted health information to prevent harmful      exposures and disease related to toxic substances American Rivers - a nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to protecting and restoring      rivers nationwide Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - the sentinel for the health of people in the      United States and throughout the world, strives to protect people’s health and safety,      provide reliable health information, and improve health through strong partnerships Envirohealthaction - an education and action center that provides an online community for health      professionals and others interested in environmental health Environmental Health Watch - provides information, assistance, and advocacy to protect and      sustain human health and the health of the environment Greenhouse Gas Online - provides a freely available and up to date resource dedicated to greenhouse      gas news and scientific publications National Wildlife Health Center - (U.S. Geological Survey) provides sound science and technical support, and disseminates information      to promote science-based decisions affecting wildlife and ecosystem health NatureServe - a trusted source for information about rare and endangered species and      threatened ecosystems Scorecard - facts on local pollution throughout the U.S. and who is responsible

General  Biodiversity - an alphabetical list of web sites arranged by subject EarthNews - spans all topics on the environments of Earth and their interactions with society EarthPortal - a comprehensive resource for timely, objective, science-based information about the environment EarthTrends: the Environmental Information Portal - a comprehensive online database that focuses on the      environmental, social, and economic trends that shape our world Envirofacts Data Warehouse - a single point of access to select U.S. EPA environmental data Enviromental Ethics - a networked list of bookmarks organized by topic Guided Tour on Wind Energy - guided tours written for people who want to know a lot about wind energy,      short of becoming wind engineers Information on Rare, Threatened, and Endangered Mammals - species information provided by      Science NetLinks National Council for Science and the Environment - a universal, timely, and easy-to-use single-point entry      to environmental information and data for the use of all participants in the environmental enterprise The National Environmental Directory - a directory of organizations in the United States concerned      with environmental issues and environmental education National Library for the Environment: Environment and Human Rights Resources - universal, timely,      easy-to-use, single-point entry to quality environmental data and information for the use of      all participants in the environmental enterprise The World Bank Group - helps developing countries onto paths of stable, sustainable,      and equitable growth

Governmental Information The Evolution of the Conservation Movement - 1850-1920, documents the historical formation and      cultural foundations of the movement to conserve and protect America's natural heritage,      through books, pamphlets, government documents, manuscripts, prints, photographs, and      motion picture footage drawn from the collections of the Library of Congress Global Change Master Directory - enables users to locate and obtain access to Earth science data sets and      services relevant to global change and Earth science research Natural Resources Conservation Service - provides leadership in a partnership effort to help      people conserve, maintain, and improve our natural resources and environment National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration News (NOAA) - 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 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - protects human health and safeguards the natural      environment — air, water, and land — upon which life depends U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - mission is to work with others to conserve, protect and enhance      fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people U.S. Geological Survey - providing reliable scientific information to describe and understand the Earth;      minimize loss of life and property from natural disasters; manage water, biological, energy,      and mineral resources; and enhance and protect our quality of life World Conservation Monitoring Centre - a collaboration between the United Nations Environment Programme,      the world's foremost intergovernmental organization, and WCMC 2000, a UK-based charity

Information from Educational Institutions Environmental Information Resources - U.S. environmental resources listed by name Environmental Information Resources - U.S. environmental resources listed by subject Environmental Sciences- an extensive listing of web sites relating to the environmental sciences posted      by the University of California The Virtual Library of Ecology and Biodiversity - specializes in reviewing internet information sources      pertaining to ecology and biodiversity based on their educational value

Organizations Institute for Global Communications - advances the work of progressive organizations and individuals for      peace, social justice and sustainability, through the strategic use of the Internet National Council for Science and the Environment - believes that comprehensive and integrated science      can help society achieve its environmental goals in the most effective manner, recognizing economic,      social, and security implications National Geographic Society - the largest nonprofit scientific and educational institution in the world Rainforest Action Network - working to protect tropical rainforests and the human rights of those living in      and around those forests Water Resources Education Network (WREN) - a nonpartisan informal collaboration among organizations      and public officials working for the protection and management of Pennsylvania's water resources,      both surface and ground water, through education and informed policy making