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International Year of the Ocean (YOTO) - ocean-related fact sheets and news articles; state-by-state links to weather, buoy data, satellite pictures and local ocean-related links; resources and links for teachers and kids; links to other ocean/coastal resources-related sites and federal agencies concerned with marine resources; discussion papers on various ocean resource management topics.
State of the Beach - This report assesses the state of America's beaches by summarizing each coastal state's availability of information and status in these areas: general beach description; website access; beach access; surf zone water quality; shoreline structures; beach erosion; beach nourishment; and surfing areas.
Acid Rain Information - Acid rain is a serious environmental problem that affects large parts of the US and Canada. This EPA site provides information about acid rain's causes and effects, how we measure acid rain, and what is being done to solve the problem.
Advanced Forestry - forestry information and a Forestry News page
American Rivers - North America's leading river-saving organization. Find out about North America's Most Endangered and Threatened Rivers of 1996.
BEACH Watch - BEACH (Beach Environment and Coastal Health) Watch offers the results of an annual Federal survey of select coastal and Great Lakes beaches
Center for Marine Conservation - Conservation information and action alerts from this organization dedicated solely to protecting marine life.
Conservation Action Network - An electronic advocacy network that enables you to obtain concise information and take action quickly on issues such as endangered species, global warming, and many others.
Creating Land Trusts
Discovery System - Environmental Studies
Dr. Beach: America's Best Beaches - Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, Professor and Director of the International Hurricane Center at the Florida International University, is the foremost authority on beach quality and coastal erosion studies.
Ecovolunteer - a program that unites volunteers with wildlife conservation projects worldwide.
EPA - Bringing Our Estuaries New Life
EPA - Global Warming Site - site provides extensive information on the problem of global warming. It discusses how greenhouse gas causes global warming, affects the climate and impacts many other things such as health, agriculture, and forests. The climatic change impact is presented for all 50 states.
Earth Times, The - Web newspaper on the human environment and related economic, humanitarian and social issues.
Ecology Communications
EcoMall
EcoNet
EcoWeb - "EcoWeb aims to become an integrated information and action centre for Canada's environmental community."
Encyclopedia of the Atmospheric Environment - "The Encyclopedia of the Atmospheric Environment is a one-stop source of information on a range of atmospheric issues, including weather, climate, air pollution, acid rain, global warming and ozone depletion."
Endangered Seas - Information on our oceans and the animals that live there.
Endangered Species - Fact sheets on endangered animals, plus information on the wildlife trade.
Environment Organization - "Earth's Biggest Environment Search Engine"
Environmental Education Network
Environmental News Network
EPA Wetlands Homepage - "The enduring mission of the program is to encourage and enable others to act effectively in protecting and restoring the nation's wetlands and associated ecosystems."
Global Change Master Directory
Global Climate Change - An in-depth look at the problems of global warming and climate change.
Global Forests Program - Information on Earth’s forests and protected areas, and what you can do to help.
Global Recycling Network
Global Warming Site: EPA - "We strive to present accurate information on the very broad issue of climate change and global warming in a way that is accessible and meaningful to all parts of society – communities, individuals, business, public officials and governments."
Green Scene, The - Environmental radio show for consumers who have questions or concerns about basic environmental issues.
Grist Magazine - an online environmental magazine
Growing EDGE, The
Human Dimensions Research Programs and Global Environmental Change
ICE House - Information Center for the Environment
Inter. Institute for Sustainable Development
Keep the Wild Alive - View the migration routes of whooping cranes, golden-cheeked warblers, humpback whales, and Kemp's ridley sea turtles; or see various aspects of stages of several species' life cycles.
National Climatic Data Center
National Fire News
National Geographic Society's Rivers 2001 - "National Geographic Society's Geography Action! Rivers 2001 is a resource for river conservation activities and educational tools. These fun and interactive activities are for kids, the general public, educators, and students."
Nature Conservancy, The
NatureExplorer.com - Your source for information on animals and their habitats
NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin. Home Page
PlanetDiary - guide to "natural phenomena and environmental events" occurring all over the world
Pulse of the Planet - The online companion to the radio show of the same name, Pulse of the Planet is what the Earth sounds like. Each weekday, the show "provides its listeners with a two-minute sound portrait of Earth, tracking the rhythms of nature and culture worldwide and blending interviews and extraordinary natural sound."
Rainforest Alliance, The - "Our mission is to develop and promote economically viable and socially desirable alternatives to the destruction of this endangered, biologically diverse natural resource."
Save the Beaches Fund, Inc. - "To preserve and protect our coastal heritage, wildlife and wetlands."
Sea, The - "Information and images on a variety of oceanic related topics. A virtual tour of our greatest natural wonder!"
Secrets of the Ice: Museum of Science, Boston - an introduction to the environment of Antarctica and research being conducted there.
Tips 4 Trees - "Promote healthy, long-lived trees."
Trust for Public Land - "The only national nonprofit working exclusively to protect land for human enjoyment and well-being. TPL helps conserve land for recreation and spiritual nourishment and to improve the health and quality of life of American communities."
WaterWatch - Maps and graphs of current water resources conditions.
Wildflowers
Wildlife Conservation Society - Conservation information, news, games, and more.
WorldBiomes.com Site covering 5 of the major world biomes. What's a biome? Biomes are the various regions of our planet which can best be distinguished by their climate, fauna and flora.
World Conservation Monitoring Center
World Resources 1996-97: A Guide to the Global Environment

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Acid Rain Information - Acid rain is a serious environmental problem that affects large parts of the US and Canada. This EPA site provides information about acid rain's causes and effects, how we measure acid rain, and what is being done to solve the problem.

Advanced Forestry - forestry information and a Forestry News page

American Rivers - North America's leading river-saving organization. Find out about North America's Most Endangered and Threatened Rivers of 1996.

BEACH Watch - BEACH (Beach Environment and Coastal Health) Watch offers the results of an annual Federal survey of select coastal and Great Lakes beaches

Center for Marine Conservation - Conservation information and action alerts from this organization dedicated solely to protecting marine life.

Conservation Action Network - An electronic advocacy network that enables you to obtain concise information and take action quickly on issues such as endangered species, global warming, and many others.

Discovery System - Environmental Studies

Dr. Beach: America's Best Beaches - Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, Professor and Director of the International Hurricane Center at the Florida International University, is the foremost authority on beach quality and coastal erosion studies.

Ecovolunteer - a program that unites volunteers with wildlife conservation projects worldwide.

Earth Times, The - Web newspaper on the human environment and related economic, humanitarian and social issues.

EcoWeb - "EcoWeb aims to become an integrated information and action centre for Canada's environmental community."

Encyclopedia of the Atmospheric Environment - "The Encyclopedia of the Atmospheric Environment is a one-stop source of information on a range of atmospheric issues, including weather, climate, air pollution, acid rain, global warming and ozone depletion."

Endangered Seas - Information on our oceans and the animals that live there.

Endangered Species - Fact sheets on endangered animals, plus information on the wildlife trade.

Environment Organization - "Earth's Biggest Environment Search Engine"

EPA Wetlands Homepage - "The enduring mission of the program is to encourage and enable others to act effectively in protecting and restoring the nation's wetlands and associated ecosystems."

Global Climate Change - An in-depth look at the problems of global warming and climate change.

Global Forests Program - Information on Earth’s forests and protected areas, and what you can do to help.

Global Warming Site: EPA - "We strive to present accurate information on the very broad issue of climate change and global warming in a way that is accessible and meaningful to all parts of society – communities, individuals, business, public officials and governments."

Green Scene, The - Environmental radio show for consumers who have questions or concerns about basic environmental issues.

Grist Magazine - an online environmental magazine

ICE House - Information Center for the Environment

Keep the Wild Alive - View the migration routes of whooping cranes, golden-cheeked warblers, humpback whales, and Kemp's ridley sea turtles; or see various aspects of stages of several species' life cycles.

National Geographic Society's Rivers 2001 - "National Geographic Society's Geography Action! Rivers 2001 is a resource for river conservation activities and educational tools. These fun and interactive activities are for kids, the general public, educators, and students."

NatureExplorer.com - Your source for information on animals and their habitats

NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin. Home Page

PlanetDiary - guide to "natural phenomena and environmental events" occurring all over the world

Rainforest Alliance, The - "Our mission is to develop and promote economically viable and socially desirable alternatives to the destruction of this endangered, biologically diverse natural resource."

Save the Beaches Fund, Inc. - "To preserve and protect our coastal heritage, wildlife and wetlands."

Sea, The - "Information and images on a variety of oceanic related topics. A virtual tour of our greatest natural wonder!"

Secrets of the Ice: Museum of Science, Boston - an introduction to the environment of Antarctica and research being conducted there.

Tips 4 Trees - "Promote healthy, long-lived trees."

Trust for Public Land - "The only national nonprofit working exclusively to protect land for human enjoyment and well-being. TPL helps conserve land for recreation and spiritual nourishment and to improve the health and quality of life of American communities."

WaterWatch - Maps and graphs of current water resources conditions.

Wildlife Conservation Society - Conservation information, news, games, and more.

WorldBiomes.com Site covering 5 of the major world biomes. What's a biome? Biomes are the various regions of our planet which can best be distinguished by their climate, fauna and flora.