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Internet Resources for Environmental Sciences
General Information
- Envirolink
One of the largest and most frequently consulted environmental resources. It includes a weekly rating of sites based on content, philosophy, and potential impact on environmental issues. - Information Center for the Environment
Includes links to many other environment related sites established through the cooperation of scientists from the University of California and over 30 other private, government, and international organizations concerned with the environment. - EarthTrends
A very broad collection of information regarding the environmental, social, and economic trends shaping the world. Data for this site has been gathered from leading statistical agencies, includes maps and analyses, and can be searched through a single interface. EarthTrends is appropriate for everyone from novice to experienced researcher, for both introductory and in-depth information needs. - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
A collection of resources sponsored by the federal government that includes information for students and teachers, concerned citizens, researchers and scientists, business and industry, etc. Directory type information is included for people, offices and labs, and data systems and software. There is also an EPA news section. - National Wildlife Federation
A broad assortment of information targeting the general public including such topics as wolf survival, an EnviroAction page, membership, an environmental calendar, and news for kids. - Nature Conservancy
Contains information similar to the magazine of the same name dealing with the preservation of plants, animals and natural communities representing the diversity of life. - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Highlights include access to NOAA Information and Data Services and specifically the Environmental Information Service. - United States Fish and Wildlife
Created by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to make it easier for citizens to obtain information and/or to contact bureau personnel. The site includes links to email addresses, mail addresses, and telephone numbers of offices and officials. - The Ecological Society of America
A very broad and complete site that includes links to government sites, organizations and associations, research centers, university programs, journals and magazines, and more. - The European Environmental Agency
Provides information on the environment and the European community including reports, news releases, country information, and also a FAQ section
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- Pace Online Reference Collection: Energy & Environmental Resources
Information in an online format on the environment and energy topics from the Pace University School of Law Library in White Plains, New York. Resources include atlases, bibliographies, dictionaries and biographies arranged in an easy to use format. - The World Wide Web Virtual Library: Environmental Law
The legal information portion of the World Wide Web Consortium; the environmental law section is comprised of a list of environmental topics and links that are arranged alphabetically and are also searchable. - Earthjustice
Created by a non-profit public interest organization to aid environmental groups and activists in defending the forests, air, water and biodiversity from harm attributed to industry and politicians.
Research
- Division of Environmental Biology
This component of the National Science Foundation provides brief information about programs and initiatives, such as the Ecological Studies Cluster, the Systematic and Population Biology Cluster, and also some long-term projects in the Environmental Biology Cluster. There is a link to the NSF home page for information about the organization, grants, programs, and publications. - E-PRINT Network
The E-PRINT Network is a site leading to scientific and technical documents circulated electronically to encourage peer exchange; it includes preprints, scholarly papers, technical communications, and other similar documents.. It is a gateway to thousands of Web sites and databases worldwide, containing e-prints in basic and applied sciences, primarily in physics but also including chemistry, biology and the life sciences, material sciences, nuclear sciences and engineering, energy research, and computer and information technologies. This site also includes an Alert Service, a feature permitting users to create personal profiles and then be notified as new information is added in that area. - Environmental Organization Web Directory
This site touts itself as the earth's biggest environmental search engine. Included is a broad list of catagorical links to environment related subjects, such as energy, forestry, land conservation, pollution, wildlife, etc. A general environmental interest link is included to get researchers started. - EnergyFiles:Environmental Sciences, Safety, and Health
Included is information on the effects of energy-related activity on the environment, on methods of mitigating and/or eliminating adverse effects, and on the technical aspects of ensuring that energy-related activities are environmentally safe and acceptable. There is also a link to searchable databases, such as EPA Technical Reports, Environmental Management Science Grants, and the USGS Water Resource Reports. Related resources include organizations and agencies, standards, and funding information.
Local Resources
- Delaware Department of Natural Resources
Information about the divisions that make up the department including progams, personnel, telephone numbers, and employment opportunities. - White Clay Creek Watershed Management Committee
This site contains the updated version of the “White Clay Creek and Its Tributaries Watershed Management Plan,” meeting agendas, notices, and an archive of meeting minutes. - Department of Geography-Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
Synopsis, overview and purpose of the program, including the program requirements. - Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
A description of the department including information about the undergraduate and graduate programs. - Academic Programs in the Environmental Sciences
Information on majors (graduate and undergraduate), minors and the administering departments. A list of Research Centers and Institutes is also included.
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Last modified: 07/31/08
