Information Packages

Environmental Resources

U.S. Government

Government Resources for Environmental Issues

Compilation of Government Resources with a brief information on Environmental Issues

U.S. Federal Agencies

Environmental Protection Agency-EPA
independent federal agency; the Administrator of the EPA has Cabinet rank; responsible for control and abatement of pollution in air and water, and for solid waste; also concerned with noise, radiation and toxic substances; co-operation with state and local governments.

Western Ecology Division-WED
formerly Environmental Research Laboratory-Corvallis EPA national centre for research on plant and terrestrial ecology and western US inland ecosystem.

Council on Environmental Quality
affiliated to the Executive Office of the President.

Department of Agriculture

Agricultural Research Service-ARS
ensures high-quality, safe food and other agricultural products, assesses the nutritional needs of Americans, sustains a competitive agricultural economy, enhances the natural resource base and the environment and provides economic opportunities for rural citizens, communities and society as a whole.

Forest Service

Natural Resources Conservation Service

Department of Commerce

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration-NOAA
weather forecasting, oceanic and atmospheric research, management of marine fisheries, protection of endangered species, sea and sky charting.

National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service

National Marine Fisheries Service

National Ocean Service

National Weather Service

NOAA Coastal Services Center
works with various branches of NOAA and other federal agencies to bring information, services and technology to the nation's coastal resource managers.

Oceanic and Atmospheric Research

Department of Energy
federal institution with ministerial status.

Office of Scientific and Technical Information-OSTI
affiliated to the Department of Energy; responsibilities include maintenance of data bases on energy-related environmental, safety and health issues, and management of the Department of Energy's files on world-wide energy research and development.

Department of the Interior
federal institution with ministerial status.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
conservation of biodiversity for the continuing benefit of mankind; concerned with issues such as endangered species, acquisition and management of refuge land, fish hatcheries, mitigation of the adverse impacts of federal activities, enforcement of conservation law, conservation and management of migratory birds and anadromous fish, and research related to fish and wildlife, and their habitats.

National Park Service

United States Geological Survey-USGS
incorporates the Biological Resources Division and the Water Resources Division.

Department of State
federal institution with ministerial status.

Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES)

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry-ATSDR
agency of the federal Department of Health and Human Services; aims to prevent exposure to hazardous substances from waste sites, unplanned releases and other sources of pollution present in the environment, and to prevent adverse human health effects and diminished quality of life associated with such exposure.

State Agencies

Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
state executive agency; incorporates the Division of Marine Resources.

Alabama Department of Environmental Management
state executive agency.

Alaska Department of Natural Resources
state executive agency.

Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
state executive agency; environmental monitoring and regulation, covering air and water quality and waste management.

Arizona Department of Land, Division of Natural Resources
state executive agency.

Arizona Department of Water Resources
state executive agency.

Arkansas Environmental Quality Department
state executive agency.

California Environmental Protection Agency

California Resources Agency

Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center
provides data on the greenhouse effect and global climate change; 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.

Colorado Department of Natural Resources
state executive agency.

Division of Wildlife
management of state wildlife resources.

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
state executive agency.

Connecticut Council on Environmental Quality
investigation of citizens' complaints; review of environmental assessments of state construction activities; preparation of annual reports to the Governor on the status of Connecticut's environment.

Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection
state executive agency.

Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
state executive agency.

Florida Department of Environmental Protection
state executive agency.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
law enforcement, management and research concerning wildlife.

Georgia Department of Natural Resources
state executive agency.

Georgia Environmental Protection Division

Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources
state executive agency.

Idaho Department of Lands
state executive agency; manages Idaho's endowment trust lands for maximum long-term benefit; involved in forest, fire and minerals management, rangeland and surface leasing, and soil conservation.

Idaho Department of Water Resources
state executive agency.

Illinois Department of Natural Resources
state executive agency.

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency-IEPA
regulatory agency responsible for implementation of the Illinois Environmental Protection Act and of federal environmental laws at state level.

Indiana Department of Environmental Management
state executive agency.

Indiana Department of Natural Resources
state executive agency.

Iowa Department of Natural Resources

Kansas Department of Health and Environment
state executive agency.

Kentucky Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Cabinet
state executive agency.

Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry
state executive agency.

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality
state executive agency.

Louisiana Department of Natural Resources

Maine Department of Environmental Protection
state executive agency.

Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
state executive agency.

Maine Department of Marine Resources
state executive agency.

Maryland Department of the Environment
state executive agency; incorporates the Air and Radiation Management Administration; activities include the monitoring of air quality, development of plans and regulations, and establishment of emission standards to prevent air pollution, implementation of state and federal laws, review of permits for air pollution sources and regulation of all sources of ionizing radiation; responsible for asbestos.

Maryland Department of Natural Resources
state executive agency.

Massachusetts Executive Office of Environmental Affairs
state executive agency.

Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
state executive agency.

Michigan Department of Natural Resources
state executive agency.

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
state executive agency.

Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality
state executive agency.

Missouri Department of Natural Resources
state executive agency; comprises Division of Environmental Quality, Division of State Parks, Division of Energy and Division of Geology and Land Survey.

state executive agency.

Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation
state executive agency.

Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality
state executive agency.

New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services
state executive agency.

New Hampshire Department of Resources and Economic Development
state executive agency; incorporates the Division of Forests and Lands.

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
state executive agency; assists residents of New Jersey in preserving, sustaining, protecting and enhancing the environment to ensure the integration of high environmental quality, public health and economic stability.

New Mexico Department of the Environment
state executive agency.

New York Department of Environmental Conservation
state executive agency.

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
state executive agency.

North Dakota Department of Health, Environmental Health Section
state executive agency.

Ohio Department of Natural Resources
state executive agency.

Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
state executive agency.

Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality
state executive agency.

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
state executive agency.

Oregon Department of Forestry
state executive agency.

Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development
state executive agency.

Oregon Department of Water Resources
state executive agency.

Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
state executive agency.

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
state executive agency.

Citizens Advisory Council
recommendations for improvement of the work of the Department of Environmental Protection; research into major environmental issues in Pennsylvania; promotion of improved environmental legislation; development of plans for the implementation of the Federal Clean Air Act.

Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
state executive agency.

South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control
state executive agency.

South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
state executive agency.

South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources
state executive agency; responsible for management of water resources, evaluation of mineral resources, regulation of mineral, petroleum and natural gas production, and environmental quality.

Tennessee Department of the Environment and Conservation
state executive agency.

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Texas Department of Health, Bureau of Environmental Health
state executive agency.

Texas Department of Agriculture
state agency providing organic certification services to organic producers, processors, distributors and retailers in the state of Texas; protects consumers through the enforcement of organic standards and investigation of suspected violations; certifies crop and livestock production, organic food, livestock and fibre products.

United States Agency for International Development-USAID
federal government agency that implements America's foreign economic and humanitarian assistance programme; combats global climate change, loss of biodiversity and depletion of natural resources through programmes world-wide; provides technical assistance to promote energy efficiency.

US Man and the Biosphere Program - Department of State, OES/MAB
interdisciplinary research for environmental policy and management; Biodiversity Resources for Inventorying and Monitoring-BRIM; affiliated with 14 federal agencies in natural resource management, environment and research.

Utah Department of Environmental Quality
state executive agency.

Utah Department of Natural Resources
state executive agency.

Vermont Agency of Natural Resources

Washington Department of Ecology
state executive agency; monitoring of air arid water pollution; management of hazardous wastes.

Washington State Department of Natural Resources
state executive agency.

West Virginia Environment Protection Division

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
state executive agency.

Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality
state executive agency.

U.S. Non-Governmental Organizations

Adopt-A-Stream Foundation-AASF
provision of environmental education materials and training for those interested in the protection and restoration of local streams; construction offish and wildlife habitats.

African Wildlife Foundation-AWF
protection of natural resources, wildlife and wilderness areas in Africa.

Air and Waste Management Association-A&WMA
non-profit organization promoting practical environmental management; encourages exchange of technological information and development ofcleaner technology through conferences, courses and publications.

American Cetacean Society
education, conservation and research focused on the protection of whales, dolphins and porpoises.

American Fisheries Society
promotion of conservation and wise use of fisheries resources and the development and teaching of all branches of fisheries science; collection and dissemination of information about fisheries science and practice; symposia and workshops; publications.

American Forests
environmental education on trees and forests; assessment and dissemination of scientific information; liaison with public policy-makers; magazine publishing; Global Reliefcitizens' education and action campaign; member of Earth Share.

American Geographical Society
publications, lectures, reform of geographical education, educational travel and public information.

American Ground Water Trust
public education and information on ground-water issues.

American Livestock Breeds Conservancy
conservation of endangered breeds of farm animal; protection of genetic diversity.

American Solar Energy Society
organization of technical conferences and education programmes; publications.

American Water Works Association-AWWA
scientific and educational society dedicated to the improvement of drinking water quality and supply.

Animal Protection Institute
advocates for the protection of animals from cruelty and extinction; affiliated with the Texas Snow MonkeySanctuary.

Appalachian Mountain Club
non-profit organization campaigning for conservation and responsible recreation; promotes land and river protection, educational and urban youth programmes, air quality research, trail building and maintenance.

Archbold Biological Station
dedicated to long-term ecological research and conservation; primary focus is on the organisms and environments of the LakeWales Ridge and adjacent areas of central Florida; part of a global effort to understand and preserve the earth's natural diversity; affiliated with MacArthur Agro-ecology Research Center-MAERC.

Association of Environmental and Resource Economists-AERE
promotion of research and graduate training in resource and environmental economics; annual summer workshops; journal.

Carnivore Preservation Trust-CPT
community volunteer organization working for the rehabilitation of threatened ecosystems; protection of endangered species which perform essential functions such as pest control and pollination.

Cedam International
conducts scuba-diving expeditions; aims to promote marine biology and stimulate interest in conservation programmes.

Center for Environmental and Regulatory Information Systems-CERIS
maintains a collection of data bases on pesticides, plant export and import, and exotic pest tracking.

Center for Environmental Study
development of environmental education; resource center for environmental information; publications.

Center for Groundwater Research, Oregon GraduateInstitute of Science and Technology
research in areas relating to the movement and fate of contaminants; maintained through a combination of research grants and contracts, support from corporate sponsors and collaboration with other universities, industries and government agencies.

Center for Health, Environment and Justice-CHEJ
Founded 1981 as the Citizens Clearinghouse for Hazardous Waste; member of Earth Share; provides organization and leadership training, scientific and technical assistance, and research and information services for communities, in order to increase awareness and prevent or clear up pollution.

Center for Plant Conservation
conservation of rare and endangered species of plants in the USA through cultivation and research.

Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology
promotion of successful environmental protection programmes through the Environmental Success Index and National Awards for Environmental Sustainability; motivation of communities to use successful models to address local environmental problems.

Center for Sustainable Systems
creates public awareness to promote and assist sustainable development.

Center for Whale Research
photo-identification of whales and dolphins; acoustic identification and localization of whales.

Charles A and Anne Morrow Lindbergh Foundation
formerly Charles A Lindbergh Fund, Inc; furtherance of Charles and Anne Lindbergh's vision of a balancebetween technological advances and environmental preservation through Lindbergh grants, the Lindbergh Award and other educational and motivational projects.

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

Citizens for a Better Environment
non-profit organization working to prevent and fight environmental health threats through research, advocacy, public education and citizen empowerment.

Climate Institute
works to protect the balance between climate and life on earth by facilitating dialogue between scientists, policy-makers, business executives and citizens.

Community Conservation, Inc.
advisers on the protection of natural resources, sustainable resource use and development; sustainable agriculture; conservation of forest products; ecotourism; public education.

Conservation Council for Hawaii-CCH
citizens' organization promoting environmental health and education, conservation and management of Hawaii's natural resources; Hawaiian affiliate of the National Wildlife Federation.

Conservation Fund
promotion of land and water conservation in the USA; sustainable development projects; conservation of endangered species' habitats; promotion of aquaculture research; land advisory service; member of Earth Share.

Conservation Treaty Support Fund-CTSF
non-profit organization; supports major intergovernmental conservation treaties such as the Convention onInternational Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora-CITES and the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance; promotes awareness of such treaties; seeks funding from a variety of sources, including theCITES Ambassadors Club; mem, US National Ramsar Committee.

Cousteau Society, Inc.
non-profit organization dedicated to the protection and improvement of the quality of life by educating the public; films, publications, expeditions and lectures.

Ducks Unlimited, Inc.
aims to fulfill the needs of North American water-fowl throughout their annual life-cycle by protecting, restoring and managing important wetlands and uplands.

Earth Island Institute-EII
non-profit organization dedicated to developing and providing organizational support for innovative projects for the conservation and restoration of the global environment.

Earthjustice Legal Defense Fund
non-profit organization; provision of legal services to environmental organizations; international work includes advocacy before domestic courts and international bodies on environmental problems that are international in cause or effect; member of Earth Share.

EarthSave International
non-profit organization committed to the reduction of the detrimental health consequences and environmental degradation caused by unsustainable food production; provision of educational programmes and materials.

Earthtrust
non-profit conservation organization dedicated to the preservation of wildlife and the natural environment; international campaigns against whaling and against the depletion of dolphin stocks caused by the use of drift-nets; Asian Wildlife Initiative aims to save endangered rhinoceroses and tigers; Hawaii Wildlife Conservation Campaign protects monk seals and green sea turtles; research; environmental education.

Ecological Society of America-ESA
seeks to unify the science of ecology, stimulate research and promote the application of ecological data and principlesto the solution of environmental problems; annual conference; publications.

Econet/Institute for Global Communications
internet gateway with links to environmental networks and activists world-wide.

Ecotrust
dedicated to building a conservation economy along North America's rainforest coast from San Francisco to Anchorage; works in both urban and rural areas to support conservation entrepreneurs whose work improves environmental, economical and social conditions.

Endangered Species Coalition
conferences, training workshops, publications and presentations.

Environic Foundation International
environmental education; promotes innovative planning of natural and human resources; has members in India, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

Environmental Defense
formerly the Environmental Defense Fund-EDF; environmental advocacy group; aims include stabilizing the Earth's climate, safe-guarding the world's oceans, protecting human health and defending and restoring biodiversity.

Environmental Hazards Management Institute
researches, develops and produces educational slide guides, publications, book covers, posters, coloring books and videos on topics including household hazardouswaste, recycling, energy conservation, prevention of lead poisoning, composting, emergency preparedness and generalenvironmental awareness.

Environmental Law Institute-ELI
acts to ensure implementation of environmental legislation; protects water and air quality, wildlife and wetlands, and reduces public health hazards; promotes research and provides training for communities, governments and businesses; member of Earth Share.

Freshwater Foundation
non-profit organization; promotion of the protection and rational management of fresh water resources; educational programmes;demonstration projects; conferences; research; publications; operates the Gray Freshwater Center.

Friends of the Everglades
environmental education and protection; restoration of Everglades ecosystems; water management, supply protection and planning.

Fund for Animals, Inc.
The Fund is one of the largest and most active organizations working for the cause of animals throughout the world.

Global Climate Coalition-GCC
coalition of major corporations and trade associations; coordinates participation by business and industry in scientific and policy-related debates on the issue of global climate change; aims to highlight the perceived uncertainty of the science of climate change and to ensure that reductions in greenhouse gas emissions are cost-effective.

Global Development and Environment Institute-GDAE
jointly administered by the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy and the Department of Urban and Environmental Policy at Tufts University; research, curriculum development, information exchange, policy work and publications in the fields of economic development and the environment.

Global Response-GR
environmental action and education network; organizes international letter campaigns to help communities around the world stop or prevent environmental damage; publications.

Greater Yellowstone Coalition-GYC
environmental advocacy promoting preservation and protection of the Greater Yellowstone ecosystemthrough sustainable forestry, agriculture and economic development; public education, publications, workshops and conferences.

Green Empowerment
supports and promotes community-based green energy projects to generate social and environmental progress; works in partnership with non-profit ,organizations and NGOs; provides technical and financial support for international appropriate, renewable energy projects and associated projects such as watershed restoration and community development; affiliated with Ben Linder Memorial Fund for Appropriate Technology.

The Greens/Green Party USA
association of 19 regional groups; environmental political party.

Groundwater Foundation
provides a discussion forum and support system for communities working to protect their groundwater resources; annual symposium; dissemination of information and educational material; publications.

Groundwater Remediation Technologies Analysis Center-GWRTAC
monitors developments in air sparing, directional/horizontal wells, dense non-aqueous phase liquid (DNAPL) remediation, electro kinetics, groundwater recirculation wells, hydraulic and pneumatic fracturing, in situ bioremediation, biological treatment, chemical oxidation/reduction, flushing, hydrogenation, stabilization, solidification and vitrification, natural attenuation, permeable reactive walls, phytoremediation, remediation of metals, soil vapor extraction, dual phase extraction, thermal enhancements andultraviolet/oxidation treatment.

Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute-GCFI
independent, non-profit corporation; promotes exchange of information on the use and management of marine resources in the region; annual meeting is devoted to technical presentations andworkshops on relevant issues.

Henry A Wallace Center for Agricultural and Environmental Policy at Winrock International
research and education center within a non-profit international agricultural development organization; promotes sustainable and equitable agricultural and food systems, with emphasis on the USA; assesses impacts and offers alternatives for public policy in agriculture, food systems and related areas (rural development, natural resources management, agricultural biotechnology); serves as a resource forpolicy-makers, scientists and farmers; works with government agencies, educational institutions, producer groups and other organizations; publications.

Holden Arboretum
promotion of knowledge and appreciation of plants.

Human Ecology Action League Inc.
information about health effects of chemicals; assistance to those with health problems arising from environmental exposure; publications.

INFORM, Inc.
research and educational organization; examination of business practices which affect the environment; suggestion of practical action to alleviate or prevent environmental damage; publication of books and reports; member of Earth Share.

Initiative for Social Action and Renewal in Eurasia-ISAR
promotes public participation and development of the non-governmental sector in the countries of me former USSR to work towards sustainable societies.

Institute for Development Anthropology-IDA
independent, non-profit organization engaged in research, training and project design and evaluation; issues covered include resettlement, rural household production systems, rural-urban links, rural co-operatives, river basin development and community forestry. Institute for

Intermountain Herbarium
major botanical resource for me intermountain region; editorial center for manual of grasses for North America.

International Bicycle Fund
provides general technical assistance for urban development planned with consideration for pedestrians, cyclistsand the environment; also concerned with sustainable rural transportation and economic development.

International Center for Environmental Strategy
research; publications.

International Crane Foundation
conservation of cranes and their natural habitats through captive propagation, education and field ecology. International Fund for Agricultural Development,

International Fund for Agricultural Development
national office of IF AD, Italy.

International Snow Leopard Trust
conservation of the endangered snow leopard and its mountain ecosystem; provision of training, supplies and support for scientists and park and reserve staff; development of environmental education programmes; co-ordination and funding of field research.

Local Self-Reliance
promotion of environmentally sound economic development through research, technical assistance and public education.

Joint Center for Environmental and Urban Problems - Florida Atlantic University/Florida International University
applied research in the areas of government structure and operations, fiscal and economic analysis, protection of natural resources and the environment, and comprehensive planning to balance population growth and environmental protection; public service activities and publications.

Keep America Beautiful, Inc.
non-profit public education organization dedicated to preventing littering and improving community waste-handling practices.

Land Institute
research on Natural Systems Agriculture with the aim of promoting an ecologically sustainable and socially just interaction between humans and their environment, particularly in rural communities; offersgraduate research fellowships in Natural Systems Agriculture.

League of Conservation Voters
supports environmental candidates for the US Congress and publicizes Congress members' environmental voting records.

Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association-MOFGA
provides technical information and advice, consumer education, organic certification and farm apprenticeships in the state of Maine.

Manomet, Inc.
conservation of natural resources; development of science-based, co-operative solutions to environmental problems through research and collaboration.

Marine Mammal Center
studies, rescues and rehabilitates ill or injured marine mammals stranded along the Californian coastline; operates scienceand public education programmes.

Michigan Environmental Council-MEC
coalition of environmental and conservation organizations seeking to protect the natural and human environment of the state of Michigan and ensure its sustainability; acts through networking, advocacy,education and research.

National Association of Conservation Districts-NACD
non-profit organization; represents 3,000 local government soil and water conservation districts in the USA and its territories; provides information and services.

National Audubon Society
Bianchi; preservation and protection of wildlife and its habitat through education, research, sanctuary management, litigation, lobbying and information dissemination; member of Earth Share.

Audubon Society of New Hampshire
protection of wildlife and the natural environment of the state of New Hampshire through education, environmental advocacy, land protection and wildlife monitoring and research.

Florida Audubon Society, Inc.
practical conservation of wildlife and its habitats in the state of Florida, with particular attention to birds of prey and turtles; establishment of turtle preservation area in Guyana; environmentaleducation, lobbying and research.

Maine Audubon Society

National Center for Atmospheric Research-NCAR

National Environmental Training Association-NETA
professional educational association; provides training support, materials and workshops for all environmental safety and health disciplines.

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation-NFWF
non-profit organization dedicated to conservation and management of natural resources through habitat protection, environmental education, public policy development and leadership training; awards grants for conservation projects.

National Geographic Society
founded for the expansion and diffusion of geographic knowledge; concerned with public education through lectures,seminars and publications.

National Institute for Global Environmental Change
maintains regional centers at Univ of Nebraska, Indiana Univ, Harvard Univ, MA, Tulane Univ, LA, and Univ of Alabama; scientific study and integration of the regional effects of climate change in the USA.

National Outdoor Leadership School-NOLS
organizes wilderness education expeditions and environmental studies courses.

National Parks and Conservation Association-NPCA
preservation, promotion and improvement of the national parks system; member of Earth Share.

National Solid Wastes Management Association
promotes the safe and environmentally protective management of non-hazardous and hazardous wastes through the private waste services industry.

National Speleological Society, Inc-NSS
education and research on the causes and prevention of cave damage; co-operation with other groups dedicated to the conservation of natural areas; affiliated with the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

National Water Resources Association-NWRA
non-profit federation of state organizations; membership includes rural water districts, municipal water entities, commercial companies and individuals; concerned with the appropriate management, conservation and use of water and land resources on a national scale.

Natural Resources Council of Maine
aims to conserve and restore the state of Maine's environment and ensure wise use of its resources.

Natural Resources Defense Council-NRDC
national, non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the world's natural resources and ensuring a safe and healthy environment; takes legal action, conducts research and organizes campaigns; 170,000 members; member of Earth Share.

Nature Conservancy
private, non-profit members' organization; preservation of plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity oflife on Earth by protecting their habitats; owns and manages more than 1,300 nature reserves in the USA and operates programmes in Central and South America, the Caribbean andthe Pacific; member of Earth Share.

New Forests Project - NFP
aims to prevent deforestation in developing countries; co-operation with NGOs in the initiation of trainingprogrammes on the importance of forests and natural resource protection; World Seed Program provides farmers (4,000 participating individuals and organizations in 120 countries) with seeds for fast-growing, nitrogen-fixing tree species; newsletter; provides training materials and literature for ecosystem management and water land management.

New Jersey Technical Assistance Program for IndustrialPollution Prevention
Michael J Wallace; f 1990; provides environmental opportunity assessments, functions as a clearinghouse for informationrelated to pollution prevention, delivers education and training, and aids in the development and adoption of new pollution prevention technologies.

New York Botanical Garden
botanical research, exploration, education and horticulture.

Northcoast Environmental Center
environmental information and referral services; special projects, such as the Ancient Forest Landscape Ecology Project; affiliated with the Klamath-Siskiyou Alliance; publications.

Northeast Sustainable Energy Association-NESEA
affiliated to the American Solar Energy Society; promotion of responsible energy use for a clean environment; conferences, workshops and publications; 12 regionalchapters.

The Ocean Conservancy
conservation of marine ecosystems and resources; protection of endangered -and threatened species; member of Earth Share.

Organization for Flora Neotropica-OFN
compilation of inventories of the plants and fungi of the New World tropics; promotion of the study and conservation of neotropical plants; research assistance and training for botanists and systematists.

Organization for Tropical Studies
consortium of 58 universities and research institutions in Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Peru and the USA; promotes education and research relating to the responsible use of natural resources in the tropics; undergraduate and postgraduate education; workshops and courses for US and Latin American decisionmakers; owns and operates biological research stations in LaSelva) Las Cruces and Palo Verde (Costa Rica); sister office in San Jose (Costa Rica).

Pennsylvania Environmental CounciI-PEC
non-profit membership organization dedicated to protecting and improving environmental quality in Pennsylvania through policy-making, advocacy and education; focuses on land-use planning, growth management, preservation of open spaces, air and water quality and transportation issues.

Pesticide Action Network North American Regional Center
member of Earth Share.

Pinchot Institute for Conservation
works for the protection of natural resources throughout the world; examines changing environmental policies; publications.

Planet Drum Foundation
ecological education group; encourages awareness of 'bioregions', areas with coherent and interconnected plant and animal communities, often defined by a watershed; publications, lectures and workshops.

Plutonium Free Future
citizens' group based in the USA and Japan; promotes wind and solar energy production world-wide, the phasing out of nuclear power andthe abolition of nuclear weapons; works for the establishment of sustainable environmental policies in the USA and Japan.

Population Reference Bureau-PRB
private, non-profit organization; seeks to increase awareness of population trends and their implications; information on population;publications.

Primarily Primates, Inc.
provides an alternative to the destruction of primates abandoned by their owners.

Quebec-Labrador Foundation, Atlantic Center for the Environment
supports rural communities and the environment of eastern Canada and New England, with special emphasis on encouraging leadership in young people; creates models for stewardship of natural resources and culturalheritage which can be applied world-wide.

Rainforest Action Network-RAN
non-profit organization; works internationally with other environmental and human rights organizations to protect rainforests and the rights of their inhabitants through education, organization and non-violent direct action;campaigns; consumer education; publications.

Renewable Natural Resources Foundation-RNRF
promotion of research and public education on renewable natural resources and of co-ordination and co-operation between professional,scientific and educational organizations; development of Renewable Natural Resources Center; conferences, publications and annual awards; 16 member orgs.

Resources for the Future
research and public education in the fields of natural resources and environmental quality.

Safe Energy Communication Council-SECC
promotes environmentally safe, affordable energy; encourages energy efficiency and renewableenergy; co-ordinates and represents national energy groups; responds to the public relations activities of the nuclear power industry; conducts public media workshops; disseminates information on alternative energy; develops media strategies on energy issues; member of Earth Share.

Scenic America
non-profit membership organization; dedicated to preserving and enhancing the scenic character of the communities and countryside of the USA through education, research and advocacy; member of Earth Share.

Sea Shepherd Conservation Society
investigation and documentation of violations of international regulations and treaties protecting marine wildlife; enforcement of regulations.

Sierra Club
non-profit membership organization; promotes conservation of the natural environment by influencing public policy decisions; practices and promotes responsible use of the world's ecosystems and resources; involved in campaigns, local-level activism, public education, outings and production of numerous publications; comprises 62 chapters; 623,000 members.

Sierra Club Foundation
established to fund non-legislative activities, including research, public education and publishing; member of Earth Share.

Smithsonian Environmental Research Center-SERC
promotes stewardship of the biosphere through interdisciplinary research and education.

Society of American Foresters
national scientific and educational organization representing the forestry profession in the USA; seeks to advance the science, education, technology and practice of forestry, enhance the competency of its members, establish standards of professional excellence, and to use the knowledge, skills and conservation ethic of the profession to ensure the continued health and use of forest ecosystems and the present and future availability of forest resources to benefit society.

Society for Ecological Restoration
professional society of restoration practitioners, academics, agency staff and NGOs; publications; international members in 24 countries, 12 international chapters.

Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry-SETAC
independent, non-profit professional society; provides a forum for individuals and institutions engaged in study of environmental issues, management and conservation of natural resources, environmental education and environmental research and development.

Soil and Water Conservation Society-SWCS
membership organization; promotes the protection, enhancement and wise use of soil, water and related natural resources;
provides public education and information for researchers and analysts.

Solid Waste Association of North America-SWANA
promotes economically and environmentally sound municipal solid waste management in North America; member of the International Solid Waste Association-ISWA.

South and Meso American Indian Information Center-SAIIC
activities include environmental activism; affiliated with the Abya Yala Fund.

Student Conservation Association
recruitment of volunteers to assist at US national parks, wildlife refuges, wilderness areas and other sites of natural or cultural significance.

Student Environmental Action Coalition-SEAC
national coalition of 2,000 high school and college environmental clubs; works for social justice and environmental protection.

Terrene Institute
non-profit organization; facilitates liaison between the business community and government, academia and private citizens, with the aim of improving the human environment; conferences; publications.

Trees Foundation
provides administrative and financial support for the protection and restoration of California's north coastal temperate forests and rivers.

Trees for Life, Inc.
teaches inhabitants of villages in developing countries to plant fruit trees, as a renewable source of nutrition and in order to protect the environment; programmes in Guatemala, Haiti' and India; offices inAustria and Canada; encourages ecological awareness among young children in North America and Austria and promotes tree planting.

Trout Unlimited
stream restoration; protection of salmonid habitats; environmental education.

Trust for Public Land- TPL
protects land resources for future generations; helps communities, public agencies and non-profit organizations acquire and protect open spaces; member of Earth Share.

Tulane Environmental Law Clinic
provision of free legal assistance to the poor and to citizens' organizations in Louisiana to enable them to pursue cases relating to public health and the environment.

US Global Change Research Information Office
provides access to data and information on global environmental change research, adaptation and mitigation strategies and technologies, and global change-related educational resources on behalf of the US Global Change Research Program-USGCRP and its participating federal agencies and organizations.

Washington Environmental Council-WEC
coalition of individuals and over 100 citizens' groups.

Water Environment Federation
publication of periodicals, books and training materials; conferences.

Whale Conservation Institute, Ocean Alliance
scientific research and education to protect whales and their ocean environment; affiliated with Woods Hole Oceanographic Inst and WWF.

Wilderness Society
preservation of wildlife and wilderness; protection of forests, parks, rivers and coastlines; member of Earth Share.

Wildlife Center of Virginia
promotion of wildlife welfare and environmental protection; non-profit veterinary teaching and research hospital; rehabilitation and reintroduction to the wild of injured animals; environmental education.

Wildlife Conservation Society
promoting conservation of wildlife through the management of wildlife parks in New York (including the Bronx Zoo and the New York Aquarium), educational projects and field projects in 53 countries.

Wildlife Information Center, Inc.
non-profit organization; collection and dissemination of wildlife conservation information; conducts hawk migration research; administration of the Kittatinny Raptor Corridor Project; library.

Wildlife Management Institute
provides advice to universities, professional organizations and federal, state and provincial governments on sound, scientific management of natural resources, particularly wildlife; organizes annual North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference; publications.

Wildlife Society, Inc.
scientific and educational association of professionals in the field of wildlife resources; aims to enhance the ability of wildlife professionalsto conserve diversity, sustain productivity and ensure responsible use of wildlife resources; sponsors meetings and symposia and develops university curricula; publications.

World Bird Sanctuary
activities include educational programmes, fund raising, lectures, propagation, rehabilitation and release programmes.

World Environment Center
promotes partnerships between industry, government and NGOs; serves as a forum for the exchange of information and expertise between industry, government, academia, NGOs and the public; encourages corporate environmental responsibility and leadership.

World Forestry Center
non-profit educational organization; promotes understanding and appreciation of forests and forest resources world-wide.

World Future Society-WFS
association for the study of alternative futures; source of impartial information on a variety of topics, including environmental issues; conferences and publications.

World Resources Institute-WRI
independent, non-profit organization; conducts international policy studies on global resources and environmental conditions; primarily concerned with issues such as forests, biodiversity, climate, energy, pollution, economics, population, technology, natural resource management strategies and assessment, and sustainable agriculture; publications, conferences and technical assistance; member of Earth Share; collaborating center in the UNEP Global Environmental Outlook programme.

World Watch Institute
non-profit research institute concerned with global environmental issues; aims to increase public awareness of environmental threats in order topromote an effective public policy response; publications.

Xerces Society
international, non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of invertebrates and the preservation of critical ecosystems around the world;influencing of public policy; research; provision of educational materials; publications.

Zero Population Growth
non-profit organization working to slow population growth and achieve a sustainable balance between the Earth's inhabitants and its resources.

Schools with Ph.D. programs:
Environmental/Environmental Health / 2006 Rankings

Stanford University (CA)
Johns Hopkins University (Whiting) (MD)
University of California–Berkeley
University of Texas–Austin

Wetlands DAY

US Environmental Protection Agency - Wetlands & Watersheds
US Environmental Protection Agency - Partners in Wetland Protection
Wetlands: Cradle Of Species Diversity
The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands

Earth Day Resources

Government Agencies

U.S. Department of State. International Information Programs
Environmental Protection Agency
Earthday.gov: Portal for U.S. Government Events & Information
Army
Natural Resources Conservation Service

Organizations

National Geographic’s Earth Day Guide
Earth Day Network
World Wildlife Fund

History of Earth Day

Timeline of Environmental Progress, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
White House Council on Environmental Quality Earth Day Photo Essay
History of Earth Day

What We Can Do at Home!

Environmental Protection Agency
Earthday.gov: Portal for U.S. Government Events & Information
Earth Day Net

Other Earth Day Related Websites

The Earth Day Network for a global listing of sites.
There are hundreds of events already registered.

WWF

The Wilderness Society

The Foundation for the Protection and Promotion of the Environmental and Cultural Heritage (Turkey National Earth Day Coordinator)

For a more energy efficient community

Calculate your "ecological footprint!"

Live more "lightly" on the Earth

International Earth Day - Official Site

The Earth Day Network

The Earth Day

Sustainable Development

Selected Resources

Department of State, IIP - Sustainable Development Page

Business Action for Sustainable Development

Center for Sustaibale Growth -- George Washington University Law School

Florida Everglades Restoration Plan

Ford Foundation

Global Accords Consortium for Sustainable Development

Harvard University Center for International Development

Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy

Inter-American Development Bank / Sustainable Development Department

TURKISH ORGANIZATIONS

MINISTRIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, NGOs AND
RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS THAT DEAL WITH
ENVIRONMENT, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, HEALTH AND GLOBAL ISSUES

MINISTRIES and GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

General Secretariat for European Union

General Directorate of Meteorology

Ministry of Environment

Ministry of Health

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development

Parliamentary Commisions

Refik Saydam Hygene Center

State Planning Organization

State Hydraulic Works

Southern Anatolia Project (GAP) Regional Development Administration

RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS

Middle East Technical University

Black Sea and Central Asian Countries Research Center (KORA)

TEMEV - Clean Energy Foundation

TUBA - Turkish Academy of Sciences

TUBITAK - The Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey

NGOs

CEKUL-The Foundation for the Protection and Promotion of the Environmental and Cultural Heritage

CMO-Chamber of Environmental Engineers

Doga Dernegi

EFT - Turkish Environment Foundation

IULA-EMME and Habitat and Local Agenda 21 Youth Association

http://www.library.okstate.edu/govdocs/browsetopics/environp.html

KAD - Association for Bird Research

SAD/AFAG - Association for Underwater Research/Mediterranean Seal Research Group

TEMA-The Turkish Foundation for Combating Soil Erosion, for Reforestation and the Protection of Natural Habitats

TUDAV-Turkish Marine Research Foundation

TURCEV - Turkish Environmental Education Foundation

TURMEPA-Turkish Marine Environment Protection Association

WWF Turkey / DHKD - The Society for the Protection of Nature

OTHER USEFUL SITES

Treaties, Laws, Regulations

The Center for International Environmental Law

Environmental Law Related Internet Resources

Environmental Treaties and Resource Indicators (ENTRI)

U.S. Policies

Official Texts

Key Reports

Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs

EPA: Policy Statements and Strategy Documents

Other

Amazing Environmental Organization Web Directory

CRS (Congressional Research Service) Reports on Environment

Earthsystems Web Site

EnviroLink Library

European Commission Environment Web Page

A Guide to Environmental Resources on the Internet

IISD Linkages for Environment and Development Policy Makers

Librarians’ Index to the Internet: Environment Topics

National Council of Science and the Environment

NLE (National Library for the Environment)

National Technical Information Service – U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Technology Administration

Population & Environmental Linkages

State of the Environment Reports

U.S. Government Documents Ready Reference Collection on Environment – Columbia University Libraries

Yahoo’s Index of Environmental Web Sites – Yahoo, Inc.

Current Topics

World Water Day

WaterPartners International

UN World Waterday

Water Environment Fedaration

Others

Overfishing A Global Challenge

The Problem of Biodiversity

Global Climate Change

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