1998 - 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.
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.
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.
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 - 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.
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 Species - Fact sheets on endangered animals, plus information on the wildlife trade.
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 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 ö communities, individuals,
business, public officials and governments."
Green Scene, The - Environmental radio show for consumers who have questions or concerns about basic environmental issues.
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."
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."
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."
USDA Forest Service - Site is a portal to the official Websites of the 155 National Forest Lands and 20 National Grasslands across the country. You can browse the listings via an interactive map, by name, state, or region.
USGS National Wetlands Research Center - a source and clearinghouse of science information about wetlands in the United
States and the world for fellow agencies, private entities, academia, and the public at large.
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.
