Rice Model Science Laboratory
Ecology & Environment Page
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This site is great. They utilize communications methods such as CU-See-Me video conferencing and audio transmissions to provide high school students with a plethora of environmental education. An e-mail discussion list is also available. Guest speakers also broadcast their speeches from this site. A must see site.
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Great reference site for people wanting to learn more about Australian ecology. Learn all about the greenhouse effect and how it is affecting the climate, air pollution, biodiversity, and much more.
| Biodiversity and Biological Collections Web Server |
Tons of links to sources in botany, invertebrates, entomology, ichthyology, mammalogy, microbiology, ornithology, and much more.
| Byrd Polar Research Center |
On-line environmental research organization.
| Centre for Environmental Health |
Learn more about how your environment affects you.
| Connecting With Nature |
Project which has as its goal the reconnection of humans with nature. Site also offers books, e-mail courses, workshops, and a mailing list.
| Division of Endangered Species |
Site lists endangered and threatened species which is updated monthly; The Endangered Species Bulletin, and species maps that indicate the number of listed and proposed endangered~threatened species.
| EE Link |
Information and ideas that help educators and students explore the environment. Contains classroom resources and activities, educational contacts, reference materials and more.
| E-Source |
An online database and bulletin board system developed to provide a variety of information on recycling and environmental issues. You can't access the site by WWW, but you can dial-up direct to their computer via yours (800) 831-8826. Or call (800) 367-8272 for human help.
| Earthwise Travels |
Resources for travelers who want to be socially responsible.
| Ecological Monitoring and Assessment Network |
A network where ecologists from around the globe can share research, experiments, and ideas. Ecologists can discuss emerging issues and trends and also develop options for future ecological policies.
| Ecology Action Centre |
Site contains environmental FAQ's, including definitions for the ever-growing list of environmental acronyms. You can also access their library, policy papers, and their quarterly magazine "Between the Issues".
| Ecological Resources Home Page - Kennedy Space Center |
Learn more about KSC's efforts to learn more about our natural environment. Site offers research information on soil types, wetlands, vegetation, endangered species, climate, recharge zones, surface water quality, air quality, ecology, and more.
| Envirolink |
Comprehensive amount of up-to-date environmental resources. Environmentalists can communicate here via live video-conferencing and chat rooms. You can also access an environmental library and real-time environmental data.
| Envirolink Freenet |
Obtain a free account on the Envirolink network. Access the Internet Green Marketplace, Worldwide Environmental Bulletin Boards, and online Enviroservices, such as EnviroChat. When you sign-on with the freenet, you also get a free e-mail account.
| Environmental Sites on the Internet |
Great database of environmental links on the Internet. Covers everything from acid rain to wetlands. If it has anything to do with the environment, you can find a link to the source from this site.
| FICUS |
A forum for the exchange of information about Florida's ecosystem, biodiversity, water, and exotic species.
| GSFC |
Upper atmosphere, atmosphere dynamics, global biosphere, geophysics.
| Gaia Forest Archives |
Lots of information on forest and biodiversity research.
| The GLOBE Program |
Group of students, teachers, and scientists who work together to learn more about the planet. GLOBE students gather scientific data at their schools and pass it along to other students via the Internet. Scientists analyze the data and share their findings. Great program.
| Great Lakes Program |
Site offers scientific and technical information regarding the Great Lakes ecosystem.
| Handbook for a Better Future |
A guide that shows what individuals can do to make ensure a better future. The handbook is divided into two parts: "situation" and "solutions". The handbook contains articles by top scientists and authors. Site also includes a reading list for background information on environmental education.
| Human Interactions in the Environment |
Site provides socioeconomic data and applications.
| Hudson River Sloop Clearwater |
Learn more about the Clearwater and the efforts of its crew to educate the public about the importance of clean water. You can also learn more about volunteering to crew aboard the Clearwater.
| Institute for Earth Education |
Site that is dedicated to creating educational experiences that instill good feelings for the natural world, lessen our impact on the planet, and develop personal relationships with the planet and its systems. Lots of educational products are available, including books, pamphlets, and more.
| International Center for Tropical Ecology |
Promotes research and education in biodiversity, conservation, and the sustainable use of tropical ecosystems.
| K-12 Ecology & Environment |
Great site for learning more about biomes, biospheres, geographic regions, endangered species, and water quality. Site also offers classroom activities, and reference and search tools.
| LARC |
Radiation budget, aerosols, tropospheric chemistry, clouds.
| National Estuary Program of the EPA |
If you are looking for information on anything that has to do with estuarine environments you need to surf to this site. This is probably the most comprehensive site you'll find in regards to estuaries.
| National Wildlife Federation |
Great site to learn more about what is going on with Earth's environment. Very informative site.
| Natural Resources Defense Council |
On-line organization dedicated to managing our natural resources.
| Oak Ridge National Laboratory - Environmental Sciences Division |
The mission of this group is to better understand and evaluate how the development and use of energy affects the environment. Stop by and see what kind of projects they're working on and how they develop environmental technologies to solve problems.
| Okefenokee Joe's Natural Education Center |
Come visit Joe's "Critter Center" and learn about the residents of the Okefenokee swamp. Also visit "Natural Garden" to learn more about Okefenokee's plant life.
| Rainforest Action Network for Kids! |
Wonderful site for kids to learn more about various rainforests. Kids can also sign up and get involved with protecting Earth's rainforests.
| Recycling Survey |
K-12 Survey Activity to help students become familiar with attitudes within their community towards recycling.
| Rice Model Science Laboratory - Environmental Products Page |
Take a look at what's available on the WWW to aid you in your environmental endeavors.
| Science and the Environment - Chapter Directory |
Wonderful site for digging up articles about the environment. Site is broken down by subject for easy navigation. Educators can access information on how to use the articles in their classes.
| Silviculture Laboratory |
Site provides detailed resources relating to landscape management. Software is available also.
| Texas Environmental Center |
Environmental resources concerning water quality resources, documentaries, the Texas Environmental Almanac, GreenBeat!, and other environmental WWW resources.
| U.S. Global Change Research Information Office (GCRIO) |
Search the bibliographic database and access on-line documents. Great site for doing research on the environment. Environmental data, catalogues, library systems, environmental education, and research funding opportunities.
| WWW Virtual Library of Forestry |
Tons of resources for anyone wanting to gain more information about forestry. Site includes links to journals, research papers, newsletters, conferences, legislation, and free software.
