Worldwatch analyzes interdisciplinary environmental data from around the world, providing information on how to build a sustainable society.

Friends of the Earth is dedicated to protecting the planet from environmental degradation; preserving biological, cultural and ethnic diversity of the planet; and empowering citizens to have an individual voice in decisions affecting the quality of their environment - and their lives.

Resources for the Future is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization based in the nation's capital that conducts independent research -- rooted primarily in economics and other social sciences -- on environmental and natural resource issues.

Alliance to Save Energy is a coalition promoting energy efficiency, sustainable energy resources, and clean energy.

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation conserves healthy populations of fish, wildlife and plants, on land and in the sea, through creative and respectful partnerships, sustainable solutions, and better education. What's new The Foundation meets these goals by awarding challenge grants to projects benefiting conservation education, habitat protection and restoration, and natural resource ...

LTA Calls For Broader Tax Incentives for Land Conservation Washington, DC, April 30 - LTA President Rand Wentworth, testifying before the Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures of the House Ways and Means Committee, strongly endorsed legislation to enhance the tax benefits of land conservation. More General News Kudos for Advanced Course This was the most powerful thing that has happened to me ...

ELI is an internationally recognized, independent research and education center.ELI advances environmental protection by improving law, policy, and management. ELI researches pressing problems, educates professionals and citizens about the nature of these issues, and convenes all sectors in forging effective solutions.

The Conservation Fund Recognized as Nation s Top Environmental Nonprofit by Two Charity Watchdog Organizations The Conservation Fund, with its 1 percent fund raising costs and 95 percent program allocation, was recognized as the nation s top environmental nonprofit by two prominent charity watchdog organizations. Charity Navigator, in its Guide to Intelligent Giving, awarded The Conservation ...

NACDnet, the home page of NACD, the National Association of Conservation Districts, provides news and information for and about the nation ...

Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) protects employees who protect the environment. It is a private, nonprofit organization that provides a uniquely valuable service to government employees and contractors charged with safeguarding the nation's natural resources. Rather than work on environmental issues from the outside, PEER works with and on behalf of employees ...

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444 N Capitol St, NW Suite 445 Washington, DC 20001 ph: 202-624-3660 fax: 202-624-3666 ecos@sso.org ECOS Annual Meeting in San Antonio- Draft Agenda, Hotel & Registration Information Now Available Now Available Online-E-COStates Summer 2002 Health Tracking Grants for States and Schools of Public Health RFP Site Last Updated 8/09/02 See What's New at the ECOS Website Employment Opportunities at ...

America's wildlife and wildlands continue to be threatened by logging, roadbuilding, grazing, off road vehicles and mining. A broad coalition of activists and organizations is dedicated to protecting our forest heritage and restoring ecological integrity to the landscape. GETTING INVOLVED - Click Here to Sign Up for the American Lands' Activist List CONTRIBUTE - Help Support the Work of American ...

GreenBiz.com NEETF / Roper Starch National Report Card Partners in Resource Education The EnvironMentors Project National Public Lands Day 1707 H Street, NW, Ste 900 Washington, DC 20006-3915 Phone: 202-833-2933 Fax: 202-261-6464 Funded in part by Contribute to NEETF | Employment | Staff | Board | Privacy Policy Copyright 2001 National Environmental Education and Training Foundation. All ...

Global Environmental Management Initiative (GEMI) One Thomas Circle, NW, Tenth Floor Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202-296-7449 Fax: 202-296-7442 info@gemi.org Read GEMI's newest guidance document, Environment: Value to the Top Line. Just click on the title and it will take you directly to the .pdf file. Viewing this file will require the use of Adobe Acrobat . GEMI Climate Change Website GEMI HSE ...

The Sustainable Energy & Economy Network works to end World Bank and other government investment in fossil fuels based on their human rights, environmental, and developmental outcomes ...

GARDENING MANOR HOUSE SPECIAL EVENTS EDUCATION FARMER'S MARKETS DIRECTIONS COMMENTS GSGP HOMEPAGE FCPA HOMEPAGE Green Spring is a 27-acre park located in Alexandria, Virginia, just a few minutes travel from the Nation's Capitol. Through its gardens and educational programming, Green Spring advances the awareness and practice of gardening in Metropolitan Washington, DC. Visitors are invited to ...

Peace and environmental activism from global warming to disarmament empowering citizens to lobby Congress on the environment, arms control, campaign finance reform, GE foods, pollution, conservation.

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You can help AWF protect the last remaining mountain gorillas by becoming an AWF member. Click here to learn how. Sign Our Guestbook | Send to a Friend | Africa Books | AWF Headlines Working with Wildlife, People, and Landscapes. We are hiring ... Find out more. Visit The African Heartlands. Samburu - The heart of Kenya Maasai Steppe - Grasslands of Tanzania Kilimanjaro - Elephants and Mt.

U.S. Population 287, 251, 280 Tuesday, June 11, 2002 World Population 6, 230, 069, 267 Tuesday, June 11, 2002 RECENT STAFF CHANGES Population growth is the primary source of environmental damage. Jacques Cousteau WHY POPULATION MATTERS The current world population is over 6 billion and increases at a rate of 76, 570, 430 people every year. U.S. population has increased 85 percent since 1950, growing ...

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The Alaska Wilderness League is working to block oil drilling on the tundra of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to protect habitats for polar bear, caribou, and musk oxen.

A regional land trust dedicated to the conservation and enhancement of the natural, scenic, recreational, and historic qualities of the Potomac River and its surrounding watershed lands.

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Come visit the Drum Point Lighthouse, the Cove Point Lighthouse, our 100 year old BUGEYE, and other maritime wonders of the Chesapeake Bay. The Calvert Marine Museum is a public, non-profit, educational, regionally oriented museum dedicated to the collection, preservation, research, and interpretation of the culture and natural history of Southern Maryland. Our mission is to ...

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The Pinchot Institute is dedicated to the promotion of natural resource conservation throughout the world.

Environmental Support Center Supporting the environmental movement from the grassroots up 1500 Massachusetts Ave., NW Suite 25 Washington, DC 20005 phone 202/331-9700 fax 202/331-8592 Since 1990, the Environmental Support Center (ESC) has repeatedly helped more than 1, 700 local, state, and regional organizations working on environmental issues. ESC's goal is to improve the environment in the ...

The Alaska Rainforest Campaign (ARC) is a coalition of national and Alaska conservation groups that work to protect the remaining wildlands of the Tongass and Chugach National Forests from clearcutting and other harmful development. Action Alert - The Alaska Rainforest Conservation Act needs your support today. Action Alert - Forest Service opens public comment period on Tongass Wilderness plan.

The National Water Resources Association is a nonprofit federation of state organizations whose membership includes rural water districts, municipal water entities, commercial companies and individuals. As an Association we are concerned with the appropriate management, conservation, and use of water and land resources on a national scope.

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Welcome! Americans for Our Heritage and Recreation (AHR) is a broad and diverse organization representing conservationists, the recreation and sporting goods industries, park and recreation specialists, wildlife enthusiasts, advocates for urban and wilderness areas, preservationists of cultural and historic sites, land trust advocates, the youth sports community, and civic groups seeking to ...

The Environmental Resources Trust, Inc. is an environmental nonprofit dedicated to harnessing the power of markets to meet environmental aspirations.

Economic and Ecosystem Impacts of Aquatic Invasive Species. The introduction of nonindigenous aquatic invasive species is an ongoing problem that is increasing in frequency. Although the zebra mussel may be the most widely known invader, there are numerous other nonindigenous invertebrates, fish and plants that are causing significant damage to coastal and freshwater ecosystems, and to the ...

By Elaine McGee Marble surfaces exposed to rain develop a rough sugary texture because the calcite grains are loosened as the edges dissolve in the rain water. Column capital volute, Jefferson Memorial, Washington, D.C. VIEW a list of other USGS General Interest Publications Information on the Environment Outreach, Education, and Inquiries This page is URL:http://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/acidrain/ ...

HOME | ABOUT KLINGLE RD. | THE CAUSE | CONTRIBUTE | STUDIES | NEWSROOM | CONTACT US Latest News ANC 1B Joins the Coalition ANC 1B, with 12 commissions, voted to support road opening to all. Register Your Support Today Register your name in our database so we can keep you informed. Compare Our Supporters to Theirs Our supporters include ANCs, civic and neighborhood associations, unions, ...

Accokeek Foundation in Piscataway Park, Maryland - National Colonial Farm, Ecosystem Farm, Native Tree Arboretum, Heritage Breeds, Heirloom Crops, School Tours, Public Programs, Potomac River ...

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Citizens Coal Council, working to protect communities and the environment from damage caused by mining and burning coal ...

FAQ's Why a Park The Environment Get Involved Current Events Contact Act Now! Park Supporters Traffic Q&A Berger Report History Fact & Fiction Welcome to klinglevalley.org - home on the web for the Save Klingle Valley Campaign Park Supporters rejoice at Mayor's Decision to keep Klingle Valley a Park. more Dec 18 Councilmember Harold Brazil announces support for the Mayor's decision on Klingle ...

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The Central Maryland Heritage League is a volunteer organization which is dedicated to the permanent preservation of the premier cultural sites and structures and environmental landscapes in Central Maryland, including our rich legacy of civil war heritage sites.

Environmental Investigation Agency uncovers environmental crimes and fights to save endangered species and forests and to combat threats to the global environment.

More parks | WMAs | Outdoor activities | Nature Tourism/Outdoor Adventures | DNR home page Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary and Visitor's Center Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary is the only wildlife sanctuary operated by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. It is the wintering ground for several thousand Canada geese, the largest concentration on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay. The sanctuary ...

Surfrider - Capitol Chapter About Us Events Action Alert Meetings News Sponsors Links Contact Us Join Surfrider Snowrider Archives Welcome to the Surfrider Capitol Chapter's website. The water's warm and the waves are huge, so grab your board, come in and take a look around. Hope you enjoy the ride! Action Alert - Stop Dumping of Partially Treated Sewage Into the Ocean off Orange County, CA 2002 ...

MWEP Metropolitan Washington Environmental Professionals Welcome to MWEP - the Metropolitan Washington Environmental Professionals. We are an organization of environmental professionals located in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Our membership includes people from a wide variety of specialties, including scientists, lawyers, consultants, activists, regulators, and journalists. Membership ...

Clean Fairfax Council educates the citizens of Fairfax County, Virginia on litter prevention, litter control, supports the county recycling program, discourages graffiti, and provides environmental education to citizens: both students and adults ...

Carrollton Manor Land Trust is a non-profit organization preserving land and educating land owners in Frederick County, Maryland ...

The district works to preserve the rurl and historic nature of the Catoctin area of Loudoun County, Virginia through the use of perpetual open space easements.