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Ecology
Cliff Ecology Research Group

http://www.uoguelph.ca/botany/cerg.htm

A group of ecologists dedicated to the study of cliffs. Learn about ancient cedars on cliffs, effects of human trampling, and cryptoendolithic organisms.

Earth Watch

http://www.earthwatch.org/

A nonprofit membership organization that sponsors scientific field research projects. Their mission is “to improve human understanding of the planet, the diversity of its inhabitants, and the processes that affect the quality of life on Earth.”

Ecologia

http://ecologia.nier.org/ecologia/

ECOlogists Linked for Organizing Grassroots Initiatives and Action is a group that “replaces cold war competition with environmental cooperation”. Headquartered in the U.S., this group’s mission is to provide assistance to environmental groups in the Former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe.

Ecological Monitoring and Assessment Network

http://www.cciw.ca/eman-temp/intro.html

EMAN is a network where ecologists from around the globe can share research, experiments, and ideas. Here ecologists can discuss emerging issues and trends and also develop options for future ecological policies.

Ecology Action Centre

http://www.cfn.cs.dal.ca/Environment/EAC/EAC-Home.html

The EAC have been protecting the environment since 1972. Their site contains several environmental FAQs, including definitions for the ever-growing list of environmental acronyms. The Information Centre also contains access to their library, policy papers, and their quarterly magazine “Between the Issues”.

Ecology And the Conservation of Natural Resources

http://www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/ecology.shtml

Culminating experience whose mission is aided by knowledge of biology, chemistry, and geology. Includes content topics, corresponding performance objectives, correlation with National Science Education Standards.

Envirolink

http://envirolink.org

Envirolink provides a comprehensive amount of up-to-date environmental resources. Fellow environmentalists can communicate here via live video conferencing and chat rooms as well as access an environmental library and real-time environmental data.

Envirolink Freenet

telnet://envirolink.org

Obtain a free account on the Envirolink network. Access the Internet Green Marketplace, Worldwide Environmental Bulletin Boards, and online Enviroservices, such as EnviroChat. By signing on with the freenet, you also get an e-mail account.

International Center for Tropical Ecology

http://ecology.umsl.edu/

Combining the expertise of ecologists and systematists from both the University of Missouri-St. Louis and the Missouri Botanical Garden, the ICTE promotes research and education in biodiversity, conservation, and the sustainable use of tropical ecosystems.

Missouri Botanical Garden

http://www.mobot.org/

The MBG’s Web site contains beautiful photographs of some of the many rare plants grown at their greenhouse. Information is also available from the research division in the field of biodiversity. A collection of online books is also accessible.

Natural Disaster Reference Database

http://ltpwww.gsfc.nasa.gov/ndrd-cgi/ndrd

The Natural Disaster Reference Database is a bibliographic database on research, programs, and results that relate to the use of satellite remote sensing for disaster mitigation. The database was created since there is at present no single source from which the scientific or disaster management communities can obtain information on the accomplishments and capabilities of remote sensing for disaster reduction. The database is a compilation of abstracted from articles published since 1981.

PlanetKeepers

http://galaxy.tradewave.com/editors/wayne-pendley/plankeep.html

An environmental site that features readings, inspirational quotes, a list of upcoming events, and a list of things that you can do today to help keep our earth beautiful and healthy.

Questions About Biodiversity

http://www.ns.ec.gc.ca/biodiversity/whtbiod.html

Answers basic environmental questions from “What is biodiversity?” to “How can I help protect biodiversity?”.

ReliefWeb

http://www.unicc.org/relief

ReliefWeb aims to assist the humanitarian community in effectively preparing and responding to complex emergencies and natural disasters by improving information sharing.

Sci.environment

news:sci.environment

An unmoderated Usenet newsgroup aimed at environmental scientists and activists. Topics of discussion include ozone depletion, overpopulation, pesticides, nuclear energy, sustainable agriculture and much, much more.

Talk.environment

news:talk.environment

An unmoderated Usenet newsgroup whose focus is the environment and environmental issues. This group is posted by environmentalists and anti-environmentalists alike, to make for a lively discussion.