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University of Massachusetts Environmental Resources
Natural Resources & Environmental Conservation (NREC) Program: Environmental Education
The UMass Extension NREC Program addresses needs and issues in
environmental education by providing educational programs and
materials for K-12 teachers, youth leaders, and environmental
educators.
ACORN: A CoOperative Resource Network
For forest landowners of the West River and Deerfield River watersheds of southern Vermont. Ask forestry questions or chat online with other forest landowners. Updates on recent forest insect damage or other issues.
Environmental Education Publications
Many publications are available at the Extension Bookstore for
purchase or free; many are available on-line. Links to other sources for publications.
Field Notes Radio Program
UMass Extension Educator Laurie Sanders hosts a series of radio
segments exploring natural areas, special plants and animals,
and natural happenings in the Connecticut River watershed.
The Ecological Cities Project
The Ecological Cities Project is a quasi-independent program of
research and outreach affiliated with the Department of Geosciences
and the Center for Public Policy and Administration at the University
of Massachusetts Amherst. The program seeks to promote sharing
of knowledge and experience among disciplines, sectors, and urban
regions regarding new approaches to urban greenspace creation
and management.
The Environmental Institute
The Environmental Institute provides a central access point to
the broad range of environmental expertise at the University of
Massachusetts Amherst.
Massachusetts Watersheds
Massachusetts Studies Project Watershed Model emphasizes inquiry,
hands-on experience and problem-solving as well as interdisciplinary
content through technology-based research and resources.
MassWoods
MassWoods.net provides accurate information woodland owners need when they make critical decisions about the potential sale of timber or planning for the future of their property.
Toxics Use Reduction Institute
Located at UMass Lowell, the Toxics Use Reduction Institute was
created to promote reduction in the use of toxic chemicals and
the generation of toxic by-products in industry and commerce in
Massachusetts.
The Massachusetts Environment
Fish Consumption
Advisory
Are the fish I catch safe to eat? Check by water
body or by town. Massachusetts Department of Public Health
site.
Massachusetts
Executive Office of Environmental Affairs
Departments within the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs
are: the Department of Environmental Protection; Metropolitan
District Commission; Department of Food and Agriculture; Department
of Fisheries, Wildlife and Environmental Law Enforcement; and
the Department of Environmental Management. Their areas of interest
include the state of our environment, community preservation,
open space protection, biodiversity, environmental education,
pollution prevention, watershed initiative, and lakes and ponds
strategy.
Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries
The mission of the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries
is to manage the Commonwealth's living marine resources and the
harvesting of those resources by the commercial and recreational
fisheries, while maintaining a diverse number of self-sustaining
fish populations at healthy levels of abundance in balance with
the ecosystem.
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection is a
state agency responsible for protecting human health and the environment
by ensuring clean air and water, safe management and disposal
of solid and hazardous wastes, cleanup of hazardous wastes, and
preservation of wetlands and coastal resources.
Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management
The Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management's mission
is to balance the impacts of human activity with the protection
of coastal and marine resources. It works with other state agencies,
federal agencies, local governments, academic institutions, nonprofit
groups, and the general public to promote sound management of
the Massachusetts coast.
Association to Preserve Cape Cod
The mission of the Association to Preserve Cape Cod (APCC) is
to promote policies and programs that foster the preservation
of the natural resources of Cape Cod.
Center
for the Environment
The Center for Environmental Literacy at Mt. Holyoke College website
includes links to local environmental organizations; non-governmental
organizations; local government; university and college programs;
and nature centers and museums.
Connecticut River Watershed Council
The Connecticut River Watershed Council is the principal citizen
advocate for conserving and protecting the entire four-state Connecticut
River watershed.
Environmental League of Massachusetts
Established 100 years ago as the Massachusetts Forestry Association,
the Environmental League of Massachusetts is dedicated to protecting
the air, water, and land for the people of the Commonwealth by
voicing citizen's concerns, educating the public, advocating for
strong environmental laws, and ensuring that the laws are implemented
and enforced.
Massachusetts Audubon Society
Established in 1896, the Massachusetts Audubon Society, the largest
conservation organization in New England, protects conservation
land, conducts educational programs and advocates for sound environmental
policies.
Massachusetts
Association of Conservation Commissions
MACC represents and supports the municipal environmental agencies
in 351 cities and towns of the Commonwealth.
The Trustees of Reservations
The nation's oldest private, statewide conservation and preservation
organization. Since 1891, The Trustees have protected over 46,000
acres in Massachusetts, including 91 public reservations representing
many of the state's most scenic, ecologically rich, and historically
important landscapes.
Tufts Institute of the Environment
Tufts Institute of the Environment (TIE) is devoted to advancing
and disseminating knowledge about the many ways human interactions
affect the environment. TIE focuses its activities on environmental
research, technology, policy development, and education to improve
environmental quality as it relates to human health.
Regional Resources
Center for Environmental Education (CEE) of Antioch New England Institute
The Center for Environmental Education's mission is to create
greener K-12 schools and communities. The two main parts of CEE
are: the CEE Resource Center (providing environmental education
materials) and the CEE programs (working with particular schools,
districts, and communities) to create model community-based environmental
education projects.
Conservation Law Foundation
Based in New England, The Conservation Law Foundation is the largest
regional environmental advocacy organization in the United States.
Earth Share of New England
Established in 1992, Earth Share of New England (formerly the
Environmental Federation of New England) is a coalition of environmental
organizations working to protect and preserve our natural resources
and public health.
Environmental Business Council of New England
Conceived in 1990, the Environmental Business Council of New England
was the first organization in the United States established to
support and foster the development of the environmental industry.
EnviroZine
Environment Canada's on-line newsmagazine covers a wide range
of current environmental issues and provides links to more detailed
information on Environment Canada's website, the Green Lane, and
to other valuable internet sites. EnviroYouth section and a Q&A
section. English/French.
The Green Lane
Environment Canada's internet resource for information about weather,
climate change, nature and wildlife conservation, environmental
protection, and knowledge for environmental decision-making. English/French.
National and International Resources
Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) Clearinghouse for Science,
Mathematics, and Environmental Education
The Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) is a national
information system designed to provide users with ready access
to an extensive body of education-related literature. ERIC, established
in 1966, is supported by the U.S. Department of Education, Office
of Educational Research and Improvement, and the National Library
of Education.
EEK! Environmental Education for Kids!
Electronic magazine for students in grades 4 - 8, produced by
the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Surf around and
learn more about the great outdoors.
Environmental Explorers' Club
Students in middle and high school can explore a wide range of
environmental issues. Need help with your homework? Need an idea
for an environmental club project? Learn about your environment
and how you can help protect it for the future.
Living On Earth Radio Program
Living on Earth is the weekly environmental news and information
program distributed by National Public Radio. Audio files and
transcriptions available on the website.
National Library for the Environment
A timely and easy-to-use single-point entry to environmental information and data.
National Environmental Education & Training Foundation (NEETF)
Chartered by Congress in 1990, NEETF, a private, non-profit organization,
is a national leader in the development of new policies, grant-making
approaches, and programs to advance environmental education in America.
National Wildlife Federation
The National Wildlife Federation is the nation's largest member-supported conservation group.
The Nature Conservancy
Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been working to preserve
the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the
diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters
they need to survive.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA's mission is to protect human health and to safeguard the
natural environment. Site contains information for teachers; student
jobs and scholarships; curriculum resources and activities; and
community service projects.
