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The following is taken from "A Guide to
Environmental Resources on the Internet" published by the
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Introduction
All over the world, growing numbers of people are concerned about the effect
of environmental hazards on the health and well-beings of our families and
communities. Making informed decisions about environmental issues in
increasingly important.
Sites Listed:
The following sections are included on this page:
Selection Criteria
AS you explore environmental resources on the Web, it is important to
know your information sources are reliable, accurate, and timely.
Because some environmental issues are controversial, you should be sure
that information you use is as accurate as possible and can be verified by
other trusted sources. Since Web resources change frequently, you should
also be sure you are looking at the most current materials. The
sites included in this guide were selected using the following criteria:
 | The Web site publisher is clearly identified and can be contacted
from the site. |
| The Web site's purpose is stated in writing and is obvious when
looking at the content. |
| The information provided is comprehensive or uniquely important in environmental
studies. |
| The Web site is well known in the environmental resources community. |
| It is cited in multiple subject resources, both print and online. |
| The information provided is current and regularly updated.
Revision dates are posted on the site. |
| The Web site is well organized and easy to use. Multimedia
features enhance, rather than distract from the content offerings. |
| The Web site includes search or index functions for easier
navigation. |
| The
National Park Service NatureNet
Learn about natural resources and environmental issues affecting our National Parks, along with Park Service statistics and educational
resources for students and teachers. |
| U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency
This site provides statistics and information on federal environmental
laws and regulations as well as educational resources. |
| USDA
Forest Service
Investigate current environmental issues affecting state and national
forests. Contains links to conservation education materials,
forest management reports, and forest health research. |
| U.S.
Geological Survey
This site gives you a look at the environment through physical
science, including links to satellite maps, geology and paleontology
research, and a geologic time machine. |
| Environmental
Education Link
Offers the GreenCOM Resource Library, a searchable database of
curricular materials and classroom activities for use by K-12 teachers
and students. |
| Environmental
and Occupational Health Sciences Institute (EOHSI)
Based at Rutgers University, EOHSI is one of the nation's leading
environmental research and education facilities. This site
contains links to curriculum, teacher training programs, and
conference listings. |
| The
Wild Ones--A Children's Education Project
Contains links to a global network of children, teachers, and
conservation workers, who share stories of endangered species
throughout the world. Information is available in English and
Spanish. |
| Amazing
Environmental Organization Web Directory
The largest international environmental organization directory on the
Web. Categorized by topics, such as land conservation, water
resources, and forestry. |
| Envirolink
A popular environmental information clearinghouse, with general
information organized by topic. |
| World
Wildlife Fund
The largest privately supported conservation group in the world, the
WWF is committed to protecting endangered species and habitats.
Find out about the WWF's Living Planet campaign, Windows on the Wild
education resources, and the Conservation Action Network. |
| The
Ozone Hole Tour
Designed to help nonscientists learn about ozone research, with
images, movies, tours, and easy-to-read graphs. |
| Earth
Day Network
Provides links to information and opportunities to participate in the
30th annual Earth Day, April 22, 2000. |
| Woods Hole Research Center The Warming of the Earth
A Beginner's guide to understanding the issue of global warming and climate
change, from a world-renowned scientific research
organization. |
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