BIO122: Environmental Biology: Websites

With the help of the world's best wildlife filmmakers and photographers, conservationists and scientists, ARKive is creating an awe-inspiring record of life on Earth. Freely accessible to everyone and preserved for the benefit of future generations, ARKive is a truly invaluable resource for conservation, education, and public awareness.

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation has a major responsibility, in partnership with water users, states, and other interested parties, to help improve water resource management and the efficiency of water use in the western United States.

Information, program, and news from the USDA, covering topics including land use, soils, water, air, plants & animals, energy, and climate change.

The U.S. Department of the Interior protects America’s natural resources and heritage, honors our cultures and tribal communities, and supplies the energy to power our future.

The mission of EPA is to protect human health and the environment.

Conserving the nature of America

Dedicated to the improvement of water resources, development of climate change resiliency, creation of jobs that will sustain communities and restoration and enhancement of landscapes.

Start with Science - Learn more about the future of our science. Browse or search USGS topics of interest, including climate and land use change, ecosystems, energy and minerals, environmental health, natural hazards, and water.

NOAA is an agency that enriches life through science. Our reach goes from the surface of the sun to the depths of the ocean floor as we work to keep citizens informed of the changing environment around them.

Since 1916, the American people have entrusted the National Park Service with the care of their national parks. With the help of volunteers and park partners, we are proud to safeguard these more than 400 places and to share their stories with more than 275 million visitors every year.

NCRS provides America's farmers and ranchers with financial and technical assistance to voluntarily put conservation on the ground, not only helping the environment but agricultural operations, too.

The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) accelerates development and facilitates deployment of energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies and market-based solutions that strengthen U.S. energy security, environmental quality, and economic vitality.

The House Committee on Agriculture has general jurisdiction over federal agriculture policy and oversight of some federal agencies, and the committee can recommend funding appropriations for various governmental agencies, programs, and activities.

The Committee of Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry is a committee of the United States Senate empowered with legislative oversight of all matters relating to the nation's agriculture industry, farming programs, forestry and logging, and legislation relating to nutrition and health.

The Biodiversity Heritage Library (BHL) is a consortium of natural history and botanical libraries that cooperate to digitize and make accessible the legacy literature of biodiversity held in their collections and to make that literature available for open access and responsible use as a part of a global “biodiversity commons.” The BHL consortium works with the international taxonomic community, rights holders, and other interested parties to ensure that this biodiversity heritage is made available to a global audience through open access principles.

The Center for Biodiversity and Conservation (CBC) transforms knowledge – from diverse sources and perspectives, spanning areas of scientific research as well as traditional and local knowledge – into conservation action.

The Tree of Life Web Project (ToL) is a collaborative effort of biologists and nature enthusiasts from around the world. On more than 10,000 World Wide Web pages, the project provides information about biodiversity, the characteristics of different groups of organisms, and their evolutionary history.

An independent organization of leading scientists and journalists researching and reporting the facts about our changing climate and its impact on the American public. Climate Central surveys and conducts scientific research on climate change and informs the public of key findings. Our scientists publish and our journalists report on climate science, energy, sea level rise, wildfires, drought, and related topics.

Archived EPA page regarding Climate Change. Provides news, indicators, maps, and more resources.

News, publications, multimedia, science and tools related to climate change from the United Nations.

At the U.S. Department of the Interior, we manage one-fifth of the land in the country, 35,000 miles of coastline, and 1.76 billion acres of the Outer Continental Shelf. We also uphold the federal government’s trust responsibilities to 562 Indian tribes; conserve fish, wildlife and their habitats; manage water supplies for more than 30 million people; and protect the icons of our national heritage.

The Gateway is for the conservation practitioner, scientist, and decision-maker. Here we share the best and most up-to-date information we use to inform our work at The Nature Conservancy.

We aim to influence the course of global development, demonstrating to governments, institutions and corporations alike that a path that values nature is essential for human well-being – and the well-being of all life on our planet.

IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature, helps the world find pragmatic solutions to our most pressing environment and development challenges. Site includes news, resources, spotlight sites, and more.

We are the home of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, where conservation solutions are born and nurtured in a setting designed to inspire excellence. We provide training and professional development tailored to achieve the agency's conservation mission. Site includes library resources, training resources, as well as heritage & history.

Information, program, and news from the USDA, covering topics including land use, soils, water, air, plants & animals, energy, and climate change.

NatureServe represents a public-private network of independent organizations operating across the United States.

Agency researchers and their partners from across a wide spectrum of investigative fields are working together to form a deeper understanding of the balance between the three pillars of sustainability - environment, society, and economy.

The Nature Conservancy is working with you to make a lasting difference around the world in more than 35 countries, all 50 states and your backyard. Site includes information about conservancy, protected habitats, urgent issues, and more.

With our partners worldwide we source, collate and verify information on biodiversity and ecosystems which we then synthesise and analyse to create knowledge fit for global decision making

BGCI is an international organization that exists to ensure the world-wide conservation of threatened plants, the continued existence of which are intrinsically linked to global issues including poverty, human well-being and climate change.

Site includes a resource center (with publications, news, plant and garden searches), education resources, (including projects, news, and events) and a climate change information center.

The Center for Plant Conservation (CPC) is dedicated solely to preventing the extinction of U.S. native plants. The Center was one of the first organizations created to meet this need. The Center is a network of 39 leading botanic institutions. Founded in 1984, the Center operates the only coordinated national program of off-site (ex situ) conservation of rare plant material. This conservation collection ensures that material is available for restoration and recovery efforts for these species. CPC also works in research, restoration, technical assistance, education and advocacy through the efforts of the network and the national office.

Site includes publications, plant news and links, bibliographies and resource lists.

The U.S. Botanic Garden is dedicated to demonstrating the aesthetic, cultural, economic, therapeutic and ecological importance of plants to the well-being of humankind. The USBG fosters the exchange of ideas and information relevant to national and international partnerships.

Site includes teaching resources, information about gardens and sustainability, as well as a resources link for more information.

Established in 1881, the American Water Works Association is the largest nonprofit, scientific and educational association dedicated to managing and treating water, the world’s most important resource. With approximately 50,000 members, AWWA provides solutions to improve public health, protect the environment, strengthen the economy and enhance our quality of life.

The National Drought Mitigation Center’s Drought Risk Atlas is a web-based tool that provides visualizations of historic drought data for specific locations. Users can find the station closest to their area of interest or a cluster of stations with similar precipitation attributes

Among the most valuable ecosystems on Earth, coral reefs provide humans with billions of dollars in economic and environmental services such as food, protection for coasts, and tourism. Coral ecosystems face serious threats, mainly from the impacts from climate change, unsustainable fishing, and land-based pollution.

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation has a major responsibility, in partnership with water users, states, and other interested parties, to help improve water resource management and the efficiency of water use in the western United States.

EPA researchers are working to provide the scientific information and innovative technologies in support of the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act.

For nearly a century, WHOI has been one of the best known and most trusted names in ocean science and exploration. Our scientists and engineers have played a part in many of the discoveries that form the modern understanding of the ocean and how it interacts with other parts of the planet, including human society.

The EDGE of Existence programme highlights and conserves one-of–a-kind species that are on the verge of extinction. We have scored the world's mammals, amphibians, corals and birds according to how Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered (EDGE) they are. These are the world's most extraordinary threatened species – frogs that give birth through their skin and mammals that are immune to cyanide – yet most are unfamiliar and not currently receiving conservation attention.

From the US Fish & Wildlife Service, includes news, laws & policies, library of FSA documents and policies, as well as detailed information about endangered species.

The Endangered Species Act is designed to protect critically imperiled species from extinction as a consequence of economic growth and development. The Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration have primary responsibility to regulate in this area. This search may also include related documents from other agencies.

Founded in 1974, Species360 is a mission-based, non-profit NGO serving the global community of zoos, aquariums and other wildlife organizations in 90+ countries. “Global information serving conservation” is our tagline, and we are helping our members save endangered animals from extinction.

The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, which launched on January 25, 2010, serves as an umbrella for the Smithsonian’s global effort to conserve species and train future generations of conservationists. The SCBI is headquartered in Front Royal, Virginia, at the facility previously known as the National Zoo’s Conservation and Research Center

The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ provides taxonomic, conservation status and distribution information on plants and animals that have been globally evaluated using the IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria. Search by species, conservation status, locations, habitats, or threats.

Our members are leading zoos, aquariums, associations, affiliate organisations and corporate partners from around the world. With more than 700 million visitors annually,
together we are 'United for Conservation'.

The world’s leading conservation organization, WWF works in 100 countries and is supported by 1.2 million members in the United States and close to 5 million globally. WWF’s unique way of working combines global reach with a foundation in science, involves action at every level from local to global, and ensures the delivery of innovative solutions that meet the needs of both people and nature.