Hoover Library: *Environmental Studies: Recommended Websites

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Government websites are great sources of research information, statistics, policies, regulations and laws.

Congressional Research Service Reports
Reports prepared for the U.S. Congress by the CRS.
ECOS - Environmental Conservation Online System
ECOS serves a variety of reports related to FWS Threatened and Endangered Species. Lists include plants and animals.
Energy Citations Database
2.6 million science research citations 1943+ Citations and documents are made publicly available by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
EPA - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the United Nations body for assessing the science related to climate change. Included are various assessment reports periodically published by the IPCC.
National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is a federal agency focused on the condition of the oceans and the atmosphere.
National Park Service
Science.gov
"Science.gov searches over 60 databases and over 2200 selected websites from 15 federal agencies, offering 200 million pages of authoritative U.S. government science information including research and development results."
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Includes information on climate change, threatened and endangered species, invasive species, policies, and much more.
UNEP - United Nations Environment Programme
UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre
USGS - U.S. Geological Survey
USGS: Ecosystems
"The Ecosystems Mission Area (ECO) works with others to provide the scientific understanding and technologies needed to support the sound management and conservation of our Nation's biological resources. "
USGS: Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center
"The USGS Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center provides research and technical assistance in support of sound management and conservation of biological systems in the western United States."
USGS: GAP Analysis Project
The goal of the Gap Analysis Project is to keep common species common by identifying those species and plant communities that are not adequately represented in existing conservation lands. Common species are those not currently threatened with extinction. By identifying their habitats, Gap Analysis gives land managers and policy makers the information they need to make better-informed decisions when identifying priority areas for conservation.
USGS: National Wildlife Health Center
"Provides wildlife health and disease investigative, research and training support to federal, state, local and international conservation agencies. "

Government websites are great sources of research information, statistics, policies, regulations and laws.

Maryland At a Glance
"A brief guide created by the Maryland State Archives as part of the Maryland Manual Online: A Guide to Maryland Government."
Maryland Department of the Environment
"The mission of the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) is to protect and restore the quality of Maryland’s air, water, and land resources, while fostering smart growth, economic development, healthy and safe communities, and quality environmental education for the benefit of the environment, public health, and future generations."
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
"The Department of Natural Resources leads Maryland in securing a sustainable future for our environment, society, and economy by preserving, protecting, restoring, and enhancing the State’s natural resources."
Maryland Energy Administration
"Our mission at MEA is to promote affordable, reliable and cleaner energy that benefit all Marylanders. Our programs and policies help lower energy bills, support business energy upgrades, support a cleaner environment and promote energy independence for Maryland."
Maryland Water Monitoring Council
"The Maryland Water Monitoring Council (MWMC) serves as a statewide collaborative body encouraging effective collection, interpretation, and dissemination of environmental data."
Carroll County Government: Department of Land & Resource Management
Carroll County Government: Pollution Prevention
Wetlands in Maryland
Archived copy of the 1973 Report by Roy G. Metzgar.

Bay Issues Guide
Information and resources on issues affecting the Chesapeake Bay. Compiled by the Maryland Sea Grant.
Bay Journal: The Chesapeake Bay Newspaper
Published by the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay. Full text from 1994 to present. Searchable.
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation website includes information on issues affecting the Chesapeake Bay, and lists of resources for learning more about the bay.
Chesapeake Bay Program
"The Chesapeake Bay Program is a unique regional partnership that has led and directed the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay since 1983. The Chesapeake Bay Program partners include the states of Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia; the District of Columbia; the Chesapeake Bay Commission, a tri-state legislative body; the Environmental Protection Agency, representing the federal government; and participating citizen advisory groups."
Chesapeake Bay Trust
The Chesapeake Bay Trust is an independent, nonprofit grant-making organization chartered in 1985 by the Maryland General Assembly to engage the public in the protection and restoration of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributary rivers and streams.
Chesapeake Cleanup Center
Information on the history of the Chesapeake Bay and efforts at bay restoration and cleanup.
Chesapeake Research Consortium
The Chesapeake Research Consortium, Inc. (CRC) is a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation chartered by the State of Maryland. It is an association of six institutions, each with long-standing research on problems affecting the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed.
Maryland's Action Plan for Chesapeake Bay Restoration
Information on Maryland's efforts to restore the Chesapeake Bay.
Maryland Sea Grant
Established in 1977, Maryland Sea Grant has been a dedicated leader in efforts to protect and restore Maryland's coastal resources. Both on its own and in collaboration with its many partners, Sea Grant proactively addresses the scientific, economic, and social challenges facing the Chesapeake Bay.

ATSDR - Environmental Health and Medicine Education
"The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATDSR) offers environmental health and medicine education products for health professionals, community members, and interested members of the public."
ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service
"Looking for the latest in sustainable agriculture and organic farming news, events and funding opportunities? We feature all that, plus in-depth publications on production practices, alternative crop and livestock enterprises, innovative marketing, organic certification, and highlights of local, regional, USDA and other federal sustainable ag activities."
Biological Control
"This guide provides photographs and descriptions of biological control (or biocontrol) agents of insect, disease and weed pests in North America. It is also a tutorial on the concept and practice of biological control and integrated pest management (IPM)."
Climate Impact Map
Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
"CBD is a global agreement addressing all aspects of biological diversity: genetic resources, species, and ecosystems."
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAOSTAT)
FAOSTAT provides free access to food and agriculture data for over 245 countries and territories and covers all FAO regional groupings from 1961 to the most recent year available.
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the United Nations body for assessing the science related to climate change. Included are various assessment and methodology reports.
International Directory Network (IDN)
Previously the Global Change Master Directory (GCMD), now the International Directory Network (IDN), provides access to data sets and analysis tools relevant to earth science and the environment.
International Environmental Agreements Database (IEADB)
[University of Oregon]
The International Environmental Agreements (IEA) Database Project seeks to foster analysis of international environmental agreements (IEAs) by providing a "single source" repository for most information related to IEAs and the evaluation of their influence.
The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Provided by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources.
National Council for Science and the Environmnet (NCSE)
The State of Food and Agriculture
Published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, this report is a comprehensive annual overview of topics related to FAO’s twin mandate. It lays strong emphasis on emerging development areas, such as agrifood systems and digital technologies in agriculture.
Sustainability-Reports.com
Find sustainability reports of companies all over the world.
Sustainable Development Report
The Sustainable Development Report (formerly the SDG Index & Dashboards) is a global assessment of countries' progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The yearly report presents the annual assessment of progress of all UN Member States towards the Sustainable Development Goals.
UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
In 1990 the first Human Development Report introduced a new approach for advancing human wellbeing. Human development – or the human development approach - is about expanding the richness of human life, rather than simply the richness of the economy in which human beings live. It is an approach that is focused on people and their opportunities and choices. The website includes reports and data dashboards for research.
World Wildlife Fund

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