Science and Environment
Science and Environment
Science and Environment Links
- Maine Science and Technology Foundation Supporting science and technology innovation in education, research and commerce in Maine.
- Penobscot BayWatch Protecting and restoring the ecology and environment of Penobscot Bay, through research, advocacy, and community empowerment.
- Echo Lake Association Property owners and other parties interested in lake quality in Fayette, Mt Vernon, and Readfield.
- Biodiversity Research Institute: Loons Small, nonprofit group dedicated to progressive environmental research and education. Specialty is avian (bird) studies, and aquatic toxicology with a focus on the loon.
- Small Woodlot Owners Association of Maine Provides a voice and resource for small woodland owners. Information about current events, legislation, land trusts, news, and advice from a forester.
- Maine Wolf Coalition Supporting wolf recovery in Maine through research, education, and protection measures.
- Penobscot Bay Collaborative Combines data from space with local knowledge in order to sustain lobster fishery in Penobscot Bay. Features satellite news, mapping, data, and reports.
- Maine Woodlot Assistance Bringing good forestry management to landowners and small woodlot owners in Maine.
- Maine Science and Technology A searchable online science and technology information clearinghouse that includes links, events, success stories, news and employment resources.
- Maine Drinking Water Program Covers ground water and gives location of roadside springs in the state of Maine.
- Humboldt Field Research Institute Institute for the study of natural history in Maine.
- Gulf of Maine Council Promotes stewardship activities in the Gulf of Maine and its watershed, to enhance environmental quality and secure resource use for all generations.
- Coastal Management Online Dedicated to coastal, oceanic and marine issues. Provides technology news, event calendar, recommended reading, and links.
- Appalacian Mountain Club: Maine Chapter Membership, news, and trail maintenance projects.
- The Lobster Institute Dedicated to research of the lobster, one of the most important resources in the State of Maine. Affiliated with the University of Maine.
- Environmental Protection Agency Region 1: Superfund Site Index Places targeted in Maine for government sponsored toxic waste cleanup include: Brunswick Naval Air Station, Loring Airforce Base, Saco Municipal Landfill, Union Chemical Co., Winthrop Landfill.
- RESTORE the North Woods Organization devoted to restoring damaged ecosystems, degraded habitats and native wildlife.
- Biotechnology in Maine Research program at University of Maine explores the modern biochemical and biological techniques in medicine, agriculture, forestry, the environment and many areas of industry.
- Marine Environmental Research Institute Dedicated to researching pollution of the ocean, unsustainable coastal development, species and habitat degradation, and environmental emergencies (toxic spills, releases) affecting marine life.
- Maine GIS User Group Geographic information user group hosted by Unity College.
- Maine Birding Informative website concerning bird sightings in Maine, the puffin restoration projet, hummingbirds, bluebirds, tours, books, and links.
- Maine Coast Heritage Trust Conserving Maine shorelands and islands by working with communities and individuals along the coast. Links to Maine Land Trust. Newsletter and membership information.
- Gateway to the Gulf of Maine Seaweeds by Algaetech History of seaweed, species, marine algae, farm locations, research and various uses for seaweed described.
- Recycle Maine Provides information on recycling, waste management, waste reduction in Maine, including free educational resources and planning documents for local communities.
- Forest Fire Out Look Covers forest fire out posts in New England and Maine. The site is interested in hearing from anyone with personal experience.
- The Jackson Laboratory A mammalian research lab in Bar Harbor. Considered a world leader in the genetics revolution.
- Maine Forest Compact Debate An account of an effort to defeat the Maine Forest Compact, a collaboration between the state's paper companies and environmental groups. Details the destruction of forest lands within the state.
- Gardening to Conserve Maine's Native Landscape From the University of Maine: Plants to use and those to avoid, with the goal of conserving Maine's natural environment.
- Maine Environmental Policy Institute An independent nonprofit research and education organization dedicated to promoting healthy ecosystems for a healthy economy. Located in Hallowell.
- Maine Harbors Tide charts and related nautical information provided for southern coast, midcoast and downeast Maine. Weather and marine resource links for all mariners.
- Bureau of Land and Water Quality BLWQ division of Maine EPA, offers scientific data on quality of lakes, rivers, and streams, plus other information, including how to report problems to them.
- Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center Assists in the development of economically viable aquaculture opportunities in the State of Maine and provides for public awareness of this industry.
- New Wetlands Report University of Maine and other agencies are working to monitor and study wetlands. This not only provides a foundation for managing them, but fascinating discoveries in the process.
- Maine Forest Service Under the Maine Department of Conservation. Protecting and enhancing Maines forests. Website provides information on forest policy, forest fire control, insect and disease management.
- Maine Nature News Weekly online periodical covering natural history events, occurrences and observations in Maine.
- Maine Lakes Conservancy Institute Environmental education organization dedicated to understanding, protecting, and sustaining the health and values of Maine's lakes and the communities dependent upon them.
- American Whitewater Affiliation: Maine Rivers and Issues Lists all Maines rivers, issues, gauge and information pertinent to use of river.
- Maine Water Utilities Association Advocates for the water supply profession. Provides information about committees, directors, special events, and a newsletter.
- Maine Natural Resources Information and Mapping Center Geologists, biologists, ecologists, information specialists, and administrators committed to public service by gathering, analyzing, and disseminating unbiased information on Maine's natural resources.
- Dartmouth RARGOM Regional Association for Research on the Gulf of Maine is an association of institutions which have active research interests in the gulf and its watershed. Extensive, informative links to marine research.
- Department of Marine Resources Provides headquarter contacts, marine patrols, directions, weather, tides, links to commercial fisheries, ecology, fish health, watersheds, harvester licenses, and marketing tips.
- National Geographic: Unexplored Spaces by Virginia Morell Article concerning gulf of Maine biomes, lobster nurseries, cobble habitats, and outer space.
- Maine Audubon Society One of New Englands leading regional organizations for environmental advocacy and education.
- Water Resources of Maine Provides current hyrologic conditions, groundwater data, products, state agencies, contact information, river ice monitoring system, and links to Web cameras overlooking the Kennebec and Piscataquis Rivers.
- Forest Ecology Network Mission is to protect, preserve, and defend the native forest environment of Maine through public awareness, grassroots citizen activism, and education.
- Lakes Environmental Association A private, non-profit organization founded in Naples to protect the water quality and watersheds of the Sebago-Long Lake Region. Covers the towns of Bridgton, Denmark, Harrison, Naples, Sweden, Waterford and Sebago Lake.
- Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences Private, non-profit research center whose principle scientific concern is the biological productivity of our oceans.
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