Science and Environment
Science and Environment
Science and Environment Links
- Maryland Geological Survey Programs, news, and publications. Includes maps and a discussion of some landscape features.
- Save Our Streams a non-profit, volunteer based organization that fights to protect and preserve Maryland's 17,000 miles of streams and waterways.
- Chesapeake Bay regional on-line magazine and information source
- Students for Environmental Action a student run environmental group at the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD.
- Montgomery County Sierra Club Events, issues and newsletter.
- Maryland Ornithological Society promotes the study and enjoyment of birds. Birding activities, publications, and programs are available to members through the state organization or a local chapter.
- Chesapeake Bay Program Chesapeake Bay and its ecosystem. Scientific data, environmental indicators, educational resources, public information, and more.
- Chesapeake Bay Observing System Includes water temperature, currents, and salinity.
- Maryland Conservation Council - An Environmental Coalition brings together organizations throughout the state to create a strong voice for the environment and to coordinate effective action by citizens with knowledge, expertise, and energy.
- Maryland Agriculture on the Web Definitive site for linking people interested in Maryland agriculture on the web. Includes farms, suppliers, lenders, organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies.
- Irvine Natural Science Center A non-profit environmental education organization whose mission is to inspire appreciation and respect for the natural world, and to increase awareness of environmental issues.
- The Chesapeake Bay Trust s a non-profit organization that provides financial support grants to civic and community organizations, schools and volunteer groups for Chesapeake Bay restoration and education projects in Maryland.
- The Potomac Conservancy A land trust dedicated to preserving the scenic and natural Potomac River.
- Eyes of Paint Branch A grass-roots organization of volunteer citizens devoted to preserving the Paint Branch of the Anacostia River through education, community awareness, and action.
- Wetlands Restoration & Education comprehensive wetland services, including wetlands design and construction, education, consulting, publications, native wetland nursery plants, applied wetland plant research, and wetlands engineering
- Maryland State Parks and Forests The Maryland Department of Natural Resources offers affordable and wholesome recreational opportunities statewide at state parks and forests.
- Smart Growth in Maryland initiatives that aim to direct State resources to revitalize older developed areas, preserve some of Maryland's valuable resource and open space lands, and discourage the continuation of sprawling development into our rural areas
- Chesapeake Birds of Prey, Inc specializes in helping injured and orphaned hawks, owls, eagles and other birds of prey.
- State of Maryland Climatology Office Offers information about climatology statistics and studies as well as weather conditions and forecasts.
- Trash Force Volunteer group in the Washington, D.C. area that picks up trash and recyclables from public areas every other weekend.
- Potomac River Guide Information and history of the Potomac River.
- Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission Montgomery and Prince George County water/sewer agency, also concerned with the promulgation and enforcement of plumbing and gasfitting regulations in suburban Maryland, and the development and maintenance of storm drainage facilities within its boundaries
- Maryland Forests Association a non-profit organization for forest landowners, foresters and other natural resource professionals, hunt clubs and recreational groups, logging and trucking companies, the forest products industry, related businesses and individuals concerned about the wise-use of forest resources.
- The Alice Ferguson Foundation/Hard Bargain Farm Fosters environmental responsibility and enhances the historic legacy and rural character of Hard Bargain Farm by sharing the wonder and excitement of exploring a working farm, woods and wetlands on the Potomac shoreline.
- Maryland Cooperative Extension Entomology integrated pest management, pesticide education and assessment programs, agriculture, green industry, ornamental plants
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