NORTH AMERICA SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENT

Citizen's Handbook of North Carolina's Environmental Information Sources
Lists and links to information sources on a wide variety of topics.
www.ibiblio.org

North Carolina Chapter of The Nature Conservancy
Information about preserves, natural history, and conservation initiatives.
nature.org

North Carolina Botanical Garden
A regional center for research, conservation, and interpretation of plants located in Chapel Hill.
www.ncbg.unc.edu

Jeff Pippen's Nature Home Page
Photographs and notes on butterflies, dragonflies, birds, plants, and other natural history topics.
www.duke.edu

North Carolina Nonpoint Source Management Program
Program history and updates, Section 319 grant information, nutrient strategies, and buffer rules.
h2o.enr.state.nc.us

Trees, Shrubs, and Woody Vines of North Carolina
Photographs and information on over 400 species, identification key, and full species list for the state.
www.duke.edu

North Carolina Sociological Association
Dedicated to making available scholarly knowledge of the social patterns of North Carolina to the region, nation and world.
www.ncsociology.org

Carolina Nature
Will Cook's personal web site with photographs and information about birds, butterflies, and plants; links to nature resources.
www.carolinanature.com

State Climate Office of North Carolina
The official website for the state's climate information and data retrieval. Features online data, FAQs, education resources.
www.nc-climate.ncsu.edu

Catawba Lands Conservancy
A regional land trust that protects the land, water and wildlife resources of the Southern Piedmont and Lower Catawba River Basin.
www.catawbalands.org

North Carolina Natural Heritage Program
Inventories, catalogs, and facilitates protection of the rarest and the most outstanding elements of the natural diversity of the state.
www.ncnhp.org

NC Wings
Photographs and information about the butterflies, dragonflies, and wildflowers of North Carolina by Ted and Linda Wilcox of Ashe County.
www.ncwings.com

Land Management Group
Environmental consultants specializing in wetlands, CAMA permits and soil sciences. Company profile, information on services and projects.
www.lmgroup.net

North Carolina Spring Water Association (NCSWA)
Works with the Attorney General of all the states for protection of open bodies of water and to stop the destruction of our water sheds.
www.ncswa.info

Office of Environmental Education
Serves as a clearinghouse linking people to environmental education materials, facilities, programs, and professionals across the state.
www.eenorthcarolina.org

North Carolina Arboretum
A public institution integrating education, landscape, and research that elevates the aesthetic, cultural, and economic quality of life in North Carolina.
www.ncarboretum.org

SpaceTalk
A student organization at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, advocating the human exploration of space. Includes news, forum and member area.
www.unc.edu

N. C. Ecosystem Enhancement Program (NCEEP)
Dedicated to the restoration and preservation of wetlands, streams, and riparian areas in the state. Features projects, news, services and information for landowners.
www.nceep.net

Conservation Trust for North Carolina
Helps protect the state's land and water resources. Features land trust assistance, landowner assistance, public policy, and list of local land trusts across the state.
www.ctnc.org

NCPIRG - North Carolina Public Interest Research Group
Works to uncover threats to public health and well-being and fight to end them via investigative research, media exposés, grassroots organizing, advocacy and litigation.
www.ncpirg.org

Carolina Recycling Association
State-based recycling association conserves resources by advancing waste reduction and recycling. Includes board, membership, councils, and events. Based in Pittsboro, NC.
www.cra-recycle.org

North Carolina Mosquito and Vector Control Association
Provides networking and educational opportunities, supports and promotes research and related activities, and provides a forum for intergovernmental communication. Includes a newsletter.
www.ncmvca.org

Open Space Protection Collaborative
Several land conservation organizations work jointly to increase the voluntary preservation of open space. Features overview of the partnership, tax incentive details, advisor tools, FAQs.
www.openspaceprotection.org

The North Carolina Native Plant Society
Promotes the enjoyment and conservation of native plants and their habitats through education, protection, and propagation. Articles, recommendations, sources, and information about membership.
www.ncwildflower.org

North Carolina Geological Survey
Information about geology and mineral resources in the state, including geologic and geophysical maps, publications, education programs, professional licensing and other regulatory requirements, and FAQs.
www.geology.enr.state.nc.us

North Carolina Ecological Services, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Information about programs and concerns related to the coastal region, toxic contaminants, endangered species, habitat management, wetlands, and other aspects of fish and wildlife protection and enhancement.
nc-es.fws.gov

Nicholas School of The Environment
Duke University's graduate research and professional school for the interdisciplinary study of the environment, biological, physical and social sciences. Features research and division centers, staff and faculty, news, facilities, academic programs.
www.nicholas.duke.edu

The Science House at North Carolina State University
A learning outreach program with a mission to work with K-12 teachers to emphasize the use of hands-on learning activities in science and mathematics. Forum; annotated directory of links; and searchable resources for science, math and for hands-on activities in general.
www.science-house.org