Connecting Science and Conservation

NatureServe - non-profit conservation organization whose mission is to provide the scientific basis for effective conservation action.

Endangered Species

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) - UN secretariat that oversees the agreement to protect endangered species.

International Crane Foundation (ICF) - works worldwide to conserve cranes through captive breeding, education, research, and reintroductions of endangered species.

Flora of North America Project - information about the plants of North America.

Nearctica - your gateway to the natural world of North America. Nearctica is a new web site dedicated to providing information about the natural world of North America.

Species 2000 - indexing the world's known species.

Valuation (Economics)

Ecosystem Valuation - describes how economics value the benefical attributes of ecosystems and is designed for non-economics.

Ethics and Religion

Forum on Religion and Ecology - is the largest international multireligious project of its kind. With its conferences, publications, and website it is engaged in exploring religious worldviews, texts, and ethics in order to broaden understanding of the complex nature of current environmental concerns.

Organizations

Merrill Linn Land and Waterways Conservancy -- a nonprofit land trust serving Union County and upper Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.

Seven Mountains Audubon Society -- a regional chapter of the National Audubon Society serving Lewisburg, Pennsylvania and the surrounding region.

Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy -- a land trust that conserves, protects, and utilizes lands, landmarks, and waterways of special natural, cultural and historic value in northcentral Pennsylvania.

ClearWater Conservancy -- a land trust serving the Centre County, Pennsylvania area.

Conservation International - a nonprofit organization using science, economics, policy, and community involvement to promote biodiversity conservation in rain forests and other ecosystems worldwide.

Defenders of Wildlife - dedicated to the protection of all native wild animals and plants in their natural communities.

Environmental Defense Fund - broad range of regional, national and international environmental issues. In recent years EDF has become a leading advocate of economic incentives as a new approach to solving environmental problems.

The Land Trust Alliance - promotes voluntary land conservation and strengthens the land trust movement by providing the leadership, information, skills and resources land trusts need to conserve land for the benefit of communities and natural systems.

National Audubon Society - a broad-based conservation group, more than just birds.

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation - conserves healthy populations of fish, wildlife and plants, on land and in the sea.

National Wildlife Federation - the nation's largest member-supported conservation group. Includes educational resources.

Rainforest Action Network - non-violent direct action is the centerpiece of RAN's organizing stategy.

Trout Unlimited - trout and salmon habitat conservation group with chapters throughout the US. Tips, information, and local chapter search.

The Nature Conservancy - land trust working to preserve significant natural areas.

USDA Forest Service - the phrase, "caring for the land and serving people," captures the Forest Service mission. As set forth in law, the mission is to achieve quality land management under the sustainable multiple-use management concept to meet the diverse needs of the people.

Wildlife Conservation Society - WCS are the people that run the Bronx Zoo and the New York Aquarium and work to save wildlife and wild lands throughout the world.

World Wildlife Fund - serves as a focal point for conservation issues.

Pennsylvania Resources

Pennsylvania Game Commission - the Game Commission has managed the Commonwealth's wildlife resources for all Pennsylvanians.

Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources - information on hiking, mountain biking, fishing, backpacking, boating, swimming, hunting, wildlife, cross country skiing and more in Pennsylvania state parks and forests.

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection - latest news on new Regulations, policies and permit applications. We'll let you know what is going on, and, how and when you can become involved.

Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission - information on nongame and endangered fish, reptiles, and amphibians, also on fishing & boat resources.

Continuous Emission Monitoring Section - Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Air Quality, Division of Source Testing and Monitoring.

Pennsylvania's Recycling Page - information about recycling programs, state requirements, and more.

Conservation Officers of Pennsylvania Association (COPA) - mission is to improve public awareness concerning wildlife law enforcement profession and enhance cooperation between citizens and conservation officers everywhere.

Natural Lands Trust - nonprofit land conservation organization proactively preserving critical open space in the greater Philadelphia region.

Union County Resources

Union County, PA - provides links to county departments and many local services.

Journals

Conservation Biology - the journal of the Society for Conservation Biology.

Ecology and Society - a journal of integrative science for resilience and sustainability.

Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment -- a journal from the Ecological Society of America.

Ecological Applications -- a journal from the Ecological Society of America.