Ecology and the American Environment - Describes some of the important steps taken by American ecologists in studying the natural environment. The plant communities, ecological zones, and environments they researched are documented in visual form in the American Environmental Photographs Collection.

American Environmental Photographs 1891-1936 - Images from the University of Chicago Library.

Reclaiming the Everglades: South Florida's Natural History, 1884-1934 - Includes personal correspondence, essays, typescripts, reports and memos; photographs, maps and postcards; and publications from individuals and the government. Though centered on the establishment of the Everglades National Park, it covers other issues such as the evolution of the conservation movement, the growing role of women, and the treatment of native Americans.

Mapping the National Parks - This collection documents the history, cultural aspects and geological formations of areas that eventually became National Parks. It consists of approximately 200 maps dating from the 17th century to the present.

Webcasts

Bob Ryan - The Chief Meteorologist at NBC4 since 1980 spoke about weather forecasting.

"Color in the Herb Garden" - A webcast with Jim Adams, curator of the National Herb Garden at the National Arboretum.

"Earth’s Water Cycle in a Changing Climate" - A presentation by Peter Hildebrand, chief of the Hydrospheric and Biospheric Sciences Laboratory at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.

"The Folklore Behind Ecology, or Why Scientists in Ecology Need Help from Folklorists" - Dr. Daniel B. Botkin is a Research Professor at the Department of Ecology, Evolution and Marine Biology, University of California, Santa Barbara. Dr. Botkin's Web site: http://www.danielbbotkin.com/

"Food Politics: What to Eat in Today's Era of Food Anxiety" - Dr. Marion Nestle, NYU professor, author and food industry critic, offered guidance on healthful food selections.

"Herbs in the Garden" - A webcast with Holly Shimizu, the executive director of the United States Botanic Garden.

“Honey Bees, Satellites, and Climate Change.” - Wayne Esaias, Ocean Sciences Branch, NASA GSFC.

"Ins ects and Gardens: In Pursuit of a Garden Ecology" - A Webcast with Dr. Eric Grissell.

"Observing, Fighting, and Mitigating Damage from Fires" - Compton Tucker, Hydrospheric and Biospheric Sciences Laboratory, NASA GSFC, spoke on fire fighting and prevention using satellite imagery.

"The Parking Garage and Its Impact on Urban Planning" - Shannon McDonald, A.I.A., Senior Architect at the architectural firm of Shannon Sanders McDonald. She spoke about movement issues as related to parking, transportation, environment, architecture, and urban planning.

"Preserving Africa's Threatened Wildlife: Forest Peoples and Indigenous Knowledge" - Alden Almquist, anthropologist, 2003-2004 Kluge Staff Fellow, and Albert Lokasola, President, Vie Sauvage, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

"School Gardens with Constance Carter" - A multimedia presentation with the Head of the Science Research Section at the Library of Congress. Part of the Journeys and Crossings series at the Library of Congress.

"The Seashell on the Mountaintop" - Dr. Alan Cutler discusses his book on Nicholaus Steno, the founder of modern geology.

"Social Justice, the Environment and the Ethics of Collaboration" - Various speakers. Sponsored by the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress

"Sustainable Organic Agriculture, Family Farming, Direct Marketing of Foods" - Jim Crawford, of New Morning Farm, and Sam Fromartz, author of Organic Inc.: Natural Foods and How They Grew.

"A Tale of Two Gardens" - Dr. James A. Duke. A Webcast with the noted ethnobotanist, expert on medicinal plants, and author.

"Who Left the Freezer Door Open? What the Poles Are Telling Us about Climate Change" - Bob Bindschadler, Chief Scientist, Hydrospheric and Biospheric Sciences Laboratory, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC).

Links to other organizations

All About Earth Day - From the Wilderness Society, this site is an excellent resource for teachers and students. The site presents information in an accessible way, and includes the history of Earth Day and its founder, and many teaching activities with things kids can do to make a difference.

An ‘Earth Day” in the Life of NOAA - Every hour of every day, NOAA is engaged in monitoring and preserving our planet. From satellites in space to observing systems in the deep ocean, NOAA provides science, service, and stewardship of our Earth. This page gives examples of these daily activities.

Earth Day National Library of Medicine - Online resources for teachers and students at the high school and college level. National Library of Medicine resources with student-friendly information on human health and the environment, plus pollution and toxic chemicals. (PDF 238 KB)
(The freely available Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view and print this resource.)

Earth Day Network - Founded by the organizers of the first Earth Day in 1970, Earth Day Network (EDN) promotes environmental citizenship and year round progressive action worldwide.

EarthDay.gov - The portal for U.S. Government Events & Information on Earth Day.

Environmental Protection Agency - The mission of the Environmental Protection Agency is to protect human health and the environment. Learn about current issues, science and technology, and laws and regulations on their site.

U.S. EPA Celebrates Earth Day - EPA's Earth Day Web site offers you many tips and fun ways to protect the environment and your health every day. Learn about the history of Earth Day. Más información en español.

FuelEconomy.gov - EPA's site on types of fuel, improving your fuel economy, comparisons of vehicles, and information on new and future technology.

Department of Energy (DOE) -

DSIRE - The Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency was established in 1995. It is an ongoing project of the North Carolina Solar Center and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) funded by the U.S. Department of Energy.

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Earth Day Page - The DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy works to enhance energy efficiency and productivity, and to make available clean, reliable and affordable energy technologies available.

The Federal Energy Management Program - The Federal Energy Management Program's annual Earth Day program includes resources that encourage everyone to look at energy efficiency as a pathway to "new energy for America." The campaign includes posters, computer monitor calendars, bookmarks and magnets.

The Home Energy Saver - An Internet-based tool for calculating energy use in residential buildings.

NASA Earth Day: Leading the Greening - Includes information on NASA's work, topics such as global warming and the polar caps, natural disasters, and news items. Features activities, games and a trove of satellite views of the Earth and space.

Gateway to Astronaut Photography of Earth - From NASA, a huge online collection of astronaut photographs of the Earth.

NASA's Glenn Research Center Earth Day Committee - Has a page of very informative "ecolinks."

Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH) - PATH is a voluntary partnership between leaders of the homebuilding, product manufacturing, insurance, and financial industries and representatives of Federal agencies concerned with housing. Working together, PATH partners improve the quality, durability, energy efficiency, environmental performance, and affordability of America's housing. HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R) coordinates all PATH activities.

RecyclingCenters.org - Provides a central location for recycling information, news and community. Has a national directory of local recycling centers as well as information on recycling and tips on conservation. Promotes information sharing and connections through its blog.

U.S Green Building Council (USGBC) - USGBC is composed of more than 13,500 organizations from across the building industry that are working to advance structures that are environmentally responsible, profitable, and healthy places to live and work.

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) - Sponsored by the USGBC, the LEED Green Building Rating System™ rates buildings for their environmental impact according to universally understood and accepted tools and performance criteria. LEED certifies buildings have a low "environmental footprint."

U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources - Jurisdiction includes energy and mineral resources; fisheries, wildlife and oceans; national parks, forests and public lands; water and power; insular affairs (U.S. territories), and relations with Native Americans and Native American tribes.

U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources - Jurisdiction includes energy resources and development, including regulation, conservation, strategic petroleum reserves and appliance standards; nuclear energy; Indian affairs; public lands and their renewable resources; surface mining, Federal coal, oil, and gas, other mineral leasing; territories and insular possessions; and water resources.

Compiled by MJ Cavallo, Updated April, 2009

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