1.
Environmental Defense
Environmental Defense is a national non-profit organization. See their links at
What We Do for information about current environmental problems, and What Can I Do To Help? at Action.
2. Environmental Protection Agency
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is charged by Congress to protect our nation's land, air and water systems. They provide many useful links, including Key Topics, Where You Live and For Kids.
3. Environmental Resources on the Net
This site has 19 separate category links in its Table of Contents and includes Long Island links.
4. Natural Resources Defense Councils
This large nationwide organization works to protect the planet's wildlife and to preserve a healthy environment for all living things. A glossary of environmental terms, as well as many other useful links, can be found at Reference/Links.
5. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
This New York State official site includes regulatory information and educational information, as well as information on environmental remediation and hazardous materials.
6. World Resources Institute
World Resources Institute is an environmental think tank which provides information, ideas and solutions to global environmental problems. See their EarthTrends: The
Environmental Information Portal for many valuable links.