Sponsored Links
Directory Sites
Sustainable Washington Alliance
Network of individuals, businesses, and organizations working to create a sustainable future for the region.
www.swampnet.org
Washington Regional Network for Livable Communities
Advocates "smart-growth" transportation investments, land use policies, and community designs. Includes newsletter archive and policy documents.
www.washingtonregion.net
HowStuffWorks: Exploding Manholes
Information on the frequent mishaps under the streets of the city.
www.howstuffworks.com
Biodiversity Database of the Washington, D.C., Area
Searchable database of information and images. Includes organisms and regional nature and preservation areas in the D.C. area.
biodiversity.georgetown.edu
Earthquake History of the District of Columbia
Seismic history of DC from the National Earthquake Information Center.
neic.usgs.gov
A project to restore the tree canopy of Washington, DC, administered by the Garden Clubs of America. Includes a review of the street tree inventory carried out in 2002.
www.caseytrees.org
Friends of the Earth DC Environmental Network
A consortium of conservation organizations that meets regularly to focus on environmental problems specific to the region, exchange information, and coordinate strategies. Includes background documents [PDF].
www.foe.org
Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
Acquires, develops, maintains and administers a regional system of parks in Montgomery and Prince George's Counties in Maryland.
www.mncppc.org
DC Department of Health - Environmental Health Administration
Works to prevent and control environmentally related diseases while protecting and preserving the ecological system in the district. Features a guide to the bureaus and divisions that make up the Administration.
dchealth.dc.gov
Focused on ensuring that national clean water and clean air standards are properly set and enforced in the District. Features urgent cases, opportunities for action, legislative information, news and campaigns.
www.earthjustice.org
The Nature Conservancy - Maryland/District of Columbia
Works to protect critical natural lands. Features places protected, events, news and volunteer opportunities.
nature.org
Non-profit organization supports projects and provides information on low-impact storm water management and urban forestry. Includes information on green roofs, rain gardens, and tree care.
www.dcgreenworks.org
Showcases plants that can survive the area's often snowy winters.
www.wap.atfreeweb.com
Pre-Columbian Society of Washington, DC
Promotes interest in Pre-Columbian cultures through annual symposia, monthly meetings, and a newsletter. Includes newsletter index.
www.pcswdc.org
Non-profit research and education organization focusing on the use of land to enhance the environment.
www.uli.org