| My_Town\'s_Favorite_Molecule Engineering students in the University of Michigan investigated and reported on environmental exposure and contamination problems in individual US towns, each focusing on a particular contaminant call |
| National_Pesticide_Information_Center NPIC is a cooperative effort between Oregon State University and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Provides information about pesticides and pesticide-related subjects. |
| New_York_University_National_Institute_of_Environmental_Health_Sciences_Center_of_Excellence Focuses on recognition, evaluation, prevention and control of the adverse impact of environmental factors on human health. Provides information on faculty and research. |
| New_York_University_Nelson_Institute_of_Environmental_Medicine A department in the NYU School of Medicine and an institute within NYU Medical Center. Provides information on faculty, research and training. Resources include community outreach, education, and publ |
| Richard\'s_Environmental_Health_Resources Environmental Health educational resources for medical students and trainee environmental health professionals |
| Science_and_Technology_Center_for_Environmentally_Responsible_Solvents_and_Processes Environmental health resource from the University of North Carolina and NSF. |
| Teacher_Resources_on_Environmental_Health Curriculum materials, kids' pages, and other educational resources from NIEHS. |
| UIUC_Division_of_Environmental_Health_and_Safety University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign EHS advises and consult in matters relating to the health and safety of faculty, staff, students, and visitors, and in matters related to compliance programs |
| University_of_California_at_Davis_Institute_of_Toxicology_and_Environmental_Health The ITEH initiate and foster interdisciplinary research programs in the areas of environmental health and toxicology that cross the traditional boundaries of medicine, engineering, agriculture and t |
| University_of_Connecticut_Center_for_Environmental_Health Excellent resource for information on environmental health. |
| University_of_Minnesota_Environmental_Health_and_Safety_Home_Page Provides health and safety resources and programs that prevent accidents and minimize human exposures to hazardous agents and conditions. |
| University_of_Wisconsin_Environmental_Health_Division Specializes in analytical chemistry and environmental biology. Provides information and resources on Occupational Health, Environmental Sciences and Toxicology. |
| UNM_Center_for_Environmental_Health_Sciences An NIEHS Developmental Center at the University of New Mexico researching environmental respiratory disease among Native Americans. |
| Wayne_State_University_Institute_of_Environmental_Health_Sciences Offers Ph.D. and M.S. degree programs including molecular and cellular toxicology.. Conducts research on the short- and long-term effects of environmental agents on human health. Description of progra |
| Advanced_Technology_Environmental_Education_Center Seeks to advance environmental technology (ET) education through curriculum development, professional development, and program improvement in community colleges and high schools. |
| American_Nature_Study_Society Information about this organization, which helps promote effective education and environmental literacy workshops, publications, field trips, and conferences. Encourages student-centered hands-on lear |
| Back_Bay_Restoration_Foundation The Back Bay Restoration Foundation (BBRF) site is dedicated to education toward the preservation, restoration and enhancement of the water quality in the Back Bay watershed in Virginia Beach, Virgini |
| Carbon_County_Environmental_Education_Center Pennsylvania organization providing residents with environmental classes, programs, wildlife rehabilitation, research and conservation. |
| Coalition_for_Education_in_the_Outdoors A non-profit network of environmental education centers, conservation and recreation organizations, schools, fish and wildlife agencies, and businesses to support outdoor education. |
| Cobbs_Creek_Environmental_Center Philadelphia-based nonprofit organization specializing in youth programs, teacher training, stream monitoring and watershed studies. |
| Delaware_Nature_Society A non-profit organization that provides environmental education and advocacy; manages nature centers and preserves; has a native plant garden, butterfly house and historic gristmill; offers internatio |
| Earth_Foundation Empowers students and educators to work toward a healthy environment through the Adopt an Acre rainforest conservation program, education and ecotours. |
| Earthnomad_Foundation The Foundation allocates resources and contributes to public and private efforts in Earth Sustainability and in raising awareness of the uniqueness and fragility of our living environment. |
| EcoStewards_Alliance A non-political, environmental organization focused on individual education for making earth-friendly choices in the household and the community. |
| The_EDGE Empowers diverse youth to make environmentally responsible decisions through project design and management. Includes a list of programs and downloads. |
| EE_Resources_for_the_U_S__-_Mexico_Border In Spanish and English, offering comprehensive information on environmental education programs and organizations along the U.S - Mexico border. |
| Environmental_Education_Agency Provides environmental education resources, and also gives out awards to organisations who had provided the masses with better understanding to the environment. |
| Environmental_Education_Association_of_Washington Local information for educators in the Pacific Northwest of North America, plus links to other environmental education resources. |
| Environmental_Education_Council_of_Ohio EECO promotes environmental education to all audiences in the state of Ohio. |
| Environmental_Education_Directory_of_New_Zealand Directory that comprises of aspects like heritage, land, infrastructure, air and biodiversity in the environment of New Zealand. |
| Environmental_Forum_of_Marin A Marin County, California, nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the quality of our environment through education. |
| Environmental_Literacy_Council Discussions of environmental topics, with selected links, intended to help K-12 teachers and students to find substantive information about the environment on the Internet. Also includes a review of |
| Environmental_Site,_The Information and resources for environmental practitioners, educators, and students, covering topics including pollution prevention, environmental justice, and green chemistry. |
| The_Environmental_Studies_Centre Promoting awareness by providing education, the ESC in Kritou Terra, Cyprus, on the outskirts of the proposed Akamas national park, was the first environmental education centre on the island. |
| For_Ed_BC This BC, Canada-based non-partisan organization provides environmental education teaching resources for a variety of subjects and grade levels. |
| Global_Environmental_and_Outdoor_Education_Council_(GEOEC)_of_Alberta_Teachers\'_Association Lesson plans and resources for teaching about the environment, global interdependence, and sustainability. |
| Global_Habitat_Project_Online Offers newsletters for students and educators, covering a wide-range of topics related to science and the environment with some articles online. |
| GreenTreks Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection environmental education website. Extensive collection of online materials. |
| Harmony_Foundation A non-profit that creates innovative environmental and community training programs and educational materials for educators, youth, the workplace and communities. |
| The_Institute_for_Earth_Education The world's alternative to agency- and industry-sponsored supplemental environmental education. |
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