ENVIRONMENT IN CONNECTICUT
- ArchNet
- Virtual Library for Archaeology. Connecticut archaeology resources.
- Arctic Circle
- to stimulate a greater interest in the peoples and environment of the Arctic and Subarctic region.
- BioRAP
- compendium of medical and health information for students, teachers and individuals. Provided by Connecticut United for Research Excellence, Inc.
- Branford Land Trust
- dedicated to helping preserve open space in Branford and promoting our community's appreciation of Branford's diverse natural features.
- Center for Ecological Study of Perception and Action
- research center dedicated to studying the problems of perceiving and acting from an ecological perspective.
- Connecticut Audubon Society
- providing excellence in environmental education, conservation and legislative action.
- Connecticut Botanical Society
- information on native plants for gardening, field trip schedule, membership form and links to related sites.
- Connecticut Butterfly Atlas Project
- statewide participants identify species of butterflies. Sponsored by the State Geological and Natural History Survey of the CT DEP, the Connecticut Butterfly Association and the Connecticut Entomological Society.
- Connecticut Clean Energy Fund
- a venture capital fund dedicated to promoting the use of clean power in Connecticut.
- Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection Wildlife
- information on Connecticut's wildlife and common problems, hunting and trapping, publications and more.
- Connecticut Envirothon
- problem solving, natural resource education program for high school students which culminates in field competition.
- Connecticut Farm Bureau
- promoting and preserving agriculture and protecting the rights of farmers and land owners.
- Connecticut Fund for the Environment
- find out what's happening and act through the web to protect the environment in Connecticut. Located in new haven, Connecticut.
- Connecticut Green
- Connecticut College's environmental model. Forging the way with bold new "green" initiatives and ecological evolution as an intellectual community.
- Connecticut Islands
- island number, name, location and associated body of water.
- Connecticut Notable Trees Project
- lists and photos of the largest trees in the state, plus information on projects, certificate program, lectures, with links to related sites.
- Connecticut River Watershed Council
- citizen advocate for the environmental well-being of the entire Connecticut River, whose primary mission is to promote improvement of water quality and the restoration, conservation, wise development and use of the natural resources of the Connecticut River watershed.
- Connecticut Tree Protective Association
- nonprofit, non-partisan membership organization comprised of tree care professionals which promotes the protection and care of trees.
- Connecticut Wildlife Slide Shows
- slide program with photos and facts about endangered species and their management in the state.
- Connecticut Woodlands
- online edition of quarterly print publication with articles, news, legislative and environmental issues, and subscription information.
- Connecticut's BioBus
- biotechnology laboratory that travels to middle and high schools throughout the state to provide students with a hands-on BioScience experience.
- Department of Environmental Protection
- our mission is to conserve, improve and protect the natural resources and environment of Connecticut for present and future generations.
- Dinosaur State Park
- one of the largest dinosaur track sites in North America. An exceptional display of early Jurassic fossil tracks made 200 million years ago.
- Earthplace
- a 62 acre wildlife sanctuary in Westport, featuring 3 miles of trails, a live Animal Hall and outdoor display cages, a native plants courtyard, a bird and butterfly garden, a museum with 12 dioramas of nature displays, and two activity rooms with books, games, animal displays and activities about nature.
- Environmental Health Lab
- full service air monitoring and industrial hygene laboratory located in Cromwell, CT.
- Environmental Risk Ltd
- an environmental consulting and engineering firm dedicated to helping its select group of clients make informed business decisions.
- Flanders Nature Center
- promotes conservation, preservation, and management of the natural resources. Located in Woodbury, CT.
- Land Use Patterns of West Haven's Savin Rock Area 1771-1993
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- Litchfield Hills Audubon Society
- information, newsletter, events, pictures, and more.
- Metropolitan District Commission, The
- provides quality water supply, water pollution control, mapping, and household hazardous waste collection to eight member municipalities.
- My Sound
- provides real-time water quality monitoring data from Long Island Sound in order to enhance the appreciation, knowledge and use of Long Island Sound.
- National Earthquake Information Center: Connecticut
- map of and information on earthquake history in the state.
- New Canaan Nature Center
- environmental education center and sanctuary dedicated to helping people of all ages better understand, appreciate, and care for the world of nature.
- Norwalk Seaport Association
- nonprofit organization dedicated to foster public awareness of marine resources.
- Old Lyme Conservation Trust, Inc.
- independent, tax exempt conservation group, primarily concerned with the preservation of Old Lyme's natural resources through land acquired for preservation.
- Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor
- the last green valley" in the Boston-to-Washington megalopolis. A special kind of park in that it embraces 25 towns.
- Riverfront Recapture
- nonprofit organization which advocates access to the Connecticut River. Events calendar, photos of past activities, information on volunteer and sponsorship programs.
- SALT: Smaller American Lawns Today
- movement introduced by William Niering, Professor of Botany at Connecticut College, which promotes restoring residential and commercial grounds to harmonious ecology and sound landscapes.
- Sharon Audubon Center
- a 758 acre nature center with 11 miles of hiking trails, education programs, and live animals located in Sharon, CT
- Shepaug River
- history and present status including legal issues, stream flow data and related links.
- Soil and Water Conservation Districts
- state map outlining districts for conservation.
- Soundkeeper
- dedicated to the restoration and preservation of Long Island Sound.
- Toxics in Connecticut
- town-by-town profile of the toxic elements which threaten each community.
- Traprock Wilderness Recovery Strategy
- restoring wilderness to the Central Valley.
- U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
- information for the governing body which oversees the Connecticut River and Long Island Sound ecosystems.
- University of Connecticut Plant Database
- dedicated to the ornamental attributes, appropriate use, and identification of landscape plants suitable for the Northeast and areas with similar climates. Features online virtual campus walks.
- US Geological Survey Water Resources Division
- earth science agency located in East Hartford, Connecticut which provides hydrologic information and appraises water resources for the government.
- USGS Minerals Information for Connecticut
- Minerals Yearbook from 1994 forward, plus map of principal mineral-producing localities report in PDF format.
- Water Resources Conditions in Connecticut
- maps, reports, and information to help manage, develop, and protect Connecticut's water, energy, mineral, land, and biological resources.
- West Nile Virus Info for Connecticut
- download articles on how to protect yourself and your pets.
- Whale Shark Research Group
- monitors the behavior and migration of the Whale Shark. Also includes news, photos, discussion, calendar, and links.
- White Memorial Conservation Center
- an Environmental Education Center and Nature Museum located in the heart of the 4000-acre White Memorial Foundation in the hills of northwestern Connecticut.
- Wildlife Conservation Research Center
- esearch projects include: the effects of environmental contaminants on health; management in urbanizing habitats; management of White Tailed Deer; and habitat requirements of the American Kestrel.
- Woodcock Nature Center
- programs and an interpretive exhibition center. Botany walks, birding, geology lectures, wildlife management discussions and outdoor recreation programs.
Last Update - 1.43am on 10.5.2006
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