Region - Mid Atlantic
Region - Mid Atlantic
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"We conserve WV's natural and cultural heritage. We accomplish this by connecting, training and supporting a community of stewards through education in order to promote an environmentally aware and responsible citizenry."
The URL is: http://naaee.org/cgi-bin/risee/noram/showorg?id=&o...
"The Pennsylvania Association for Environmental Educators unites, supports, and inspires individuals to be stewards of the environment".
The URL is: http://naaee.org/cgi-bin/risee/noram/showorg?id=&o...
Lesson plans, resources, and suggestions for successful class trips to the Smithsonian Institution Museums in DC. Also contains information on regional workshops and seminars for educators.
The URL is: http://smithsonianeducation.org/educators/index.ht...
The Cacapon Institute is a science and education based non-profit organization with a professional staff working to protect and preserve the rivers of the Potomac Highlands.
The URL is: http://www.cacaponinstitute.org/
SERC is a 2700 acre research and education facility located on the Chesapeake Bay, MD. SERC offers activities and programs on local ecology for school groups, teachers and the general public, as well as research and internship programs for undergrad and graduate students.
The URL is: http://www.serc.si.edu/
Help save Snake River Salmon and participate in other online projects. The official Web site of North America's leading national river-conservation organization.
The URL is: http://www.amrivers.org/
EES offers training for "the formal and nonformal educator to use environmental education curricula in and out of the classroom," through hands-on workshops. Based in Washington, D.C., programs include tree plantings, gardening, storm drain stenciling projects, community cleanups, trips on the Anacostia and Potomac River.
The URL is: http://www.arinbe.com/ees/main.htm
Access maps and general information about the Delaware River Watershed. As well as educational resources and lesson plans, environmental field trip ideas, and upcoming educational opportunities throughout the basin. Created by the Delaware River Basin Commission.
The URL is: http://www.state.nj.us/drbc/edweb/edweb.htm
National Weather Service of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) site, providing current river forecast information for the nation's largest river basins: the Mississippi, Missouri, Illinois, and Ohio River Basins.
The URL is: http://www.riverwatch.noaa.gov/
"CRC increases knowledge through investigations of threatened species, habitats, and communities, and disseminates knowledge through advanced studies, professional training, and public outreach." CRC offers teacher workshops, EE activities, and school and community outreach programs.
The URL is: http://www.si.edu/crc/ep/main.htm
The Pennsylvania Center for Environmental Education is established to provide increased public and private access to quality environmental education through service, education, and research.
The URL is: http://www.pcee.org/
Resources for kids, students, and educators. Includes information on the "Bay Grasses in Classes" Project.
The URL is: http://www.dnr.state.md.us/education/
West Virginia Division of Environmental Protection - fact sheets on environmental issues relevant to WV and an "Enviro-Quiz."
The URL is: http://www.epa.gov/enviro/
Information on teacher training, special programs, curricula, volunteer programs, and printed and audio/visual materials in Delaware. Contact information for Project Wet, Wild and Aquatic Wild.
The URL is: http://www.dnrec.state.de.us/dnrec2000/
Environmental education page for
EPA Region 3 (Mid Atlantic states). The URL is: http://www.epa.gov/region3/r3info/eeo.htm
Interactive Watershed web sites for five different watersheds across the U.S. allow people to take virtual interactive tours, learn about local resource issues and participate in watershed community centers.
The URL is: http://www.interactivewatersheds.net/
This site was established by the Vice President of Conservation MAC-FFF to provide up-to-date information on Conservation issues and to provide a comprehensive list of links to Conservation related web sites.
The URL is: http://www.macconservation.org/
Jane Kirkland, naturalist and author of the award-winning Take A Walk® Book series, is sponsoring two new annual contests for students.
Why I Love My Pennsylvania State Park? -- Open to children (ages 8-12) who live in Pennsylvania. Deadline: October 31, 2005 Grand Prize for the State Park contest includes a pair of binoculars and the student will help lead a public nature walk in the park about which they wrote, accompanied by author Kirkland and naturalist/bird tour leader Kevin Loughlin of Wildside Tours. Why I Love the Nature in My Schoolyard? -- Open to students (Grades 3-6) in PA, DE, NJ, and MD. Deadline: October 30, 2005 The Schoolyard contest includes a grand prize winner in each of the four states who will win a free assembly at their school by author Kirkland as well as a wild bird feeding station for their schoolyard compliments of Wild Bird Centers of America. First-place winners also win a set of Take A Walk® Books along with a set for their school library or state park. Children are invited to write an original essay, 50 words or less, about the nature in their schoolyard or Pennsylvania State Park (children may enter both contests) and why they appreciate seeing the flora and fauna in their area. Contact Kae Tienstra, KT Public Relations, 610-395-6298 for more information. The URL is: http://www.takeawalk.com/A5580D/tawhome.nsf/Contes...
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