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The New 99.1
Wallaceburg's newest radio station for news and great music
Agricultural Green Plan
Information on wildlife habitat in an agricultural context.
Alliance For The Great Lakes
The Alliance works to conserve and restore the world's largest freshwater
resource through policy, education and local efforts aimed at preserving the
Great Lakes region as a national treasure. It also works with the region's residents,
enhancing their understanding of how they can help, too, drawing on many
resources, working with teachers, scientists, economists, legal specialists,
government representatives, communities and individuals. The Great Lakes
are home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world! It's our
responsibility to ensure their health. Join the
Adopt-a-Beach
program to create positive change for your local beach.
Audubon International
Audubon International spearheads education and conservation assistance programs
that promote environmental stewardship and sustainability. Programs encourage
pro-active, cooperative partnerships among Audubon International, landowners or
managers enrolled in the program, and local community organizations. Audubon
International believes that such positive relationships form the foundation for
sustained conservation action.
Association of State Wetland Managers, Inc.
The Association of State Wetland Managers is a nonprofit membership organization
established in 1983 to promote and enhance protection and management of wetland
resources, to promote application of sound science to wetland management efforts
and to provide training and education for our members and the public. A great
source for wetland news, publications, info on seminars and workshops and
techniques.
Bird Studies Canada
Bird Studies Canada is recognized nation-wide as a leading and respected
not-for-profit conservation organization dedicated to advancing the
understanding, appreciation and conservation of wild birds and their habitats,
in Canada and elsewhere, through studies that engage the skills, enthusiasm and
support of its members, volunteers, staff and the interested public.
Carolinian Canada
Carolinian Canada is a non-profit coalition of over 40 government and
non-government conservation groups and many individuals working to conserve the
ecological diversity of Canada's most threatened natural region. Find information
on habitats and species found in the Carolinian Zone of Canada.
Citizens Environment Alliance (CEA)
The Citizens Environment Alliance (CEA) is a non-profit, grass-roots,
international, education and research organization. We are committed to an
ecosystem approach to environmental planning and management. The CEA was formed
in 1985 by citizens concerned about spills from the (Sarnia) Chemical Valley
into the St. Clair River (the Toxic blob), and how those spills affected the
region's drinking water. Later, the CEA began to focus on the questions of
toxins in the Great Lakes, as well as air quality throughout the transboundary
area.
Michigan
The mission is to promote awareness and protection of the environment through
education, research and advocacy. DAS supports local activities to foster the
preservation of birds and the clean air, water, wetlands, grasslands, woodlands
and other natural resources they depend upon.
Detroit River
In meeting the spirit of the Canada-U.S. Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement,
the purpose of the committee is to clean-up, enhance and sustain the ecosystem
of the Detroit River and its tributary watersheds.
Ducks Unlimited Canada
Ducks Unlimited conserves, restores and manages wetlands and associated habitats
for North America's waterfowl. These habitats also benefit other wildlife and people.
Ecology and Society
Ecology and Society is an electronic, peer-reviewed, multi-disciplinary journal devoted to the rapid
dissemination of current research.
Environment Canada - Ontario Region
Environment Canada is a science-based government department whose business is helping Canadians live and
prosper in an environment that is properly protected and conserved. It's our
goal to help make sustainable development a reality in Canada
and, by doing so, make our country an example to the world.
Friends of the St. Clair River
An all-volunteer registered Canadian charitable organization. Its
purpose is to promote conservation, beautification and other environmental
activities associated with the St. Clair River and assist in the development and
implementation of the St. Clair River Remedial Action Plan.
Friends of the St. Clair River Watershed
The Friends of the St. Clair River Watershed provide fun, educational
experiences that engage the community in the protection of their water
resources. We promote scientific, volunteer-based water monitoring, watershed
stewardship, and the restoration and protection of the St. Clair River and other
Great Lakes Areas of Concern.
Great Lakes Information Network
The Great Lakes Information Network (GLIN) is a partnership that provides one
place online for people to find information relating to the binational Great
Lakes-St. Lawrence region of North America. GLIN offers a wealth of data
and information about the region's environment, economy, tourism, education and
more. Thanks to its strong network of state, provincial, federal and regional
partner agencies and organizations, GLIN has become a necessary component of
informed decision making, and a trusted and reliable source of information for
those who live, work or have an interest in the Great Lakes region. Regional resources with
newsletters
from across the Great Lakes region.
International Joint Commission
Canada and the United States created the International Joint Commission because they recognized that each
country is affected by the other's actions in lake and river systems along the
border. The two countries cooperate to manage these waters wisely and to protect
them for the benefit of today's citizens and future generations. Read the
quarterly news publication, FOCUS,
now available in full English and French versions.
Environment Canada for more information.
Lakewide Management Program (LaMP 2000)
A Lakewide Management Plan, or "LaMP", is a plan of action to assess, restore,
protect and monitor the ecosystem health of a Great Lake. It is used to
coordinate the work of all the government, tribal, and non-government
partners working to improve the Lake ecosystem. A public consultation
process is used to ensure that the LaMP is addressing the public's concerns.
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
Our mission is to drive improvements in environmental quality for the protection
of public health and natural resources to benefit current and future
generations. This will be accomplished through effective administration of
agency programs, providing for the use of innovative strategies, while helping
to foster a strong and sustainable economy. Features the manual 'Developing A
watershed Management Plan for Water Quality" in digital format.
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Regardless of the size of your property, whether it is an urban back yard, a
"back forty", or more than a section, you can set goals and take the proper
steps to improve your property for wildlife. Every piece of property is
important to the big picture, and it is not too late to begin improving our
land. This guide provides the information you will need to conserve Michigan's
plants, animals, and ecosystems.
- Managing Michigan's Wildlife: A Landowner's Guide
- Michigan Wildlife Viewing Guide
- Nongame Wildlife Fund
Michigan Natural Features Inventory
The Michigan Natural Features Inventory (MNFI) program conducts field surveys to
locate and identify threatened and endangered species and communities throughout
the state, created and maintains a database of all relevant species and
community locations, provides data summaries and analysis in support of
environmental reviews, and provides biological expertise to the Department of
Natural Resources (DNR).
Visit DNR for information on MNFI.
National Council for Science and the Environment
The Council envisions a society where environmental decisions are based on an
accurate understanding of the underlying science, its meaning, and its
limitations. In such a society, citizens and decisionmakers receive accurate,
understandable, and integrated science-based information. They understand the
risks, uncertainties, and potential consequences of their action or inaction.
Visit the National
Library for the Environment, an easy-to-use single-point entry to
environmental information and data.
National Wetlands Inventory
The National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
produces information on the characteristics, extent, and status of the Nation's
wetlands and deepwater habitats.
Natural Heritage Information Centre
The Natural Heritage Information Centre (NHIC) compiles, maintains and provides
information on rare, threatened and endangered species and spaces in Ontario.
NatureServe Canada
NatureServe Canada provides scientific information about Canada's
species and ecosystems to help guide effective conservation action and natural
resource management. A part of the international
NatureServe network, it is
a leading source for reliable information and analysis on the distribution and
conservation status of Canada's plants, animals, and ecological communities. NatureServe
Canada works in close partnership with key federal and provincial agencies as well as
international and multi-lateral initiatives concerned with environmental
protection.
Nature Conservancy of Canada
For over 40 years, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has been working to protect
Canada's most threatened natural habitats and the endangered species that call them home.
NCC is Canada's only national charity dedicated to preserving ecologically significant areas
through outright purchase, donations and conservation easements.
Nonpoint Education for Municipal Officials
The University of Connecticut's Nonpoint Education
for Municipal Officials (NEMO) is an educational program for local land use
officials that addresses the relationship of land use to natural resource
protection. The site features innovative techniques to teach local officials
about the sources and impacts of nonpoint source (NPS) pollution, how different
land uses affect water quality, and what towns can do to protect water quality.
The unique educational approach of the project is to use geographic information
system (GIS) technology to simplify and explain the complex relationship between
land use to water quality.
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
The ministry is committed to protecting and managing the province's natural
resources, or its "natural capital", and making the interest from that capital
available for individuals, communities and economies that depend on it. In doing
so, the Ministry contributes to the environmental, social and economic
well-being of the people of Ontario, meeting not only today's needs,
but also ensuring these resources are available for future generations.
Ontario Woodlot Association
The Ontario Woodlot Association (OWA) is a non-profit organization with a
network of regional chapters located across the province. The OWA brings woodlot
owners together to share ideas and learn about forest management. OWA promotes
sustainable forestry practices in private forests to ensure the viability of
these forests for future generations.
Royal Ontario Museum - species at risk
'Explore Ontario's Biodiversity' website is a public programming initiative of the Centre for
Biodiversity and Conservation Biology at the Royal Ontario Museum.
The aim of the site is to provide Ontario citizens with access to
the latest and most authoritative information about the distribution and
status of Ontario's wildlife. The 'Explore Ontario's Biodiversity' project
has three main components:
Ontario Field Guides;
Ontario's Species at Risk; and
The ROM Collections.
Sarnia-Lambton Environmental Association
The Sarnia-Lambton Environmental Association's mission is to be recognized by
members, regulatory agencies, and the community for excellence in promoting and
fostering a healthy environment consistent with sustainable development.
Society for Wetland Scientists
The SWS is a non-profit organization founded in 1980 to promote wetland science
and the exchange of information related to wetlands. The Society continues to
grow with members from most states and provinces in the U.S., Canada, Mexico,
and many other countries. The Society holds an annual meeting for the
presentation of scientific and technical information, for field trips to local
wetlands, and to support student wetland research. Wetland management tools,
links, careers and workshops, the site features a Canadian Chapter link that
highlights wetland news and wetlands in Canada.
University of Guelph - College of Biological Sciences
This Web site provides links of interest and information on botany and zoology
for habitat restoration and conservation.
U.S. Department of the Interior - Great Lakes Science Center
The Great Lakes Science Center exists to meet the Nation's need for scientific information for restoring,
enhancing, managing, and protecting living resources and their habitats in the Great Lakes basin ecosystem.
U.S. EPA Great Lakes National Program Office
The Great Lakes - Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie and Ontario - form the largest
surface freshwater system on the Earth. The Great Lakes National Program Office
oversees and helps all Great Lakes stakeholders work together in an integrated,
ecosystem approach to protect, maintain, and restore the chemical, biological
and physical integrity of the Great Lakes.
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - Great Lakes - Big Rivers Region 3
The Great Lakes-Big Rivers Region of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service includes
the states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and
Wisconsin. The Region manages 1.2 million acres in refuge land and water on 46
national wildlife refuges and 9 wetland management districts, including more
than 240,000 acres in waterfowl production areas.
USGS Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center
The mission of the Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center is to develop
research information on the quantitative ecological requirements for sustainable
wildlife populations, design and conduct studies of numbers and distribution of
flora and fauna including identification of change resulting from habitat loss
and modification and disseminate the latest in technical information and
research findings such that interested audiences benefit to the maximum extent
possible.
Wildlife Habitat Council
The Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) is a nonprofit, nonlobbying 501(c)(3) group
of corporations, conservation organizations, and individuals dedicated to
protecting and enhancing wildlife habitat. Created in 1988, WHC helps large
landowners, particularly corporations, manage their unused lands in an
ecologically sensitive manner for the benefit of wildlife.
Wild Ones
Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes promotes environmentally sound
landscaping practices to preserve biodiversity through the preservation,
restoration and establishment of native plant communities.
World Wildlife Fund
Founded in 1967, World Wildlife Fund Canada has become one of the country's
leading conservation organizations, enjoying the active support of more than
50,000 Canadians.