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Casey Trees Endowment Fund - http://www.caseytrees.org/
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. |
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Friends of the Earth DC Environmental Network - http://www.foe.org/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]. |
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Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission - http://www.mncppc.org/
Acquires, develops, maintains and administers a regional system of parks in Montgomery and Prince George's Counties in Maryland. |
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D.C. Science Writers Association - http://www.dcswa.org/
An organization of science writers and editors from nearly all the major news outlets in the Washington area that meets monthly for tours, symposia, and professional development. |
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National Capital Area Skeptics - http://www.ncas.org/
Group promoting critical thinking and scientific understanding. Includes information about events, newsletters, and a document library. |
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Bushmeat Crisis Task Force - http://www.bushmeat.org/
Headquarters for consortium of conservation organizations and scientists dedicated to the conservation of wildlife populations threatened by commercial hunting of wildlife for sale as meat. |
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Audubon Naturalist Society - http://www.audubonnaturalist.org/
Independent conservation organization serving the Washington D.C. metropolitan region. Find programs, classes, current issues, news, and information about sanctuaries in Maryland and Virginia. |
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District Department of the Environment - http://ddoe.dc.gov/
Promotes energy efficiency through conservation, education, and fuel assistance programs and by regulatory intervention. Includes consumer information, a description of agency programs, a guide to resources in its library, an events calendar, and links to related sites. |
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Urban Land Institute - http://washington.uli.org/
Non-profit research and education organization focusing on the use of land to enhance the environment. |
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Capital River Relief - http://www.capitalriverrelief.org/
Coalition of organizations and individuals focused on cleaning up the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers. Features cleanup schedule, photo gallery, press kit, and FAQs. |
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Pre-Columbian Society of Washington, DC - http://www.pcswdc.org/
Promotes interest in Pre-Columbian cultures through annual symposia, monthly meetings, and a newsletter. Includes newsletter index. |
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The Nature Conservancy - Maryland/District of Columbia - http://nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/maryland/
Works to protect critical natural lands. Features places protected, events, news and volunteer opportunities. |
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FORCE - Friends of Rock Creek's Environment - http://www.friendsofrockcreek.org/
Nonprofit organization promotes a healthy and sustainable Rock Creek watershed. Has news, information and links. |
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DC Greenworks - http://www.dcgreenworks.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. |
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HowStuffWorks: Exploding Manholes - http://www.howstuffworks.com/exploding-manhole.htm
Information on the frequent mishaps under the streets of the city. |
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Flora of the Washington-Baltimore Area - http://persoon.si.edu/DCFlora/dcherbarium.htm
Offers information about flora native to the area. Includes a specimen database, projects, spring flowering records and a gallery. |
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Biodiversity Database of the Washington, D.C., Area - http://biodiversity.georgetown.edu/
Searchable database of information and images. Includes organisms and regional nature and preservation areas in the D.C. area. |
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DC Nature - http://www.dcnature.com/
Photo galleries of DC area wildlife created by a local group of nature photographers. |
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Cool Capital Challenge - http://www.coolcapitalchallenge.org/
A voluntary program to reduce the DC area's carbon dioxide emissions. Has a carbon footprint calculator, tips, news and resources. |
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Green DC - http://green.dc.gov/green/
DC government site has information on local environmental issues and government programs. |
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Audubon Society of the District of Columbia - http://www.dcaudubon.org/
Field trips, events, birding around D.C., Logan Meadow sanctuary and newsletter articles. |
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Washington Regional Network for Livable Communities - http://www.washingtonregion.net/
Advocates "smart-growth" transportation investments, land use policies, and community designs. Includes newsletter archive and policy documents. |
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DC Urban Gardeners - http://www.dc-urban-gardeners.com/
Nonprofit volunteer organization. Has information on gardening, community gardens, clubs and groups. |
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DC Department of Health - Environmental Health Administration - http://doh.dc.gov/doh/cwp/view,a,3,q,573184,dohNav_GID,1802,dohNav,%7C33200%7C33215%7C.asp
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. |
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Sierra Club: Washington, DC Chapter - http://www.dc.sierraclub.org/
News and issue information from the local chapter of the environmental organization. |