The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has created this site to inform the general public about their role in wetland preservation and restoration. At the top of their page, visitors can read the "What they are" area to get some basic definitions, look over some fact sheets, and learn about the recent history of wetlands in the United States. Also on the homepage are sections such as "Why...

The AirData Web site provides access to air pollution data for the entire United States. Users can discover the highest ozone levels in their state, where sources of air pollution are located, and much more. The Environmental Protection Agency offers annual summaries of air pollution data from two databases: Air Quality System (AQS) and the National Emission Inventory (NEI). Users can discover the...

For readers who wonder about their carbon footprint, but don't know quite how to calculate the long and short of it, this Carbon Footprint Calculator from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will arrive as a welcome resource. The site takes users through several steps. First, readers enter the number of people in their household, as well as their zip code. Next, they enter their average...

According to the EPA website, Environmental Justice is "the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies." Founded in 1990, the EPA's work group on environmental equity seeks to redress a number of inequities, including...

At this website, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) educates children about the United States' largest source of water contamination - non-point source pollution. Students can learn how they can prevent non-point source pollution in their homes and when taking part in recreational activities. Users can find a variety of educational games and activities such as developing a rain gauge. The...

The RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act) "online database is designed to enable users to locate documents, including publications and other outreach materials, that cover a wide range of RCRA issues and topics." Users have three search options: Topics, Full Text, or Advanced searches. For those having trouble finding needed materials, the website offers a handy two-page reference guide....

This online atlas, produced by Environment Canada and the EPA, offers a wealth of information on numerous aspects of the Great Lakes environment. Students and educators can learn about its geology, climate, and groundwater as well as the management strategies and its human history. The abundance of effective diagrams and maps will help users understand the region's processes and characteristics....

For fans of interactive maps and geospatial visualizations, Esris Landsat Explorer is a welcome boon, providing access to publicly-available imagery from the Landsat Program, a satellite program run jointly by NASA and the US Geological Survey that has focused on observing Earths land surfaces since its start in 1972. Esris Landsat Explorer, launched in 2017, is a sophisticated web app that...

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Searching for ways to stimulate students' interests in the earth sciences? Look no further than this Purdue website created by Professor Larry Braile, which offers numerous, fun and educational earth science education activities. Through the lessons, pictures, figures, and hands-on projects, students can learn about earthquake epicenters, the interior of the Earth, seismic waves, earthquake...