Resources

Following is a very exhaustive list of links to various resources that are available online. These links are categorized topic-wise and also organization-wise. The topics include the ones listed in the Steps to Cleanup in this web site. The organizations are sub-divided as federal, state, regional, international, educational, professional, etc. Also, listed below are environmental search engines. If you think that a web site is not listed below, please send an email to Webmaster. EnviroTools.org reserves the right to list a web site in this page.

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Name and Annotation
American Chemical Society (ACS) Website of American Chemical Society
American Geophysical Union Provides the understanding of Earth and space for the benefit of humanity
Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors AEESP is made up of and serves professors in North American academic programs providing education in environmental engineering and related fields.
Best Management Practices for Soil Erosion This program illustrates the effects and severity of soil erosion. Also gives detailed description of management and structural practices designed to control erosion.
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology (BEST) The National Academies' principal study unit for environmental pollution problems affecting human health, human impacts on the environment, and the assessment and management of related risks to human health and the environment.
Brownfield News Brownfield News is a national magazine with each issue focusing on a city or region to report on their brownfield programs.
Center for Environmental Information and Statistics The CEIS website links environmental facts from all EPA's databases into a one-stop information source where users apply interactive search tools to pursue national, state and country level environmental data.
Center for Microbial Ecology Scientists from many disciplines seeking to understand the roles of microbes in the environment.
Chemfinder This is a search engine used to obtain details of any chemical using chemical name, CAS numberor molecular weight.
Community Development Pool of information in form of factsheets, bulletins and extension materials related to community development.
Concerned Citizens Page: Transportation Provides information about the environmental impacs of transportation, including consumer information, strategies for reducing automobile pollution, timps on saving gas and information about automobiles and ozone.
Defence Environmental Network and Information eXchange (DENIX) Department of Defence information on environmental legislation, compliance, restoration and cleanup.
Earth Day Network The mission is to increase awareness, responsibility and action toward a clean, healthy environment for all living things using Earth Day as a catalyst.
Earth on Edge Bill Moyer's website accompanying PBS television program of the same name.
Eco-Portal : The EnvironmentalSustability.Info Source Search machine with links to Sustainability topics like Development, Economics, Organizations and Threats etc. Also links to other topics like Air, Water, Land etc are present.
Electronic Green Journal
Energy Star Energy Star is a government-backed program helping businesses and individuals protect the environment through superior energy efficiency.
EnviroFacts Data Warehouse A national information system that provides an integrated single point of access to data extracted from six major EPA databases.
EnviroFacts Warehouse One of the major sources of environmental information.
Envirofacts Warehouse Users may retrieve environmental information from EPA databases on Superfund sites, drinking water, toxic and air releases , hazardous waste , water discharge permits and grants information. Maps of environmental information may also be generated using search machine.
Envirolink Extensive resources and links about the environment.
Environmental Defence Environmental Defense is a not-for-profit environmental advocacy group with four main goals: (1) Stabilizing the Earth's climate, (2) Safeguarding the world's oceans, (3) Protecting human health, and (4) Defending and restoring biodiversity." Formerly kno
Environmental Engineering at MSU Environmental Engineering Degree programs at MSU.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Homepage of U.S. EPA.
Environmental Service through Lycos List of websites related to environment.
Environmental Sustainability Links Links to different areas of Environmental Sustainability.
Envirotools Educational materials for cleaning up hazardous waste sites.
EPA Surf Your Watershed Site Gives information on environmental quality including water quality, land characteristics, air quality, citizen-based groups, and industrial discharges in a specific watershed
EPA About the National Estuary Program Gives information to encourage local communities to know and take responsibility for managing their own estuaries.
EPA Office of Water - Concerned Citizen Gives information to raise public awarness and encourage involvment in water quality issues.
EPA Project XL Homepage Gives information about the Project XL and updates on its activities.
EPA's Environmental Sustainability Library Collection of books, journals and videos that U.S EPA Region 8 Technical Library has in its Environmental Sustainability Special Collection.
EPA's Superfund TimeLine This is an excellent, interactive timeline showing the history of the Superfund program. If you click on an event, additional information appears in a small, unobstrusive window.
Global Environmental and Technology Foundation Offers information on building an infrastructure for sustainable development.
Global Network of Environment and Technology(GNET) Material of interest to the environmental technology community.
Great Lakes Environmental Education Materials Gives information about the resources designed to provide access to Great lakes educational material, and to identify and address teacher training needs.
International Brownfields summary A document summarizing the impact of clean up and redevelopment of brownfields in different countries internationally.
ISO-International Organization for Standardization They created the ISO14000 standards containing technical specifications to be used consistently to address environmental management systems, environmental auditing, environmental labeling, environmental performance evaluation, and life cycle assessment.
Local Government Environment Assistance Network The LGEAN site is a forum and clearinghouse of environmental information for local government. 24-hour access is available to a regulatory and pollution prevention information, message boards, regulatory updates and grants and financing information.
Maps on Demand Interactive EPA Geographic Information System that can be used to produce personalized maps of areas in the conterminous United States according to user specifications.
Maps on Demand Maps on Demand is an interactive EPA GIS that can be used to produce personalized maps of areas in the conterminous US according to user specification
National Academy of Sciences Created by US to advice the government in scientific and technical matters.
National Center for Environmental Research (NCER) NCER is one of the five research organizations that comprise EPA's Office of Research and Development (ORD). NCER's mission is to support high-quality research by the nation's leading scientists that will improve the scientific basis for decisions on nati
National Council for Science and Environment (NCSE) Their goal is to improve the scientific basis for environmental decision making
National Institute of Environment Health Sciences (NIEHS) Discusses health related issues
Northeast Midwest Institute Brownfield Reports This organization provides information on Brownfields tools, federal and state programs
Pollution Prevention Regional Information Center Pollution Prevention Regional Information Center (P2RIC) strives to improve resource sharing between the programs, businesses, and agencies of EPA Region 7 (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska) that provide waste reduction services and expertise to business and industry.
Record of Decision System (RODS) RODS contains full-text Records of Decision (RODs), ROD Abstracts, ROD Amendments and Explanations of Significant Differences (ESDs). A ROD provides the justification for the remedial action (treatment) chosen at a Superfund site. It also contains site history, site description, site characteristics, community participation, enforcement activities, past and present activities, contaminated media, the contaminants present, scope and role of response action, and the remedy selected for cleanup.
Region 2 Environmental Education Website with links to EPA's Kids, Students and Teachers Pages Provides comprehensive information about EPA's environmental education programs, including material on environmental education grants, student oppurtunities, educator training and other resources.
Resources For the Future RFF is an independent institute dedicated exclusively for analyzing environmental, energy, and natural resources topics, which gathers under one roof a unique community of scholars conducting impartial research to enable policymakers to make sound choices.
Smart Travel Resource Center Gives information on transportation and air quality related public education, information campaigns and programs around the US. User can scan project descriptions to gain an understanding of the design, implementation and evaluation of transportation projects.
Society for Environmental toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) The Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) is an independent, nonprofit professional society that provides a forum for individuals and institutions engaged in fields relating to Environmental Sceinces and Engineering
Starfish: Databases for Environmental Education Website which helps teachers intergrate concepts of environmental science and sustainability into their curricla.
Technical Outreach Services for Communities (TOSC) Technical Outreach Services for Communities facilitates public involvement in environmental remediation.
The Chemical Scorecard Provides local environmental information on the Internet by typing in a zip code to find out about local pollution. Also gives information about toxics in communities.Also can find the locations and emissions of major polluters, the health effects of the chemicals released, important regulatory controls, and how to take action to minimize adverse environmental impacts.
The Great Lakes Center for Environmental and Molecular Sciences (GLEAMS) GLEAMS is designed to serve as a "one-stop-shop" for data and information on the Great Lakes.GLEAMS brings together deep domain expertise in the fields of molecular genomics, environmental chemistry and geospatial informatics.
The Nature Conservancy With more than 1 million members, The Nature Conservancy is the world's leading private conservation group. Over the past half-century, we have helped protect more than 11 million acres of vital habitat in the United States and nearly 60 million acres in
The Right-To-Know Network Access to environmental information from 13 different environmental database. Also visitors can learn about local Superfind sites, including the dates of recent evaluations, assessments, and inspection
The Watershed Academy - Training Courses Provides information on the training courses, provides links to watershed related publications and training partners.
Transact: The Transportation Action Network Presents information on how transportation choices impact environmental conditions and overall quality of life. Links to reports, publications, transportation organizations and directories.
U.S Department of Energy Because of toxic wastes manufactured during miltray purposes, the U.S. DOE generates a lot of toxic wastes. Because these wastes needed cleaning up, the DOE is responsible for the world�s largest environmental cleanup program.
U.S EPA Office of Environmental Education Their mission is to: "advance and support education efforts that develop an environmentally conscious and responsible public and inspire personal responsibility in caring for the environment."
U.S. Geological Survey Water Data Links to variety of water data, including real time data, historical records of daily streamflow, water quality monitoring data, GIS data for water resources, water use maps and data by county and watershed,acid rain deposition by location and reports by USGS and other agencies.
United State Geological Survey (USGS) Provides reliable scientific information to describe and understand the Earth; minimize loss of life and property from natural disasters; manage water, biological, energy and mineral resources; and enhance and protect our quality of life.
World Resources Institute Seeks to provide information, ideas, and solutions to global environmental problems. Their mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth�s environment for current and future generations. Their program meets global challenges by using

Community Building Open "Community Building" links in a new window

Name and Annotation
10 Steps in Community Health Assessment Development Process Assessment planning models and frameworks identify 10 Steps in the Community Health Assessment development process.
A Citizen�s Guide to Risk Assessments and Public Health Assessments at Contaminated Sites This guide provides an overview of two different assessments commonly performed at hazardous waste sites. These are the rise assessment and the public health assessment, both are required for all sites- commonly referred to as �Superfund� sites- listed on the U.S. EPA�s NPL.
Acting Locally Lists programs, opportunities, and tools that helps citizen to get involved and make a difference in community.
Action Plans to Integrate Environmental Justice Each major program and regional office in EPA was required to submit an "Environmental Justice Action Plan" detailing the efforts to integrate environmental justice into their policies, programs, and activities.
Agenda 21: Sustainable Development Agenda 21 is an international blueprint that outlines actions that governments, international organizations, industries and the community can take to achieve sustainability.
American Public Health Association (APHA) The American Public Health Association (APHA) is the oldest and largest organization of public health professionals in the world, representing more than 50,000 members from over 50 occupations of public health.
American Society for Testing and Materials This groups writes the standards for several environmental site assessment surveys.
Association for Conflict Resolution Includes standards of Practice, lists of mediators and approved training programs options.
Association of Specialists in Cleaning & Restoration ASCR is a professional association for cleaning and restoration, trainer and educator in the industry. They are committed to improving industry standards, ongoing technical research, conducted by the ASCR�s technical staff.
Beneficial Landscaping : Green Landscaping with Native Plants Provides a wealth of background and information about "green" lanscaping. Gives information to all citizen interested in transforming a lawn into a natural landscape.
Benefits of Community Involvement and its barriers. This page provides information on benefits of community involvement and its barriers.
BLR : Business & Legal Reports BLR's team of environmental experts provides you with plain-English analysis of your state's initiatives and environmental regulations, and instant comparisons between state and federal regulations. Every major environmental topic is at your fingertips, complete with cross-references to related topics, and side-by-side comparisons with other states. These topics are updated regularly to reflect changes in regulations.
Brownfield Redevelopment: Community Involvement Contains an excellent presentation on Brownfields and communities.
Cleanup to Build Contains a community 'toolbox' along with information on revitalizing and repairing communities.
Communities for a Better Environment Uses science based research, legal tactics and organizing strategies to prevent air and water pollution, eliminate toxic hazards, and improve public health.
Community Involvement at Superfund Sites Describes the process of getting community members actively involved in planning for and cleaning up a Superfund site.
Community Involvement in Brownfields Redevelopment This link provides an excellent article on community involvement in brownfields redevelopment
Community involvement Pipeline drawing -EPA Community involvement activities at NPL sites
Community Participation in Brownfields Redevelopment This is interactive document discussing about the collobrative process affecting the interests of all stakeholders
Community Stewardship Exchange - Sonoran Institute Gives information, contacts and examples designed to promote community-based strategies that preserve and protect the ecological integrity of protected lands, while meeting the economic aspirations of adjoining landowners and communities.
Community-Based Environmental: A Resource Book For Protecting Ecosystems and Communities Compiled to identify practical approaches and tools to help communities carry out their own ecosystem protection efforts.
Consortium for Risk Evaluation with Stakeholder Participation II An organization that is working to advance cost-effective cleanup and greater stakeholder understanding of the nation�s nuclear weapons production facility waste sites by improving the scientific and technical basis of environmental management decisions and policies, under a grant from the Department of Energy.
Constructive Engagement Resource Guide Practical Advice for Dialogue Among Facilities, Workers, Communities and Regulators. A tool to help citizens work with formal organizations.
Creating Great Neighborhoods : Density in your community Publication that highlights the success of nine community led efforts to create vibrant neighborhoods through density; provides readers with an understanding of the connections between smart growth and densityl; and introduces five time tested design principles to ensure that density becomes a community asset and not a liability.
Department of Defense Environmental Cleanup Site offers information on the department�s effort to address environmental contamination at active and closing bases and former properties, while protecting human health and the environment.
Disposal Of Household Hazardous Materials Briefly discusses the current �best� means of disposing of household hazardous waste.
Electronic Wetlands Herbarium Program gives introduction to a particular type of wetland, the user can explore a list of species found in that ecosystem, structured to help identify plant specimens.
Enforcement and Compliance History Online (ECHO) Pilot database to search for facilities in your community to see if an agency has conducted air, water or hazardous waste compliance inspections, violations were found, or enforcement actions were taken.
Environmental Education Improves Our Everyday Lives Talks about advantages of environmental education and why it is important.
Environmental Finance Center Network (EFC) The EFCs provide state and local officials and small businesses with advisory services; education, publicatios, and training; technical assistance; and analyses on financing alternatives.
Environmental Financing Information Network (EFIN) The purpose of the EFIN is to provide information on financing alternatives for state and local environmental programs and small businesses.
Environmental Justice Geographic Assessment Tool The Environmental Justice Geographic Assessment Tool will provide the information necessary to conduct a comprehensive preliminary analysis of any area of concern. Tool is meant to serve as a module to be incorporated on the front end (e.g., screening) of all appropriate Agency assessments.
Environmental Law Institute Useful information concerning environmental law, policy, and management.Center for Health, Environment and Justice, an organization started by Love Canal's Lois Gibbs, provides information on how to organize a community.
Environmental Learning Community The purpose of this community is to build capacity, enabling better environmental decision making. This web page provides you access to a variety of environmental resources.
Environmental Planning for Small Communities Gives a one-stop reference source for medium-sized communities faced with environmental planning issues and decisions. Also includes sections on regulation, self-evaluation, planning, finance, case studies and contact information.
Environmental Restoration Talks about topics like ecology, economics, psychology and culture that is required for protecting and restoring damaged lands.
Environmental Sustainability Kit The Environmental Sustainability Kit is a set of tools -- ideas, procedures, and resources -- to help local leaders, residents, and businesses work toward making their own communities more sustainable. While sustainability encompasses many things, from affordable health care and housing to a safe and clean environment, we have focused the Environmental Sustainability Kit on the environmental and pollution prevention aspects of sustainable communities efforts.
Environmental Sustainability Links Links to different areas of Environmental Sustainability.
EPA Office of Emergency and Remedial Response (OERR), Superfund Gives variety of superfund-related information, including basic information about the superfund process and community tools available from the agencies.
EPA Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics(OPPT) -Community based programs branch (CBPB) Gives information about activities and programs designed to address environmental problems faced by communities by linking government with citizens to achieve long-term environmental preservation and sustainable economic development. Also includes a section on tools for community based work.
EPA Community - Based Environmental Protection (CBEP) CBEP integrates environmental management with human needs, considers long-term ecosystem health and highlights the positive correlations between economic prosperity and environmental well being.
EPA Federal Facilities Restoration and Reuse Office- Community Involvement Provides information on issues related to hazardous waste cleanup to enable citizens to actively participate in the issues that affect them.
EPA National Center for Environmental Innovation Gives information on projects designed to promote innovation to achieve greater and more cost effective public health and environmental protection.
EPA Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Provides information for citizens about where to secure enforcement and compliance information and publications, lodging complaints about violations of environmental statutes and general information about EPA programs that are particular interest to the public.
EPA Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance - Office of Environmental Justice A pointer to environmental justice activities at EPA and other federal agencies.
EPA Region 3 Sustainable Development Gives case studies and background information about the sustainability of natural resources.
EPA's Framework for Community-Based Environmental Protection This Framework identifies specific goals, strategies, activities, and performance measures EPA will need for implementing the CBEP approach to environmental management.
EPA's Grants and Fellowship Information Gives information available from various departments within the Agency about the research grants and graduate fellowship awarded.
EPA's Plan for Grants Management This report presents the EPA�s Plan for Grants Management. This plan charts the course the agency will follow in the coming years to deliver an effective system for grants administration � one in which federal funds are used responsibly to deliver meaningful environmental results
EPA's Superfund Community Advisory Group (CAG) Information to set up a CAG in your community.
EPA's Technical Assistance Grants (TAGs) A Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) provides money for activites that help your community participate in decision making at eligible Superfund sites.
EPCRA Tutorial DOE Office of Environmental Policy and Guidance Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act Tutorial Web site. This site was designed to walk you through the steps of EPCRA modules.
Federal Facilities Environmental Restoration and Reuse (FFRRO) The FFRRO works with other federal entities to develop creative, cost-effective solution to their environmental problems.
GLEAMS Internet Map Server (IMS) The IMS is also one of the primary interfaces to the GLEAMS DDSS, which provides tools to help citizens, resource managers, scientists, etc. better understand the quality of the water in the Kalamazoo River and the risks associated with living or recreating on or near the river.
Green Community Gives information about the Green Community Program, its goals and steps to attain community sustainability.
Ground Water Primer Program educates users about the nature of ground water and the principles of groundwater protection, includes introduction to hydrogeology, information on various drinking water contaminants, and a section on strategies to protect groundwater from pollution.
Guidance for Community Advisors at Superfund Sites This guidance addresses the objectives, functions, membership, and scope of authority for CAGs.
Guidelines for the Environmentally Conscious Consumer Gives information to consumer in making a decision to buy products that are approriate for both their individual needs and the environment.
Hart Environmental Data Explains what indicators are, how indicators relate to sustainability, how to identify good indicators of sustainability and how indicators can be used to measure progress towards building a sustainable community.
Hazardous Materials Training and Research Institute Purpose of the Institute is to promote worker protection and the maintenance of a clean and safe environment through education and training.
Hazardous Waste in your Community Talks about EPA's "cradle-to-grave" waste management system, where hazardous wastes are regulated by EPA from the point they are first created until they reach final disposal. The factsheet helps to understand what requirements must be met under RCRA in order to manage hazardous waste in a safe and protective manner.
Hazards Analysis on the Move Helps to develop a method to determine what hazardous materials are being transported through community and the priority areas of risk that warrant further analysis and study.
Household Waste Management Gives reliable information to citizens and consumer about reducing the amount of solid and hazardous waste generation in homes. Also discusses safe use, storage, handling and disposal of waste, how to increases family safety and economic security by sensible use and reuse of household products.
How you can make a difference in Hazardous waste management Shows how community can help protect themselves and their environment from hazardous waste releases by understanding the RCRA regulations and learning how to participate in environment decision-making.
Interagency Working Group on Environmental Justice The IWG is made up of twelve federal agencies and chaired by EPA; targets coordinated federal initiatives and resources to help environmentally and economically distressed communities.
International City / County Management Association ( ICMA) This professional and educational organization represents appointed managers and administrators in local governments throughout the world.
Land Information Access Association Helping people shape better communities through participation, education, information and the effective use of technology.
Michigan Public Health Association (MPHA) The Michigan Public Health Association is the essential focal point for the public health community and constituency in Michigan.
Midwest Hazardous Substance Research Centers (HSRC) Outreach Program Provides environmental technical assistance to communities through the Technical Outreach Services to Communities (TOSC) and Technical Assistance to Brownfields Communities (TAB) programs
National Center for Small Communities The NCSC provides small town decision makers with the tools to govern effectively and the skills to expand local economies, protect natural resources and preserve community character.
National Drinking Water Clearinghouse Helping small communities by collecting, developing, and providing timely information relevant to drinking water issues.
National Environmental Justice Advisory Council (NEJAC) is a federal advisory committee that provides independent advice, consultation, and recommendations to the Administrator of EPA on matters related to environmental justice.
National Environmental Training Center for Small Communities Assists small communities by providing training and training-related information and referral services in the areas of wastewater, drinking water, and solid waste.
National Governers Association Brownfields redevelopment is supported by US governers. Because the links often change, search on their website for brownfields.
National Small Flows Clearinghouse (NSFC) Information about innovative, low-cost wastewater treatments for small communities.
Nature Step's Understanding Sustainability Talks about diverse collection of self-help resources. Also offers many different paths for individuals to explore and learn about sustainability and to experience the work of The Natural Step.
Non-Point Source Education for Municipal Officials Presents a program teaching local officials about the sources and impacts of non-point source website pollution. Easy GIS approach is taken to explore the complex relationships between land use and water quality.
Nonpoint Source Water Pollution Nonpoint source pollution defined, with information on NPS sources & effects.
Northeast Midwest Institute Brownfield Reports This organization provides information on Brownfields tools, federal and state programs
Office of Air and Radiation (OAR) Policy and Guidance Information This site allows regulators, the regulated community and members of the general public to easily obtain access to both current and historic regulatory information. This site makes the task of understanding, implementing and complying with requirements of the new environmental regulations much easier.
OSWER Environmental Justice Action Agenda This is culmination of a major effort, to address the important issue of environmental justice and establish OSWER�s current strategy on environmental justice.
Peaks to Prairies Peaks to Prairies encourages adoption of pollution prevention practices by citizens, small businesses, and local governments. The Center offers access to current information and contacts, encourages collaboration and leveraging of resources between programs, and builds information systems to enhance information dissemination.
Pollution Prevention Program outlines environmental legislation related to pollution prevention (P2), and addresses P2 in industry, agriculture, energy, government and consumer sectors. Includes examples on more efficient manufacturing processes, alternative products and procedures that generate fewer or more benign end products, and ways to reduce the amount of raw materials used.
Portland Brownfields Initiative A site loaded with leads to lots of information on brownfields. Includes " Brownfields for Global Learners," a site that gives a good background on brownfields.
Private Water System Program provides a minicourse in design and construction of private drinking water system (wells and piping), includes water quantites required, water pumps, systems controls and design considerations.
Public Invovlement Public involvement is a progression that starts with outreach to build awareness and interest. It evolves to information exchange, through collaboration and recommendation to agreement and decision-making.
RCRA Public Participation Manual The RCRA Public Participation Manual explains how public participation works in the RCRA permitting process, and how citizens, regulators and industry can cooperate to make it work better.
RCRA Public Participation Rule A national dialogue about Public Involvement in EPA decisions. Provides many tools and useful links.
Reducing Hazardous Materials in the Home Gives simple steps to reduce the amount of potentially hazardous products in homes.
Report of the Common Sense Initiative's (CSI) Stakeholder Involvment Workgroup Explains actions needed to integrate EPA's stakeholder involvement activities and presents findings from the CSI Council Stakeholder Involvement Workgroup, June1998.
Residential Energy Efficiency Program shows effective ways to reduce home energy consumption. Discusses topics like insulation, windows, doors, weather-stripping, and caulking.
Residential Water Conservation Techniques Program discusses effective ways to save water inside and outside the home through the use of efficient toilets and faucets, leak detection, and stratergies such as water efficient lawn care and gardening. Provides a calculator that calculates water and money saved through efficient water use.
Restoration Advisory Boards (RAB) Documents Gives list of RAB Documents which includes policies, guidance, and factsheets on the operation of RABs alongside installations conducting environmental cleanup.
Risk Management Plan (RMP) RMP helps local fire, police, and emergency response personnel (who must prepare for and respond to chemical accidents), and is useful to citizens in understanding the chemical hazards in communities.
Smart Communities Network � Center of Excellence for Sustainable Development On the website you will be able to 1) read about other communities that have discovered the benefits of sustainable development, 2) locate technical and financial resources that can help your community plan and carry out sustainable development project and 3) access model codes and ordinances other communities have used to implement sustainable development.
Smart Growth Network �Smartgrowth� promotes the creation of national, regional, and local coalitions to encourage development that is environmentally, economically, and socially responsible.
Society for Ecological Restoration International (SER) SER is a non-profit organization actively engaged in ecologically sensitive repair and management of ecosystems through a broad array of experience, knowledge sets and cultural perspectives.
South and Southwest HSRC TOSC and TAB programs at the South & Southwest HSRC
Stakeholder Involvement & Public Participation at the U.S. EPA Lessons Learned, Barriers, & Innovative Approaches. January 2001. This link is to a very thorough, 31-page document that can help problem solve a lack of progress.
Superfund Community Involvement Toolkit Discusses about the comprehensive and practical tool for promoting successful community participation in the Superfund process. The toolkit consists of 47 tools.
Sustainable Communities Network A site that links citizens to resources and each other to create sustainable communities
Technical Assistance for Brownfields (TAB) Facilitates public involvement in Brownfields redevelopment.
Technical Outreach Services for Native American Communities (TOSNAC) Provides technical assistance to Native Americans dealing with hazardous substance issues.
The Alliance for Sustainability Natural Step Framework�s Four conditions for Sustainability or �System Conditions�.
The Environmental Impact of Dry-Cleaning Operation Talks about dry cleaning industry, implemented procedures in the use of environmentally sound operations, specifically addressing the major chemicals used in the business and their release to the environment.
The Guide to the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act Free guide giving in depth information of EPCRA.
The Law of Environmental Justice Book by Micheal B. Gerrard on the Law of Environmental Justice, the book will be a valuable resource to those who counsel environmental groups, individuals who have been harmed or are at-risk for exposure, and community or advocacy organizations.
The U.S. Conference of Mayors Good collection of federal legislative updates and news articles on brownfield.
The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation The Conflict Resolution Information Source is a nonprofit organization funded by the William and Flora Hewitt Foundation.
Thinking Globally Provides links to websites discussing about environmental issues that impact our world.
U.S Code Collection : EPCRA Full test version of EPCRA law generated from the most recent version of the Government Printing Office CD-ROM.
U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development Brownfields (HUD) Stimulates and promotes economic and community development activities
Urban Land Institute The mission of the urban land institute is to provide leadership in the responsible use of land to enhance the total environment. The website contains information about conferences, programs, services, and references materials related to land management.
Water Efficient Landscape Planner Program was developed to explain the advantages and principles of water efficient landscaping. Also covers the basics of landscape planning and provides guidelines and suggestions to help users select the most appropriate plants for their needs.
Watershed Management Council An non-profit organization providing a forum for the integration of knowledge and technologies of watershed management, identifying research needs and priorities, training and encouraging appropriate policies and legislation relating to watershed management.
Wetlands International An independent global non-profit organization dedicated solely to the work of wetland conservation and sustainable management. Activities are based on sound science and have been carried out in over 120 countries.
Window to My Environment A powerful web-based tool that provides wide range of federal, state, and local information about environmental conditions and features in an area of your choice. This application is provided by U.S. EPA in partnership with federal, state and local government and other organizations.

Environmental Assessment Open "Environmental Assessment" links in a new window

Name and Annotation
10 Steps in Community Health Assessment Development Process Assessment planning models and frameworks identify 10 Steps in the Community Health Assessment development process.
A Citizen�s Guide to Risk Assessments and Public Health Assessments at Contaminated Sites This guide provides an overview of two different assessments commonly performed at hazardous waste sites. These are the rise assessment and the public health assessment, both are required for all sites- commonly referred to as �Superfund� sites- listed on the U.S. EPA�s NPL.
Brownfields Technology Support Center Provides technical resources and assistance for Brownfield decision makers.
Comparative Risk Assessment Program that describes the history and methodology of comparative risk assessment, which is a procedure designed to identify and address areas of greatest environmental risk.
Environmental Planning for Small Communities Gives a one-stop reference source for medium-sized communities faced with environmental planning issues and decisions. Also includes sections on regulation, self-evaluation, planning, finance, case studies and contact information.
Fertilizer Storage and Handling Practices on the Farm Program gives a general overview of safe fertilizer storage and handling procedure, and features an interactive risk assessment exercise.
GLEAMS Internet Map Server (IMS) The IMS is also one of the primary interfaces to the GLEAMS DDSS, which provides tools to help citizens, resource managers, scientists, etc. better understand the quality of the water in the Kalamazoo River and the risks associated with living or recreating on or near the river.
Ground Water Primer Program educates users about the nature of ground water and the principles of groundwater protection, includes introduction to hydrogeology, information on various drinking water contaminants, and a section on strategies to protect groundwater from pollution.
Guidance on Cumulative Risk Assessment: Planning and Scoping The practice of risk assessment within the EPA is evolving away from a focus on the potential of a single pollutant in one environmental medium for causing cancer toward integrated assessments involving suites of pollutants in several media that may cause a variety of adverse effects on humans, plants, animals, or even effects on ecological systems and their processes and functions.
Household Waste Management Gives reliable information to citizens and consumer about reducing the amount of solid and hazardous waste generation in homes. Also discusses safe use, storage, handling and disposal of waste, how to increases family safety and economic security by sensible use and reuse of household products.
Hydrogeomorphic Approach for Assessing Wetland Functions Provides links to information on hydrogeomorphic assessment method for wetlands function, including a link to status of the regional guidebooks under development. The site is sponsored by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Waterways Experiment Station.
Municipal Pollution Prevention Diagnostic Planner Program serves as an early warning system for wasterwater treatment plant operators.
National Action Plan to Develop the Hydrogeomorphic Approach for Assessing Wetland Functions The Corps of Engineers is announcing, through the National Action Plan, the strategy the Corps and other Federal agencies will follow to develop the Hydrogeomorphic Approach for Assessing Wetland Functions (HGM Approach). The HGM Approach is being developed primarily for use in the context of the Clean Water Act Section 404 regulatory program where time and resources are often limited.
National Center for Environmental Assessment NCEA is national resource center for human health and ecological risk assessment. NCEA conducts risk assessments, carries out research to improve the state-of-the science of risk assessment, and provides guidance and support to risk assessors.
Northeast Midwest Institute Brownfield Reports This organization provides information on Brownfields tools, federal and state programs
Pollution Prevention Program outlines environmental legislation related to pollution prevention (P2), and addresses P2 in industry, agriculture, energy, government and consumer sectors. Includes examples on more efficient manufacturing processes, alternative products and procedures that generate fewer or more benign end products, and ways to reduce the amount of raw materials used.
Private Water System Program provides a minicourse in design and construction of private drinking water system (wells and piping), includes water quantites required, water pumps, systems controls and design considerations.
Property Transfers and Environnmental Site Assessments Gives information about contaminated property transfer, environmental site assessment and cost required to do it.
Public Health Assessment Tools Links to website of public health assessment tools.
Quality Assurance Guidance for Conducting Brownfields Site Assessments Guides Brownfields site managers of important quality assurance concepts and issues, and provides a road map for identifying the type and quality of environmental data needed to present a clear picture of the site�s environmental conditions.
Residential Energy Efficiency Program shows effective ways to reduce home energy consumption. Discusses topics like insulation, windows, doors, weather-stripping, and caulking.
Residential Water Conservation Techniques Program discusses effective ways to save water inside and outside the home through the use of efficient toilets and faucets, leak detection, and stratergies such as water efficient lawn care and gardening. Provides a calculator that calculates water and money saved through efficient water use.
Risk Assessment for Contaminated Sites in New Zealand This web site aims to guide environmental managers through a framework for assessing contaminated sites and to provide information resources relevant to New Zealand assessors, auditors or reviewers. The site is a collaborative venture between a number of organisations.
Sector Facility Indexing Project Gives list of sectors and compliance assistance materials for the listed sectors.
Soil and Geologic Site Evaluation Provides information about the roles that soils, geology and depth to groundwater play in the protection of groundwater. A risk assessment portion helps determine the potential for contamination at a site based on information supplied by the user.
Surface Water Education System Program covers topics related to a general overview of the importance and quantity of surface water.
Toxic Release Inventory System(TRIS) Searchable database of manufacturers' releases of more than 600 designated toxic chemicals to the environment.
Triad: A Smarter Solution to Site Cleanup The Triad is an innovative approach to decision-making for hazardous waste site characterization and remediation.
Water Efficient Landscape Planner Program was developed to explain the advantages and principles of water efficient landscaping. Also covers the basics of landscape planning and provides guidelines and suggestions to help users select the most appropriate plants for their needs.
Wellhead Protection Program explains the protection of public water supplies, and covers topics including building a planning team, delineating a wellhead protection area, managing potential contaminant sources and planning for the future.
WIPP Public Outreach Division Gives the details of hearings to obtain comments on all proposed regulations relating to the waste isolation pilot plant.

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Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) To serve the public by using the best science, taking responsive public health actions, and providing trusted health information to prevent harmful exposures and disease related to toxic substances.
Airhead This web site features a fun and easy to use calculator that shows you how much air pollution you are responsible for and how this compares to the average U.S. citizen.
Chemfinder This is a search engine used to obtain details of any chemical using chemical name, CAS numberor molecular weight.
In-situ Treatment/ Innovative Technologies for Groundwater Technical resources related to in-situ or innovative technologies related to groundwater cleanup.
Lindane Education and Research Center Provides information on Lindane, its health effects, and discusses issues related to it.
List of lists searchable database This is a searchable database of EPA's Consolidated List of Chemicals Subject to the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) and Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act.
Minimal Risk Levels (MRL's) for Hazardous substances An MRL is an estimate of the daily human exposure to a hazardous substance that is likely to be without appreciable risk of adverse noncancer health effects over a specified duration of exposure. These substance specific estimates, which are intended to serve as screening levels, are used by ATSDR health assessors and other responders to identify contaminants and potential health effects that may be of concern at hazardous waste sites.
Pesticide Education - Penn State Contains a host of resources on fate and health effects of pesticide
Sources of Common Contaminants and Their Health Effects Tabulates all common contaminants, their source and health effects.
Syracuse Research Corporation (SRC) Scholarly research in environmental chemistry , toxicology and risk assessment.
Technology Tree This website provides information to various cleanup technologies.
Tox Town An introduction to toxic chemicals and environmental health risks you might encounter in everyday life, in everyday places.
ToxFAQs� The ATSDR ToxFAQs� is a series of summaries about hazardous substances developed by the ATSDR Division of Toxicology. Information for this series is excerpted from the ATSDR Toxicological Profiles and Public Health Statements.

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10 Steps in Community Health Assessment Development Process Assessment planning models and frameworks identify 10 Steps in the Community Health Assessment development process.
A Citizen�s Guide to Risk Assessments and Public Health Assessments at Contaminated Sites This guide provides an overview of two different assessments commonly performed at hazardous waste sites. These are the rise assessment and the public health assessment, both are required for all sites- commonly referred to as �Superfund� sites- listed on the U.S. EPA�s NPL.
AboutTradeSecrets.org This is a website of the chemical industry's rebuttal of the PBS program " Trade Secrets" hosted by Bill Moyers.
ACSH Public Health Concerns about PCBs Document about public health concerns regarding environmental PCBs
Actions You Can Take to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water Discusses the action to be taken to reduce lead in drinking water. Also gives details on the problem of lead in drinking water and what you can do about it.
Adverse Health Effects of Industrial and Environmental Cadmium Discusses about the adverse health effects from industrial and environmental cadmium.
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) To serve the public by using the best science, taking responsive public health actions, and providing trusted health information to prevent harmful exposures and disease related to toxic substances.
AIRNOW Provides "real-time" data on smog levels in selected cities and states, includes information about other air pollutants, health effects profiles of the most common air pollutants, protective steps citizens can take on unhealthy air days, and what citizens can do to reduce air pollution in their community.
Alliance for Healthy Homes Discusses the prevention of lead poisoning and addresses other housing related health hazards.
American Public Health Association (APHA) The American Public Health Association (APHA) is the oldest and largest organization of public health professionals in the world, representing more than 50,000 members from over 50 occupations of public health.
Arsenic in Mine Tailings Gives information for people who live in mine tailing areas that contain arsenic about what needs to be known and actions which are to be taken to protect family's health.
ATSDR Public Health Statement for Cadmium This fact sheet gives information about cadmium and the health effects on exposure.
ATSDR Public Health Statement for Mercury Gives indepth information about mercury and health effect on exposure.
ATSDR Public Health Statement for TCE A summary of the toxicological profile of TCE that includes health effects and exposure routes.
ATSDR Public Health Statement for Vinyl Chloride A summary of the toxicological profile of vinyl chloride that includes health effects and exposure routes.
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