Environmental Links

Have a link you would like to share? Let us know. Student Resources Faculty and Staff Resources Student Resources 1 Campus Ecology Interested in creating more sustainable world? Why not start on your own campus. This National Wildlife Federation describes hundreds of campus greening projects performed over the last few years across the country. You’ll also find AVAILABLE FUNDING FOR STUDENT INTERNSHIPS!!! http://www.nwf.org/campusecology/index.cfm 2 Environmental Jobs Discover new environmental career paths while you find that great summer internship! Redefining Environmental Careers by Kevin Doyle This is the website of the Environmental Career Opportunities. www.ecojobs.com The Maintenance and Management Oversight Committee is the independent citizen-led oversight body of the Muddy River Flood Control, Water Quality and Habitat Enhancement, and Historic Preservation Project in Olmsted’s Emerald Necklace. www.muddyrivermmoc.org The National Council for Science and the Environment is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the scientific basis for environmental decision-making. www.ncseonline.org Roots and Wings International-Internship Opportunities! www.rootsandwingsinternational.org/volunteer.html 3 Environmental Chemistry Nothing at this time. 4 Government Agencies The regulatory government websites contain an enormous amount of information ranging from basic science, policy, case studies, research, etc. Here are just a few. EPA – www.epa.gov United States Geologic Survey (USGS) – www.usgs.gov Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MA DEP) – www.state.ma.us/dep 5 Professional Societies Here are some of the professional organizations that students, faculty and alumni have joined and worked with. American Chemical Society (ACS) – www.acs.org Association of Environmental Engineers and Science Professionals (AEESP) – www.aeesp.org American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) – www.asce.org 6 Marine Mammals WhaleNet is an interactive educational web site which focuses on whales and marine research. WhaleNet is sponsored by Wheelock College. WhaleNet was created and continues to be maintained by Wheelock’s Professor Mike Williamson. whale.wheelock.edu 7 Arsenic in Bangladesh The website of Better Life Labs describes how one nonprofit organization seeks solutions to the arsenic crisis in Bangladesh through good chemistry and good social science. www.betterlifelabs.org 8 Center for Green Chemistry at UMass Lowell This center is directed by Dr. John Warner – www.greenchemistry.uml.edu 9 Local Organizations The Maintenance and Management Oversight Committee – www.muddyrivermmoc.org Charles River Watershed Association – www.crwa.org Emerald Necklace Conservancy – www.emeraldnecklace.org The Massachusetts Audubon Society – www.massaudubon.org 10 Climate Change Focus the Nation – Education and Action: http://www.focusthenation.org/ Massachusetts Climate Action Network – Local information, initiatives and events: http://www.massclimateaction.org/ Union of Concerned Scientists – Information and Solutions: http://www.ucsusa.org/ and http://www.climatechoices.org/ne/ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change – Policy relevant scientific, technical and socio economic information: http://www.ipcc.ch/   Faculty and Staff Resources 1 Web Resources State of Massachusetts Energy Programs (renewables, ESCOs) Clean Air Cool Planet (emissions calculator, case studies) President Climate Commitment (implementation guide, case studies) Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (case studies, news, conference) Guide to Carbon Offsets Talloires Declaration (commitment to environmental sustainability in higher education) Solutions For Our Future Higher Education Goes Green 2 Rebate Information NStar Rebates (lighting upgrades and other) Keyspan Rebates (commercial energy efficiency programs) 3 Local Resources Ameresco (comprehensive energy services) EnerNOC (demand response services) Epsilon Associates (environmental consulting) Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority (tax-exempt financing) Boston Green Building Resource Center (event calendar) 4 Climate Change (in student section)