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Offers information about flora native to the area. Includes a specimen database, projects, spring
flowering records and a gallery.
http://www.nmnh.si.edu/botany/projects/dcflora/
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Trash Force
Volunteer group that picks up trash and recyclables from public areas every other weekend. Features
FAQ, news, awards, volunteer opportunities and articles.
http://home.sprynet.com/~pnahay/tforce.htm
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Sierra Club - Washington, DC Chapter
Works to protect wild places, promote responsible use of natural resources and restore the quality
of the natural environment. Features events, membership information, publications and volunteer
opportunities.
http://www.dc.sierraclub.org/
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The Nature Conservancy - Maryland/DC Chapter :: Maryland/DC Chapter Home Page
Works to protect critical natural lands. Features places protected, events, news and volunteer
opportunities.
http://nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/maryland/
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Earthjustice - Washington DC
Focused on ensuring that national clean water and clean air standards are properly set and enforced
in the District. Features urgent cases, opportunities for action, legislative information, news and
campaigns.
http://www.earthjustice.org/regional/washington_dc/
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DC Department of Health - Environmental Health Administration
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.
http://dchealth.dc.gov/about/index_environmental.shtm
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National Association of State Energy Officials - District of Columbia Energy Office
Works for economic growth, increased energy efficiency and greater reliance on cost-effective clean
and renewable energy sources. Features contact information.
http://www.naseo.org/members/states.asp?vcStateNm=district%20of%20columbia
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Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
Acquires, develops, maintains and administers a regional system of parks in Montgomery and Prince
George's Counties in Maryland.
http://www.mncppc.org/
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Friends of the Earth 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].
http://www.foe.org/camps/reg/dcen/
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Washington, D.C. Natural History Bibliography
Bibliography of books, articles, and other resources on the natural history of Washington, D.C.
Compiled by Ryan Shepard.
http://www.lisnews.com/ryan/bibliography.html
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Casey Trees Endowment Fund
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.
http://www.caseytrees.org/
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Anacostia River Business Coalition
Group of businesses concerned about the Anacostia River. Includes educational material on how
businesses can reduce pollution, describes the group's activities, and has list of members,
newsletters, and web links.
http://www.potomacriver.org/arbc/arbc.htm
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Anacostia Watershed Network
Project to provide information on biological and water quality conditions of the Anacostia River.
Covers natural and human history of the watershed, recent efforts to restore the river, and river
quality reports, and has related web links and maps. Sponsored by the Metropolitan Washington
Council of Governments.
http://www.anacostia.net/
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Anacostia Watershed Society
Non-profit environmental organization that works to protect and restore the Anacostia River and its
watershed through river clean-ups, planting trees, fighting pollution, and other programs. History,
news, photos, program information, and calendar of events.
http://www.anacostiaws.org/
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Earthquake History of the District of Columbia
Seismic history of DC from the National Earthquake Information Center.
http://neic.usgs.gov/neis/states/district/district_history.html
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Hardy Palm Trees and Ferns
Showcases plants that can survive the area's often snowy winters.
http://members.aol.com/palmferndc/
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Biodiversity Database of the Washington, D.C., Area
Searchable database of information and images. Includes organisms and regional nature and
preservation areas in the D.C. area.
http://biodiversity.georgetown.edu
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Environmentors
Committed to helping one hundred public high school students create opportunities for brighter
futures through mentorship, educational enrichment, and the fostering of a sense of environmental
stewardship.
http://www.environmentors.org/DC.htm
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HowStuffWorks: Exploding Manholes
Information on the frequent mishaps under the streets of the city.
http://www.howstuffworks.com/exploding-manhole.htm
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Washington Regional Network For Livable Communities
Advocates transportation investments, land use policies, and community designs that enhance
existing communities and the environment of the region.
http://www.washingtonregion.net
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Floral and Nursery Plants Research Unit
Conducts a broad based program contributing to basic and developmental research and the
implementation of new technologies for the florist and nursery industries.
http://www.usna.usda.gov/Research
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Metropolitan Washington Environmental Professionals
Local affiliate of the National Association of Environmental Professionals.
http://mwep.org/
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Sustainable Washington Alliance
Network of individuals, businesses, and organizations working to create a sustainable future for
the region.
http://www.swampnet.org/
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