Science and Environment
Audubon Society of the District of Columbia
Field trips, events, birding around D.C., Logan Meadow sanctuary and newsletter articles.
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.
Capital River Relief
Coaltion of organizations and individuals focused on cleaning up the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers. Features cleanup schedule, photo gallery, press kit, and FAQs.
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.
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 t…
DC Energy Office
Promotes energy efficiency through conservation, education, and fuel assistance programs and by regulatory intervention. Includes consumer information, a description of agency prog…
DC Greenworks
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 t…
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 in…
Earthquake History of the District of Columbia
Seismic history of DC from the National Earthquake Information Center.
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 e…
Flora of the Washington-Baltimore Area
Offers information about flora native to the area. Includes a specimen database, projects, spring flowering records and a gallery.
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…
Hardy Palm Trees and Ferns
Showcases plants that can survive the area's often snowy winters.
HowStuffWorks: Exploding Manholes
Information on the frequent mishaps under the streets of the city.
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.
Pre-Columbian Society of Washington, DC
Promotes interest in Pre-Columbian cultures through annual symposia, monthly meetings, and a newsletter. Includes newsletter index.
Sustainable Washington Alliance
Network of individuals, businesses, and organizations working to create a sustainable future for the region.
The Nature Conservancy - Maryland/District of Columbia
Works to protect critical natural lands. Features places protected, events, news and volunteer opportunities.
Trash Force
Volunteer group that picks up trash and recyclables from public areas every other weekend. Features FAQ, news, awards, volunteer opportunities and articles.
Urban Land Institute
Non-profit research and education organization focusing on the use of land to enhance the environment.
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