Cunningham - NetQuest

INTERRELATIONSHIPS - ACTIVITIES 1-22

1. Amazing Environmental Organization Web Directory

http://www.webdirectory.com

"The earth's biggest search engine" and, consequently, the best place to start an environmental search. Categories range from autos to ëzines on the web. Contains indices and searchable database.

ACTIVITIES:

a. List 5 Newsgroups dedicated to water, ponds, and fish.

b. Name 3 environmental journals that deal with international environmental issues.

c. What makes this the best place to start?

2. Coastal EcoSystems Programs

http://www.fws.gov/~cep/cepcode.html

Focuses on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's efforts in bays, estuaries and watersheds around the U.S. coastline. Its primary goal is to conserve fish and wildlife and their habitats and to support healthy coastal ecosystems.

ACTIVITY: What are some of the other cooperating Federal agencies? Which agency would represent coastal ecosystem nearest you?

3. GNET - Global Network of Environment and Technology

http://www.gnet.org/

Award winning site with great up-to-date links on global network of environment and technology. Includes top news stories related to environmental issues.

ACTIVITY: What are 2 of the top news stories?

4. Environmental Science

http://www.nerdworld.com/nw1185.html

Searchable index of a vast variety of environmental issues. Includes list of links to other environmentally related sites. This site is a great starting point.

ACTIVITY: Discuss one of the links listed which deals with water and water-related issues.

5. CEPA (Canadian Environmental Protection Act)

http://www.doe.ca/cepa/ip19/e19_03.html

This site defines the globalization of environmental protection. It is a text intensive site which clearly defines the Act's objectives.

ACTIVITY: According to the page, why is protection of the environment a global issue?

6. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

http://www.fws.gov/

This site details the 7 geographic regions of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, including the participation of each in the protection the environment. Also includes information regarding endangered species and locations of wildlife refuges in the region selected as well as additional related links.

ACTIVITY: Select the region on the map where you live. What activities are occurring in your area in relation to the wildlife?

7. CEARS - The Centre for Environmental and Resource Studies

http://www2.waikato.ac.nz/cears/index.html

CEARS offers information on climate and manages environmental changes in an interdisciplinary method, seeking to understand the interactions between people and their environment. Site includes information regarding CEARS current research projects. Another good starting point to connect to a wide variety of sites.

ACTIVITY: What is the goal of the CEARS program?

8. Save the Seals

http://www.bhs.mq.edu.au/~laurie/seal.html

This site describes the brutal and senseless killing of harp seals in Canada and provides the email addresses to those who can help prevent or end the massacre. Offers a few links to related sites like the International Marine Mammal Association home page and the International fund for Animal Welfare.

ACTIVITY: What is the status of the Harp Seal in Canada? What has happened to the harp seal since laws have changed, and how has this affected the fishing industry?

9. U.N. Environmental Programme Geneva Executive Center

http://www.unep.ch

Geneva is a leading center for international treaties and programs. Site lists programs and conventions.

ACTIVITY: What is the purpose of the UN's cities program?

10. Centre for Earth Observation

http://ceo-www.jrc.it/

This site uses satellites and aerial sensors to collect data about the earth. Demo section provides exhaustive list of maps, interactive MPEGs and live satellite feed from a European satellite.

ACTIVITY: What are some of the activities CED is involved with?

11. Ecology Channel

http://www.ecology.com/

News releases, features and forums about ecology. Attractive site contains community, forum, and kids sections.

ACTIVITIES:

a. What are a few of the recent articles covered in Envirolink?

B. List 5 tips from the features link.

12. Department of Philosophy Gothenburg

http://www.phil.gu.se/Environment.html

Discusses philosophical questions related to environmental issues and ethics.

ACTIVITY: What is environmental philosophy?

13. Earth Repair Home Page

http://www.pnc.com.au/~earthnet/

Earth repair foundation and global campaign to save the earth's resources and protect the rights of indigenous peoples. Provides links and an on-line Earth Repair Newsletter.

ACTIVITIES:

a. What is the purpose of the Earth Repair Newsletter?

b. Discuss briefly one of the other projects currently undertaken at the Earth Repair Foundation.

14. Menominee Nation

http://www.menominee.com/nomining/home.html

Site focuses on the Save Wolf River Project along with: Stop Exxon Mining and Protect the Treaty right of the Menominee. Indigenous treaties versus mining rights.

ACTIVITY:

a. What is endangering the Wolf River? How do the Menominee propose you help them stop mining?

b. Develop an ad campaign to help the Menominee get their position across.

15. The Online Better World Magazine

http://www.betterworld.com/

Award winning, in-depth online magazine filled with useful information to help us make informed, responsible decisions about the way we interact with the environment and community. Includes search engine and discussion bulletin boards.

ACTIVITIES:

a. What are 3 questions you have after reading the feature article?

b. Which issue discusses alternative environmental technologies?

16. Foundation for Research on Economics and the Environment (FREE)

http://www.free-eco.org/

Education and research foundation established to support environmental goals based on liberty and responsibilities. Updated often with many great links.

ACTIVITY: Evaluate the value of this site to students of all ages.

17. Environmental Ethics

http://www.cep.unt.edu/enethics.html

An interdisciplinary journal and a leading forum dedicated to the philosophical aspects of environmental problems.

ACTIVITY: How is this site helpful to those wishing to discuss philosophy and the environment?

18. Environmental News Network

http://www.enn.com/

Award winning site with a searchable index, Environmental News Network provides daily updates on environmental news. Attractive, professional site.

ACTIVITY: Name 5 "factoids" at this site.

19. Handbook for a Better Future

http://www.mit.edu:8001/people/howes/environ.html

A comprehensive collection of works by leading scientists on environmental education and action. Includes lots of links.

ACTIVITIES:

a. List 10 environmental facts of the 100 harshest facts regarding our future.

b. List 5 Eco Action Tips you, yourself, can do today to preserve the environment.

20. Amazon Week

http://www.amanakaa.org/amazon.htm

Site relates to the Chico Mendes campaign and Amazon Week held yearly in New York,

the largest event of its kind in the world. Attendees exchange ideas and experiences from different parts of the Amazon, discuss projects and gather support. Site lists events, campaigns and volunteer information to help save the Rainforest and indigenous people.

ACTIVITIES:

a. What are some of the events during Amazon Week?

b. Which expedition would you choose to go on and why?

21. Enivirolink

http://www.envirolink.org/elib/enviroethics

A brief survey of environmental philosophy.

ACTIVITY: Which philosophy do you most agree with and why? Which do you most disagree with and why?

22. John Muir Exhibit

http://www.sierraclub.org/john_muir_exhibit/

A comprehensive site detailing the life and contributions to education, science and conservation made by John Muir.

ACTIVITIES:

a. List 2 environmental contributions made by John Muir.

b. What is the purpose of the Sierra Club?

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