Directory of Science and Environment Resources

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Resources in This Category

• Canadian Association of Geographers

  http://www.cag-acg.ca/
  CAG is the national organization representing practicing geographers from public and private sectors and from universities. Provides events, publications and contact information.

• Canadian Association of Palynologists

  http://www.scirpus.ca/cap/cap.shtml
  Covers all branches of palynology from the Paleozoic through the Quaternary. Provides newsletter and information resource on Canadian palynology.

• Canadian Association of Physicists

  http://www.cap.ca/
  Information on the association for physicists living in Canada.

• Canadian Bioinformatics Workshops

  http://www.bioinformatics.ca/
  Provides information about bioinformatics in Canada. Workshops, certification and resources.

• Canadian Council on Ecological Areas

  http://www.ccea.org/
  The CCEA is committed to establishing a network of protected areas linked together in a system that will protect Canada's terrestrial and aquatic diversity in perpetuity.

• Canadian Environmental Law Association

  http://www.cela.ca/
  Non-profit organization that uses existing laws to protect and advocate for the environment. Provides publications and documents related to CELA's client representation.

• Canadian Institute for Environmental Law and Policy

  http://www.cielap.org/
  Provide leadership in the development of environmental law and policy that promotes the public interest. Site provides news, history, reports and contact information.

• Canadian Mathematical Society

  http://www.math.ca/
  Information on the CMS including activities and publications.

• Canadian Medical and Biological Engineering Society

  http://www.cmbes.ca/
  Canada's principal society for engineering in medicine and biology. It is affiliated with the International Federation for Medical and Biological Engineering (IFMBE)and is directed toward the advancement of the theory and practice of medical device technology and the advancement of individuals in Canada who are engaged in interdisciplinary work involving engineering, the life sciences and medicine.

• Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society

  http://www.cmos.ca/
  Mission is the advancement of meteorology and oceanography in Canada. Provides information on services, membership and links.

• Canadian Operational Research Society

  http://www.cors.ca/
  Provides information, bulletins and activities. Site in English and French.

• Canadian Poisonous Plants Information System

  http://www.cbif.gc.ca/eng/species-bank/canadian-poisonous-plants-information-system/
  Presents data on plants that cause poisoning in livestock, pets, and humans. Includes search feature by botanical or common name and notes on the effects of ingesting each plant.

• Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists

  http://www.cseb-scbe.org/
  Non-profit registered society, whose primary focus is to further the conservation and prudent management of Canada's natural resources based on sound ecological principles. Provides tools, resource links, job listings and contact information.

• Canadian Soils Information System

  http://sis.agr.gc.ca/cansis/
  Soils maps and descriptions, plus information on related topics in agriculture and ecology.

• CanadianEnvironmental.com

  http://www.canadianenvironmental.com/
  Forum for professionals who manage environmental issues related to industry to network, develop solutions, and access environmental information and resources. Events, legislation and resources.

• Car Heaven

  http://www.carheaven.ca/
  Program to take polluting cars off the roads in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario. Participants are offered a free tow of the vehicle and financial incentives.

• Chemical Institute of Canada

  http://www.cheminst.ca/
  Umbrella organization for the Canadian Society for Chemistry, the Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering and the Canadian Society for Chemical Technology. Information and resources.

• David Suzuki Foundation

  http://www.davidsuzuki.org/
  An environmental non-profit organization working to design a vision of Earth in which humans live within the planet's productive capacity, and finding and communicating practical steps to bring that vision to reality. Includes news and articles.

• Ecojustice

  http://www.ecojustice.ca/
  Protects the environment by upholding and enforcing Canada's environmental laws, providing free legal advice and representation. Information on environmental conditions and issues (examples include air and water pollution, impacts of logging, endangered species, and B.C. salmon).

• Empowering Environmental Students on the World Wide Web

  http://www.thegreenpages.ca/
  Provides one-stop resources for environmental information. News, events, links, issues and archives.

• Energy Probe Research Foundation

  http://epresearchfoundation.wordpress.com/
  An independent think tank of public policy researchers, assisted by a team of interns, volunteers, and other support staff, working in diverse areas of concern to citizens. Features news, speakers bureau details and annual report.

• Engineers Canada

  https://www.engineerscanada.ca/
  Regulates the practice of engineering in Canada. Provides information on their national programs, guidelines, policies, services and initiatives.

• Entomological Society of Canada

  http://www.esc-sec.ca/
  Promoting research and disseminating knowledge of insects. Contains history of the organization, publications, articles, common names of insects, calendar of meetings and events, and links.

• Envireform

  http://www.envireform.utoronto.ca/
  To equip Canadians to participate in shaping international trade and finance regimes that enhance environmental quality, social cohesion and sustainable development at home and abroad

• Environmental Defence Canada

  http://environmentaldefence.ca/
  Provides assistance in environmental law for environmental protection and the tools and knowledge to protect and improve the environment. Site has news, articles and resources.

• First Nations Environmental Network

  http://www.fnen.org/
  A circle of Canadian First Nations people working to protect and restore the balance of all life through traditional Indigenous values.

• Friends of the Earth Canada

  http://www.foecanada.org/
  Environmental organizations that campaign on the most urgent environmental and social issues of the day. Information on the activities of FOE.

• Great Canadian Scientists

  http://www.science.ca/
  Meet some great Canadian scientists and learn about their achievements. The site consists of early draft chapters of the book, as well as a great reference for learning more about the scientists.

• Greenpeace Canada

  http://www.greenpeace.org/canada/
  Independent campaigning organization that uses non-violent, creative confrontation to expose global environmental problems. Provides information, news, resources and research solutions.

• International Institute for Sustainable Development

  http://www.iisd.org/
  IISD promotes sustainable development in decision-making. Info on Community Adaptation and Sustainable Livelihoods (CASL) program. Resources addressing climate change and adaptation in the Arctic and Great Plains.

• Library and Archives Canada

  http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/
  Federal cultural agency responsible for collecting and preserving Canada's published heritage so that it's available for present and future generations of Canadians.

• Mining Watch Canada

  http://www.miningwatch.ca/
  Provides response to the threats to public health, water and air quality, fish and wildlife habitat and community interests posed by irresponsible mineral policies and practices in Canada and around the world.

• Nature Conservancy of Canada

  http://www.natureconservancy.ca/
  National charity that protects Canada's most threatened natural habitats and the endangered species within.

• North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation

  http://www.cec.org/
  The CEC address regional environmental concerns and promote the enforcement of environmental law. Complements the environmental provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Provides news, events, projects, information and resources.

• Partnership Group for Science and Engineering

  http://www.pagse.org/
  PAGSE is a cooperative association of more than 20 national organizations in science and engineering. Provides information on events, publications and links.

• Pembina Institute for Appropriate Development

  http://www.pembina.org/
  Independent, citizen-based non-profit organization involved in environmental education, research, public policy development, and corporate environmental management services.

• People and Planet

  http://www.planetfriendly.net/
  A gateway to environment, peace and sustainable living sites, featuring eco-jobs, volunteer opportunities, events, resources, and an e-mail newsletter.

• Pollution Probe

  http://www.pollutionprobe.org/
  A Canadian environmental organization on many issues. Provides information, publications and activities.

• Prairie Regional Research Data Centre

  http://www.ucalgary.ca/~rdc/
  Computer lab which hosts Statistics Canada surveys permitting longitudinal research in several Health and Social Sciences fields. Provides description of services.

• Science and Technology for Canadians

  http://science.gc.ca/
  Government of Canada portal for science and technology. Provides features, links, news and activities for the public like Citizen Watch.

• Sierra Club of Canada

  http://www.sierraclub.ca/
  Work on matters of public policy and environmental awareness. Information on local chapters and working groups in every region of the country.

• Statistical Society of Canada

  http://www.ssc.ca/
  Information, resources and publications.

• TD Friends of the Environment Foundation

  http://www.fef.td.com/
  Provides funding for grassroots environmental projects across the country. Includes information about ways to get involved and grants. [English and French]

• The Canadian Information Processing Society

  http://www.cips.ca/
  CIPS is an association of Canadian information technology (IT) professionals. Provide membership information and resources for members.

• The Ecology Action Centre

  https://www.ecologyaction.ca/
  Canadian group has been an active advocate in protecting the environment since 1972. Working on issues of transportartion, wilderness, sustainable communities and the marine environment.

• The Evergreen Foundation

  http://www.evergreen.ca/
  Work to create healthy cities through innovative community naturalization projects across Canada - on school grounds, on public lands, and on the home landscape. Provides information about programs, resources and events.

• The Genetics Society of Canada (GSC)

  http://life.biology.mcmaster.ca/GSC/index.html
  Promotes research in genetics. Features annual conference information, history and membership application.

• Tree Canada

  https://treecanada.ca/en/
  Provides education, technical assistance, resources and financial support through working partnerships to encourage Canadians to plant and care for trees in rural and urban areas.

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