Directory of Science and Environment Resources

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Includes information about the region's natural environment; as well as scientific activities specific to Maine. Look in the appropriate county or locality for location-specific sites.

Subcategories

• Agriculture
• Archaeology
• Conservation and Endangered Species
• Fossils and Paleontology
• Land Trusts
• Organizations
• Parks
• Water Resources
• Weather
• Zoos and Aquariums

Resources in This Category

• Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences

  http://www.bigelow.org/
  Private, non-profit research center whose principle scientific concern is the biological productivity of our oceans.

• Degree Confluence Project

  http://www.confluence.org/region.php?id=8
  Contains photographs of the intersections of integer latitude and longitude degree lines for Maine project sites.

• Environment Maine

  http://environmentmaine.org/
  Dedicated to protecting the state's air, water and open spaces. Includes commentary, fact sheets, and reports.

• Gardening to Conserve Maine's Native Landscape

  http://extension.umaine.edu/publications/2500e/
  From the University of Maine: Plants to use and those to avoid, with the goal of conserving Maine's natural environment.

• Gulf of Maine Expedition2002

  http://www.gomexpedition.org/
  A kayaking expedition going from the Gulf of Maine and Nova Scotia, Canada. Purpose was to record the state of the coastal ecosystem and raise awareness about the environment and to encourage people to use low-impact recreational watercraft in this region. Page includes final report (in PDF) and general facts about the area.

• Maine Disaster Center

  http://www.disastercenter.com/maine/maine.htm
  Guide and source for state information, news, to county and city emergency management sites. Links to state road conditions, severe weather, floods, snowfall, earthquakes, hurricanes, and emergency message boards.

• Maine Fishermen's Forum

  http://www.mainefishermensforum.org/
  Mission is to educate the public and the fishing industry about fisheries and marine resource issues. Provides a calendar of events, tradeshows, information, board of directors, links, resources, and pictures.

• Maine Natural Resources Information and Mapping Center

  http://www.maine.gov/doc/nrimc/nrimc.htm
  Geologists, biologists, ecologists, information specialists, and administrators committed to public service by gathering, analyzing, and disseminating unbiased information on Maine's natural resources.

• Maine Water Utilities Association

  http://www.mwua.org/
  Advocates for the water supply profession. Provides information about committees, directors, special events, and a newsletter.

• Recycle Maine

  http://www.maine.gov/spo/recycle/
  Provides information on recycling, waste management, waste reduction in Maine, including free educational resources and planning documents for local communities.

• Regional Association for Research on the Gulf of Maine (RARGOM)

  http://www.rargom.org/
  Association of institutions which have active research interests in the gulf and its watershed. Includes, informative links to marine research.

• RESTORE the North Woods

  http://www.restore.org/
  Organization devoted to restoring damaged ecosystems, degraded habitats and native wildlife.

• SOS - Save Our Shores

  http://www.sosmaine.org/
  Grass-roots, volunteer organization seeking to educate the public to maintain and preserve the coastal heritage. Features newsletter, legislative updates, membership, mailing list, and links.

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