The following is a partial list of web resources which contain useful information for biodiversity researchers and those simply concerned about biodiversity. We are particularly interested in those sites dedicated to the biodiversity of New York State and the northeast region of the United States. Links are organized by geographic region and then general topic. Suggestions for additional sites to list are welcome and should be submitted to: bri@mail.nysed.gov

New York State

New York Agencies and Programs:

 

New York Natural Heritage Program - Standardized data on endangered plants, animals and ecological communities.

NY Offices and Chapters of The Nature Conservancy - Preserving plants, animals and natural communities by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)

New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

 

New York Species:

 

Cortland Herpetology Connection - Encourages students around the state to participate in the study and conservation of amphibians and reptiles.

 

Transportation Alternatives:

 

Transportation Alternatives, NYC

United States:

Education Programs:

 

The Society for Conservation Biology - Lists academic programs in conservation biology by university.

 

Nationwide Agencies and Programs:

 

National Council for Science and the Environment

 

U.S. Species:

 

U.S. Endangered Species

North America:

Taxonomy and Systematics:

 

Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) - A list of biological names focusing on the biota of North America.

Worldwide (or sites without a specific geographic focus)

Forests:

 

WWW Virtual Library: Forestry

 

General Information on Biodiversity:

 

Center for Biodiversity and Conservation - a program of the American Museum of Natural History.

Convention on Biological Diversity - The first global, comprehensive agreement to address all aspects of biological diversity.

National Biological Information Infrastructure (NBII) - An electronic gateway to biological data throughout the world.

The Nature Conservancy - Preserving plants, animals and natural communities by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.

The Virtual Library of Ecology, Biodiversity and the Environment

World Resources Institute - Biodiversity

 

International Policy on Biodiversity or Environmental Issues:

 

Earth Summit Watch - A citizens' initiative to monitor and encourage actions by nations to follow agreements made at Earth Summit.

World Conservation Monitoring Centre - provides information services on conservation and sustainable use of the world's living resources.

Linkages - a multimedia resource for environment and development policy makers.

 

Sustainable Living:

 

Seventh Generation - Products that are safer for you and the environment.

Union of Concerned Scientists - Working for a Healthy Environment and a Safe World.

This web site was developed by the New York State Biodiversity Project
and is maintained by the New York State Biodiversity Research Institute