Middletown Thrall Library Presents
Going Green
Sustainable Living, Eco-friendly Advice & Alteratives, Environmentally-mindful Lifestyle
& Learning Resources for Individuals, Businesses, Organizations, and Everyone Else
About Sustainability and "Going Green"
Agriculture (Sustainable Agriculture)
- ATTRA: National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service
- "Sustainable agriculture and organic farming news, events and funding opportunities, publications on production practices, alternative crop and livestock enterprises, innovative marketing, organic certification, highlights of local, regional, USDA and other federal sustainable ag activities." Managed by the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) and funded under a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture's Rural Business-Cooperative Service.
- National Campaign for Sustainable Agriculture
- "The National Campaign for Sustainable Agriculture is a nationwide partnership of diverse individuals and organizations cultivating grass roots efforts to engage in policy development processes that result in food and agricultural systems and rural communities that are healthy, environmentally sound, profitable, humane and just."
- Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York
- "NOFA-NY is an organization of consumers, gardeners and farmers creating a sustainable regional food system which is ecologically sound and economically viable."
- Rodale Institute
- An online journal of farmer to farmer know how from the Rodale Institute.
- Sustainable Agriculture Websites
- From Open Directory Project.
- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA): Sustainable Agriculture
- "The goals of sustainable agriculture are to provide a more profitable farm income, to promote environmental stewardship, and to enhance the quality of life for farm families and their communities."
- What Is Sustainable Agriculture?
- From the University of California UC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program.
Blogs
Sustainable Living Resources
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Books, Journals, Magazines, Videos,
Government Documents, and More
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Business
- Business - Energy Business Websites
- From Open Directory Project.
- Business - Environment Business Websites
- From Open Directory Project.
- Corporate Environmentalism Websites
- From Open Directory Project.
- Dow Jones Sustainability Index
- "Launched in 1999, the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes are the first global indexes tracking the financial performance of the leading sustainability-driven companies worldwide."
- EcoBusinessLinks
- Directory of companies and products
- EnvironmentalCareer
- News, conferences, corporate job listings, employment opportunities relating to the environment.
- Enviroreporting: The International Corporate Sustainability Reporting Site
- News, conferences, reports, and more.
- GreenBiz
- "Daily news and resources on green business, sustainable practices, and environmental innovation."
- Green Economics
- Definition, article, and external links from Wikipedia. (read their disclaimers.)
- Green Jobs: Towards Sustainable Work In A Low-Carbon World
- Prepared by the World Watch Institute with technical assistance by Cornell University. PDF format: view with free Adobe Reader
- Sustainable Business
- News, conferences and events, and other information about green businesses and the environment.
- World Business Council for Sustainable Development
- "The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) is a CEO-led, global association of some 200 companies dealing exclusively with business and sustainable development."
Carbon Footprint - Carbon Emissions and Carbon Offsets
- Carbon Fund
- Information, news, and promotional matter on the topic of reducing carbon emissions for individuals, organizations, and businesses. Includes Carbon Calculators, and "CarbonFree" directories of products, businesses, and organizations.
- Carbon Footprint
- Definition, article, and external links from Wikipedia. (read their disclaimers.)
- Carbon Neutral
- Definition, article, and external links from Wikipedia. (read their disclaimers.)
- Carbon Offset
- Definition, article, and external links from Wikipedia. (read their disclaimers.)
- Carbon Management Websites
- Listings from the Open Directory Project.
- Carbon Sequestration Research Program
- "DOE's Fossil Energy program is developing a portfolio of technologies that can capture and permanently store greenhouse gases." From the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
- Carbonfootprint.com
- News, reviews, and other information about carbon footprints, carbon emissions, carbon offsetting.
- National Wind Watch
- A coalition of groups against the development of industrial wind power.
- Personal Emissions Calculator
- "EPA has developed tools to help individuals (and households) reduce greenhouse gas emissions and take action. Businesses and organizations interested in educating their employees and members about what they can do at home to help protect our climate can also use these tools." From the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Climate Change & Greenhouse Gas Emissions portal.
- U.S. Emissions Data
- "Energy-related emissions data and environmental analyses" from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Statistics, documents, and spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel Viewer or OpenOffice Spreadsheet can be used to view spreadsheet files.)
- United Nations (UN) Statistical Division: Environmental Indicators - Carbon Emissions
- Listings of carbon emissions by country.
Climate Change & Global Warming
Conservation
- Conservation International
- "Our mission is to conserve the Earth's living heritage, our global biodiversity, and to demonstrate that human societies are able to live harmoniously with nature."
- Energy Conservation
- Definition, article, and external links from Wikipedia. (read their disclaimers.)
- Environmental Conservation and Endangered Species Websites
- From Open Directory Project.
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Consumer Tips - What Can You Save Today?
- "EPA is challenging all citizens to conserve our natural resources and save energy by committing ourselves to reduce more waste, reuse and recycle more products, and buy more recycled and recyclable products."
- New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
- Covers a wide range of topics relating to all aspects of environmental, wildlife, energy, and natural resource conservation.
- Teaching Resources - Conservation
- Topics include: garbage and waste, clean water, bird conservation, Earth Day, pollution, recycling, and more. From the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Construction, Buildings, & Engineering
- Build It Green
- Introuction to green building approaches and materials.
- BuildingGreen
- From the publishers of Environmental Building News. Includes an introduction to green building design and related topics under the "Learn" link.
- Construction and Maintenance - Environmentally Safe Materials
- From Open Directory Project.
- The Energy & Environmental Building Association (EEBA)
- "To provide education and resources to transform the residential design and construction industry to profitably deliver energy efficient and environmentally responsible buildings and communities."
- EnergyStar.gov: Buildings and Plants
- Articles on making buildings and plants more energy efficient and environmentally friendly. From the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
- Environmental Design and Construction
- "Since 1997, ED+C has supported, and will continue to support, the progressive architect, designer, specifying engineer and building developer to enhance the sustainability of new and existing buildings."
- Green Building
- Definition, article, and external links from Wikipedia. (read their disclaimers.)
- Green Buildings
- "More and more designers, builders, and building owners are becoming interested and involved in green building. Included [here] are several resources for builders, consumers, and designers that provide more information on green buildings." From the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
- Green Buildings
- "Green or sustainable building is the practice of creating healthier and more resource-efficient models of construction, renovation, operation, maintenance, and demolition." From the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
- Green Communities
- "Green Communities is a web-based toolkit and planning guide designed to help communities access the tools and information to help them become more sustainable, Green Communities." From the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
- Green Design: Sustainable Architecture Resources, a Bibliography
- A list of recommended readings and reference works prepared by the University Library of California, Berkeley.
- Green Engineering
- "EPA's Green Engineering Program provides approaches and tools for chemical engineering students, professors, and practicing engineers to incorporate a 'green' philosophy within chemical engineering at an entry level. " From the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
- Greener Building
- "We're a non-profit website whose sole mission is to encourage the building of better buildings." Includes links to vendors and green building programs throughout the United States.
- Sustainable Architecture Websites
- From Open Directory Project.
- Sustainable Buildings Industry Council
- "The Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC) was founded by the major building trade associations in 1980 as the Passive Solar Industries Council. While we continue to be an association of associations committed to high-performance design and construction, we have since changed our name to more accurately reflect the full scope of our efforts in the allied fields of architecture, engineering, building systems and materials, product manufacturing, energy analysis, and 'whole building' design."
- Top Ten Green Projects
- Award winners and honorable mentions of green building projects competing for recognition from American Institute of Architects (AIA).
- U.S. Green Building Council
- "The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a non-profit composed of leaders from every sector of the building industry working to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work."
- Why Green Buildings?
- Information for consumers, builders, and others on the topic of constructing using green building practices and materials. From the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC).
Consumer Information - Products & Reviews, Eco-friendly Products
- The Alternative Consumer
- Focuses on eco-friendly products, sustainable lifestyle decisions, and related news from around the world.
- ConsumerReports: Greener Choices
- Product overviews and their eco-friendliness. Includes a toolkit of calculators (air conditioner sizing, fuel economy, generator wattage, refrigerator energy, washer dryer energy), recycling information, and blogs.
- Consumerism - Going Green
- Website listings from the Open Directory Project.
- Eartheasy
- Consumer-oriented website featuring articles, product reviews, and tips for sustainable living.
- Environment Issues: Consumerism
- From Open Directory Project.
- Going Green: What Can You Do?
- "Read on to learn what you can do to Go Green." A consumer-oriented publication from the U.S. Federal Citizen Information Center (FCIC).
- Greener Living and Design
- Articles and web resources from About.com.
- National Geographic: The GreenGuide
- Select online articles from current print issue, trivia, free newsletter, Q and A, news, and more.
- National Resources Defense Council (NRDC): Green Living Toolkit
- Information for consumers. Categories include: Energy-Saving Tips, Guides to Conserving Resources (Recycling, Reducing Garbage), Guides to Protecting Your Families' Health (Water Filters / Filtration, Household Pests), Travel and Recreation (Buying a Hybrid Car), and more.
- Shopping: Green Living Organizations and Commercial Vendors on the Web
- From Open Directory Project.
- Sustainable Consumption
- "Our campaign encourages people to think about the environmental impacts of their consumption choices and provides specific information that will enable them to make thoughtful choices as consumers." From the Sierra Club.
- While Shopping
- Topics include: How does my shopping affect the environment? How can I buy energy-efficient products? How do I find the most fuel-efficient vehicle? How do I find products and services that save water? How can I buy safer detergents and household cleaners? From the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Energy and Fuels - Alternate, Efficient, Renewable, Environmentally Friendly
- Alternative Fuels
- Ethanol, biodiesel, natural gas, propane, hydrogen. From FuelEconomy.gov.
- Alternative Fuels & Advanced Fuels Data Center
- From the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Alternative Fuels & Advanced Vehicles Data Center.
- American Wind Energy Association
- "A national trade association representing wind power project developers, equipment suppliers, services providers, parts manufacturers, utilities, researchers, and others involved in the wind industry."
- Clean Energy
- Sections include: Energy and You ("How does energy use affect my environment? How clean is the energy I use? How can I reduce my impact?"), State and Local Programs, Clean Energy Programs, National Action Plan for Energy Efficiency, Climate Choice, and Clean Energy Resources Database (includes the "Power Profiler: How clean is the electricity I use?"). From the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
- Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs) for Consumers
- Includes a Buyers Guide, information on how CFLs work, recycling, mercury issues, disposal options, what to do if a CFL breaks, environmental costs of using / not using CFLs. From EnergyStar.gov.
- Consumer's Guide to Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
- From the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
- Energy Empowers
- Described as "a blog capturing the hearts and minds of the people building America's clean energy economy." From the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
- DOE Green Energy Section: Energy
- "DOE Green Energy is a portal to information about various forms of green energy, including solar, wind, bioenergy, and others. This free search of green energy DOE technical report literature, green energy patent information, and much more is provided by the U.S."
- DSIRE: Database for State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency
"DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility and federal incentives and policies that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency." Browse by state. Provided by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and North Carolina State University.
- Energy Conservation Websites
- From Open Directory Project.
- Energy Efficience and Renewable Energy
- Topics include biomass, building technologies, federal energy management, geothermal technologies, hydrogen, fuel cells, infrastructure technologies, industrial technologies, solar energy, vehicle technologies, weatherization, wind and hydropower technologies. From the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
- Energy Information Administration
- "The Energy Information Administration (EIA), created by Congress in 1977, is a statistical agency of the U.S. Department of Energy. Our mission is to provide policy-independent data, forecasts, and analyses to promote sound policy making, efficient markets, and public understanding regarding energy and its interaction with the economy and the environment."
- EnergyStar.gov
- "ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices."
- FuelEconomy.gov
- "Gas mileage (MPG), greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution ratings, and safety information for new and used cars and trucks." Information categories include: Gasoline Prices, Gas Mileage Tips, Hybrid Vehicles, Alternative Fuel Vehicles, Fuel Economy Ratings, Find Your Car's Energy Impact Score, Energy Efficiency, Why Fuel Economy Is Important, Fuel Economy Guide.
- Get Smart About Energy: K-12 Energy Lessons and Activities
- From the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
- Green Power Locator
- "Click on your state to find information about green power options available to you." From the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
- Green Power Network
- "The Green Power Network (GPN) provides news and information on green power markets and related activities." From the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
- Home Energy Saver
- "The Home Energy Saver is designed to help consumers identify the best ways to save energy in their homes, and find the resources to make the savings happen." Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
- Renewable and Alternate Fuels
- News, data, statistics, and reports from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
- Renewable Energy
- Definition, article, and external links from Wikipedia. (read their disclaimers.)
- Renewable Energy Websites
- Open Directory Project
- Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)
- News and information about solar power technologies along with related issues and developments.
- United Nations: Energy Committees, Projects, Planning, Reports, News, Related Advocacy and Activities
- Energy for Sustainable Development
- "UNDP focuses on six thematic practice areas, selected because of developing country demand: poverty reduction, democratic governance, sustainable energy and the environment, crisis management, ICT, and HIV/AIDS. Sustainable energy is thus placed as one of the thematic pillars of UNDP for achieving poverty reduction and sustainable development goals as set by the Millennium Declaration."
- Energy Statistics
- "UNSD collects energy statistics from more than 190 countries and updates and maintains the Energy Statistics Database which contains energy statistics for the period 1950-2006 on more than 215 countries, regions and areas for production, trade, conversion and final consumption (end-use) for primary and secondary conventional, non-conventional and new and renewable sources of energy."
- Environment and Energy for Sustainable Development
- News and other inforamtion from the United Nations Development Programme (UNEP).
- Sustainable Development, Human Settlements and Energy
- Sustainable Energy Finance Initiative (SEFI)
- "SEFI's mission is to promote, facilitate, and support increased investment in energy efficiency and renewable energy." From the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP).
- UN-Energy
- "UN-Energy was established to help ensure coherence in the UN system’s multi-disciplinary response to the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) and to ensure the effective engagement of non-UN stakeholders in implementing WSSD energy-related decisions. It aims to promote system-wide collaboration in the area of energy with a coherent and consistent approach since there is no single entity in the UN system that has primary responsibility for energy."
- UNdata - Energy Statistics Database
- International data and statistics on topics including: alcohol, aviation, biodiesel, biogas, bitumen asphalt, blast furnace gas, brown coal coke, charcoal, coal, coke-oven coke, crude petroleum, electricity, falling Water, fuelwood, gas diesel, gasolene, geothermal, hard coal, hydropower, industrial waste, jet fuel, kerosene, lignite brown coal, liquified petroleum gas, lubricants, motor gasolene, municipal wastes, naphtha, natural Gas, nuclear electricity/power, oil shale, other biomass and wastes, peat, petroleum products, plant condensate, pulp and paper waste, refinery gas, residual fuel oil, solar electricity/power, steam and hot water, thermal electricity, wind electricity. From the United Nations Statistics Division.
- United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE): Sustainable Energy Division
- News, programs, and other information.
- United Nations Environment Programme, Division of Technology, Industry, and Economics - Energy Branch
- "The goal of UNEP's Energy Branch is to bring a longer term, environmental dimension into energy sector decisions, with a focus on reducing emissions of greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change. UNEP's activities help decision makers to improve their understanding of the link between the energy choices they face and broader sustainable development issues."
- United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs - Division for Sustainable Development (DSD)
- "The Division for Sustainable Development (DSD) provides leadership and is an authoritative source of expertise within the United Nations system on sustainable development. It promotes sustainable development as the substantive secretariat to the UN Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD) and through technical cooperation and capacity building at international, regional and national levels."
- United Nations Environment Program (UNEP): Activities in Energy
- "UNEP works to address environmental consequences of energy production and use, and assists decision-makers in governments and the private sector to make better, more informed energy choices which fully integrate environmental and social costs."
- United Nations Foundation: Climate and Energy
- Renewable/sustainable activities, charitable projects, and news.
- United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO): Energy and Climate Change
- U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
- "Learn about NREL's research and development of renewable fuels and electricity that advance national energy goals to change the way we power our homes, businesses, and cars."
- U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL): The Renewable Resource Data Center
- "The Renewable Resource Data Center (RReDC) provides access to an extensive collection of renewable energy resource data, maps, and tools."
- Western Catskill Preservation Alliance (WCPA)
- "The Western Catskill Preservation Alliance (WCPA) was formed in the late summer of 2006 to fight what we believe is an ill-conceived industrial wind energy project which will have a devastating impact on our rural lands and wilderness."
- Wind and Hydropower Technologies Program from the Department of Energy
- Topics include: Learn how wind energy works, See if a small wind system is right for my home, View average wind speeds in my state, Learn about the Wind Powering America initiative, Read recent program publications, Frequently Asked Questions.
Environment - General Issues and News
- Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)
- "The Council on Environmental Quality coordinates federal environmental efforts and works closely with agencies and other White House offices in the development of environmental policies and initiatives." From the The White House U.S. Government website.
- Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) of the State of New York
- "Working from regional offices across the state and a central office in Albany, some 3,500 DEC staff pursue scientific assessment and vigorous action to protect and enhance New York's environment and natural resources."
- Department of the Interior (DOI)
- "The Mission of the Department of the Interior is to protect and provide access to our Nation's natural and cultural heritage and honor our trust responsibilities to Indian Tribes and our commitments to island communities."
- Earth911.org
- Environmental news and tips. Information sections include: "Recycling, Air Quality, Electronics, Climate Change, Automotive, Household Items, Business Resources, Water, Mercury, Lead, Solid Waste, Shopping, Energy, Composting, Go Green, Green Forum, For Students."
- Environmental Education Websites
- Listings from Open Directory Project
- Environmental News Network
- In addition to general environmental news, ENN includes news concerning sustainable lifestyles and green building.
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- "The mission of the Environmental Protection Agency is to protect human health and the environment. Since 1970, EPA has been working for a cleaner, healthier environment for the American people."
- Environmental Protection Bureau
- Information and news from the New York State Attorney General.
- Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
- "Our mission is to work with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people."
- GPO Access - Resources by Topic: The Environment
- The Government Printing Office (GPO) provides links to information published by various U.S. state and federal government agencies.
- GreenFILE
- Ebsco describes this GreenFILE as "a freely accessible research database focusing on the relationship between human beings and the environment." It is said to contain over 600 "scholarly and general interest titles," government documents and reports, and an "6,800-term thesaurus."
- Library of Congress Learning Page: Nature and the Environment
- Information, illustrations, and photographs from the Library of Congress' collections relating to the environment.
- Middletown Thrall Library: Environment Blog
- News, reports, and other information.
- Middletown Thrall Library: Ready Reference Guide: Environmental Websites
- Middletown Thrall Library Special Coverage: Climate Change and Global Warming
- National Park Service (NPS)
- "National Park Service cares for national parks, a network of nearly 400 natural, cultural and recreational sites across the nation. The treasures in this system - the first of its kind in the world -have been set aside by the American people to preserve, protect, and share, the legacies of this land."
- New York City Department of Environmental Protection
- The White House: Energy and the Environment
- Environmental agenda of President Barack Obama's Administration. From WhiteHouse.gov.
Food and Sustainable Eating
- Animal Vegetable Miracle
- Companion to the book of the same title about author Barbara Kingsolver's year of eating local, this website has a directory of web resources on local food, food security, sustainable agriculture and food policy as well as a collection of recipes.
- Certified Naturally Grown
- Find lists of farms by state that are certified by Certified Naturally Grown, a non-profit alternative certification program tailored for small-scale, direct-market organic farmers.
- Farm to School
- "Connects schools with local farms with the objectives of serving healthy meals in school cafeterias, improving student nutrition, providing health and nutrition education opportunities that will last a lifetime, and supporting local small farmers."
- Farmers Markets in Your State
- Information provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- Food Routes
- "FoodRoutes Network is a non-profit organization based in Pennsylvania that provides communications tools, organizing support, and marketing resources to ... grassroots chapters throughout the US that are working to rebuild local food systems and promote sustainable agriculture. Buy Fresh Buy Local chapters are connecting consumers in communities throughout the country to the freshest, most delicious locally grown and produced foods available. Through outreach events, local food guides, and educational materials, Buy Fresh, Buy Local makes it easy for consumers to find and connect with local food from farmers they can know and trust."
- FoodSafety.gov
- Food safety information, news, and product recalls.
- Local Harvest
- "We maintain a definitive and reliable "living" public nationwide directory of small farms, farmers markets, and other local food sources. Our search engine helps people find products from family farms, local sources of sustainably grown food, and encourages them to establish direct contact with small farms in their local area."
- Orange County Bounty
- "The mission of Orange County Bounty is to promote and support networking connections between local agricultural producers and culinary businesses. The aim is to educate the community about the preservation of local farms through the purchase and use of local and regional sustainable foods and products not only from Orange County, but also the entire Hudson Valley."
- Pesticides and Food: What You and Your Family Need to Know
- From the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Select information through links listed on left and right side of web page when it appears.
- Slow Food USA
- "Slow Food USA envisions a future food system that is based on the principles of high quality and taste, environmental sustainability, and social justice - in essence, a food system that is good, clean and fair. We seek to catalyze a broad cultural shift away from the destructive effects of an industrial food system and fast life; toward the regenerative cultural, social and economic benefits of a sustainable food system, regional food traditions, the pleasures of the table, and a slower and more harmonious rhythm of life."
- Solar Cookers International Network
- Contains a massive archive of plans for solar cookers, along with more general information about different designs and using them.
- Sustainable Table
- "Sustainable Table celebrates the sustainable food movement, educates consumers on food-related issues and works to build community through food." Includes recipes, news, articles, a list of sustainability issues, and an introduction to sustainable eating.
Gardening - Green Gardens, Eco-gardening
Grants & Funding
- Enterprise Green Communities - Funding, Sponsored by Citigroup Foundation
- "Enterprise's vision through Green Communities is to fundamentally transform the way we think about, design and build affordable homes. Green Communities is the first national green building program developed for affordable housing. We focus on the use of environmentally sustainable materials, reduction of negative environmental impacts and increased energy efficiency. And we emphasize designs and materials that safeguard the health of residents and locations that provide easy access to services and public transportation."
- Home Depot Foundation
- "Home Depot Foundation is dedicated to creating healthy, livable communities through the integration of affordable housing built responsibly and the preservation and restoration of community trees." "The Home Depot Foundation makes grants to 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charities in the United States and to charitable organizations in Canada. Support is given to programs and projects that align with the Foundation's mission and grant criteria."
- National Center for Environmental Research (NCER) - EPA Funding for Research Environmental Grants
- "The EPA regularly awards grants to Federal, State, or local government agencies, universities, businesses and other institutions that support EPA's environmental programs. These grants provide for research, demonstration projects, training, fellowships, investigations, surveys, studies, and other types of program support activities. Grants are offered in various amounts and for a wide range of activities, from watershed protection and pollution prevention to studies of global warming and lead exposure. Grants are made through the Office of Grants and Debarment and other offices. Detailed information about grants is available through the Envirofacts Grants Information and Control System."
- New York State Department of Environmental Conservation: Green Building Tax Credit
- "Green buildings minimize environmental impact and maximize the preservation of open space. Section 19 of the Tax Law is intended to encourage building owners and developers to design, construct and operate buildings that are energy efficient, utilize recycled materials, provide clean air, and incorporate renewable and energy efficient power generation."
- U. S. Depart of Energy (DOE) - Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Weatherization Assistance Program
- "The Weatherization Assistance Program enables low-income families to permanently reduce their energy bills by making their homes more energy efficient. It is this country's longest running, and perhaps most successful energy efficiency program. During the last 30 years, the U.S. Department of Energy 's (DOE) Weatherization Assistance Program has provided weatherization services to more than 5.5 million low-income families."
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): Homes & Communities - Energy Efficiency Financing and Rebates
- "Several resources available provide information on energy efficiency financing and rebates. There are two main programs for consumers including Energy Efficient Mortgage (EEM) and rebates through state and local programs."
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Green Buildings: Funding Opportunities
- "Numerous sources of funding for green building are available at the national, state and local levels for homeowners, industry, government organizations and nonprofits. We are providing the links on this page to help you find a variety of funding sources including grants, tax-credits, loans, or others."
Green Maps
- Green Apple Maps: New York City
- Offering maps to help you learn "how to get around, dine, work and play in ways that help regenerate the ecosystems."
- Green Map: Green Maps Around the World
- Said to "engage a locally-led global movement of mapmaking teams who chart their community's green living, natural, cultural and civic resources."
- Open Green Map
- "OpenGreenMap.org is a participatory mapmaking platform that bridges the gap between awareness and action." Currently in a "preview" phase, this website already offers over 1,400 maps.
Greenhouse Gases (GHG) and the Greenhouse Effect
Health
Home Improvement
- EnergyStar.gov: Home Improvement
- Articles on making homes more energy efficient and environmentally friendly. From the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
- Green Home Guide
- Reviews, advice, and a "green directory"
- Green Home Living
- "Sierra Club Green Home is dedicated to helping you create a more sustainable home environment. Browse our site to learn more about all the things you can do." Features include home improvements articles, a carbon footprint evaluator for houses, solar energy, advice on creating more healthy homes, Energy Star, green gardens and gardening practices, and a video library.
- Home Energy Audits
- "A home energy audit is the first step to assess how much energy your home consumes and to evaluate what measures you can take to make your home more energy efficient." From the U.S. Department of Energy.
- Home Energy Saver
- "The Home Energy Saver is designed to help consumers identify the best ways to save energy in their homes, and find the resources to make the savings happen." Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
- Home Improvement - Energy Efficiency Websites
- From Open Directory Project.
- Natural Home Magazine
- Select articles on topics relating to sustainable home design and gardens.
Natural Resources
- Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
- "Since 1935, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (originally called the Soil Conservation Service) has provided leadership in a partnership effort to help America's private land owners and managers conserve their soil, water, and other natural resources."
- Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
- "We seek to establish sustainability and good stewardship of the Earth as central ethical imperatives of human society. NRDC affirms the integral place of human beings in the environment."
- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA): Natural Resources and Environment
- News, reports, and other information about the environment, forests and plant life, animals/invasive species, soils, irrigation, and more.
- U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ): Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD)
- "Nearly one-half of the Division's lawyers bring cases against those who violate the nation's civil and criminal pollution-control laws. Others defend environmental challenges to government programs and activities and represent the United States in matters concerning the stewardship of the nation's natural resources and public lands. The Division is also responsible for the acquisition of real property by eminent domain for the federal government, and brings and defends cases under the wildlife protection laws. In addition, the Division litigates cases concerning Indian rights and claims. Many of the cases handled by the Division are precedent-setting and challenge and hone the skills of the Division's dedicated corps of lawyers."
- U.S. Geological Survey (USGS): Natural Resources
- Browse fact sheets under the "Natural Resources" heading on their website.
- U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources
- News, hearings, reports, and other information from the U.S. House of Representatives.
- U.S. National Park Service: Protecting Our Natural Resources
- U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
- News, hearings, reports, and other information from the U.S. Senate.
- U.S. Statistical Abstracts: Natural Resources
- Statistics and data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
- USA.gov: Environment and Natural Resources
- Official U.S. Government directory to state and federal environment and natural resource websites.
New York State & City
- New York State Department of Conservation (DEC)
- "Working from regional offices across the state and a central office in Albany, some 3,500 DEC staff pursue scientific assessment and vigorous action to protect and enhance New York's environment and natural resources."
- Green Living
- "Ideas, tips and resources for making environmentally responsible choices in your daily life." Provided by New York State Department of Conservation (DEC).
News
- Climate Change, Conservation, Endagered Species, and Environmental News
- From the World Wildlife Fund/World Wide Fund For Nature (WWF).
- CNBC: Green Energy and Alternative Energy News
- Includes news on green products and companies, solar stocks, major renewable energy providers and clean energy utilities, financial analysis, special reports ("Powering the Planet"), related video feeds, and updates concerning the "green collar economy."
- Environmental News Network
- In addition to general environmental news, ENN includes news concerning sustainable lifestyles and green building.
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): National Center For Environmental Research
- GreenBiz
- "We provide valuable news and resources to large and small businesses through a combination of Web sites, workshops, daily news feeds, electronic newsletters, and briefing papers."
- Green Living - Forecast Earth
- News and articles on weather and environmental issues relating to sustainable living.
- Grist: Environmental News and Commentary
- Mother Earth News
- Select articles on the web from the print magazine. Their article archive contains some articles from past issues in the following categories: "Alternative Energy, Do It Yourself, Green Building, Green Transportation, Homesteading & Self-Reliance, Livestock & Farming, Natural Health, Nature & Environment, Organic Gardening, Whole Foods & Cooking."
- MSN Green
- News and articles on the topic of "going green" from the MSN (Microsoft Network) portal.
- The New York Times: Sustainable Development News
- The New York Times: Sustainable Living News
- Sustainability Coverage
- From American Public Media
Organic Food - About, Shopping, Farming, Gardening
- Consumer Reports: Organic Products
- Sections include: "When buying organic pays (and doesn't)," "Food labels can be misleading," "Chemical health risks," and "Test your 'organic' IQ."
- Organic Farming Websites
- From Open Directory Project.
- Organic Food Vendors Websites
- From Open Directory Project.
- Organic Food Websites
- From Open Directory Project.
- Organic Gardening Websites
- From Open Directory Project.
- National Organic Program
- Information, policies, and news relating to organic food certification and other issues. Includes information on organic food standards and labels. From the U.S Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service.
- The Organic Center
- The Organic Center's mission is "to generate credible, peer reviewed scientific information and communicate the verifiable benefits of organic farming and products to society."
- Organic Consumers Association
- "The OCA deals with crucial issues of food safety, industrial agriculture, genetic engineering, children's health, corporate accountability, Fair Trade, environmental sustainability and other key topics."
- Organic Trade Association
- "Organic Trade Association (OTA) is a membership-based business association that focuses on the organic business community in North America. OTA's mission is to promote and protect the growth of organic trade to benefit the environment, farmers, the public and the economy."
Organizations
- American Academy of Environmental Engineers (AAEE)
- "The American Academy of Environmental Engineers is dedicated to excellence in the practice of environmental engineering to ensure the public health, safety, and welfare to enable humankind to co-exist in harmony with nature."
- Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (AEESP)
- "The Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (AEESP) is made up of professors in academic programs throughout the world who provide education in the sciences and technologies of environmental protection."
- Biodiversity Organizations
- Listings from Open Directory Project.
- The Climate Group
- "The Climate Group is an independent, nonprofit organisation dedicated to advancing business and government leadership on climate change."
- Confederation of European Environmental Engineering Societies (CEEES)
- "The Confederation of European Environmental Engineering Societies is an independent organisation, promoting the advancement of science and technology in the field of environmental engineering and related branches of science."
- Conservation and Endangered Species Organizations
- Listings from Open Directory Project.
- Environmental Organizations
- Listing from Open Directory Project.
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- "The mission of the Environmental Protection Agency is to protect human health and the environment. Since 1970, EPA has been working for a cleaner, healthier environment for the American people."
- European Federation of Associations of Environmental Professionals (EFAEP)
- "EFAEP brings together professionals who are working in the field of environmental protection all over Europe and gives them an opportunity to exchange their experience from their home countries, to find common solutions and learn from successes and mistakes made in the current and future member countries of the European Union."
- Greenpeace USA and Greenpeace International
- "Greenpeace is an independent global campaigning organisation that acts to change attitudes and behaviour, to protect and conserve the environment and to promote peace."
- International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
- "IISD champions sustainable development around the world through innovation, partnerships, research and communications."
- International Society for Ecological Economics (ISEE)
- "The Society assists its members and ecological economists, regional societies of ecological economics, related societies, and other organizations in such matters of common concern as can be dealt with more effectively by united action."
- National Audubon Society
- "Audubon's mission is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity."
- National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE)
- "The National Council for Science and the Environment is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the scientific basis for environmental decisionmaking."
- National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT)
- "Since 1976 the National Center for Appropriate Technology has been serving economically disadvantaged people by providing information and access to appropriate technologies that can help improve their lives."
- National Wind Watch
- "A nonprofit organization that promotes awareness of the negative impacts of industrial wind energy development on our environment, economy, and quality of life."
- The New York Sustainable Agriculture Working Group (NYSAWG)
- "NYSAWG fosters and promotes sustainable agriculture practices and sustainable local food systems. Our goal is to ensure equitable, affordable access to fresh, nutritious foods for all people at all times in New York State."
- Orange Environment
- "Orange Environment (OE) is commited to environmental activism, research, education, and advocacy."
- Professional Associations
- Listings of environmental organizations for professionals from Open Directory Project.
- Sierra Club
- "Since 1892, the Sierra Club has been working to protect communities, wild places, and the planet itself."
- Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS)
- "A nonprofit scientific and educational organization founded in 1943 that serves as an advocate for conservation professionals and for science-based conservation practice, programs, and policy."
- Sustainable Hudson Valley
- "Sustainable Hudson Valley educates policymakers and the public on strategies for moving toward sustainable development, starting with new ways of seeing community assets and possibilities."
- Sustainable Living and Development Organizations
- From Open Directory Project.
- United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs: Division for Sustainable Development
- "The Division for Sustainable Development provides leadership and is an authoritative source of expertise within the United Nations system on sustainable development. It promotes sustainable development as the substantive secretariat to the UN Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD) and through technical cooperation and capacity building at international, regional and national levels."
- United States Society for Ecological Economics (USSEE)
- "Provides a venue for a holistic and strong community of ecological economists, social and natural scientists, and people who care for the well-being of this planet and its inhabitants so as to allow its diverse membership to easily communicate with and learn from each other on a regular basis."
- World Resources Institute (WRI)
- "Our mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth's environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations."
- WWF ("World Wildlife Fund" in North America / "World Wide Fund For Nature" internationally)
- "Established in 1961, WWF operates in more than 100 countries working for a future in which humans live in harmony with nature."
Pollution - Air, Water, Ozone, Toxic Chemicals, etc.
- AirNow.gov
- "The U.S. EPA, NOAA, NPS, tribal, state, and local agencies developed the AIRNow Web site to provide the public with easy access to national air quality information. The Web site offers daily AQI forecasts as well as real-time AQI conditions for over 300 cities across the US, and provides links to more detailed State and local air quality Web sites." Includes Air Quality News, Air Quality Index, forecasts, pollution advisories, publications, statistics, information for children, older adults, meteorologists, health providers.
- Air Pollution
- News and health information from MedlinePlus / U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.
- Environmental Hazards and Health Effects of Air Pollution
- From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Air Pollution and Respiratory Health Program (APRHB).
- How Ozone Pollution Works
- From HowStuffWorks.com
- LITTERBASE: Online Portal for Marine Litter
- "LITTERBASE summarises results from 1,320 scientific studies in understandable global maps and figures and opens scientific knowledge on marine litter to the public." From Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research.
- National Pollution Prevention Roundtable
- "The mission of the Roundtable is to provide a national forum for promoting the development, implementation, and evaluation of efforts to avoid, eliminate, or reduce pollution at the source."
- Ozone Hole Watch
- Images, articles, and news from the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
- Ozone Layer Depletion
- Information from Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
- Pollution Prevention and Toxics
- Information from Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics.
- Pollution Prevention (P2)
- "Pollution prevention (P2) is reducing or eliminating waste at the source by modifying production processes, promoting the use of non-toxic or less-toxic substances, implementing conservation techniques, and re-using materials rather than putting them into the waste stream." From the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
- Pollution Prevention and Recycling
- From Open Directory Project.
- Water Pollution
- News and health information from MedlinePlus / U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.
Recycling
- Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers
- "The Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers is the national trade association representing companies who acquire, reprocess and sell the output of more than 90 percent of the post-consumer plastic processing capacity in North America. Its membership includes independent recycling companies of all sizes, processing numerous resins. APR strongly advocates the recycling of all post-consumer plastic packaging."
- Basel Action Network (BAN)
- "BAN is the world's only organization focused on confronting the global environmental injustice and economic inefficiency of toxic trade (toxic wastes, products and technologies) and its devastating impacts." Includes links to responsible recyclers for electronics.
- Buy Manufacture Recycled
- "Buying recycled means purchasing products made with recovered materials. A necessary precedent to buying recycled is that manufacturers purchase recovered materials and use them in lieu of virgin materials in the manufacture of new products." From the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
- City of Middletown, NY Government: Department of Public Works
- Includes information on Electronic Waste Disposal, Recycling, Trash Pick Up, Yard Waste Collection, and more.
- E-Waste Recycling
- "Learn how to easily recycle electronic waste, as well as which covered electronic equipment (CEE) can be recycled for free in NYS. More information about the Act and answers to consumers' most frequently asked questions (FAQs) are also available through this page." Information from New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC).
- Kids Recycling Zone
- Information and games for children on the topic of recycling. From the Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers.
- Orange County, NY Government: Recycling
- Topics include Recycling Guide, Recycling Fees, School Recycling, Business Recycling, Office Paper Recycling, Orange County Single Stream Recycling, Expired and Unused medications , Compact Flurorescent Lamps (CFL)..
- Pollution Prevention and Recycling Websites
- From Open Directory Project.
- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
- "Reduce the amount and toxicity of trash you discard. Reuse containers and products; repair what is broken or give it to someone who can repair it. Recycle as much as possible, which includes buying products with recycled content."
See also:
- Recycling Basics
"Recycling is the process of collecting and processing materials that would otherwise be thrown away as trash and turning them into new products."
Sustainable Development and Living - General Issues and Green Lifestyle Resources
- Center for Sustainability and the Global Environment (SAGE)
- "We examine the linkages between natural resources, human health and security, and changes in the global environment." From the University of Wisconsin-Madison Nelson Institute.
- From the Open Directory Project:
- International Institude for Sustainable Development (IISD)
- "IISD champions sustainable development around the world through innovation, partnerships, research and communications."
See also:
- Mid-Hudson Regional Sustainability Plan
- Orange County, NY Government: "The Mid-Hudson Regional Sustainability Plan sets out a vision for sustainable development that builds on our Region's unique social, cultural, and natural history, with the goal of promoting economic development, environmental sustainability, and enhancing quality of life for the more than two million residents that call our Region home."
- National Sustainability Page
- From the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
- TreeHugger.com
- "Dedicated to driving sustainability mainstream. Partial to a modern aesthetic, we strive to be a one-stop shop for green news, solutions, and product information. At TreeHugger we know that variety is the spice of life, so you can find all you need to go green in our up to the minute blog, weekly and daily newsletters, weekly video segments, weekly radio show and our user-generated blog, Hugg."
- The Quartz Common Products Database
- "Quartz is a free and open dataset, integrating both LCA [Life-Cycle Assessment] and health-hazard data into a single information source using widely accepted and consistent methodologies, such as Pharos Project/GreenScreen hazard screening, TRACI 2.1, and ISO14044. Data is vendor-neutral and covers 100 building products across a range of categories, such as concrete, drywall and insulation. Products are compared by composition, health impacts, and environmental impacts. A collaborative, open data initiative, Quartz was founded by a diverse group of technology and sustainability stakeholders, including Flux, Google, HBN (Healthy Building Network) and thinkstep."
- TreeHugger.com
- "Dedicated to driving sustainability mainstream. Partial to a modern aesthetic, we strive to be a one-stop shop for green news, solutions, and product information. At TreeHugger we know that variety is the spice of life, so you can find all you need to go green in our up to the minute blog, weekly and daily newsletters, weekly video segments, weekly radio show and our user-generated blog, Hugg."
- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA): Sustainable Development
- The World Wide Web Virtual Library: Sustainable Development
- The World Bank: Sustainable Development
- "Sustainable development recognizes that growth must be both inclusive and environmentally sound to reduce poverty and build shared prosperity for today's population and to continue to meet the needs of future generations." Includes: Overview, News & Views, Projects, Research, and more.
Technology
- CREST - Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology - The Renewable Energy Policy Project (REPP)
- "REPP's goal is to accelerate the use of renewable energy by providing credible information, insightful policy analysis, and innovative strategies amid changing energy markets and mounting environmental needs by researching, publishing, and disseminating information, creating policy tools, and hosting highly active, on-line, renewable energy discussion groups."
- EnergyBuilder.com: Building Environmental Science & Technology
- "Provides affordable consulting services to designers, builders, building owners, owner-builders, producers and users of renewable energy, government agencies, and non-profit groups."
- Environmental Energy Technologies Division
- News and information from E.O. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, University of California, and U.S. Department of Energy.
- Renewable Technology Websites
- Open Directory Project
- Science and Innovation for Sustainable Development
- Forum, news, articles, teaching materials (arranged by grade level and types of educational resources), and other resources from the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
- Sustainable Technology
- From the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Click words on left side of their web site to see information on related topics.
- Sustainable Technology
- Directory of technologies (and related articles) said to be sustainable. From Wikipedia (read their disclaimers.)
Transportation & Sustainable Travel
(Ecotourism, Eco-tourism, Geotourism)
- Center for Sustainable Destinations
- "The Center for Sustainable Destinations (CSD) seeks to help individual places to use the geotourism approach to improve stewardship and attract the most beneficial and least disruptive forms of tourism." News, videos, introduction to geotourism, Impact Map, and more. From National Geographic.
- Drive Green
- News, video, reviews, and information about hybrids, alternate energy source, and other fuel-efficient vehicles. Provided by Popular Mechanics.
- Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA)
- "EDTA is the preeminent US industry association dedicated to the promotion of electric drive as the best means to achieve the highly efficient and clean use of secure energy in the transportation sector."
- Electric Vehicles and Gas Hybrids Websites
- From Open Directory Project.
- Green Cars Now
- "Our mandate is to promote top fuel efficient vehicles, hybrid cars and alternative fuels by supplying environmental ratings, articles on the latest hybrid cars, latest news on fuel efficient cars, alternative energy and hybrid car resources." Also provides news in the following categories: hybrid cars, alternative fuel, fuel additives, fuel cell, hydrogen fuel, energy, gas.
- Green Vehicle Guide
- "Use this guide to choose the cleanest and most fuel-efficient vehicle that meets your needs. Low emissions and good fuel economy are both important for the environment." From the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
- Greener Cars
- "This official website for ACEEE's Green Book is a unique consumer resource providing Green Scores rating the environmental friendliness of every vehicle on market. Greenercars.org is part of the American Council for an energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE)."
- How Hybrid Cars Work
- Information and illustrations about hybrid vehicles from How Stuff Works.
- How Hybrids Work
- From FuelEconomy.gov
- National Geographic Center for Sustainable Destinations
- "Working to protect all the world's distinctive places through wisely managed tourism and enlightened destination stewardship."
- National Governors Association Center for Best Practices
- "Greener Fuels, Greener Vehicles: A State Resource Guide"
- PBS Science Reports: Alternate Fuels
- News, information, and educational resources on the topics of ethanol, natural gas, hydrogen, fuel economy, greenhouse gas emissions, foreign/domestic fuel production.
- Search for Hybrid Vehicles
- Search by year, make, and model. From FuelEconomy.gov
- Sustainable Travel Tips
- Traveling tips for environmentally-mindful tourists. Sections include: Planning, Accommodations, Packing, On the Road, Shopping, Transportation, Touring, Food and Drink. From National Geographic.
- U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL): Advanced Vehicles and Fuels Research, Hybrid Electric and Fuel Cell Vehicles
- "NREL works toward developing hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrids and fuel cell vehicles (FCVs); moving them from research and development to the marketplace."
Waste
Water - Conservation and Hydropower
- Alliance for Water Efficiency
- "Located in Chicago, the Alliance serves as a North American advocate for water efficient products and programs, and provides information and assistance on water conservation efforts."
- Breaking Down the Water Supply
- From Earth911.org
- Sustainable Water Resources Roundtable
- "Purpose: Serve as a forum to share information and perspectives that will promote better decision making in the U.S. regarding the sustainable development of our nation's water resources." From the U.S. Advisory Committee on Water Information.
- United Nations Division for Sustainable Development: Sustainable Development Issues - Water
- News, studies, and reports concerning fresh water.
- UNESCO: Water
- Studies, reports, and news concerning "sustainable development and conservation of freshwater resources in the world." From the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
- UNICEF: Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene
- "UNICEF works in more than 90 countries around the world to improve water supplies and sanitation facilities in schools and communities, and to promote safe hygiene practices."
- Water Conservation
- "Save water with efficient systems and healthy plants." From the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).
- Water - Drinking Water, Water Shortage / Crisis Resources
- Fresh water, international issues and challenges, global water crisis, water scarcity, shortages, conservation and sustainability. Special coverage guide from Thrall.
- WaterSense
- "Its mission is to protect the future of our nation's water supply by promoting and enhancing the market for water-efficient products and services." Sponsored by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
- Water Wiser: Water Efficiency Clearinghouse
- Case studies, news, articles, and other information from the American Water Works Association (AWWA).
