Maine USA : Science and Environment
17 pages found in Science and Environment: Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences
Private, non-profit research center whose principle scientific concern is the biological productivity of our oceans.
http://www.bigelow.org/ Biotechnology in Maine
Research program at University of Maine explores the modern biochemical and biological techniques in medicine, agriculture, forestry, the environment and many areas of industry.
http://www.umaine.edu/biotechnology/ Degree Confluence Project
Contains photographs of the intersections of integer latitude and longitude degree lines for Maine project sites.
http://www.confluence.org/region.php?id=8 Environment Maine
Dedicated to protecting the state's air, water and open spaces. Includes commentary, fact sheets, and reports.
http://environmentmaine.org/ Gardening to Conserve Maine's Native Landscape
From the University of Maine: Plants to use and those to avoid, with the goal of conserving Maine's natural environment.
http://www.umext.maine.edu/onlinepubs/htmpubs/2500.htm Maine Birding
Informative website concerning bird sightings in Maine, the puffin restoration projet, hummingbirds, bluebirds, tours, books, and links.
http://www.mainebirding.net/ Maine Disaster Center
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.
http://www.disastercenter.com/maine/maine.htm Maine Fishermen's Forum
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.
http://www.mainefishermensforum.org/ Maine Geological Survey
Primary source of geological information in the state. Studies conducted in the following areas: bedrock, hydrogeology, marine, economic, and hazards.
http://www.maine.gov/doc/nrimc/mgs/mgs.htm Maine Natural Resources Information and Mapping Center
Geologists, biologists, ecologists, information specialists, and administrators committed to public service by gathering, analyzing, and disseminating unbiased information on Maine's natural resources.
http://www.maine.gov/doc/nrimc/nrimc.htm Maine Water Utilities Association
Advocates for the water supply profession. Provides information about committees, directors, special events, and a newsletter.
http://www.mwua.org/ Recycle Maine
Provides information on recycling, waste management, waste reduction in Maine, including free educational resources and planning documents for local communities.
http://www.maine.gov/spo/recycle/ Regional Association for Research on the Gulf of Maine (RARGOM)
Association of institutions which have active research interests in the gulf and its watershed. Includes, informative links to marine research.
http://www.rargom.org/ RESTORE the North Woods
Organization devoted to restoring damaged ecosystems, degraded habitats and native wildlife.
http://www.restore.org/ SOS - Save Our Shores
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.
http://www.sosmaine.org/ Wildlife in Maine
Surveys, reports, species and disease information and where to see wildlife in the state.
http://www.maine.gov/ifw/wildlife/index.htm Gulf of Maine Expedition2002
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. <small>(2002)</small>
http://www.gomexpedition.org/
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