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following sites because they may by of interest to you.
EECO does not necessarily endorse the views expressed
or the data and information presented on these sites.
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The Business Resource for Climate Management, is a free,Web-based
resource to help companies of all sizes and sectors
understand and address climate change in a way that
aligns environmental responsibility with business success.
ClimateBiz.com is a partnership between two nonprofit
organizations: Business for Social Responsibility, which
works with companies to achieve economic, social, and
environmental progress; and Green Business Network,
a project of The National Environmental Education &
Training Foundation.
http://www.climatebiz.com
“The Dangerous Goods Advisory Council, also known
as the Hazardous Materials Advisory Council, is an international,
non-profit, educational organization devoted to promoting
safety in domestic and international transportation
of dangerous goods.”
http://www.hmac.org
, The Resource
Center on Business, the Environment, and the Bottom
Line, features news, tools, reference materials, and
job links to help companies operate in an environmentally
friendly and profitable way. GreenBiz.com is sponsored
by The National Environmental Education & Training
Foundation (NEETF).
http://www.greenbiz.com
, A Self-Help
Guide to Environmentally Sound Chemical Operations,
is an on-line, plain-English explanation of Ohio's major
environmental regulations, designed to help small businesses
understand which regulations apply to their operations,
and comply with the requirements.
http://www.webcoenvironmental.com/envirochem/index.htm
The handbook covers a broad range of topics based on
the popular EE InfoSheets, developed by Dr. Joe Heimlich
at Ohio State University, for the EETAP Resource Library.
This collection is intended as a ready reference for
educators - both for understanding and incorporating
environmental education into classrooms, curricula,
and programs and as a handbook for finding valuable
resources for environmental education across the curriculum.
The handbook is available through Phi Delta Kappa Educational
Foundation: http://www.pdkintl.org/products/nps021.htm
Links to job opportunities in the USA and Canada.
http://www.ejobs.org
Bookmark this one! Provides links on all kinds of environmental
issues and topics.
http://www.nceempd.org/resource_list.htm
Information for students on environmental issues, careers,
laws, scholarships and awards, and more.
http://www.epa.gov/students
http://www.fema.gov
“…a non-profit organization of leading companies
dedicated to fostering environmental, health and safety
excellence worldwide through the sharing of tools and
information in order for business to help business achieve
environmental excellence.”
http://www.gemi.org
is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to informing
the public about groundwater. “Since 1985, our
programs and publications present the benefits everyone
receives from groundwater and the risks that threaten
groundwater quality. We make learning about groundwater
fun and understandable for kids and adults alike.”
http://
www.groundwater.org
The Foundation publishes a free e-zine called “The
Recharge Zone.” Visit http://www.groundwater.org/Foundation/rechargereport.htm
to subscribe.
Education, like all professions, has a specialized vocabulary
that parents and others may have a difficult time understanding.
This online resource, A Lexicon of Learning, provides
clear definitions of educational terms in everyday language.
http://www.ascd.org/educationnews/lexicon/lexiconoflearning.html
OSHA is the U.S. agency charged with ensuring safe and
healthful workplaces in America.
http://www.osha.gov
“The Academy is the leading organization in Ohio
to foster curiosity, discovery, and innovation and to
unite all who value education, science, engineering,
technology, or their applications for the benefit of
society. The Academy conducts an annual meeting and
science days, and publishes an international, multidisciplinary,
scientific journal.”
http://www.ohiosci.org
OAS also offers Scholarships to Ohio students admitted
to State and private colleges and universities who can
demonstrate their knowledge and commitment to careers
in environmental sciences or environmental engineering.
An Academy-appointed panel selects awardees.
http://www.ohiosci.org/OESEESCHOLARSHIPS.htm
assists with low-interest financing for air pollution
control equipment and energy efficiency.
http://www.ohioairquality.org/
Ohio is one of seven states participating in the Great
Lakes Regional Biomass Energy Program. The program’s
mission is to increase the development and utilization
of biomass energy resources in Ohio in order to promote
energy sustainability and a cleaner environment.
http://www.puc.state.oh.us/ohioutil/biomass/biomass.html
Promotes the efficient use of energy and renewable energy
resources as a means of improving the economy and environment
of the state.
http://www.odod.state.oh.us/cdd/oee/
“…to protect and improve the health of all
Ohioans.”
http://www.odh.state.oh.us
ODNR owns and manages more than 470,000 acres of land
including 73 state parks, 20 state forests, 123 state
nature preserves, and 96 wildlife areas. The agency’s
mission is to ensure a balance between wise use and
protection of our natural resources for the benefit
of all.
http://www.dnr.state.oh.us
ODNR’s program page provides links to information
on ODNR programs, including business and industrial
programs.
http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/programdirectory/default.htm
The mission of OEPA is to protect the environment and
public health by ensuring compliance with environmental
laws and demonstrating leadership in environmental stewardship.
http://www.epa.state.oh.us
The agency’s Office of Pollution Prevention works
with on a voluntary, non-regulatory
basis to help them modify their processes, materials
and practices to generate less pollution in a cost-effective
and technically feasible manner.
http://www.epa.state.oh.us/opp/
The Small
Business Assistance Office assists small businesses
in central Ohio
with understanding environmental regulations and pollution
prevention alternatives.
http://www.epa.state.oh.us/other/sbao/sbaindex.html
This office also publishes a directory of small businesses
and trade associations in Ohio. Click
here to download the directory.
The Air Small Business Assistance
Program provides small businesses with technical
assistance to help them meet air emission requirements
and reduce air emissions.
http://www.epa.state.oh.us/dapc/sba/sbaintro.html
Ohio Materials Exchange
is a statewide reuse and recycling service for manufacturing
and industrial waste streams.
http://www.epa.state.oh.us/opp/recyc/omex.html
Directory contains information on state and federal
agencies in Ohio with environment or
environmental education responsibilities. Click
here to download the Directory.
“…the source for manufacturing news, information
and resources from the only statewide organization exclusively
serving Ohio manufacturers.
http://www.ohiomfg.com
The Mission of the Society of American Foresters is
to advance the science, education, technology, and practice
of forestry; to enhance the competency of its members;
to establish professional excellence; and to use the
knowledge, skills, and conservation ethic of the profession
to ensure the continued health and use of forest ecosystems
and the present and future availability of forest resources
to benefit society.
http://www.ohiosaf.org
The site contains a wealth of information on wetland
types, history of wetlands, wetland restoration, wetland
mitigation banking, wetland education resources, wetland
contacts and wetland mapping.
http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/wetlands/
The Ohio Woodland Stewards Program is a program sponsored
by Ohio State University Extension in cooperation with
the Ohio Division of Forestry. The program is designed
to provide the over 330,000 private woodland owners
of Ohio a variety of educational opportunities to help
them become good stewards of this valuable resource.
http://woodlandstewards.osu.edu/
A nonprofit organization that fosters the efficient
and restorative use of resources for sustainability.
“Our staff shows businesses, communities, individuals,
and governments how to create more wealth and employment,
protect and enhance natural and human capital, increase
profit and competitive advantage, and enjoy many other
benefits—largely by doing what they do far more
efficiently.”
http://www.rmi.org
A new government online source of reliable information
about Science and technology from across federal government
organizations is now available. Fourteen scientific
and technical information organizations from10 major
science agencies have collaborated to create science.gov.
, the "FirstGov for Science" web site. From
science.gov, users can find more than 1,000 government
information resources about science. Science.gov is
intended for the educational and library communities,
as well as for business people, entrepreneurs, agency
researchers and anyone with an interest in science.
The Federal organizations participating in science.gov
are the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense,
Education, Energy, Health and Human Services, and Interior,
along with the Environmental Protection Agency, National
Aeronautics and Space Administration, and National Science
Foundation.
http://www.science.gov
Affiliated with Humboldt State University's Environmental
Resources Engineering program, SERC works to establish
clean and renewable energy technologies. http://www.humboldt.edu/~serc/index.shtml
http://www.state.oh.us/business.htm
The central point of coordination within the state for
response and recovery to disasters.
http://www.state.oh.us/odps/division/ema/
Features success stories of sustainable agriculture,
forestry, and community development activities and projects,
both domestic and international, and an online searchable
database. Sponsored by USDA, in cooperation with the
National Association of Resource Conservation and Development
Councils.
http://www.rcdsuccess.com/
“…an integrated program focusing on all facets
of environmental, safety, and health education and training.”
Provides information on degree programs, training, consulting
services, online courses, internships and job placement.
http://www.nceem.org
serves
as a conduit for small businesses to access EPA and
facilitates communications between the small business
community and the Agency. The Office reviews and resolves
disputes with EPA and works with EPA personnel to increase
their understanding of small businesses in the development
and enforcement of environmental regulations.
http://www.epa.gov/sbo/
helps
small businesses access environmental compliance and
pollution prevention information.
http://www.smallbiz-enviroweb.org/
offers a variety of environmental information
of interest to small business.
http://www.epa.gov/smallbusiness
The Pacific Institute has created this searchable database
containing over 3,000 references to climate change and
its impact on fresh water. You can access it at
http://www.pacinst.org/resources/
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