Science and Environment

Northern Ireland Semiconductor Research Centre - Includes a who's who, publication details, information on research opportunities and relevant links.
http://www.ee.qub.ac.uk/nisrc/

Environment and Heritage Service Northern Ireland - The government agency protecting and conserving the natural and built environment explains its responsibilities and activities.
http://www.ehsni.gov.uk/

Department of the Environment - Contains information on a number of NI environmental agencies.
http://www.doeni.gov.uk/

Stone Solutions - A research-based, practical stone advisory service for property owners, architects, engineers and contractors, with advice on masonry for new or historic buildings, and information and photographs of major stone buildings, and how their materials withstand the environment.
http://www.stone-solutions.net/

The Ulster Canal - Campaign to re-open the canal between Lough Neagh and Lough Erne with news, history and map.
http://www.ulstercanal.org/

Peatlands - The Environment and Heritage Service explains what peatland is and describes its plants, wildlife, archaeology, history, and the uses of peat. Includes issues, conservation and places to visit.
http://www.peatlandsni.gov.uk/

Living by the Loughshore - Provides a guide to the province's loughs.
http://www.loughshore.com

Southern Waste Management Partnership - Includes objectives, waste facts and the text of the latest waste management plan.
http://www.swampni.org.uk/

Research and Special Collections Available Locally (NI) - RASCAL is the result of a two year mapping project based at Queen's University Belfast to create and develop a new electronic portal to research and special collections in the province.
http://www.rascal.ac.uk/

Forensic Science Northern Ireland - Executive Agency within the Northern Ireland Office. Includes profile, services and case studies.
http://www.fsni.gov.uk/

North West Waste Plan - Provides the text of the document in Adobe Acrobat format, as well as a background to the plan.
http://www.northwestwasteplan.org.uk/

Lough Neagh and Lower Bann Wetlands - Provides information about the management strategy, wildlife and archaeology of the lough and wetlands.
http://www.loughneagh.com/

The Inland Waterways Association of Ireland, Northern Ireland Branch - Includes branch contacts and information on navigation throughout Northern Ireland.
http://ni.iwai.ie/