Science and Environment

Pennsylvania Environmental Council - Environmental education and advocacy, statewide. Discusses current issues and describes land use and water resources improvement projects around the state.
http://www.pecpa.org/

Merrill W. Linn Land & Waterways Conservancy - Seeks to protect and preserve ecological sites in Central Pennsylvania. Find photos, description of services and contact details.
http://www.linnconservancy.org/

Knossus Project - Pennsylvania-based research and development firm exploring the integration of technology, nature and humanity into everyday existence. Includes brief introduction and contacts.
http://www.geniusloci.com/knossus.htm

Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources - Profiles state environmental resources, policies, and programs.
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/

Hydra's PA Environmental Stuff - User friendly information on various environmental topics. Focus on Pennsylvania, but not area limited.
http://members.aol.com/hydratwo

PA CleanWays - A nonprofit organization that battles littering and illegal trash dumping through community cleanups, education, increased enforcement, and promoting specialty recycling programs. Information on projects, and beautification resources.
http://www.pacleanways.org/

Growing Greener - Pennsylvania Act 45 passed in 2005 directs resources to environmental protection, conservation, agriculture preservation, and waterway repair. Information about initiatives and resources, and reports.
http://www.growinggreener2.com

John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum - Preserves Pennsylvania's largest freshwater tidal marsh.
http://www.fws.gov/northeast/heinz/

Conservation Officers of Pennsylvania Association - COPA advocates sound scientific management of all wildlife and natural resources and provides networking and support to wildlife and waterway officials.
http://www.pawco.org/

Fall in PA - Foliage - Learn about the changing of leaves in the Autumn, why it happens, and places to see the change; also includes web cams and photographs of various parts of the state.
http://www.fallinpa.com/fallinpa/foliageReport.jsp

Sustainable Energy Fund of Central Eastern Pennsylvania - Invests in clean energy, renewable energy, and energy conservation. Provides information about the fund's investment policies, projects, and programs.
http://www.thesef.org/

Pennsylvania Forest Lands Beautification Program - Removes illegally dumped trash in state forests and parks. Includes information on community involvement, volunteer opportunities, news, cleanups, illegal dump sites and recycling options.
http://www.cleanpaforests.org/

Great PA Cleanup - An alliance of government, business, and community groups schedule events throughout the state where participants pick up trash along roads, rivers, and in parks.
http://www.greatpacleanup.org/

EAC Network - Helps establish and support environmental advisory councils. Provides resources and ideas to municipal councils.
http://www.greentreks.org/eacnetwork/index.asp

PEN - The Pennsylvania Environmental Network - Coalition of dozens of grassroots groups working to protect and inmprove the environment in Pennsylvania.
http://www.penweb.org/index.html

Pennsylvania Forestry Association - A broad-based citizens conservation group providing sound forest management advice and promoting wise stewardship of forest resources. Organization news and information.
http://pfa.cas.psu.edu/