Science and Environment

See also:

• Regional: North America: Regions: Pacific Northwest: Science and Environment  (6)
• Regional: North America: United States: Regions: West: Science and Environment  (7)
• Regional: North America: United States: Science and Environment  (81)

Alliance for the Wild Rockies - - Working to protect the rivers, forests, and native wildlife of the northern Rockies. News and information about resources and issues.

American Wildlands - - Mission is to promote, protect and restore biodiversity and advocate for sustainable management of the West's wildlands, watersheds, and wildlife.

Better Bricks - - Information and resources about building energy efficiency for designers, owners and operators provided by the NorthWest Energy Efficiency Alliance.

The Columbia Basin - - Bulletin providing news and information about salmon and steelhead recovery, hydropower and other fish and wildlife news about the Columbia River, Snake River, and Northwest.

CSEPP.NET - - The Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program services Umatilla and Morrow counties in Oregon and Benton county in Washington.

Ice Age Floods Institute - - Promotes understanding of the huge floods that burst from Glacial Lake Missoula in Montana and swept through the Columbia River drainage. Educational information, activities, bibliography, news of the proposal for a geologic trail, and other topics.

Northwest Berry and Grape Information Network - - Information on fruit growing, research, and marketing in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.

Northwest Habitat Institute - - Research organization working to promote and facilitate the conservation of Pacific Northwest native species by developing and disseminating information, maps, and tools, and restoration and enhancement of habitats.

Northwest Power Planning Council - - Organization helping the Pacific Northwest states (Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana) balance the multiple purposes of the Columbia River Basin, specifically the electricity generated at and fish and wildlife affected by hydropower dams.

NW Energy Coalition - - An alliance of organizations promoting renewable energy and conservation in the Pacific Northwest.

Trees of the Pacific Northwest - - Information about the common conifers of the region, with an identification key.

USGS--Pacific Northwest Drought--Washington - - Color-coded map of streamflow stations shows drought conditions at a glance. Definitions of drought, drought resources, publications about drought and water resources issues, news and events, and links to more information are included.

Waterfalls of the Pacific Northwest - - Database containing over 350 waterfalls in WA, OR and ID. Falls are pictured, rated and reviewed.

West Coast Tide Calendar - - Graphical views of tide prediction for coastal locations throughout Washington and Oregon.