Comprehensive web site that provides information on the Anacostia Watershed. Includes natural history, history & culture, recreation & attractions, maps, data, online calendar and messageboard, and more...

For 100 years the Audubon Naturalist Society has inspired the people of the Nation's Capital and environs to love and respect the gifts of our natural inheritance.

Calleva is now expanding our Outdoor Education options to include Green/Environmental Programming to compliment our current Adventure-based programs. Environmental Education focuses on Sustainability, Stewardship, and Agricultural practices. Groups now have two GREEN choices: 1) Choose two to four, 45 minute to 3 hour workshops and rotate your class through them much like a Ropes Course; 20 Customize Green programming into our standard Adventure-based programs.

Wildlife Care Center: Wild Orphan Baby Nursery and Shock-Trauma Emergency Hospital for injured and orphaned wildlife serving the Maryland, Washington DC, and VA areas. Student internships and volunteer opportunities available.

The Mission of the Department of Environmental Quality is to protect the Environment of Virginia in order to promote the Health and well-being of the Citizens of Commonwealth.

Community-based organization providing guidance & resources for individual choices toward a lighter impact upon our environment.

elcome to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Federal Duck Stamp Home Page. The Federal Duck Stamp Program (under thedirection of the Assistant Director, External Affairs), is one of the most successful conservation ventures in existence today.Revenues collected from stamp sales are deposited directly into the Migratory Bird Conservation Fund to purchase wetlands andwildlife habitat for inclusion into the National Wildlife Refuge System.

The Friends of the Shenandoah River is a volunteer, non-profit, scientific organization dedicated to the preservation and protection of the Shenandoah River watershed and it's tributaries.

MAGIC will work to connect and expand the greenway system in Maryland to provide corridors for wildlife and plant propagation. MAGIC recognizes such connections are critical to providing long-term vitality and diversity of plants and animals. Research has shown that biodiversity decreases in isolated parks or small tracts of protected land. MAGIC's primary focus will be:- To promote the development of a system of interconnected parks and other protected conservation land, as habitat for wildlife and plants.- To provide wide wildlife corridors between fragmented tracts of protected land to encourage propagation of wildlife and plants.- To protect watersheds from erosion and pollutants to insure clean water is available for animal and human consumption.- To provide wildlife passages, under or over roads where they cross wildlife corridors to enable animals or trails users to cross roads safely.- To serve as a clearinghouse and coordinating office on conservation policy matters, on scientific and technical data relating to conservation, and on meetings and actions concerned with conservation and protection of all species.- To work with our members, and like-minded government and private agencies in furtherance of our defined goals.Membership will consist of a consortium of like-minded organizations and citizens working cooperatively to achieve our stated objectives and goals. Legal Status MAGIC is a 501(c)(3) organization, incorporated in the state of Maryland.

The Maryland Ornithological Society (MOS) is a nonprofit, statewide organization of people who are interested in birds and nature. It was founded in 1945 and incorporated in 1956 to promote the study and enjoyment of birds. MOS promotes knowledge about our natural resources, and fosters its appreciation and conservation. The Society also maintains a system of sanctuaries to encourage the conservation of birds and bird habitat, and to help record and publish observations of bird life.

The New Columbia Audubon Society is the Washington, D.C. chapter of the National Audubon Society. The chapter meets six times per year on the thirdWednesday of the month, unless otherwise announced..
Chapter information line: (202)547-2355

The National Water Resources Association is anonprofit federation of state organizations whosemembership includes rural water districts,municipal water entities, commercial companiesand individuals.

The Ocean City Reef Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to the enhancement of the local marine habitat through the creation and monitoring of artificial reef systems.

Scientists of the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center have been involved with studies in areas such as waterfowl harvest, wildlife habitat improvement,environmental contaminants, endangered species, migratory birds, and wildlife population analysis. 12100 Beech Forest Road, Suite 4039 Laurel, Maryland 20708-4039 USA Telephone: 301-497-5500 Fax: 301-497-5505

ildlife rehabilitation center whose goal is to return injured and orphaned animals back to their habitat. SCWC is a nonprofit, all volunteer center in the Metropolitan Washington, DC area.

A list of state birds, by common and scientific name.

NWF focuses its efforts on five core issue areas (Endangered Habitat, Water Quality, Land Stewardship, Wetlands, andSustainable Communities), and pursues a range of educational projects, and activist, advocacy, and litigation initiatives,within these core areas.
8925 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22184
Tel : (703) 790-4000

The Potomac River Guide has information about the sites along the river as well as a calendar of events.

The Trash Force hosts twice-monthly weekend excursions picking up trash and recyclables from parks, roadways, and other natural (and unnatural) areas. All are welcome to join these outings on a one-shot or regular basis.

The Maryland-Delaware-D.C. DistrictOffice is mostly involved with conducting water-resources investigations.However, the District Chief (Baltimore) represents all of USGS in Maryland and DC.

Voice of the Naturalist is a service of the Audubon Naturalist Society. The Voice of the Naturalist is written and recorded on Tuesday mornings. The area covered is (with rare exceptions) DC, MD, VA, andsouthern DE.

Contains comprehensive environmental news and information from the world'slargest conservation organization. Topics include forests, climate change,marine issues, pollution, species, wildlife, and sustainable development