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Sustainable Washington Alliance Network of individuals, businesses, and organizations working to create a sustainable future for the region. Washington Regional Network for Livable Communities Advocates "smart-growth" transportation investments, land use policies, and community designs. Includes newsletter archive and policy documents. HowStuffWorks: Exploding Manholes Information on the frequent mishaps under the streets of the city. Environmentors Committed to helping one hundred public high school students create opportunities for brighter futures through mentorship, educational enrichment, and the fostering of a sense of environmental stewardship. Biodiversity Database of the Washington, D.C., Area Searchable database of information and images. Includes organisms and regional nature and preservation areas in the D.C. area. Earthquake History of the District of Columbia Seismic history of DC from the National Earthquake Information Center. Casey Trees Endowment Fund A project to restore the tree canopy of Washington, DC, administered by the Garden Clubs of America. Includes a review of the street tree inventory carried out in 2002. Washington, D.C. Natural History Bibliography Bibliography of books, articles, and other resources on the natural history of Washington, D.C. Compiled by Ryan Shepard. Friends of the Earth DC Environmental Network A consortium of conservation organizations that meets regularly to focus on environmental problems specific to the region, exchange information, and coordinate strategies. Includes background documents [PDF]. Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Acquires, develops, maintains and administers a regional system of parks in Montgomery and Prince George's Counties in Maryland. |
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