United States Environmental Protection Agency EPA/IMSD/91-014 October 1991 Administration And Resources Management (PM211A) INFOTERRA/USA Directory Of Environmental Sources ------- ------- ------- ------- ACCESSING INFOTEKRA To obtain the address of the INFOTERRA National Focal Point in your country, contact: Dr. Woyen Lee, Director INFOTERRA Programme Activity Centre United Nations Environment Programme P.O. Box 30552 Nairobi, Kenya Phone: (254 2) 230800 Fax: (254 2) 226890 The INFOTERRA/USA National Focal Point acts as a clearinghouse for all international queries received by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. INFOTERRA/USA can be contacted at: Linda Spencer, Manager INFOTERRA/USA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency PM-211A 401 M Street SW Washington, DC 20460 Phone: (202) 260-5917 Fax: (202) 250-3923 SUBMITTING A QUERY In order to enable INFOTERRA to respond to your query with information best suited to your needs, please provide the following details in your request: o What basic concepts do you need to understand? o What specific facts do you need to gather? o Should the information be targeted to a special group? o How will you use this information? o Can you utilize microfiche? ii ------- CONTENTS Environmental Sources Federal Sources 1 State and Regional Sources 153 University Sources 177 Non-governmental Organization Sources 251 Indexes Alphabetical Index 441 Subject Index 463 iii ------- Federal Sources ------- AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE ARTDLAND WATERSHED MANAGEMENT RESEARCH UNIT Contact: LEONARD J. LANE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE ARIDLAND WATERSHED MANAGEMENT RESEARCH UNIT 2000 East Allen Road Tucson, AZ 85719 United States Telephone: (602) 670-6381 Fax: (602) 670-6493 E-Mail Address: TELEMAILrLJLANE Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Sedimentation; Soil conservation; Soil erosion; Arid zones; Semi-arid land ecosystems; Watershed management; Lakes; Water resources development; Sediment transport; Resources management; Land use planning; Storms; Water quality; Climatic change; Hydrology. Description: Conducts research on water resource problems of arid and semi-arid areas in southwestern United States. Work is done on most facets of hydrology, grazing effects on rangeland environments, pollution from rangelands, erosion/sedimentation control. Index Terms: Agriculture; Climate change; Desertification; Groundwater; Land use planning. ------- AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE ARTHROPOD-BORNE ANIMAL DISEASES RESEARCH LABORATORY Contact: RESEARCH LEADER U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE ARTHROPOD-BORNE ANIMAL DISEASES RESEARCH LABORATORY P.O. Box 3965 University Street Laramie, WY 82071 United States Telephone: (307) 721-0304 Fax: (307) 766-3500 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Animal diseases; Biological control of pests; Pest management; Epidemics; Animal physiology; Epidemiology; Microbiology; Veterinary medicine; Virology; Freshwater ecosystems. Description: Research on diseases of wild domestic ruminants transmitted by insects, primarily concerned with arboviruses, many of which infect humans. Studies on physico-chemical properties of viruses, molecular virology and genetics, ethology and ecology of insects, viral pathogenesis, virus-insect interactions. Index Terms: Agriculture; Health. ------- AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE HORTICULTURAL RESEARCH LABORATORY Contact: RICHARD T. MAYER, LABORATORY DIRECTOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE HORTICULTURAL RESEARCH LABORATORY 2120 Camden Road Orlando, FL 32803-1419 United States Telephone: (407) 897-7306 Fax: (407) 897-7309 Telex: 23-7402740 E-Mail Address: BITNET:RMAYERMDARS Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Selective breeding of plants; Agriculture; Agricultural methods; Pest management; Plant diseases; Horticulture; Plant physiology; Virology. Description: Research reports and advice on citrus breeding, rootstocks, varieties, diseases, cold hardiness, insects, nematodes, fruit and tree physiology, fruit abscission and coloring, fruit degreening, diseases, storage, packaging, and shipping; vegetable diseases, storage, packaging and shipping. Index Terms: Agriculture. ------- AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE JORNADA EXPERIMENTAL RANGE Contact: DR. K. M. HAVSTAD, RESEARCH LEADER U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE JORNADA EXPERIMENTAL RANGE P.O. Box 30003 NMSU Department 3JER Las Cruces, NM 88003 United States Telephone: (505) 646-4842 Fax: (505) 646-5889 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Mexico; United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Evaporation and transpiration; Drought; Soil conservation; Arid zones; Semi-arid land ecosystems; Revegetation; Resources management; Photosynthesis; Animal husbandry; Hydrology; Plant physiology. Description: Maintains a contiguous record of vegetation, stocking and weather. Current studies include ecology, physiology, grazing management, land restoration and chemical ecology of grazing ruminants. Index Terms: Agriculture; Desertification; Environmental management. ------- AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL WATER QUALITY LABORATORY Contact: S. J. SMITH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL WATER QUALITY LABORATORY P.O. Box 1430 Durant, OK 74702 United States Telephone: (405) 924-5066 Fax: (405) 924-5307 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Soil conservation; Run-off and seepage; Chemical fertilizers; Eutrophication; Water quality. Description: Research conducted to develop basic information for assessing and predicting the effects of agricultural practices on water quality in the United States and maintaining desirable water quality for agricultural and other uses. Provides research papers and very limited bibliographies. Index Terms: Agriculture; Drinking water; Groundwater; Pesticides. ------- AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE NATIONAL CENTER FOR AGRICULTURAL UTILIZATION RESEARCH Contact: R.L. DUNKLE, DIRECTOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE NATIONAL CENTER FOR AGRICULTURAL UTILIZATION RESEARCH 1815 North University Street Peoria, IL 61604 United States Telephone: (309) 685-4011 Fax: (309) 671-7814 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Ecological balance; Crop waste; Toxins; Biochemistry; Chemical engineering; Food science and technology; Microbiology; Plant physiology; Agricultural ecology. Description: Develops basic and applied knowledge about farm commodities; develops new and improved products or processes; improves safety and nutritive quality of food and feed; preserves environment by alleviating soil, water and air pollution. Research on corn, wheat, grain, oats, soybeans, new crops. Index Terms: Agriculture; Health. ------- AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE NATIONAL SEED STORAGE LABORATORY Contact: DIRECTOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE NATIONAL SEED STORAGE LABORATORY Colorado State University Campus Fort Collins, CO 80523 United States Telephone: (303) 484-0402 Fax: (303) 221-1427 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Conservation of genetic resources; Selective breeding of plants; Plant physiology. Description: Information on storage of plant germplasm; reservation of genetic stocks, obsolete varieties, current varieties, and world collections. Index Terms: Agriculture. ------- AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE NATIONAL SOIL DYNAMICS LABORATORY Contact: LABORATORY DIRECTOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE NATIONAL SOIL DYNAMICS LABORATORY P.O. Box 792 Auburn, AL 36830 United States Telephone: (205) 844-4741 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States; USSR. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Agriculture; Agricultural equipment; Agricultural engineering; Soil sciences. Description: Basic research concerning agricultural machinery such as tillage tools, tractive devices and transport machines. Controlled traffic cropping systems. Index Terms: Agriculture. 10 ------- AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE PLUM ISLAND ANIMAL DISEASE CENTER Contact: DR. ROGER BREEZE, DIRECTOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE PLUM ISLAND ANIMAL DISEASE CENTER P.O. Box 848 Greenport, NY 11944 United States Telephone: (516) 323-2500 Fax: (516) 323-2507 Telex: 510 220 6312 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: National parks and reserves; Animal diseases; Animal physiology; Biochemistry; Immunology; Microbiology; Veterinary medicine; Virology; Chemistry and biochemical processes. Description: Research conducted on foreign diseases of animals exotic to the United States. Responsible for developing capability of diagnosing animal diseases that do not exist in the U.S.; conducting basic and applied research on foreign animal diseases and their causative organisms; and procedures to safely import animals. Index Terms: Agriculture; Health; Wildlife. 11 ------- AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE POISONOUS PLANT RESEARCH LABORATORY Contact: LYNN F. JAMES U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE POISONOUS PLANT RESEARCH LABORATORY 1150 East 14th North Logan, UT 84321 United States Telephone: (801) 752-2941 Fax: (801) 750-3075 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Teratogens; Animal diseases; Animal nutrition; Poisons; Animal husbandry; Animal physiology; Botany; Toxicology; Veterinary medicine. Description: Research is conducted on the effects of poisonous plants on livestock. Index Terms: Agriculture. 12 ------- AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE SOUTHERN REGIONAL RESEARCH CENTER Contact: JOHN A. BARKATE, DIRECTOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE SOUTHERN REGIONAL RESEARCH CENTER P.O. Box 19687 New Orleans, LA 70179 United States Telephone: (504) 286-4212 Fax: (504) 286-4419 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Agriculture; Organophosphorus compounds; Natural fibers; Toxins; Food science and technology; Molecular biology. Description: Basic and applied chemical, physical and engineering research on agricultural commodities to develop new products and processes. Commodities include cotton, rice, peanuts, sugarcane, and sweet potatoes. Textiles, foods and feed are principal products. Published articles covering above are available. Index Terms: Agriculture. 13 ------- AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE STORED PRODUCT INSECTS RESEARCH LABORATORY Contact: WENDELL E. BURKHOLDER U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE SCIENCE AND EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION STORED PRODUCT INSECTS RESEARCH LABORATORY University of Wisconsin Madison, WI 53706 United States Telephone: (608) 262-3795 Fax: (608) 262-3322 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Biological control of pests; Infestation of food and crops; Pest management; Pesticides; Allergens. Description: Research on insects infesting stored food and fibre products, households, and grain and food processing facilities. Pheromones, pathogens, parasites, insecticides, traps and other devices are used for detection, suppression or control of harmful pests. Index Terms: Agriculture; Pesticides. 14 ------- AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE U.S. GRAIN MARKETING RESEARCH CENTER Contact: DR. VIRGIL W. SMAIL, DIRECTOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE U.S. GRAIN MARKETING RESEARCH CENTER 1515 College Avenue Manhattan, KS 66502 United States Telephone: (913) 776-2702 Fax: (913) 776-0962 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Pest management; Food preservation; Food science and technology; Biological control of pests. Description: Information on grain structure and composition; engineering in grain handling and storage including dust control in grain marketing; end-use properties of cereal grains in marketing channels; grain storage; minimizing damage from insects and microorganisms; grain characterization/standards. Index Terms: Agriculture; Pesticides. 15 ------- AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE U.S. LIVESTOCK INSECTS LABORATORY Contact: DR. SIDNEY E. KUNZ U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE U.S. LIVESTOCK INSECTS LABORATORY P.O. Box 232 Kerrville, TX 78028 United States Telephone: (512) 257-3566 Fax: (512) 792-3637 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Biological control of pests; Pest management; Utilization of pesticides; Pathogenic organisms. Description: Research on biology and control of arthropod parasites of livestock and systems for applying insecticides to livestock. Index Terms: Agriculture; Pesticides. 16 ------- AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE U.S. NATIONAL ARBORETUM Contact: ERIK A. NEUMANN U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE U.S. NATIONAL ARBORETUM 3501 New York Avenue NE Washington, DC 20002 United States Telephone: (202) 475-4815 Fax: (202) 475-5252 Telex: EDU.ARBORETUM Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Trees; Conservation of genetic resources; Endangered plant species; Selective breeding of plants; Public parks and gardens; Forestry; Horticulture; Taxonomy. Description: Conducts research on trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants including improvement of plants through introduction, breeding and selection. Has major herbarium for research and plant identification. Publishes botanical findings and provides technical information to the public. Index Terms: Agriculture; Forests. 17 ------- AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE WIND EROSION RESEARCH UNIT Contact: LAWRENCE HAGEN, RESEARCH LEADER U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE WIND EROSION RESEARCH UNIT Kansas State University Agronomy Department Waters Hall, Room 105 Manhattan, KS 6650 United States Telephone: (913) 532-6495 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Atmospheric participates; Air pollution; Deposited particulate matter; Wind erosion; Soil conservation; Soil degradation; Soil erosion; Semi-arid land ecosystems; Resources management; Agriculture; Pollution control regulations. Description: Federal wind erosion research on agricultural lands wind erosion as influenced by soil surface roughness, aggregstability and plant canopies; wind erosion measurement and methods; develop wind erosion prediction methods. Index Terms: Agriculture; Air quality; Desertification; Land use planning. 18 ------- AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE PLANT PROTECTION AND QUARANTINE PROGRAMS Contact: DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE PLANT PROTECTION AND QUARANTINE PROGRAMS Room 302E Administration Building Washington, DC 20250 United States Telephone: (202) 447-5601 Nature of the Source: Intergovernmental; Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: North America; Central America. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Endangered plant species; Biological control of pests; Pest management; Toxic substances; Pollutant levels; Plant diseases; Plant physiology. Description: Plant protection and quarantine, veterinary services and environmental evaluation related to the two program areas including endangered terrestrial flora, invertebrates and plants. Index Terms: Agriculture; Pesticides; Toxics. 19 ------- AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT COOPERATIVE STATE RESEARCH SERVICE CURRENT RESEARCH INFORMATION SYSTEM Contact: JOHN R. MYERS, MANAGER U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE COOPERATIVE STATE RESEARCH SERVICE CURRENT RESEARCH INFORMATION SYSTEM National Agricultural Library Building Beltsville, MD 20705 United States Telephone: (301) 344-3846 Fax: (301) 344-2272 E-Mail Address: INTERNET:JMYERSSRR.ARSUSDA.GOV Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Rural areas; Agriculture; Aquaculture; Crop protection; Agricultural economics; Animal husbandry; Food science and technology; Forestry; Horticulture; Veterinary medicine. Description: Serves as the U.S. Department of Agriculture's state project documentation and reporting system for publicly supported agricultural and forestry research in the United States. Provides public online access and inhouse computer retrievals of project abstracts of the research documented in the system. Index Terms: Agriculture; Forests. 20 ------- AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT DENVER WILDLIFE RESEARCH CENTER Contact: RUSSELL F. REIDINGER, DIRECTOR U.S DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE DENVER WILDLIFE RESEARCH CENTER Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service P.O. Box 25266 Denver, CO 80225-0266 United States Telephone: (303) 236-7820 Fax: (303) 236-7863 Telex: 7401836 INTP UC Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable; Cost recovery basis. Subject Areas: Animal behavior; Biological control of pests; Pest management. Description: Center does research on wildlife ecology, animal behavior, animal damage control, and pesticide registration. The Center has a library, which produces bibliographic references or abstracts, publications or reports, and expert assistance or advice. Index Terms: Pesticides; Wildlife. 21 ------- AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT FOREST SERVICE FOREST PRODUCTS LABORATORY DIRECTOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE FOREST PRODUCTS LABORATORY One Gifford Pinchot Drive Madison, WI 53705 United States Telephone: (608) 231-9200 Fax: (608) 231-9592 Telex: 7400032 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Natural resources; Resources management; Local materials for building; Prefabricated buildings; Forest products; Pulp and paper industry; Wood preservation; Wood products; Charcoal; Fuel wood; Wood waste and sawdust; Recycled materials; Waste conversion techniques. Description: Conducts research to provide options for increasing timber supply and improving timber management through effective utilization of forest products. Contributes new knowledge to materials science of wood and typically leads to new or improved wood processing or forestry products. Index Terms: Agriculture; Forests; Solid waste. 22 ------- AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT FOREST SERVICE FS INFO - PSW Contact: BRIAN LYM, SUPERVISORY TECHNICAL INFORMATION SPECIALIST U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE FS INFO - PSW 1960 Addison Street Berkeley, CA 94701 United States Telephone: (415) 486-3686 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Afforestation and reafforestation; Coniferous forests; Watershed management; Selective breeding of plants; Sediment transport; Resource appraisal; Tourist facilities; Pesticide pathways; Interaction of pesticides; Forestry; Microclimatology; Plant Dhysiology. Description: FS INFO - PSW is a library-based information network ;hat serves forest and wildland managers in California, Hawaii and :he Western Pacific. It's monthly alert cumulates into a computer searchable database concerning many aspects of its regions' forest management. [ndex Terms: Agriculture; Forests; Land use planning; Pesticides. 23 ------- AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT FOREST SERVICE INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL FORESTRY Contact: FRANK H. WADSWORTH, RESEARCH FORESTER U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL FORESTRY Call Box 25000 Rio Piedras, PR 00928-2500 United States Telephone: (809) 766-5335 Fax: (809) 250-6924 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English; Spanish. Geographic Attributes: Caribbean. Terms of Access: Cost recovery basis; Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Tropical forests; Tropical forest and woodland ecosystems. Description: Maintains extensive library specific to tropical forestry. Answers inquiries through access to experts in the field of tropical forestry. Index Terms: Forests. 24 ------- AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT FOREST SERVICE NORTH CENTRAL FOREST EXPERIMENT STATION Contact: FLOYD HENDERSON, LIBRARIAN U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE NORTH CENTRAL FOREST EXPERIMENT STATION 1992 Folwell Avenue St. Paul, MN 55108 United States Telephone: (612) 649-5273 Fax: (612) 649-5285 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Canada; United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Afforestation and reafforestation; Coniferous forests; Forestry. Description: Specializes in forest types peculiar to the north central part of the United States. Attempts to acquire all published information relating to economics, protection, regeneration, growth and yield, and management of these types. Index Terms: Agriculture; Forests. 25 ------- AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT FOREST SERVICE NORTHEASTERN FOREST EXPERIMENT STATION Contact: SHERYL DEW, LIBRARIAN U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE NORTHEASTERN FOREST EXPERIMENT STATION 359 Main Road Delaware, OH 43015 United States Telephone: (614) 363-0023 ext.227 Fax: (614) 363-1437 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Afforestation and reafforestation; Coniferous forests; Revegetation; Temperate forests and woodlands; National parks and reserves; Wildlife habitats; Selective breeding of plants; Resource appraisal; Public parks and gardens; Forest products; Wood products; Forestry; Plant physiology. Description: Conducts research in nearly all aspects of forestry and related fields. Index Terms: Agriculture; Forests; Land use planning; Wildlife. 26 ------- AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT FOREST SERVICE ROCKY MOUNTAIN FOREST AND RANGE EXPERIMENT STATION Contact: LIBRARIAN U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE ROCKY MOUNTAIN FOREST AND RANGE EXPERIMENT STATION 240 West Prospect Fort Collins, CO 80526 United States Telephone: (303) 498-1100 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Air quality; Winds; Land reclamation; Afforestation and reafforestation; Coniferous forests; Grass fires; Mountain ecosystems; Selective breeding of plants; Snow and ice; Resource appraisal; Water quality; Plant physiology. Description: Information on atmospheric and climatic factors related to land use, reclamation, reforestation, wildlife, forest protection, fire, insects, diseases, water and air quality, recreation; monitoring, modelling and forecasting of natural hazards, wind, snow, avalanches and fire. Index Terms: Agriculture; Air quality; Forests; Disasters; Groundwater; Land use planning; Monitoring and environmental data; Wildlife. 27 ------- AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT FOREST SERVICE SOUTHERN FOREST EXPERIMENT STATION Contact: DIRECTOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE SOUTHERN FOREST EXPERIMENT STATION 701 Loyola Avenue (T-10210) New Orleans, LA 70113 United States Telephone: (504) 589-6787 Fax: (504) 589-3961 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English; Spanish. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Afforestation and reafforestation; Coniferous forests; Temperate forests and woodlands; Forest products; Forestry; Tropical forests; Tropical ecosystems; Revegetation; Selective breeding of plants; Herbicides. Description: Engaged in research and publishes findings in the following areas: economics; protection; timber management; hydrology. Index Terms: Agriculture; Forests. 28 ------- AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL LIBRARY Contact: OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL LIBRARY Beltsville, MD 20705 United States Telephone: (301) 344-3755 Fax: (301) 344-5472 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Soil capabilities; Soil degradation; Selective breeding of plants; Land use planning; Agriculture; Animal nutrition; Pesticides; Forest resource assessment; Agricultural economics; Botany; Forestry; Horticulture; Veterinary medicine. Description: Information services and products of a broad range of agricultural interests. Specialized information centers. Index Terms: Agriculture; Environmental management; Forests; Land use planning; Pesticides. 29 ------- AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT SCIENCE AND EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION RUSSELL RESEARCH CENTER Contact: JO ANN SCHOONMAKER U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SCIENCE AND EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION RUSSELL RESEARCH CENTER P.O. Box 5677 Athens, GA 30613 United States Telephone: (404) 546-6716 Fax: (404) 546-3367 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Soil conservation; Watershed management; Desalination; Animal diseases; Animal products; Animal husbandry; Food science and technology; Horticulture; Pharmacology; Toxicology; Poultry farming. Description: Research in animal products utilization/marketing; environmental engineering; field, oilseed and horticultural crops; pharmacology; tobacco; watershed; soil conservation; swine physiology; photosynthesis; poultry. Index Terms: Agriculture. 30 ------- AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE INFORMATION DIVISION Contact: DIRECTOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE INFORMATION DIVISION P.O. Box 2890 Washington, DC 20013 United States Telephone: (202) 447-4543 Fax: (202) 245-5013 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Land carrying capacity; Land use classification; Soil conservation; Soil erosion; Wetlands ecosystems; Watershed management; Run-off and seepage; Built drainage systems; Agriculture; Contour farming; Irrigation; Strip mining; Floods; Storms; Water quality. Description: Provides technical assistance in management of soil and water resources. Index Terms: Agriculture; Disasters; Groundwater; Land use planning; Wetlands. 31 ------- COMMERCE DEPARTMENT BUREAU OF ECONOMIC ANALYSIS ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS DIVISION Contact: GARY L. RUTLEDGE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE BUREAU OF ECONOMIC ANALYSIS ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS DIVISION 1401 K Street NW Washington, DC 20230 United States Telephone: (202) 523-0687 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Cost-benefit analysis; Environmental statistics. Description: Provides estimation of expenditures for pollution abatement and control in the United States by business, government and persons. Index Terms: Environmental management; Monitoring and environmental data; Pollution abatement. 32 ------- COMMERCE DEPARTMENT BUREAU OF THE CENSUS AGRICULTURE DIVISION Contact: DIRECTOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE BUREAU OF THE CENSUS AGRICULTURE DIVISION Room 3106B FB4 Washington, DC 20233 United States Telephone: (301) 763-1113 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable; Cost recovery basis; Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Agricultural land; Agriculture; Agricultural equipment; Agricultural production; Pesticides; Environmental statistics. Description: Statistical information from censuses of agriculture and special surveys on food and fiber production, land use, agricultural consumption of chemicals (herbicides, fertilizers, fungicides). Available on a county by county basis, states and the nation. Index Terms: Agriculture; Environmental management; Land use planning; Monitoring and environmental data; Pesticides. 33 ------- COMMERCE DEPARTMENT BUREAU OF THE CENSUS BUSINESS DIVISION Contact: BILL BOSTIC, CHIEF OF TRANSPORTATION BRANCH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE BUREAU OF THE CENSUS BUSINESS DIVISION Room 2754 FB3 Washington, DC 20233 United States Telephone: (301) 763-2735 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Transport planning; Transport systems; Tourism and travel; Railway transport; Road transport; Motor vehicles; Environmental statistics. Description: Conduct economic censuses at 5 year intervals (years ending in 2 and 7). Survey information on truck inventory and use, nonregulated motor carriers, public warehousing, domestic and international transportation of U.S. foreign trade (1970 and 1976). Index Terms: Environmental management; Monitoring and environmental data; Transportation. 34 ------- COMMERCE DEPARTMENT BUREAU OF THE CENSUS GEOGRAPHY DIVISION Contact: ROBERT W. MARX, CHIEF U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE BUREAU OF THE CENSUS GEOGRAPHY DIVISION Washington, DC 20233 United States Telephone: (301) 763-5636 Fax: (301) 763-4749 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable; Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Cartography. Description: Monitors status and boundaries for legal entities (states, counties, etc.) and delineates boundaries for statistical areas (census tracts, urbanized areas). Collects map-feature information used in tabulating and mapping demographic and economic data. Stores information in a nationwide data base. Index Terms: Land use planning; Monitoring and environmental data. 35 ------- COMMERCE DEPARTMENT BUREAU OF THE CENSUS POPULATION DIVISION Contact: PAULA SCHNEIDER U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE BUREAU OF THE CENSUS POPULATION DIVISION Room 2011 FB3 Washington, DC 20233 United States Telephone: (301) 763-7646 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Patterns of urban growth; Transport systems; Human migration; Human population; Rural areas. Description: Statistical information on population distribution, size, demographic and socioeconomic characteristics. Index Terms: Environmental management; Land use planning; Population; Transportation. 36 ------- COMMERCE DEPARTMENT ECONOMICS AND STATISTICS ADMINISTRATION Contact: ROBERT T. MIKI, SENIOR ASSOCIATE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE ECONOMICS AND STATISTICS ADMINISTRATION HCHB 4858 Washington, DC 20230 United States Telephone: (202) 377-2482 Fax: (202) 377-0432 Telex: 89 25 36 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Environmental management; Environmental impact assessment; Environmental policy; Environmental law; Monitoring and environmental data. Description: Information available on assessment of economic impact of environmental and other legislation and regulations, plus industrial, regional, and national aspects of regulations. Index Terms: Environmental impact assessment; Environmental management; Monitoring and environmental data. 37 ------- COMMERCE DEPARTMENT INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADMINISTRATION Contact: DR. EDWARD B. LEVITON U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADMINISTRATION Constitution Avenue at 14th Street Washington, DC 20230 United States Telephone: (202) 377-3881 Fax: (202) 377-8836 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: International trade; Trade barriers. Description: Information available on impact of environmental laws and regulations on domestic and international business and trade. Index Terms: Environmental management. 38 ------- COMMERCE DEPARTMENT MAIN LIBRARY Contact: DIRECTOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE MAIN LIBRARY Department of Commerce Building Room 7043 14th and Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20001 United States Telephone: (202) 377-5511 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: International trade. Description: Library maintains information on all aspects of the U.S. Department of Commerce and related fields. Index Terms: Environmental management. 39 ------- COMMERCE DEPARTMENT NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY ACOUSTIC MEASUREMENTS Contact: DR. VICTOR NEDZELNITSKY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY ACOUSTIC MEASUREMENTS Sound Building A147 Gaithersburg, MD 20899 United States Telephone: (301) 975-6634 Fax: (301) 417-0514 Telex: TRT 197674 NIST UT Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges; Normally without charge; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Commercial and industrial noise; Traffic noise; Noise monitoring; Health legislation; Acoustics; Noise pollution; Noise abatement. Description: This activity provides calibration services, develops measurement systems, techniques, methods and standards pertinent to measurement of noise pollution. Index Terms: Environmental management; Health; Monitoring and environmental data; Transportation. 40 ------- COMMERCE DEPARTMENT NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY BUILDING AND FIRE RESEARCH LABORATORY Contact: NORA H. JASON, PROJECT LEADER U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY BUILDING AND FIRE RESEARCH LABORATORY B246, Polymers Building Gaithersburg, MD 20899 United States Telephone: (301) 975-6862 Fax: (301) 975-4052 Telex: 197674 NIST UT Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global; United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Historical sites and monuments; Government buildings; Highrise buildings; Local materials for building; Thermal insulation; District heating; Lighting; Civil engineering. Description: Responsible for conducting building research. Findings are available to public through documentation and contracted technical assistance for leading edge research. Index Terms: Environmental impact assessment; Land use planning. 41 ------- COMMERCE DEPARTMENT NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS DIVISION Contact: CHIEF U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS DIVISION Radio Building 4066 Mail Code 813.00 Gaithersburg, MD 20899 United States Telephone: (303) 497-3132 Fax: (303) 497-3122 Telex: 592811 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Non-ionizing radiation. Description: This activity develops measurement instruments, techniques, and methods pertinent to the measurement of nonionizing electromagnetic radiation (electromagnetic interference). Index Terms: Energy; Health. 42 ------- COMMERCE DEPARTMENT NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL AND ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Contact: DIRECTOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL AND ACADEMIC AFFAIRS 1-270 and Quince Orchard Road Gaithersburg, MD 20899 United States Telephone: (301) 975-3072 Fax: (301) 975-3530 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Electrical engineering; Chemical engineering; Fire; Fire safety requirements; Building and construction technology. Description: Represents the institute in international functions; coordinates programs with foreign institutions; assists scientists from foreign countries who visit the institute for consultation. Index Terms: Land use planning; Monitoring and environmental data. 43 ------- COMMERCE DEPARTMENT NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION CENTRAL LIBRARY Contact: JOHN SHERROD U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION CENTRAL LIBRARY - EA121 6009 Executive Boulevard Rockville, MD 20852 United States Telephone: (301) 443-8330 Telex: (WEST U) 64240 Cable: WNOAA Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Ocean currents; Coastal areas; Coastal development; Fish; Marine ecosystems; Weather monitoring; Remote sensing; Oceanography; Photogrammetry. Description: Emphasis is on marine and atmospheric sciences including oceanography, cartography, fisheries and mineral resources. Index Terms: Air quality; Coastal zone management; Land use planning; Marine environments; Monitoring and environmental data. 44 ------- COMMERCE DEPARTMENT NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION GREAT LAKES ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LABORATORY Contact: DR. S.J. BOLSENGA U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION GREAT LAKES ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LABORATORY 2205 Commonwealth Boulevard Ann Arbor, MI 48105-1593 United States Telephone: (313) 668-2262 Fax: (313) 668-2055 E-Mail Address: OMNET:NOAA.GLERL Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: On exchange basis; Cost recovery basis. Subject Areas: Limnology; Lakes; Lake basins. Description: Information available on distribution and variability of temperatures and currents in Lake Ontario and Lake Huron. Data retrieval systems on physical variables (air and water temperature, current and wind speed and direction). Index Terms: Groundwater; Marine environments. 45 ------- COMMERCE DEPARTMENT NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL CLIMATIC DATA CENTER Contact: DIRECTOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL CLIMATIC DATA CENTER Federal Building Asheville, NC 28801 United States Telephone: (704) 259-0682 Fax: (704) 259-0876 Telex: 650 264 3731 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Atmospheric chemistry and composition; Air-water interaction; Atmospheric circulation; Rainfall; Winds; Air pollution; Fog, smog and haze; Drought; Humidity; Snow and ice; Floods; Weather monitoring; Atmospheric models; Atmospheric physics; Meteorology. Description: Handles climatological data. Summarizes past meteorological data. Manages national program of climatological data recall. Provides data processing support for world meteorological organizations. Training programs for developing countries. Index Terms: Air quality; Monitoring and environmental data. 46 ------- COMMERCE DEPARTMENT NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL GEOPHYSICAL DATA CENTER SOLAR TERRESTRIAL DATA SERVICES DIVISION Contact: CHIEF U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL GEOPHYSICAL DATA CENTER SOLAR TERRESTRIAL DATA SERVICES DIVISION 325 Broadway Boulder, CO 80303 United States Telephone: (303) 497-6324 Telex: 45897 SOLTERWARN Cable: SOLTERWARN Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Electric power distribution; Atmospheric monitoring; Remote sensing; Public information; Atmospheric physics; Meteorology. Description: Collects data on solar-terrestrial physics from a global network of ground stations, satellites, and space probes. Data available without restriction at cost of handling and copying. Includes solar activity and physical conditions of sun, interplanetary medium and Earth's magnetosphere and ionosphere. Index Terms: Energy; Monitoring and environmental data. 47 ------- COMMERCE DEPARTMENT NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL GEOPHYSICAL DATA CENTER SOLID EARTH GEOPHYSICS Contact: DIRECTOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL GEOPHYSICAL DATA CENTER SOLID EARTH GEOPHYSICS 325 Broadway Boulder, CO 80303 United States Telephone: (303) 497-6419 Fax: (303) 497-6513 Telex: 92811 NOAA MASC BDR Cable: SOLTERWARN E-Mail Address: INTERNET:INFOADC1.COLORADO.EDU Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Mineral resources; Volcanoes; Land use planning; Environmental impact assessment; Natural gas and oil exploration; Earthquakes; Seismic sea waves; Remote sensing; Geology. Description: Collects and provides information on solid earth geophysics with emphasis in fields of seismology, tsunamis, satellite data, magnetic measurements, geothermics and gravity. Index Terms: Disasters; Energy; Geology; Monitoring and environmental data. 48 ------- COMMERCE DEPARTMENT NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NATIONAL METEOROLOGICAL CENTER Contact: DIRECTOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NATIONAL METEOROLOGICAL CENTER Washington Science Center Building 5, 6010 Executive Boulevard Rockville, MD 20852 United States Telephone: (301) 763-8016 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Weather monitoring; Weather prediction; Meteorology. Description: The National Meteorological Center and the National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Services are part of the World Weather Program developed by the United Nations' World Meteorological Organization. Collects and exchanges data with other nations; provides forecasts to meteorologists. Index Terms: Environmental management; Monitoring and environmental data. 49 ------- COMMERCE DEPARTMENT NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION WORLD DATA CENTER A FOR GLACIOLOGY Contact: DIRECTOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION WORLD DATA CENTER A FOR GLACIOLOGY Box 449 University of Colorado Boulder, CO 80309 United States Telephone: (303) 492-5171 Fax: (303) 492-2468 Telex: 7401426 WDCA UC Cable: SOLTERWARN E-Mail Address: [NSIDC/OMNET] MAIL/USA Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Permafrost ecosystems; Snow and ice; Glaciology; Avalanches and landslides. Description: Collects and provides data and information on glaciology, snow and ice with emphasis on bibliographic information, data of ice cores, snow cover, sea ice, glacier fluctuations, radio echo sounding data, and satellite data. Index Terms: Disasters; Monitoring and environmental data- Polar ecosystems. 50 ------- COMMERCE DEPARTMENT NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION WORLD DATA CENTER A FOR METEOROLOGY AND NUCLEAR RADIATION Contact: DIRECTOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION WORLD DATA CENTER A FOR METEOROLOGY AND NUCLEAR RADIATION Asheville, NC 28801 United States Telephone: (704) 259-0682 Fax: (704) 259-0876 Telex: 650 264 3731 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Africa; North America; South America; Asia; Europe. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Atmospheric chemistry and composition; Ozone layer; Rainfall; Winds; Humidity; Snow and ice; Meteorology. Description: Assist in international exchange data between scientists. Files include solar radiation, ozone and rocket sound data. Microfilmed upper air data are exchanged regularly with USSR. Index Terms: Energy; Monitoring and environmental data. 51 ------- COMMERCE DEPARTMENT NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION WORLD DATA CENTER A FOR OCEANOGRAPHY Contact: DIRECTOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION WORLD DATA CENTER A FOR OCEANOGRAPHY Washington, DC 20235 United States Telephone: (202) 673-5571 Telex: DIB7678 Cable: OMNET/TELEMAIL NODC Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global; Oceans and seas. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Air-water interaction; Ocean currents; Environmental statistics; Data processing; Oceanography. Description: Conducts international exchange of oceanographic data and publications in accordance with guidelines set forth by international council on scientific unions and intergovernmental oceanographic commission. Index Terms: Geology; Marine environments; Monitoring and environmental data. 52 ------- COMMERCE DEPARTMENT NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION WORLD DATA CENTER A FOR SOLAR-TERRESTRIAL PHYSICS Contact: DIRECTOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION WORLD DATA CENTER A FOR SOLAR-TERRESTRIAL PHYSICS Boulder, CO 80303 United States Telephone: (303) 497-6324 Telex: 45897SOLTERWARN Cable: SOLTERWARN Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Electric power distribution; Atmospheric monitoring; Public information; Atmospheric physics; Meteorology. Description: Has data on solar-terrestrial physics from global network of ground stations, satellites and space probes. Information available on physical conditions of sun, interplanetary medium and effects due to solar activity within earth's magnetosphere and ionosphere. Index Terms: Energy; Monitoring and environmental data. 53 ------- COMMERCE DEPARTMENT NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION WORLD DATA CENTER A FOR SOLID EARTH GEOPHYSICS Contact: JOY IKELMAN U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION WORLD DATA CENTER A FOR SOLID EARTH GEOPHYSICS 325 Broadway E/GL 4 Boulder, CO 80303 United States Telephone: (303) 497-6419 Fax: (303) 497-6513 Telex: 401815 NODC UC Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Volcanoes; Earthquakes; Seismic sea waves; Geology. Description: Collects and provides information on solid earth geophysics. Emphasis on seismology, tsunamis, magnetic measurements, geothermics and gravity. Index Terms: Disasters; Geology; Monitoring and environmental data. 54 ------- COMMERCE DEPARTMENT NATIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION SERVICE Contact: CHIEF, ORDER PROCESSING BRANCH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE NATIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION SERVICE 5285 Port Royal Road Springfield, VA 22161 United States Telephone: (703) 487-4650 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Air pollution; Acid rain; Water pollution; Marine pollution; Marine ecosystems; Land use planning; Fisheries management; Solar energy; Offshore oil drilling; Solid wastes; Traffic noise; Radiation monitoring. Description: The National Technical Information Service (NTIS) of the U.S. Department of Commerce is the central source for the public sale of U.S. government sponsored research, development and engineering reports. It is a central source for federally generated machine processable data files. Index Terms: Agriculture; Air quality; Drinking water; Energy; Environmental impact assessment; Groundwater; Hazardous waste; Health; Land use planning; Marine environments; Pollution abatement; Solid waste; Toxics; Transportation; Wastewater. 55 ------- COMMERCE DEPARTMENT OCEAN POLLUTION DATA AND INFORMATION NETWORK Contact: ROZ COHEN U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE OCEAN POLLUTION DATA AND INFORMATION NETWORK 1825 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington, DC 20235 United States Telephone: (202) 673-5539 Fax: (202) 673-5586 E-Mail Address: OMNETrNODC.POLLUTION.INFO Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Marine pollution; Estuarine ecosystems; Pollution and degradation of freshwater; Coastal areas; Oil and petrols; Oil spillages; Trace elements; Heavy metals; Plastic and polymer wastes; Polychlorinated biphenyls; Pesticides; Run-off and seepage; Agricultural wastes; Hydrocarbon compounds; Monitoring and environmental data. Description: The Network provides a variety of products and services to customers. The Network maintains a number of computer based data and information systems including inventories and directories of Federal programs, projects, scientists, managers, literature, systems and services. Special searches conducted. Index Terms: Agriculture; Coastal zone management; Hazardous wastes; Marine environments; Monitoring and environmental data; Pesticides; Solid waste; Toxics. 56 ------- CONGRESS OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT INFORMATION CENTER Contact: GAIL KOURIL U.S. CONGRESS OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT INFORMATION CENTER 600 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington, DC 20510 United States Telephone: (202) 228-6150 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Cost recovery basis. Subject Areas: Acid rain; Tropical forest and woodland ecosystems; Renewable resources; Environmental impact assessment; Environmental policy; Transportation planning; Energy conversion. Description: Created to help the Congress anticipate and plan for the uses of technology. Index Terms: Energy; Environmental impact assessment; Environmental management; Forests; Pollution abatement; Transportation. 57 ------- DEFENSE DEPARTMENT ARMY U.S. ARMY ENVIRONMENTAL HYGIENE AGENCY Contact: COL. FREDERICK BOECHER U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ARMY U.S. ARMY ENVIRONMENTAL HYGIENE AGENCY Building E2100 Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010-5422 United States Telephone: (301) 671-2306 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Air quality; Soil contamination; Drinking water; Public health and sanitation; Utilization of pesticides; Radioactivity; Industrial effluents; Traffic noise; Occupational health; Pollution criteria; Water quality; Toxicology. Description: Conducts worldwide environmental health program of the U.S. Army, provides consulting services, compliance inspections, training programs and environmental surveys at U.S. Army installations throughout the U.S. and abroad. Index Terms: Air quality; Drinking water; Health; Pesticides; Toxics. 58 ------- DEFENSE DEPARTMENT ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS HYDROLOGIC ENGINEERING CENTER Contact: R. G. WILLEY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS HYDROLOGIC ENGINEERING CENTER 609 Second Street Davis, CA 95616 United States Telephone: (916) 756-1104 Fax: (916) 756-8250 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Soil erosion; Watershed management; Ecological balance; Rivers; Run-off and seepage; Pollution criteria; Water quality. Description: Mathematical computer models for analysis of water quality in rivers and reservoirs. Also models for analysis of rainfall-runoff quantity and quality in urban and rural areas. Index Terms: Environmental management; Geology; Groundwater; Monitoring and environmental data; Wetlands. 59 ------- DEFENSE DEPARTMENT NAVY NAVAL OCEANOGRAPHIC AND ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH LABORATORY Contact: DIRECTOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE NAVY NAVAL OCEANOGRAPHIC AND ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH LABORATORY Atmospheric Directorate Monterey, CA 93943-5006 United States Telephone: (408) 647-4731 Fax: (408) 647-4769 E-Mail Address: OMNETrJ.HOVERMALE Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States; Mediterranean Area; Oceania; North Atlantic Ocean; South Atlantic Ocean. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable; Normally without charge; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Air-water interaction; Atmospheric circulation; Winds; Fog, smog and haze; Atmospheric models; Remote sensing; Meteorology. Description: Applied research and development activity responsible for development of numerical models of atmosphere, techniques to process and display environmental satellite information, objective weather forecast techniques primarily in tropics, and for description of atmospheric effects on U.S. Navy systems. Index Terms: Air quality; Monitoring and environmental data. 60 ------- DELAWARE RIVER BASIN COMMISSION Contact: CHRISTOPHER ROBERTS, PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER DELAWARE RIVER BASIN COMMISSION P.O. Box 7360 West Trenton, NJ 08628 United States Telephone: (609) 883-9500 Fax: (609) 883-9522 Nature of the Source: Intergovernmental; Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Watershed management; Wildlife; Rivers; Water resources development; Fish; Hydroelectric power; Floods; Water quality; Forestry; Flood control; Drought control; Water resources conservation. Description: The Commission is responsible for the management of projects and activities within the Delaware River basin, provides regulation and development of ground and surface water supplies, abatement of stream pollution, flood damage reduction, promotes forestry, soil conservation projects. Index Terms: Disasters; Energy; Environmental management; Forests; Groundwater; Pollution abatement; Wastewater; Wetlands; Wildlife. 61 ------- ENERGY DEPARTMENT ENERGY DEPARTMENT FIELD OFFICE, NEVADA Contact: BRUCE W. CHURCH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ENERGY DEPARTMENT FIELD OFFICE, NEVADA Environment, Safety, and Health P.O. Box 98518 Las Vegas, NV 89193-8518 United States Telephone: (702) 295-3201 Fax: (702) 295-1371 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges; Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Environmental impact assessment; Radioactive waste management; Environmental health hazards; Occupational safety; Radioactive contamination; Radiation monitoring; Health legislation; Transport of hazardous materials. Description: Bioenvironmental aspects of nuclear testing program. Special emphasis on plutonium and other radionuclides. Data available for radioactivity concentrations in various ecosystems, components and environmental conditions, chemical form, organism, distribution, particle size, effects, procedures. Index terms: Energy; Environmental impact assessment; Hazardous waste; Health; Monitoring and environmental data; Toxics; Transportation. 62 ------- ENERGY DEPARTMENT ENERGY LIBRARY Contact: LIBRARIAN U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ENERGY LIBRARY Room GA-138 1000 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20024 United States Telephone: (202) 586-9534 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Energy. Description: The library maintains information on a variety of energy topics. Index Terms: Energy. 63 ------- ENERGY DEPARTMENT FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION HYDROPOWER LICENSING OFFICE Contact: FRED E. SPRINGER, DIRECTOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION HYDROPOWER LICENSING OFFICE 825 North Capitol Street NE Washington, DC 20426 United States Telephone: (202) 219-2700 Fax: (202) 219-0205 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Cost recovery basis. Subject Areas: Dams; Resources management; Electric power distribution; Hydroelectric power; Non-polluting energy sources; Electric power plants; Energy conversion; Environmental impact assessment. Description: Information on hydropower licensing aspects. Index Terms: Energy; Environmental impact assessment; Environmental management; Pollution abatement. 64 ------- ENERGY DEPARTMENT FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION PIPELINE AND PRODUCER REGULATION OFFICE Contact: RICHARD HOFFMANN, CHIEF OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY BRANCH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION PIPELINE AND PRODUCER REGULATION OFFICE 825 North Capitol Street Washington, DC 20426 United States Telephone: (202) 357-8098 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Cost recovery basis. Subject Areas: Electric power distribution; Pipelines; Natural gas and oil extraction; Natural gas; Natural gas and oil exploration; Offshore oil drilling. Description: Information on natural gas. Index Terms: Coastal zone management; Energy; Geology; Land use planning; Marine environments. 65 ------- ENERGY DEPARTMENT NATIONAL ENERGY INFORMATION CENTER Contact: DIRECTOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL ENERGY INFORMATION CENTER 1000 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20585 United States Telephone: (202) 586-8800 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Pipelines; Petroleum refining; Strip mining; Coal; Crude oil; Fossil fuels; Hydroelectric power; Natural gas; Nuclear energy; Solar energy; Uranium; Electric power plants. Description: A national clearinghouse providing reference and referral service in energy-related areas including energy production, prices, consumption, conservation, and reserves. Index Terms: Energy. 66 ------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH INFORMATION Contact: ORD RESEARCH INFORMATION UNIT U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH INFORMATION (MSG-72) 26 West Martin Luther King Drive Cincinnati, OH 45268 United States Telephone: (513) 579-7562 Fax: (513) 569-7566 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Water pollution; Drinking water; Drinking water treatment; Water treatment; Strip mining; Eutrophication; Hazardous substances; Industrial effluents; Liquid wastes; Solid wastes; Pollution control technology; Identification of pollutants. Description: CERI provides information in areas of pollution control technology. Participates in development of information services to be used by professional communities for availability to technical, academic, public communities, and other government agencies. Index Terms: Drinking water; Hazardous waste; Pollution abatement; Solid waste; Wastewater. 67 ------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY HEADQUARTERS LIBRARY Contact: LIBRARIAN U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY HEADQUARTERS LIBRARY (PM-211A) 401 M Street SW Washington, DC 20460 United States Telephone: (202) 260-5922 Fax: (202) 260-3923 Telex: 892753 Cable: EPAWSH Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Air quality; Environmental impact assessment; Pesticides; Traffic noise; Environmental health hazards; Pollutant effects; Pollutant levels; Radiation monitoring; Water quality; Pollution control regulations; Toxicology. Description: Library provides access to literature in areas of environmental pollution and control (specifically air, water, solid waste, noise, pesticides, radiation, and toxic substances) economic, legal and social implications. Index Terms: Air quality; Climate change; Drinking water; Environmental impact assessment; Environmental management; Groundwater; Hazardous waste; Health; Monitoring and environmental data; Pesticides; Pollution abatement; Solid waste; Toxics; Wastewater. 68 ------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY INFOTERRA/USA NATIONAL FOCAL POINT Contact: LINDA SPENCER, MANAGER U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY INFOTERRA/USA NATIONAL FOCAL POINT HEADQUARTERS LIBRARY (PM-211A) 401 M Street SW Washington, DC 20460 United States Telephone: (202) 260-5917 Fax: (202) 260-3923 Telex: 892753 Cable: EPAWSH Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Air quality; Environmental impact assessment; Pesticides; Environmental health hazards; Pollutant effects; Solid wastes; Hazardous substances; Water quality; Pollution control regulations; Environmental law; Environmental education; Drinking water; Climatic change; Toxicology; Wetlands ecosystems. Description: INFOTERRA/USA serves as a clearinghouse for international environmental information at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as part of the United Nations Environment Programme. Information services include the EPA Library and INFOTERRA networks, databases, electronic bulletin boards, etc. Index Terms: Air quality; Climate change; Drinking water; Environmental impact assessment; Environmental management; Groundwater; Hazardous waste; Health; Pesticides; Pollution abatement; Solid waste; Toxics; Wastewater; Wetlands. 69 ------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTER Contact: KEVIN ROSSEEL, DIRECTOR U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTER PM-211B 401 M Street SW Washington, DC 20460 United States Telephone: (202) 260-7751 Fax: (202) 260-7884 Telex: 892758 Cable: EPAWSH Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Air pollution; Water treatment; Herbicides; Hazardous substances; Motor vehicle emissions; Solid wastes; Toxic substances; Pollution criteria; Environmental law; Pesticides; Environmental education. Description: Information center has responsibility and capability of distributing EPA general publications (non-technical), on pollution problems in air, water, solid waste, pesticides, radiation, toxic substances, and hazardous wastes. Index Terms: Air quality; Drinking water; Environmental education; Environmental management; Groundwater; Hazardous waste; Health; Pesticides; Solid waste; Toxics. 70 ------- EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS Contact: ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS Old Executive Office Building Washington, DC 20506 United States Telephone: (202) 456-2734 Fax: (202) 395-3719 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Environmental policy; Chemical engineering. Description: Supports and advises the President of the U.S. on international science matters; mathematics science, and engineering education; and other science policy areas. Coordinates international science and technology issues at the interagency level. Index Terms: Environmental management. 71 ------- HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT EPIDEMIOLOGY PROGRAM OFFICE Contact: DIRECTOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES EPIDEMIOLOGY PROGRAM OFFICE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL CDC-1 5009 1600 Clifton Road NE Atlanta, GA 30333 United States Telephone: (404) 639-3661 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge; On exchange basis; Cost recovery basis. Subject Areas: Teratogens; Long-term effects of pollutants; Epidemics; Disaster relief; Environmental contingency planning; Epidemiology. Description: Epidemiologic field studies of potential human health effects in relation to environmental hazards. Index Terms: Disasters; Environmental management; Health. 72 ------- HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT INFORMATION CENTER Contact: DIRECTOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES INFORMATION CENTER CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL 1600 Clifton Road NE Atlanta, GA 30333 United States Telephone: (404) 639-3396 Fax: (404) 639-1160 Telex: 549571 CDCATL Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Public health and sanitation; Environmental health hazards; Human diseases; Pathogenic organisms; Occupational health; Epidemiology; Microbiology; Virology. Description: Maintains collection of approximately 65,000 monographs, journals, documents and publications serving scientists in fields such as medicine, health, basic sciences, environmental health, epidemiology and training. Index Terms: Health. 73 ------- HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT INTERNATIONAL CANCER RESEARCH DATA BANK Contact: DR. GISELE SAROSY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES INTERNATIONAL CANCER RESEARCH DATA BANK 9030 Old Georgetown Road Bethesda, MD 20892 United States Telephone: (301) 496-7403 Fax: (301) 480-8105 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable; Normally without charge; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Tobacco; Epidemiology; Carcinogens. Description: ICRDB collects, analyzes and disseminates all data useful in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. Its objectives are to promote and facilitate on a worldwide basis the exchange of information between cancer scientists and to all appropriate organizations and physicians. Index Terms: Health; Toxics. 74 ------- HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT INTERNATIONAL HEALTH PROGRAM OFFICE Contact: DIRECTOR, INTERNATIONAL LIAISON DIVISION U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES INTERNATIONAL HEALTH PROGRAM OFFICE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL CDC-16 (105) 1600 Clifton Road NE Atlanta, GA 30333 United States Telephone: (404) 639-1758 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Human health. Description: Covers wide range of health issues on an international basis. Index Terms: Health. 75 ------- HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT NATIONAL CENTER FOR HEALTH STATISTICS Contact: ROBERT J. WEINZIMER U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES NATIONAL CENTER FOR HEALTH STATISTICS 6525 Belcrest Road Hyattsville, MD 20782 United States Telephone: (301) 436-8500 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable. Subject Areas: Human population; Human diseases; Epidemiology; Human physiology and pathology. Description: Vital and health statistics collection, processing, analysis and dissemination. Design and support of data collection systems = and surveys. Research and technical assistance in development of statistical methodology. Findings available in published reports, micro-data tapes, and unpublished tabulations. Index Terms: Health; Population. 76 ------- HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT NATIONAL HEART, LUNG AND BLOOD INSTITUTE Contact: RUTH HEGYELI, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES NATIONAL HEART, LUNG and BLOOD INSTITUTE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH Building 31 9000 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20892 United States Telephone: (301) 496-5375 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States; USSR. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Human health; Human diseases; Cardiology; Hematology. Description: Office of information for institute, servicing scientific, health professions, general public concerning the heart, lung and blood diseases. Index Terms: Health. 77 ------- HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH Contact: CHIEF, TECHNICAL INFORMATION BRANCH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH 4676 Columbia Parkway Cincinnati, OH 45226 United States Telephone: (513) 533-8326 Fax: (513) 533-8388 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Mutagens; Teratogens; Toxicity of pesticides; Hazardous substances; Toxic substances; Long-term effects of pollutants; Human diseases; Occupational health; Occupational safety; Toxicological testing; Epidemiology; Human physiology and pathology. Description: All aspects of occupational safety and health including toxicology, chemistry, industrial hygiene, engineering controls, protective clothing, occupational medicine and nursing, behavioral stress, standards development, testing and certification of equipment, manpower development. Index Terms: Health; Pesticides; Toxics. 78 ------- HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES Contact: DIRECTOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES P.O. Box 12233 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 United States Telephone: (919) 541-3201 Fax: (919) 541-2260 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Mutagens; Teratogens; Metabolism; Toxicity; Environmental health hazards; Human exposure to pollutants; Long-term effects of pollutants; Pollution risk; Human diseases; lexicological testing; Epidemiology; Pharmacology. Description: Research on adverse effects of chemical and physical factors on rodents. Emphasis is on mutagenic, teratogenic, neurotoxic and behavioral effects plus toxicity to specific organs. Absorption, metabolism and elimination of toxic substances are studied. Index Terms: Health; Toxics. 79 ------- HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT NATIONAL LIBRARY OF MEDICINE TOXICOLOGY INFORMATION PROGRAM Contact: DR. HENRY KISSMAN, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES NATIONAL LIBRARY OF MEDICINE TOXICOLOGY INFORMATION PROGRAM 8600 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20894 United States Telephone: (301) 496-3147 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Mutagens; Teratogens; Environmental impact assessment; Toxicity of pesticides; Interaction of pesticides; Toxicity; Hazardous substances; Inorganic pollutants; Organic pollutants; Toxic substances; Toxins; Trace elements; Long-term effects of pollutants; Synergistic effects of toxic substances; Poisons; Toxicological testing; Pharmacology; Toxicology. Description: The toxicology information program provides the following services: operates and maintains on-line bibliographic and data reference service; query response service; and publications on topics of current interest in toxicology. Index Terms: Environmental impact assessment; Hazardous waste; Health; Pesticides; Toxics. 80 ------- HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH REVIEW COMMISSION OFFICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION Contact: LINDA WHITSETT U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH REVIEW COMMISSION OFFICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION 1825 K Street NW (406A) Washington, DC 20000 United States Telephone: (202) 634-7943 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Cost recovery basis; Fixed schedule of charges; Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Occupational health; Occupational safety; Environmental law. Description: Rules on work place safety and health disputes subsequent to a U.S. Department of Labor job site inspection. Employers generally initiate contests of alleged violations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). Index Terms: Environmental management; Health. 81 ------- HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF POPULATION AFFAIRS Contact: DIRECTOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OFFICE OF POPULATION AFFAIRS Room 736-E 200 Independence Avenue Washington, DC 20201 United States Telephone: (202) 245-6335 Fax: (202) 245-6498 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Family planning; Human population. Description: Serves as a focal point for coordination of population research, population education, and family planning services activities within the Department of Health and Human Services. Index Terms: Health; Population. 82 ------- HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT OFFICE ON SMOKING AND HEALTH TECHNICAL INFORMATION CENTER Contact: BRANCH CHIEF U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OFFICE ON SMOKING AND HEALTH TECHNICAL INFORMATION CENTER 1-16 Park Building 5600 Fishers Lane Rockvffle, MD 20857 United States Telephone: (301) 443-1690 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English, Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Tobacco; Human diseases; Cardiology; Epidemiology; Smoking. Description: An international resource for information on smoking and its effects on health. Conducts national surveys on smoking habits. Monitors worldwide literature on smoking and publishes monthly bulletin on smoking and health. Conducts survey every two years on research activities in smoking. Index Terms: Health; Toxics. 83 ------- HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE AGENCY FOR TOXIC SUBSTANCES AND DISEASE REGISTRY Contact: GAYLE ALSTON, HEALTH EDUCATION SPECIALIST U.S. DEPT. OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE AGENCY FOR TOXIC SUBSTANCES AND DISEASE REGISTRY 1600 Clifton Road, MS E33 Atlanta, GA 30333 United States Telephone: (404) 639-0730 Fax: (404) 639-0746 E-Mail Address: BITNET:CDCGPAMUVM1 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Environmental health hazards; Human health; Toxicology; Human diseases; Environmentally related diseases. Description: Provides information on a variety of health related issues concerning toxicity and human disease. Index Terms: Health; Toxics. 84 ------- HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL HEALTH Contact: DIRECTOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL HEALTH 18-87 Parklawn Building 5600 Fishers Lane Rockville, MD 20857 United States Telephone: (301) 443-1774 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English; French; German; Spanish. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Human health. Description: International liaison for the Public Health Service of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. Maintains information on a broad spectrum of human health related issues. Index Terms: Health. 85 ------- HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT LD3RARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES Contact: LIBRARIAN U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES Room 1104 451 7th Street SW Washington, DC 20410 United States Telephone: (202) 708-1420 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Built-up areas; Low-cost housing; Urban stress; Architecture; Urban decay; Housing finance; New communities; Patterns of urban growth; Prefabricated buildings. Description: The library provides information about the Department of Housing and Urban Development programs, organization, functions, and activities to interested organizations and individuals. Index Terms: Land use planning. 86 ------- HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH Contact: DIRECTOR RESEARCH UTILIZATION DIVISION U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH Room 8136 451 7th Street SW Washington, DC 20410 United States Telephone: (202) 708-0544 Fax: (202) 708-4481 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable; Fixed schedule of charges; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Built-up areas; Housing improvements; Housing needs; Housing programs; Planned urban development; Rental housing; Building and construction technology; Housing finance; Low-cost housing; Urban renewal. Description: Central computerized files on planned and active research projects. Computerized listings of all reports generated by HUD-sponsored research projects. Index Terms: Land use planning. 87 ------- HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS STAFF Contact: SUSAN JUDD U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS STAFF Room 8232 451 7th Street SW Washington, DC 20410 United States Telephone: (202) 708-0770 Fax: (202) 708-8000 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Human settlements; Housing programs; Rental housing; Low-cost housing; Urban renewal; Planned urban development; Urban design; Urban renewal; Patterns of urban growth; Housing finance; Housing improvements; Housing quality standards; Temporary housing and shelter. Description: Provides general information on housing and urban development subjects and referrals. Comparative data on specific foreign and domestic subjects can also be obtained through system. Index Terms: Land use planning; Population. 88 ------- INTERIOR DEPARTMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION INTERNATIONAL OFFICE Contact: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION INTERNATIONAL OFFICE 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Suite 809 Washington, DC 20004 United States Telephone: (202) 786-0505 Fax: (202) 786-0513 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: North America; United States; Europe. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: National parks and reserves; Resources management; Environmental impact assessment; Environmental policy; Built-up areas; Historical sites and monuments; Neighborhood improvement schemes; Environmental law; Architecture. Description: Advises the President of the U.S. and the U.S. Congress on historic preservation matters; comments on federal projects affecting properties listed on, or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places; coordinates national and local preservation efforts; encourages studies and training. Index Terms: Environmental management; Land use planning. 89 ------- INTERIOR DEPARTMENT BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS Contact: DIRECTOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS Washington, DC 20240 United States Telephone: (202) 208-5717 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges; Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Non-renewable resources; Land carrying capacity; Land use classification; Watershed management; Resources management; Renewable resources; Environmental impact assessment; Offshore oil drilling; Photogrammetry. Description: Responsible for the balanced management of the public lands and resources so that they are considered in a combination that will best serve the needs of the American people. Management strategy includes principles of multiple use and sustained yield. Index Terms: Energy; Environmental impact assessment; Environmental management; Land use planning; Monitoring and environmental data. 90 ------- INTERIOR DEPARTMENT BUREAU OF MINES PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE Contact: CHIEF U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF MINES PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE Washington, DC 20241 United States Telephone: (202) 634-1004 Fax: (202) 634-1006 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Mineral resources; Non-renewable resources; Mineral industry; Mining; Strip mining. Description: Information office within the Bureau of Mines, answers inquiries and distributes information to the public. Index Terms: Energy. 91 ------- INTERIOR DEPARTMENT FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE ABERNATHY SALMON CULTURE TECHNOLOGY CENTER Contact: DIRECTOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR DEPARTMENT FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE ABERNATHY SALMON CULTURE TECHNOLOGY CENTER 1440 Abernathy Road Longview, WA 98632 United States Telephone: (206) 425-6072 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Fish. Description: Center conducts research on artificial propagation of salmon, hatchery operations, salmon diet, development, and fish health. Index Terms: Agriculture; Coastal zone management; Marine environments; Wildlife. 92 ------- INTERIOR DEPARTMENT FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE DIVISION OF NATIONAL FISH HATCHERIES Contact: DIVISION CHIEF U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE DIVISION OF NATIONAL FISH HATCHERIES Interior Building 833 Arlington Square 1849 C Street NW Washington, DC 20240 United States Telephone: (703) 358-1715 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Fish; Fish culture; Fisheries management. Description: Conducts staff activities relating to a national system of hatcheries and other fish facilities engaged in propagation and distribution of fish. Activities: operation and maintenance of hatcheries spawning channels, screens and wires, developmental centers, and training schools. Index Terms: Agriculture; Environmental management; Marine environments; Wetlands; Wildlife. 93 ------- INTERIOR DEPARTMENT FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE ENDANGERED SPECIES Contact: DR. LARRY R. SHANNON, CHIEF U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE ENDANGERED SPECIES 18th and C Streets NW Washington, DC 20240 United States Telephone: (703) 358-2171 Fax: (703) 358-1735 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Endangered animal species; Endangered plant species; Protected species; Wildlife. Description: Responsible for listing, preservation, and restoration of endangered and threatened animal and plant species. Implement Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. Index Terms: Forests; Land use planning; Wildlife. 94 ------- INTERIOR DEPARTMENT FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE FISH FARMING EXPERIMENTAL STATION Contact: JOYCE COOPER, LIBRARIAN U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE FISH FARMING EXPERIMENTAL STATION P.O. BOX 860 Stuttgart, AR 72160 United States Telephone: (501) 673-4483 Fax: (501) 673-7710 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Fish; Aquaculture; Fish culture; Water quality. Description: Research on all aspects of warm water aquaculture. Index Terms: Agriculture; Environmental management; Marine environments; Wildlife. 95 ------- INTERIOR DEPARTMENT FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE LAW ENFORCEMENT Contact: DIRECTOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE LAW ENFORCEMENT P.O. Box 3247 Arlington, VA 22203-3247 United States Telephone: (703) 358-1949 Fax: (703) 358-2271 Telex: 64554UW Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Natural resources; Amphibians; Birds; Wildlife; Aquatic mammals; Fish; Aquatic recreational amenities; Fisheries management; Environmental law; Environmental misconduct. Description: Responsible for protection of fish and wildlife resources. Index Terms: Coastal zone management; Environmental management; Marine environments; Wetlands; Wildlife. 96 ------- INTERIOR DEPARTMENT FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE MIGRATORY BIRD MANAGEMENT Contact: DIRECTOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE MIGRATORY BIRD MANAGEMENT Washington, DC 20240 United States Telephone: (703) 358-1714 Fax: (703) 358-2217 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Natural resources; Wetlands ecosystems; Birds; Hunting; Migratory species; Resources management; Internationally important ecosystems. Description: Provides overall direction of national migratory bird program. Disseminates information on population and habitat status and needs. Develops regulatory, legislative and treaty material on migratory birds. Index Terms: Environmental management; Monitoring and environmental data; Wetlands; Wildlife. 97 ------- INTERIOR DEPARTMENT FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE NATIONAL ECOLOGY RESEARCH CENTER Contact: REY C. STENDELL, DIRECTOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE NATIONAL ECOLOGY RESEARCH CENTER 4512 McMurry Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80525-3400 United States Telephone: (303) 226-5398 Fax: (303) 226-5230 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English; Spanish. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Amphibians; Birds; Ecological balance; Endangered animal species; Reptiles; Wildlife; Wildlife habitats; Fish; Resources management; Environmental management; Land use planning; Environmental impact assessment; Taxonomy; Land mammals. Description: Conducts original research on vertebrates and their habitats. Provides information and technology on effects of resource development and land use management and publishes original scientific articles and synthesis reports. Index Terms: Environmental impact assessment; Environmental management; Land use planning; Marine environments; Monitoring and environmental data; Wildlife. 98 ------- INTERIOR DEPARTMENT FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE NATIONAL FISH HEALTH RESEARCH LABORATORY Contact: DIRECTOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE NATIONAL FISH HEALTH RESEARCH LABORATORY Box 700 Kearneysville, WV 25430 United States Telephone: (304) 725-8461 Fax: (304) 725-8461 ext.5333 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Fish diseases. Description: The laboratory researches infectious fish diseases and fish tissue culture; diagnosis and treatment of fish diseases. Index Terms: Marine environments; Toxics; Wetlands; Wildlife. 99 ------- INTERIOR DEPARTMENT FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE NATIONAL FISHERIES CONTAMINANT RESEARCH CENTER Contact: ELL-PIRET MULTER U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE NATIONAL FISHERIES CONTAMINANT RESEARCH CENTER Route 1 4200 New Haven Road Columbia, MO 65201 United States Telephone: (314) 875-5399 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Fish; Pesticides; Toxicity of pesticides; Interaction of pesticides; Pollutant effects; Agrochemicals. Description: Center's work is in area of effects of chemicals on fish. Index Terms: Agriculture; Pesticides; Pollution abatement; Toxics; Wetlands; Wildlife. 100 ------- INTERIOR DEPARTMENT FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE NATIONAL FISHERIES RESEARCH CENTER Contact: DIRECTOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR DEPT FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE NATIONAL FISHERIES RESEARCH CENTER P.O. Box 818 LaCrosse, WI 54602-0818 United States Telephone: (608) 783-6451 Fax: (608) 783-6066 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Wildlife habitats; Fish; Resources management; Environmental impact assessment; Fisheries management; Pest management; Pesticide pathways; Toxicity of pesticides; Inland waterways; Interaction of pesticides; Metabolism; Trace materials and residues; Pollutant effects; Wildlife population statistics; lexicological testing; Analytical chemistry; Animal physiology; Pharmacology. Description: Laboratory devoted to research development of safe and effective controls for fish and aids for fish culture and fishery management and to the study of ecological impacts of management activities, development and contaminants on aquatic ecosystems. Index Terms: Coastal zone management; Environmental impact assessment; Marine environments; Pesticides; Toxics; Wetlands; Wildlife. 101 ------- INTERIOR DEPARTMENT FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE NATIONAL WETLANDS RESEARCH CENTER Contact: DR. ROBERT E. STEWART U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE NATIONAL WETLANDS RESEARCH CENTER 700 Cajun Dome Boulevard Lafayette, LA 70506 United States Telephone: (504) 646-7564 Fax: (504) 646-7288 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Natural resources; Wildlife; Coastal areas; Coastal development; Estuarine ecosystems; Fish; Marine ecosystems; Offshore oil drilling; Wetlands ecosystems; Remote sensing; Geographic information systems; Climatic change; Ecological balance; Wildlife habitats; Oil spillages. Description: The center performs research addressing resource issues related to the protection, restoration and management of wetlands. Studies focus on wetlands ecology, wintering waterfowl, and technology development. Index Terms: Climate change; Coastal zone management; Disasters; Marine environments; Monitoring and environmental data; Wetlands; Wildlife. 102 ------- INTERIOR DEPARTMENT FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGES DIVISION Contact: DIVISION CHIEF U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGES DIVISION Interior Building 670 Arlington Square 1849 C Street NW Washington, DC 20240 United States Telephone: (703) 358-1744 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Migratory species; National parks and reserves; Protected species; Wildlife. Description: Conducts staff activities relating to planning and executing a balanced wildlife management program for migratory waterfowl, big game animals, and other forms of wildlife in national wildlife refuge system and for public use on refuges. Index Terms: Environmental management; Land use planning; Marine environments; Monitoring and environmental data; Wetlands; Wildlife. 103 ------- INTERIOR DEPARTMENT FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE NORTHERN PRAIRIE WILDLIFE RESEARCH CENTER Contact: DIRECTOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE NORTHERN PRAIRIE WILDLIFE RESEARCH CENTER Jamestown, ND 58401 United States Telephone: (701) 252-5363 Fax: (701) 252-4217 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Grassland ecosystems; Wetlands ecosystems; Birds; Migratory species; Environmental statistics; Land mammals. Description: Center conducts research on migratory birds and their habitat with emphasis on waterfowl of midwestern and western North America. The Research Center has a library. Index Terms: Marine environments; Monitoring and environmental data; Wetlands; Wildlife. 104 ------- INTERIOR DEPARTMENT FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE OFFICE OF SCIENTIFIC AUTHORITY Contact: CHARLES W. DANE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE OFFICE OF SCIENTIFIC AUTHORITY Arlington, VA 22203 United States Telephone: (703) 358-1708 Fax: (703) 358-2202 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Fauna; Flora; Endangered plant species; Endangered animal species. Description: Responsible for determining which species should be listed on the appendices to the convention on international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora, and for determining policies on trade in species protected under the convention. Index Terms: Environmental management; Forests; Marine environments; Monitoring and environmental data; Wildlife. 105 ------- INTERIOR DEPARTMENT FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE REALTY DIVISION Contact: DIRECTOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE REALTY DIVISION 622 Arlington Square Arlington, VA 22203 United States Telephone: (703) 358-1713 Fax: (703) 358-2223 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Land use classification; National parks and reserves; Land values. Description: Conducts activities relating to acquisition and disposition of lands and interests therein including cadastral survey services, processing of land and mineral applications, and appraisal of lands proposed for acquisition by states under federal acts. Index Terms: Environmental management; Land use planning; Wetlands; Wildlife. 106 ------- INTERIOR DEPARTMENT FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE TUNISON LABORATORY OF FISH NUTRITION Contact: DIRECTOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE TUNISON LABORATORY OF FISH NUTRITION Cortland, NY 13045 United States Telephone: (607) 753-9391 Fax: (607) 753-0259 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global; United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Fish; Aquaculture; Fisheries management. Description: Laboratory does research on nutritional requirements of trout, trout hatchery diets, trout physiology, and salmon diets. R and D is carried out on several species of fish. Index Terms: Agriculture; Environmental management; Marine environments; Wildlife. 107 ------- INTERIOR DEPARTMENT FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE WILDLIFE AND CONTAMINANT RESEARCH DIVISION Contact: DIRECTOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE WILDLIFE AND CONTAMINANT RESEARCH DIVISION 18th and C Streets NW Washington, DC 20240 United States Telephone: (202) 343-7557 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Birds; Migratory species; Wildlife; Wildlife habitats; Aquatic mammals; Fish; Taxonomy; Freshwater ecosystems. Description: Supervises and manages fish and wildlife ecology research on federal lands; marine mammal research; animal damage control research; migratory bird research; endangered species research; environmental contaminant research. Index Terms: Coastal zone management; Environmental management; Marine environments; Monitoring and environmental data; Toxics; Wetlands; Wildlife. 108 ------- INTERIOR DEPARTMENT GEOLOGICAL SURVEY EARTH SCIENCE INFORMATION OFFICE Contact: DIRECTOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR GEOLOGICAL SURVEY EARTH SCIENCE INFORMATION OFFICE 507 National Center Reston, VA 22092 United States Telephone: (703) 648-6045 Fax: (703) 648-5939 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Resources management; Environmental impact assessment; Environmental statistics; Remote sensing; Geology; Photogrammetry. Description: Manages a national network of 14 U.S. Geological Survey Earth Science Information Centers and 63 affiliated state and federal offices that provide information on geologic, hydrologic, topographic, and land use maps, books, and reports; aerial, satellite, and radar images and related products; geodetic data. Index Terms: Environmental impact assessment; Environmental management; Geology; Groundwater; Land use planning; Monitoring and environmental data. 109 ------- INTERIOR DEPARTMENT GEOLOGICAL SURVEY EROS DATA CENTER Contact: CHIEF U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR GEOLOGICAL SURVEY EROS DATA CENTER EROS Building Sioux Falls, SD 57198 United States Telephone: (605) 594-6123 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Remote sensing; Photogrammetry. Description: The Earth Resources Observation Systems (EROS) has information on the availability of remotely sensed digital and photographic data acquired by satellite and aircraft. Provides evaluation of image quality, coverage and assistance at no cost. Data products may be purchased. EROS stands for Earth Resources Observation Systems. Index Terms: Geology; Land use planning; Monitoring and environmental data. no ------- INTERIOR DEPARTMENT GEOLOGICAL SURVEY LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES Contact: LIBRARIAN U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR GEOLOGICAL SURVEY LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES U.S. Geological Survey National Center 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive Reston, VA 22092 United States Telephone: (703) 648-4305 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Mineral resources; Volcanoes; Subterranean water; Surface waters; Water resources development; Earthquakes; Stream measurement; Geology; Geomorphology; Glaciology; Hydrology. Description: Library is open to public for reference and interlibrary loan. Some special information collections are restricted to geological survey personnel. Information available on geology, water resources, and earth science in general. Index Terms: Disasters; Energy; Geology; Groundwater. ill ------- INTERIOR DEPARTMENT GEOLOGICAL SURVEY NATIONAL WATER DATA EXCHANGE Contact: DIRECTOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR GEOLOGICAL SURVEY NATIONAL WATER DATA EXCHANGE 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive (421) Reston, VA 22092 United States Telephone: (703) 648-6848 Fax: (703) 648-5704 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Canada; United States. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Watershed management; Natural drainage systems; Rivers; Subterranean water; Water resources development; Run-off and seepage; Inland waterways; Stream measurement. Description: Provides data assistance services through 73 assistance centers in 45 states and Puerto Rico. Maintains a water data sources directory, nationwide index of sites for which water data are available and access to a national water data storage and retrieval system. Index Terms: Environmental management; Geology; Groundwater; Monitoring and environmental data; Wetlands. 112 ------- INTERIOR DEPARTMENT GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL GEOLOGY Contact: CHIEF U.S, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL GEOLOGY U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY NATIONAL CENTER 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive Reston, VA 22092 United States Telephone: (703) 648-6047 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Geology. Description: Information on geology and earth sciences in general which covers a world scope. Index Terms: Geology. 113 ------- INTERIOR DEPARTMENT GEOLOGICAL SURVEY PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE Contact: DIRECTOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR GEOLOGICAL SURVEY PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE 119 National Center Reston, VA 22092 United States Telephone: (703) 648-4460 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: On exchange basis; Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Geology; Cartography; Hydrology; Mineral resources; Natural resources; Resource appraisal; Utilization of local resources; Earthquakes; Geomorphology; Oceanography. Description: Provides data to inform the public of natural resources and to provide a rational basis for utilization of the earth's surface and atmosphere with minimum damage to the environment. Mission to collect, analyze, interpret and publish information about water, land, energy and mineral resources in the nation. Index Terms: Disasters; Energy; Environmental management; Geology; Marine environments; Monitoring and environmental data. 114 ------- INTERIOR DEPARTMENT GEOLOGICAL SURVEY PUBLIC INQUIRIES OFFICE Contact: DIRECTOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR GEOLOGICAL SURVEY PUBLIC INQUIRIES OFFICE U.S. Geological Survey National Center 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive Reston, VA 22092 United States Telephone: (703) 648-4000 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Mineral resources; Natural resources; Land use classification; Water resources development; Resource appraisal; Fossil fuels; Physico-chemical processes; Environmental statistics; Water quality; Remote sensing; Hydrology; Photogrammetry. Description: Distributes news and feature releases, photographs, nontechnical and technical publications and other material subjects, geological survey activities and results of survey investigations. Index Terms: Energy; Environmental management; Geology; Groundwater; Land use planning; Monitoring and environmental data. 115 ------- INTERIOR DEPARTMENT GEOLOGICAL SURVEY U.S. NATIONAL EARTHQUAKE INFORMATION SERVICE Contact: CHIEF U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR GEOLOGICAL SURVEY U.S. NATIONAL EARTHQUAKE INFORMATION SERVICE MS 967 Denver, CO 80225 United States Telephone: (303) 236-1500 Fax: (303) 236-1519 Telex: 106014123 ESL UD E-Mail Address: INTERNET:BPRESGRAVESDRES.ISD.USGS. GOV Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Earthquakes; Seismic sea waves; Disaster relief; Environmental contingency planning; Long-term trends and forecasting; Data processing; Geology. Description: Provides earthquake alerting service within two hours for the U.S. Geological Survey. Index Terms: Disasters; Environmental management; Geology; Monitoring and environmental data. 116 ------- INTERIOR DEPARTMENT MINERALS MANAGEMENT OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF EVENTS FILE Contact: CHIEF, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY DIVISION U.S. DEPT OF THE INTERIOR MINERALS MANAGEMENT OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF EVENTS FILE 381 Elden Street Herndon, VA 22070 United States Telephone: (703) 648-7813 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Cost recovery basis. Subject Areas: Natural gas and oil extraction; Natural gas and oil exploration; Offshore oil drilling; Release and spillage. Description: Outer continental shelf events file on all oil spills of greater than one barrel resulting from OCS oil and gas operations. All fatalities, major injuries, fires, blowouts and explosions resulting from such operations. Information includes location, type, severity and cause of event. Index Terms: Disasters; Energy; Marine environments. 117 ------- INTERIOR DEPARTMENT NATIONAL PARK SERVICE BRANCH OF CULTURAL RESEARCH Contact: CHIEF U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE BRANCH OF CULTURAL RESEARCH P.O. Box 728 Santa Fe, NM 87501 United States Telephone: (505) 988-6778 Fax: (505) 988-6876 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Non-renewable resources; National parks and reserves; Resources management; Resource appraisal; Historical sites and monuments; Remote sensing. Description: Basic research in archaeology; historic and prehistoric cultural resource management; identification of sites by remote sensing (high altitude photography), and terrestrial magnetometry. Index Terms: Environmental management; Land use planning; Monitoring and environmental data. 118 ------- INTERIOR DEPARTMENT NATIONAL PARK SERVICE OFFICE OF PARK PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Contact: DIRECTOR US. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE OFFICE OF PARK PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 18th and C Streets N\V Washington, DC 20240 United States Telephone: (202) 20S-3163 Fax: (202) 208-4260 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: National parks and reserves: Resources management: Environmental management; Environmental impact assessment: Environmental polio,': Public parks and gardens; Tourism and travel: Environmental statistics. Description: Coordinates planning for National Park Service. Prepares and disseminates environmental impact statements related to National Park Service activities, reviews impact statements from other federal agencies that may affect National Park System areas. Index Terms: Environmental impact assessment: Environmental management: Land use planning. 119 ------- INTERIOR DEPARTMENT NATIONAL PARK SERVICE OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS Contact: DIRECTOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS Washington, DC 20240 United States Telephone: (202) 208-7394 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: National parks and reserves. Description: Responsible for maintaining the U.S. national parks. Index Terms: Land use planning. 120 ------- INTERIOR DEPARTMENT NATURAL RESOURCES LIBRARY Contact: PROJECT MANAGER U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATURAL RESOURCES LIBRARY Room 1140 1849 C Street NW Washington, DC 20009 United States Telephone: (202) 208-5815 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Cost recovery basis. Subject Areas: Mineral resources; Natural resources. Description: Maintains collection and information concerning conservation and use of natural resources. Index Terms: Energy; Environmental management; Land use planning. 121 ------- INTERIOR DEPARTMENT SURFACE MINING RECLAMATION AND ENFORCEMENT OFFICE Contact: ALAN COLE, CHIEF OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR SURFACE MINING RECLAMATION AND ENFORCEMENT OFFICE 1951 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20240 United States Telephone: (202) 208-2553 Fax: (202) 208-2515 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Land reclamation; Land restoration; Revegetation; Environmental management; Environmental impact assessment; Mining; Strip mining; Coal; Fossil fuels; Spoil heaps and excavations; Environmental law; Environmental quality standards; Technology transfer; Environmental education; Hydrology. Description: Regulation of the surface effects of coal mining, restoration of the land after mining and reclamation, abandoned coal mine lands. Index Terms: Energy; Environmental education; Environmental impact assessment; Environmental management; Land use planning. 122 ------- LABOR DEPARTMENT LIBRARY Contact: LIBRARIAN U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR LIBRARY Room 2445 N 200 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20001 United States Telephone: (202) 523-6992 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English; Spanish. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Human population; Human rights; Migrant workers; Minorities and race relations; Environmental health hazards; Human diseases; Occupational health; Occupational safety. Description: Maintains information concerning labor, demographics, and the work place. Laws and legislation for the U.S. Dept. of Labor. Index Terms: Health; Population. 123 ------- LABOR DEPARTMENT OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION OFFICE Contact: DIRECTOR, INFORMATION AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION OFFICE Room N3637 3rd and Constitution Avenues NW Washington, DC 20210 United States Telephone: (202) 523-8151 Fax: (202) 523-5986 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Hazardous substances; Toxic substances; Long-term effects of pollutants; Occupational health; Occupational safety; Health legislation; Carcinogens. Description: Development and enforcement of standards for work place safety and health. Training and education of employers and employees in recognition and abatement of job safety and health hazards. Major concerns include health effects from exposure to toxic substances, workers' right to safety and health. Index Terms: Health; Toxics. 124 ------- LIBRARY OF CONGRESS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DIVISION COLD REGIONS BIBLIOGRAPHY PROJECT Contact: HEAD, COLD REGIONS BIBLIOGRAPHY PROJECT LIBRARY OF CONGRESS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DIVISION COLD REGIONS BIBLIOGRAPHY PROJECT 10 First Street SE Washington, DC 20540 United States Telephone: (202) 707-1181 Telex: 710 822 0185 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Americas; Asia; Europe; Antarctic Ocean; Arctic Ocean. Terms of Access: On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Vegetation; Wildlife; Snow and ice; Building and construction technology; Pipelines; Road construction and maintenance; Atmospheric physics; Glaciology; Human physiology and pathology; Meteorology; Photogrammetry. Description: Worldwide bibliographic coverage of antarctic research in all disciplines; snow, ice, and frozen ground physics in other cold regions; construction of buildings, roads, railways and pipelines in cold regions; equipment and materials (excluding clothing/plastics). Index Terms: Land use planning; Monitoring and environmental data; Polar ecosystems; Wildlife. 125 ------- MARINE MAMMAL COMMISSION Contact: JOHN R. TWISS JR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MARINE MAMMAL COMMISSION 1825 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington, DC 20009 United States Telephone: (202) 653-6237 Fax: (202) 653-9356 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Aquatic mammals. Description: Develops and reviews information, actions, and policies designed to further the protection and conservation of marine mammals. A research program is conducted on the ecology and population dynamics of marine mammals. Reference lists, reports and materials are maintained in a specialized library. Index Terms: Environmental management; Marine environments; Wildlife. 126 ------- NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION HEADQUARTERS LIBRARY Contact: LIBRARIAN NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION HEADQUARTERS LIBRARY 600 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20024 United States Telephone: (202) 453-8545 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge; Cost recovery basis. Subject Areas: Space transportation; Remote sensing. Description: Science and technical information as it relates to space and other NASA activities. Index Terms: Monitoring and environmental data; Transportation. 127 ------- NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH BOARD HIGHWAY RESEARCH INFORMATION SERVICE Contact: ARTHUR MOBLEY, MANAGER NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH BOARD HIGHWAY RESEARCH INFORMATION SERVICE 2101 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20418 United States Telephone: (202) 334-3250 Fax: (202) 334-2527 Telex: 710 822 9589 Cable: NARECO Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Transport planning; Bridges; Road construction and maintenance; Transport systems; Road safety; Road traffic engineering; Road transport. Description: A computerized storage and retrieval system covering national and international transport research information that pertains to highways. A major sub-file of the Transportation Research Information Service (TRIS). Index Terms: Transportation. 128 ------- NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION LIBRARY Contact: LIBRARIAN NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION LIBRARY Room 245 1800 G Street NW Washington, DC 20006 United States Telephone: (202) 357-7811 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Mechanical engineering; Chemical engineering; Biology; Oceanography; Geology; Geophysics. Description: Sponsors scientific and engineering research; develops and helps implement science and engineering programs; fosters dissemination of scientific information; promotes international cooperation within the scientific community; and assists with national science policy planning. Index Terms: Environmental management; Geology; Marine environments. 129 ------- OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY BIOMEDICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION ANALYSIS Contact: P.Y. LU OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY BIOMEDICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION ANALYSIS P.O. Box 2008, Building 2001 Oak Ridge, TN 37830 United States Telephone: (615) 574-7803 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English; Japanese. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Mutagens; Teratogens; Environmental impact assessment; Fossil fuels; Nuclear energy; Energy conservation; Hazardous substances; Toxic substances; Toxic waste; Environmental health hazards; Human exposure to pollutants; Pollutant effects; Pollution risk; Transport of hazardous materials; Data processing; Data recording techniques; Toxicology. Description: Develops new environmental data bases and information systems to perform data analysis and evaluation tasks; publishes state of the art and assessment reports on topical subjects; participates in environmental workshops. Index Terms: Energy; Environmental impact assessment; Hazardous waste; Health; Monitoring and environmental data; Toxics. 130 ------- OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY CARBON DIOXIDE INFORMATION ANALYSIS CENTER Contact: DR. PAUL KANCTRUK, DIRECTOR OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY CARBON DIOXIDE INFORMATION ANALYSIS CENTER MS-6335 Building 1000, P.O. Box 2008 Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6335 United States Telephone: (615) 574-0390 Fax: (615) 574-2232 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Climatic change; Atmospheric circulation; Atmospheric models; Carbon dioxide; Carbon cycle; Greenhouse effect; Global warming; Data processing; Methane; Chlorofluorocarbons; Nitrogen oxides; Oceans and seas. Description: The Center maintains data bases; produces a catalog of data bases and reports; publishes newsletters. Index Terms: Air quality; Climate change; Monitoring and environmental data. 131 ------- OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT SECTION Contact: J.B. CANNON OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT SECTION P.O. Box 2008 Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6200 United States Telephone: (615) 574-5756 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Environmental impact assessment; Radioactive waste management. Description: Responsible for environmental assessments and documents on nuclear, fossil, coal conversion, hydroelectric, solar, geothermal and cogeneration. All aspects of environmental effects are treated including ecology, water/air pollution, socioeconomics, resource allocation, and policy analysis. Index Terms: Air quality; Energy; Environmental impact assessment; Environmental management; Groundwater; Hazardous waste; Toxics. 132 ------- OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY RADIATION SHIELDING INFORMATION CENTER Contact: ROBERT W. ROUSSIN OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY RADIATION SHIELDING INFORMATION CENTER P.O. Box 2008 Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6362 United States Telephone: (615) 574-6176 Fax: (615) 574 9619 Telex: 854467(ORNL EPIC UD) E-Mail Address: INTERNET:PDCPIC.EPM.ORNL.GOV Nature of the Source: Intergovernmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Ionizing radiation; Radioactivity; Radioactive contamination. Description: RSIC provides information on radiation analysis of reactors, radioisotopes, weapons, and accelerators. Also available are computer codes, cross section sets, and benchmark problem data. Index Terms: Energy; Health; Monitoring and environmental data. 133 ------- OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY TOXICOLOGY INFORMATION RESPONSE CENTER Contact: DIRECTOR OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY TOXICOLOGY INFORMATION RESPONSE CENTER Building 2001 P.O. Box 2008 Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6050 United States Telephone: (615) 576-1743 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Air pollution; Mutagens; Teratogens; Hazardous substances; Organic pollutants; Toxic substances; Chemical decontamination; Long-term effects of pollutants; Side effects of pharmaceutical drugs; Food additives and colorants; Food contamination; Poisons; Toxicology. Description: Provides extensive toxicology information assistance to the scientific, administrative and public communities. Index Terms: Air quality; Health; Toxics. 134 ------- PEACE CORPS INFORMATION COLLECTION AND EXCHANGE Contact: RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST U.S. PEACE CORPS INFORMATION COLLECTION AND EXCHANGE 1990 K Street NW Washington, DC 20526 United States Telephone: (202) 606-3086 Fax: (202) 606-3024 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Environmental training; Environmental education; Environment and development; Sustainable development; Human population. Description: The Information Collection and Exchange Division (ICE) provides technical assistance in the form of informational materials (periodicals, books, videos, etc.) and information services (research, bibliographies and referrals). ICE provides assistance directly to achieve development goals. Index Terms: Environmental education; Environmental management; Population; Sustainable development. 135 ------- SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Contact: DIRECTOR SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 1100 Jefferson Drive SW Washington, DC 20560 United States Telephone: (202) 357-4281 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Nature conservation; Biology; Chemistry. Description: Fosters the development and coordinates the international aspects of Smithsonian scientific activities; facilitates basic research in the natural sciences and encourages collaborative work involving individuals and institutions in other countries. Index Terms: Environmental management. 136 ------- SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION TROPICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES PROGRAM Contact: STEVEN R. PATON, DATA MANAGER SMITHSONIAN TROPICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES PROGRAM APOAA Miami, FL 34002-0948 United States Telephone: (507) 276022 Fax: (507) 625942 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English; Spanish. Geographic Attributes: Panama. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Tropical ecosystems; Marine monitoring; Weather monitoring. Description: Records and publishes physical and biotic data monitored at marine and terrestrial field sites. Some data reductions and correlations between climatic variables and population characteristics of many tropical organisms are presented in graphic form. Index Terms: Coastal zone management; Marine environments; Monitoring and environmental data. 137 ------- STATE DEPARTMENT AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER FOR DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION AND EVALUATION Contact: MARY NELSON U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER FOR DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION AND EVALUATION Room 105, SA-18 Washington, DC 20523-1810 United States Telephone: (703) 875-4818 Fax: (703) 875-5269 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English; French; Spanish. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Cost recovery basis. Subject Areas: Developing countries; Economic development; Financial assistance. Description: A.I.D. provides foreign assistance to nations throughout the world to improve the quality of human life and to expand the range of individual opportunities by reducing poverty, ignorance and malnutrition. The Agency assists developing countries to realize their full national potential. Index Terms: Sustainable development. 138 ------- STATE DEPARTMENT AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT VECTOR BIOLOGY AND CONTROL PROJECT Contact: ELLEN S. NAYERI, INFORMATION SPECIALIST U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT VECTOR BIOLOGY AND CONTROL PROJECT 1901 N. Ft. Myer Drive Suite 400 Arlington, VA 22209 United States Telephone: (703) 527-6500 ext.26 Fax: (703) 243-0013 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English; French; Spanish. Geographic Attributes: United States; Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Parasites; Vectors of human disease; Malaria; Environmental health hazards; Schistosomiasis; Onchocerciasis. Description: Information center collects unpublished documentation not easily obtainable in traditional library setting. Health education materials, localized epidemiological surveys, consultants' field reports and pesticide inventories. Source of vector-borne disease information. Economic impact/control issues. Index Terms: Health. 139 ------- STATE DEPARTMENT AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT WATER AND SANITATION FOR HEALTH PROJECT Contact: DAN CAMPBELL U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT WATER AND SANITATION FOR HEALTH PROJECT 1611 N. Kent Street Suite 1001 Arlington, VA 22209 United States Telephone: (703) 243-8200 Fax: (703) 525-9137 Telex: WUI 64552 Cable: WASHAID Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Drinking water; Drinking water supply and sanitation; Public health and sanitation; Environmental health hazards. Description: The WASH Operations Center serves as an information clearinghouse in water and sanitation, providing information networking on specific topics. The WASH librarian, who manages a collection of 5000 documents, answers hundreds of requests for information every year and provides technical assistance. Index Terms: Drinking water; Health; Solid waste. 140 ------- SUSQUEHANNA RIVER BASIN COMMISSION Contact: DIRECTOR SUSQUEHANNA RIVER BASIN COMMISSION 1721 N. Front Street Harrisburg, PA 17102 United States Telephone: (717) 238-0422 Nature of the Source: Intergovernmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Watershed management; Rivers; Water resources development; Resources management; Environmental management; Environmental impact assessment; Environmental policy; Floods; Hydrology. Description: Is a federal-interstate compact organization responsible for management of water and related land resources throughout the Susquehanna River basin. Provides regulation of development of ground and surface water supplies, abatement of stream pollution, flood damage. Index Terms: Disasters; Environmental impact assessment; Environmental management; Groundwater; Land use planning; Pollution abatement; Wastewater; Wetlands. 141 ------- TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY STAFF Contact: R. J. JOHNSON TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY STAFF Summer Place Building, Room 215 Knoxville, TN 37902 United States Telephone: (615) 632-6599 Fax: (615) 632-6855 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Air quality; Electric power distribution; Chemical fertilizers; Utilization of pesticides; Fossil fuels; Hydroelectric power; Nuclear energy; Electric power plants; Pollution control technology; Pollutant effects; Floods; Identification of pollutants; Pollutant levels. Description: TVA has flood control, navigation, fertilizers and environmental management programs. It operates the nation's largest coal fired, hydroelectric and nuclear power system. Index Terms: Agriculture; Air quality; Disasters; Energy; Groundwater; Monitoring and environmental data; Pesticides; Pollution abatement; Toxics. 142 ------- TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY LIBRARY Contact: CHIEF LIBRARIAN TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY LIBRARY 400 W. Summit Hill Drive (E2B7) Knoxvffle, TN 37902 United States Telephone: (615) 632-3464 Fax: (615) 632-6855 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Mineral resources; Dams; Electric power distribution; Aquaculture; Chemical fertilizers; Inland waterways; Hydroelectric power; Nuclear energy; Solar energy; Electric power plants; Energy utilization patterns; Hydrology. Description: A resource development organization primarily devoted to power production, transmission and development of the river basin, Index Terms: Agriculture; Disasters; Energy; Groundwater; Monitoring and environmental data; Pesticides. 143 ------- TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY NATIONAL FERTILIZER AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER Contact: SHIRLEY NICHOLS TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY NATIONAL FERTILIZER AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER P.O. Box 1010 Muscle Shoals, AL 35660 United States Telephone: (205) 386-2417 Fax: (205) 386-2453 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Chemical fertilizers; Phosphates; Nitrogen oxides; Waste conversion techniques; Agriculture; Composts and natural fertilizers; Chemical engineering; Agricultural wastes. Description: Research and technology transfer in the field of fertilizers (development, production, marketing and use). Index Terms: Agriculture; Groundwater; Hazardous waste; Pesticides; Solid waste; Toxics; Wastewater. 144 ------- TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT COAST GUARD INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS Contact: INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS STAFF CHIEF U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COAST GUARD INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS 2100 Second Street SW Washington, DC 20593 United States Telephone: (202) 267-2280 Fax: (202) 267-4307 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Marine pollution; Aquatic recreational amenities; Pest management; Inland water transport; Inland waterways; Ports; Ocean dumping; Release and spillage; Environmental contingency planning; Pollution control regulations; Transport of hazardous materials. Description: Information available on topics such as harbors, waterways, coastal areas, marine and navigation safety, and marine environmental response. Index Terms: Coastal zone management; Environmental management; Hazardous waste; Marine environments; Pollution abatement; Solid waste; Transportation. 145 ------- TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM MANAGEMENT STAFF Contact: CRAIG LINDSAY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM MANAGEMENT STAFF 10/800 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20591 United States Telephone: (202) 267-8176 Fax: (202) 267-5306 Telex: 92562 ATTN AIA 10 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Transport planning; Air transportation; Air traffic regulations; Aircraft; Aircraft noise; Airports; Navigational hazards. Description: Aviation-related technical information referrals. Index Terms: Environmental management; Transportation. 146 ------- TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS Contact: DIRECTOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS 400 Seventh Street SW Washington, DC 20590 United States Telephone: (202) 366-0111 Fax: (202) 366-3235 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Transport planning; Bridges; Road construction and maintenance; Road safety; Road traffic engineering; Road transport. Description: Road-related technical information referrals. Index Terms: Environmental management; Transportation. 147 ------- TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT LIBRARY SERVICES DIVISION Contact: LIBRARIAN U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION LIBRARY SERVICES DIVISION Main Library, Room 2200 400 7th Street SW Washington, DC 20024 United States Telephone: (202) 366-0746 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Transport systems; Road safety; Transport of hazardous materials. Description: Information available on safety of transportation modes. Index Terms: Hazardous waste; Health; Transportation. 148 ------- TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT MARITIME ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MARITIME ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES 400 Seventh Street SW Washington, DC 20590 United States Telephone: (202) 366-5773 Fax: (202) 366-3890 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Cost recovery basis. Subject Areas: Maritime transport; International trade. Description: Information available on merchant marine and all shipping issues. Index Terms: Marine environments; Transportation. 149 ------- TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT MARITIME ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT Contact: DANIEL W. LEUBECKER, MARITIME SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MARITIME ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT Washington, DC 20590 United States Telephone: (202) 366-1939 Fax: (202) 366-3889 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Cost recovery basis. Subject Areas: Water pollution; Marine pollution; Pest management; Inland water transport; Inland waterways; Maritime transport; Ports; Offshore oil drilling; Occupational health; Pollution control regulations; Transport of hazardous materials; Oil tankers. Description: Maritime Administration administers programs to aid in the development, promotion and operation of U.S. Merchant Marine. Also organizes and directs emergency merchant ship operations. Information on pollution control for marine ships. Index Terms: Coastal zone management; Energy; Hazardous waste; Health; Marine environments; Monitoring and environmental data; Pesticides; Pollution abatement; Toxics; Transportation. 150 ------- TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION AND TRADE Contact: DIRECTOR U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION AND TRADE 400 Seventh Street SW Washington, DC 20590 United States Telephone: (202) 366-4368 Fax: (202) 366-7127 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Cost recovery basis. Subject Areas: Bridges; Road construction and maintenance; Road safety; Road traffic engineering; Navigational hazards; Motor vehicles; Land transportation; Air transportation; Water transportation; Transportation; Transport systems; Transport planning; Railway transport; Inland water transport. Description: Information available on a wide range of transportation systems and related issues. Index Terms: Transportation. 151 ------- TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ADMINISTRATION Contact: VINCENT R. DEMARCO, DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR TRANSIT EQUIPMENT U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ADMINISTRATION Mail Code: UTS-20 400 Seventh Street SW Washington, DC 20590 United States Telephone: {202) 366-4035 Fax: (202) 366-3765 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge; Cost recovery basis. Subject Areas: Transportation; Land transportation; Transport systems; Road transport; Transport planning; Non-conventional energy; Urban traffic; Natural gas; Electric power. Description: UMTA is conducting an Alternative Fuels Initiative to bring alternative fueled buses (i.e. fueled with alcohol, natural gas, propane, or electricity) into the mainstream of public transit service. Index Terms: Energy; Transportation. 152 ------- State and Regional Sources ------- ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT WATER DIVISION Contact: CHIEF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT WATER DIVISION 1751 Dickinson Drive Montgomery, AL 36130 United States Telephone: (205) 271-7823 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Water pollution; Water treatment; Industrial effluents; Inorganic pollutants; Municipal waste; Organic pollutants; Waste assimilation capacities; Water quality; Pollution control regulations, Description: The Water Division of the Department of the Environment is the state's water pollution control agency. Activities include: industrial waste control, municipal waste control, water quality management, surveillance and control, management planning, drinking water systems, groundwater waste management. Index Terms: Drinking water; Groundwater; Monitoring and environmental data; Pesticides; Pollution abatement; Solid waste; Toxics; Wastewater. 155 ------- ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF POLLUTION CONTROL AND ECOLOGY PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE Contact: PUBLIC AFFAIRS SUPERVISOR ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF POLLUTION CONTROL AND ECOLOGY PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE 8001 National Drive P.O. Box 8913 Little Rock, AR 72219-8913 United States Telephone: (501) 562-7444 Fax: (501) 562-4632 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Air quality; Air pollution; Soil contamination; Water pollution; Industrial effluents; Solid wastes; Toxic waste; Sewage treatment systems; Pollution criteria; Water quality; Environmental law; Pollution control regulations. Description: Has information available on pollution. Index Terms: Air quality; Drinking water; Environmental impact assessment; Environmental management; Groundwater; Hazardous waste; Pollution abatement; Solid waste; Toxics; Wastewater. 156 ------- COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH WATER QUALITY CONTROL DIVISION Contact: R. DENNIS ANDERSON COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH WATER QUALITY CONTROL DIVISION 4210 E llth Avenue Denver, CO 80220 United States Telephone: (303) 331-4571 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Water pollution; Water treatment; Irrigation; Industrial effluents; Sewage treatment systems; Waste assimilation capacities; Identification of pollutants; Pollutant levels; Pollution criteria; Water quality. Description: Governmental regulatory agency; water quality data, wastewater treatment plant data, field investigations for point source pollution control and general background data, planning activities relating to pollution control. Water quality standards and criteria development. Index Terms: Drinking water; Environmental management; Groundwater; Monitoring and environmental data; Pollution abatement; Solid waste; Wastewater. 157 ------- COUNCIL OF STATE GOVERNMENTS CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENT Contact: KAREN ARMSTRONG-CUMMINGS COUNCIL OF STATE GOVERNMENTS CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENT Lexington, KY 40578-1910 United States Telephone: (606) 231-1939 Fax: (606) 231-1858 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Acid rain; Land reclamation; Terrestrial biological resources; Mutagens; Environmental impact assessment; Environmental policy; Biomass; Fossil fuels; Nuclear energy; Energy conservation; Desulphurization of fuels; Pollution control technology; Pollutant effects; Pollution risk; Disasters; Health legislation; Atmospheric physics; Toxicology. Description: A public interest group representing state governments. Functions include policy research and information dissemination and referral. Index Terms: Air quality; Disasters; Energy; Environmental impact assessment; Environmental management; Health; Land use planning; Pollution abatement; Toxics. 158 ------- ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF MICHIGAN INFORMATION ANALYSIS AND EXPLOITATION LABORATORY Contact: I. W. GINSBERG, MANAGER ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF MICHIGAN INFORMATION ANALYSIS AND EXPLOITATION LABORATORY P.O. Box 134001 Ann Arbor, MI 48113-4001 United States Telephone: (313) 994-1200 Fax: (313) 665-6559 Telex: 8102237019 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable. Subject Areas: Land use classification; Water resources development; Land use planning; Environmental impact assessment; Urban renewal; Baseline monitoring; Automatic detection; Remote sensing; Technology transfer; Hydrology. Description: ERIM conducts research in areas of land use planning; economic development; health care systems; defense posture; transportation; space systems; environmental monitoring; and earth resources survey. Index Terms: Environmental impact assessment; Land use planning; Monitoring and environmental data; Health; Transportation. 159 ------- GREAT LAKES COMMISSION RESEARCH OFFICE Contact: RESEARCH DIRECTOR GREAT LAKES COMMISSION RESEARCH OFFICE 400 Fourth Street Ann Arbor, MI 48103 United States Telephone: (313) 665-9135 Fax: (313) 665-4370 Nature of the Source: Intergovernmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Natural resources; Lakes; Water resources development; Water pollution; Aquatic recreational amenities; Fisheries management; Inland water transport; Inland waterways; Maritime transport; Ports; Environmental law. Description: Information available on Great Lakes Water Resources. This commission represents the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Newsletter is available. Bibliography (Great Lakes Research Checklist) is prepared for Great Lakes studies. Index Terms: Environmental management; Groundwater; Marine environments; Monitoring and environmental data; Transportation. 160 ------- ILLINOIS ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY DIVISION OF AIR POLLUTION CONTROL Contact: BHARAT MATHUR ILLINOIS ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY DIVISION OF AIR POLLUTION CONTROL 2200 Churchill Road Springfield, IL 62794-9276 United States Telephone: (217) 782-7326 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Air quality; Air pollution; Industrial emissions; Environmental contingency planning; Atmospheric monitoring; Pollution criteria; Pollution control regulations. Description: State air pollution control agency involved in the monitoring and modeling of regional air quality, enforcement of laws controlling air pollution emission sources, and development of air pollution regulations. Information includes ambient air quality data as well as emission inventory data. Index Terms: Air quality; Climate change; Environmental management; Monitoring and environmental data; Pollution abatement; Toxics. 161 ------- INTERSTATE COMMISSION ON THE POTOMAC RIVER BASIN Contact: LEE ZENI INTERSTATE COMMISSION ON THE POTOMAC RIVER BASIN 6110 Executive Boulevard Suite 300 Rockville, MD 20852-3903 United States Telephone: (301) 340-2661 Nature of the Source: Intergovernmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Watershed management; Water resources development; Run-off and seepage; Nature conservation; Baseline monitoring; Water quality. Description: The ICPRB coordinates work on water problems within the Potomac River Basin of the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Participates in water resources planning. Evaluates and reports on water quality trends in the rivers of the basin. Index Terms: Drinking water; Geology; Groundwater; Land use planning; Monitoring and environmental data; Wastewater. 162 ------- LONG ISLAND SOUND TASKFORCE LONG ISLAND SOUND REGIONAL INFORMATION SERVICE Contact: SUSAN MICKOLYZCK LONG ISLAND SOUND TASKFORCE LONG ISLAND SOUND REGIONAL INFORMATION SERVICE Stamford Marine Center 185 Magee Avenue Stamford, CT 06902 United States Telephone: (203) 327-9786 Fax: (203) 967-2677 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: On exchange basis; Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Oceans and coastal areas; Oceans and seas; Oceanography; Marine environments; Marine ecosystems; Marine resources conservation; Coastal areas. Description: The Long Island Sound Taskforce is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to the restoration, protection and enjoyment of the ocean environment with special concern for the Long Island Sound area. Index Terms: Coastal zone management; Marine environments. 163 ------- MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AIR QUALITY DIVISION Contact: CHIEF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AIR QUALITY DIVISION P.O. Box 30028 Lansing, MI 48909 United States Telephone: (517) 373-7023 Fax: (517) 373-1265 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Air quality; Atmospheric particulates; Air pollution; Deposited particulate matter; Photochemical agents and effects; Motor vehicle emissions; Smoke prevention; Occupational safety; Atmospheric monitoring; Pollution criteria. Description: The Michigan Air Quality Division has information on Michigan's air pollution control activities, enforcement of statutes, engineering evaluation of air control equipment, air monitoring and air quality evaluation. Index Terms: Air quality; Health; Monitoring and environmental data; Pollution abatement. 164 ------- NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE Contact: J. B. GRANT, EXECUTIVE SECRETARY NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE 1616 H Street NW Washington, DC 20006 United States Telephone: (202) 628-1566 Fax: (202) 628-9461 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Rural areas; Agriculture; Agricultural economics; Animal husbandry. Description: An organization comprised of representatives from state departments of agriculture. NASDA'S interests cover the full scope of agriculture (from production to processing and marketing) consumer affairs, national programs and policies. Index Terms: Agriculture; Land use planning. 165 ------- NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL Contact: RANDOLPH WOOD NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL P.O. Box 98922 Centennial Mall 4th Floor State Office Building Lincoln, NE 68509 United States Telephone: (402) 471-2186 Fax: (402) 471-2909 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Air quality; Air pollution; Water pollution; Water treatment; Industrial effluents; Municipal waste; Plastic and polymer wastes; Waste disposal; Pollutant effects; Identification of pollutants; Water quality; Pollution control regulations. Description: This agency monitors for pollution sources and handles surveillance and enforcement activities; administers programs to enhance and protect air, water and land. Information available on air, water, solid wastes and agricultural pollution control activities. Index Terms: Agriculture; Air quality; Drinking water; Groundwater; Land use planning; Pollution abatement; Solid waste. 166 ------- NEW ENGLAND INTERSTATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION Contact: DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS NEW ENGLAND INTERSTATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION 8 Merrimac Street Boston, MA 02114 United States Telephone: (617) 367-8522 Fax: (617) 742-9162 Nature of the Source: Intergovernmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Water pollution; Water treatment; Liquid wastes; Water quality; Environmental education. Description: NEIWPCC is an interstate agency covering the six New England states and eastern New York. Functions include public information, coordinating interstate water pollution control efforts, and training and education of personnel for water pollution control careers. Index Terms: Drinking water; Environmental education; Pollution abatement; Wastewater. 167 ------- NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AIR QUALITY SECTION Contact: LEE A. DANIEL, CHIEF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AIR QUALITY SECTION P.O. Box 29535 Raleigh, NC 27626-0535 United States Telephone: (919) 733-3340 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Air quality; Atmospheric particulates; Air pollution; Smoke prevention; Pollutant distribution; Atmospheric monitoring; Pollution criteria. Description: The Air Quality Section is the state of North Carolina agency responsible for control of air pollution sources and monitoring air pollution levels. Data available include ambient pollutant levels at monitoring stations and pollutant emission levels from source categories and specific sources. Index Terms: Air quality; Monitoring and environmental data; Pollution abatement. 168 ------- OHIO RIVER BASIN COMMISSION Contact: LARRY FEAZELL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OHIO RIVER BASIN COMMISSION Room 403 Bradley Hall Lexington, KY 40506-0058 United States Telephone: (606) 257-5141 Fax: (606) 257-5141 Nature of the Source: Intergovernmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Watershed management; Dams; Natural drainage systems; Rivers; Water resources development; Inland water transport; Inland waterways; Floods; Water quality; Hydrology. Description: Serves as a forum for the development of water and related land resources in Ohio River Basin area. Member states: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Index Terms: Disasters; Drinking water; Environmental management; Geology; Groundwater; Land use planning; Transportation. 169 ------- PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES BUREAU OF WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT Contact: LOUIS W. BERCHENI PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES BUREAU OF WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT Fulton Building P.O. Box 2063 Harrisburg, PA 17105-2063 United States Telephone: (717) 787-4317 Fax: (717) 783-2802 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Cost recovery basis. Subject Areas: Lakes; Rivers; Subterranean water; Water pollution; Industrial effluents; Waste conversion techniques; Identification of pollutants; Environmental monitoring; Water quality; Pollution control regulations; Bacteriology. Description: Establishes water quality standards for waters in Pennsylvania; evaluates ground and surface water quality problems and guides program of pollution abatement and prevention; operates statewide water quality monitoring system: develops technical standards for design of sewage treatment plants and sewers. Index Terms: Drinking water; Environmental management; Groundwater; Monitoring and environmental data; Pollution abatement; Toxics; Wastewater. 170 ------- PUERTO RICO ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY BOARD Contact: SANTOS BETANCOURT PUERTO RICO ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY BOARD P.O. Box 11488 Santurce, PR 00910 United States Telephone: (809) 725-5140 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English; Spanish. Geographic Attributes: Caribbean. Terms of Access: Cost recovery basis. Subject Areas: Air quality; Water quality; Solid waste; Hazardous waste; Pesticides. Description: One of the main environmental agencies on the island of Puerto Rico. Can answer questions on a variety of issues. Index Terms: Air quality; Coastal zone management; Environmental management; Groundwater; Hazardous waste; Monitoring and environmental data; Pesticides; Solid waste. 171 ------- SOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY Contact: SECRETARY SOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY 523 East Capitol Avenue Pierre, SD 57501-3181 United States Telephone: (605) 773-3151 Fax: (605) 773-6035 Nature of the Source: Intergovernmental; Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Air pollution; Weather modification; Mineral resources; Wetlands ecosystems; Watershed management; Water , resources development; Water pollution; Drinking water; Irrigation; Radioactivity; Hazardous substances; Solid wastes. Description: Department of Environmental and Natural Resources has information within South Dakota on river basins, water treatment, drinking water, water pollution and control, air pollution and solid waste management, environmental radiation, water quality. Index Terms: Agriculture; Air quality; Climate change; Drinking water; Energy; Environmental management; Geology; Groundwater; Hazardous waste; Health; Pollution abatement; Solid waste; Toxics; Wastewater; Wetlands. 172 ------- UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER BASIN ASSOCIATION Contact: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER BASIN ASSOCIATION 408 St. Peter Street 415 Hamm Building St. Paul, MN 55102 United States Telephone: (612) 224-2880 Nature of the Source: Intergovernmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Rivers; Water resources development; Resources management; Environmental management; Environmental policy; Inland waterways; Environmental law. Description: Regional water resource organization involved in analysis of policy and legislative issues. Coordinates water resource management strategies of five member states. Provides forum for state/federal discussions of Upper Mississippi River issues. Index Terms: Groundwater; Environmental management; Land use planning; Transportation. 173 ------- UTAH WATER RESEARCH LABORATORY Contact: DR. MICHAEL J. MCFARLAND UTAH WATER RESEARCH LABORATORY Logan, UT 84322-8200 United States Telephone: (801) 750-3196 Fax: (801) 750-3663 E-Mail Address: MMCFAUB.UWRL.USU.EDU Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable. Subject Areas: Hazardous wastes; Solid wastes; Liquid wastes; Soil contamination; Water quality; Non-conventional energy resources. Description: Expertise in the area of biological treatment of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes. Experience with industrial waste treatment for paper industry, energy production, and military wastes. Development and design of waste to energy systems. Index Terms: Energy; Hazardous waste; Solid waste; Wastewater. 174 ------- VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Contact: COMMISSIONER VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 45a Estate Nisky Nisky Center St. Thomas, VI 00802 United States Telephone: (809) 774-3320 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Caribbean. Terms of Access: Cost recovery basis; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Air quality; Water quality; Solid wastes; Hazardous wastes; Pesticides. Description: The Virgin Islands State Environmental Protection Agency can provide informational support on insular environmental questions. Most information specific to the Virgin Islands and Caribbean. Index Terms: Air quality; Coastal zone management; Environmental management; Groundwater; Hazardous waste; Pesticides; Solid waste. 175 ------- University Sources ------- AUBURN UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR AQUACULTURE Contact: HEAD OF DEPARTMENT AUBURN UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR AQUACULTURE DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES AND ALLIED AQUACULTURE Swingle Hall Auburn University, AL 36849 United States Telephone: (205) 844-4786 Fax: (205) 844-9208 Telex: 5106002392 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English; Portuguese; Spanish; French. Geographic Attributes: Africa; South America; United States; Asia. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable; Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Watershed management; Dams; Aquatic plants; Fish; Aquatic recreational amenities; Aquaculture; Fish culture; Fisheries management; Eutrophication; Freshwater biology. Description: Degree and specialized training in aquatic ecology, inland fisheries and aquaculture. Research performed in these areas. Advisory services and technical assistance is available in aquaculture and inland fisheries in developing countries. Index Terms: Agriculture; Coastal zone management; Groundwater; Marine environments. 179 ------- AUBURN UNIVERSITY WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH INSTITUTE Contact: DIRECTOR AUBURN UNIVERSITY WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH INSTITUTE 202 Hargis Auburn University, AL 36849 United States Telephone: (205) 844-5075 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Water resources development; Run-off and seepage; Sediment transport; Water pollution; Drinking water; Water treatment; Clothing industry; Strip mining; Industrial effluents; Liquid wastes; Plastic and polymer wastes; Waste heat; Sanitary landfills; Pollutant effects; Technology transfer. Description: Conducts continuing cooperative federal/state program of problem oriented research and training of scientists in fields related to water with emphasis on water quality management and protection and water resources planning. Research underway in water supply, water cycle, water quantity management. Index Terms: Drinking water; Geology; Groundwater; Hazardous waste; Land use planning; Monitoring and environmental data; Pollution abatement; Solid waste; Toxics; Wastewater; Wetlands. 180 ------- CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING RESEARCH LIBRARY Contact: LIBRARIAN CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING RESEARCH LIBRARY Mail Code 104-44 Pasadena, CA 91125 United States Telephone: (213) 795-6811 ext.4227 Nature of the Source: Non-profit.association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Standards and codes for building industry; Earthquakes; Seismic sea waves; Disaster relief; Environmental contingency planning; Mechanical engineering. Description: Specialized research reference library for those doing research in earthquake engineering. Index Terms: Disasters; Geology. 181 ------- CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY - FULLERTON CALIFORNIA DESERT STUDIES CONSORTIUM Contact: DR. GERRY SCHERBA, DIRECTOR CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY - FULLERTON CALIFORNIA DESERT STUDIES CONSORTIUM P.O. Box 34080 Fullerton, CA 92634 United States Telephone: (714) 773-2428 Fax: (714) 773-2649 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable; Cost recovery basis. Subject Areas: Arid lands and desertification; Desertification; Arid zones; Semi-arid land ecosystems. Description: California Desert Studies Consortium maintains a field station, the Desert Studies Center, in the East Mojave Desert. In addition, the Consortium offers weekend courses on desert-related topics and conducts desert-oriented contract studies and research. Index Terms: Desertification. 182 ------- CITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF MARINE AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES Contact: DIRECTOR CITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF MARINE AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES 138th Street and Convent Avenue New York, NY 10031 United States Telephone: (212) 690-6800 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global; United States; Oceans and seas. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Mutagens; Benthic ecosystems; Marine pollution; Ocean currents; Coastal areas; Estuarine ecosystems; Marine ecosystems; Toxic substances; Pollutant effects; Seismic sea waves; Meteorology; Oceanography. Description: Research in the biology, chemistry, geology and hydrodynamics of Hudson estuary ecosystem, New York Bight and Long Island Sound ecosystems; wind driven ocean wave growth/ propagation; wind and sea state measurements from satellite scatterometer and altimeter satellite data used to study coast and estuaries. Index Terms: Climate change; Coastal zone management; Geology; Marine environments; Monitoring and environmental data; Toxics, Wetlands. 183 ------- CLARK UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENT, TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT Contact: DR. DALE HATTIS CLARK UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENT, TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT 950 Main Street Worcester, MA 01610 United States Telephone: (508) 751-4603 Fax: (508) 751-4600 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Cost recovery basis. Subject Areas: Cost-benefit analysis; Environmental risk assessment; Toxiciry; Hazardous substances; Environmental health hazards; Human exposure to pollutants; Long-term effects of pollutants; Toxicological testing; Carcinogens. Description: Innovative methodology for quantitative health risk and policy analysis, incorporating pharmacokinetic/mechanisrn based treatment of dose for carcinogens, individual variability for non-carcinogens, and Monte Carlo simulation of uncertainties. Index Terms: Health; Toxics. 184 ------- CLEMSON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF FOREST AND RECREATION RESOURCES Contact: BENTON H. BOX, DEAN CLEMSON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF FOREST AND RECREATION RESOURCES Clemson, SC 29634-1003 United States Telephone: (803) 656-3215 Fax: (803) 656-0231 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Natural resources; Land use classification; National parks and reserves; Resources management; Renewable resources; Public parks and gardens; Recreation; Forest products; Wood products; Environmental education; Forestry. Description: Responsible for teaching, research and public service programs. Forestry Department deals with multiple-use forest resource management and wood utilization. Recreation department deals with programming and management of leisure skills and resources. Index Terms: Environmental education; Environmental management; Forests; Land use planning. 185 ------- COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES INTERNATIONAL GROUND WATER MODELING CENTER Contact: PAUL K.M. VAN DER HEIJDE, DIRECTOR COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES INTERNATIONAL GROUND WATER MODELING CENTER Institute for Ground Water Research and Education Golden, CO 80401 United States Telephone: (303) 273-3103 Fax: (303) 273-3278 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English; Dutch. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Cost recovery basis; Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Subterranean water; Water pollution; Geology. Description: The IGWMC is an international organization to advance the qualified use of quality assured models in groundwater resources management. It operates an information center and software clearinghouse, organizes short courses and conducts research. Mathematical models, pollution transport models. Index Terms: Geology; Groundwater; Monitoring and environmental data. 186 ------- CORNELL UNIVERSITY BOYCE THOMPSON INSTITUTE FOR PLANT RESEARCH, INC. ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY PROGRAM Contact: JOHN A. LAURENCE, PROGRAM DIRECTOR BOYCE THOMPSON INSTITUTE FOR PLANT RESEARCH, INC. ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY PROGRAM Tower Road Cornell University Ithaca, New York 14853 United States Telephone: (607) 254-1215 Fax: (607) 254-1242 E-Mail Address: L9DORNELLC.CIT.CORNELL.EDU Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English; French; German. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Ozone layer; Air pollution; Acid rain; Agriculture; Hydrochloric acid and chlorine; Aerosols; Nitrogen oxides; Pollutant effects; Atmospheric monitoring; Botany. Description: Research information available on the effects of pollutants on plant life. Index Terms: Agriculture; Air quality; Monitoring and environmental data; Toxics; Wildlife. 187 ------- IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY RARE-EARTH INFORMATION CENTER Contact: KARL A. GSCHNEIDNER, JR. IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY RARE-EARTH INFORMATION CENTER Spedding Hall Ames, IA 50011-3020 United States Telephone: (515) 294-2272 Fax: (515) 294-3709 Telex: 269 266 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Iron and steel industry; Mineral industry; Industrial inputs and outputs; Heavy metals; Technology transfer; Materials science. Description: Collects, stores, evaluates and disseminates rare-earth information. Emphasis is on physical metallurgy and solid state physics of metals and their alloys. Information also available on analytical, inorganic and physical chemistry; ceramics; geochemistry and toxicity of rare-earth elements. Index Terms: Geology; Toxics. 188 ------- IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY SPANGLER GEOTECHNICAL LABORATORY Contact: J.M. HOOVER, EMERITUS PROFESSOR OF CIVIL ENGINEERING IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY SPANGLER GEOTECHNICAL LABORATORY Ames, IA 50011 United States Telephone: (515) 294-0698 Fax: (515) 294-7689 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Air quality; Soil conservation; Subterranean water; Heavy metals; Pollution control technology; Chemical treatment of waste; Radioactive waste management. Description: Research and development in stabilization of granular waste and in-situ fixation of heavy metals with selected additives. Dust and water erosion control research and development for construction sites and unpaved roads. Index Terms: Air quality; Groundwater; Hazardous waste; Pollution abatement; Solid waste; Toxics; Wastewater. 189 ------- JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY POPULATION INFORMATION PROGRAM Contact: DIRECTOR JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY POPULATION INFORMATION PROGRAM 527 St. Paul Place Baltimore, MD 21202 United States Telephone: (301) 659-6300 Fax: (301) 659-6266 Telex: 240430 Cable: POPINFORM Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English; French; Portuguese; Spanish. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject areas: Family planning; Human-population. Description: Publishes "Population Reports". Provides information to less developed countries. Maintains POPLINE, the bibliographic computerized database on family planning and related issues; also available on CD-ROM. Index terms: Population; Sustainable development. 190 ------- KENT STATE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR AQUATIC ECOLOGY Contact: DR. G. DENNIS COOKE KENT STATE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR AQUATIC ECOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES Kent, OH 44242 United States Telephone: (216) 672-3613 Fax: (216) 672-3713 Telex: 986346 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Watershed management; Amphibians; Conservation of freshwater; Dams; Lakes; Natural drainage systems; Surface waters; Water pollution; Drinking water treatment; Coastal areas; Estuarine ecosystems; Aquatic microorganisms; Aquatic plants; Eutrophication; Limnology. Description: Conducts multi-disciplinary basic and applied investigations of lentic and lotic freshwater ecosystems. Principle areas of research: lake and reservoir restoration, protection and management; phosphorus and nitrogen dynamics; and insect and amphibian populations. Index Terms: Coastal zone management; Drinking water; Environmental management; Groundwater; Marine environments; Wetlands; Wildlife. 191 ------- LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY LOUISIANA WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH INSTITUTE Contact: W. DAVID CONSTANT, DIRECTOR LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY LOUISIANA WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH INSTITUTE 2401 Ceba Building Baton Rouge, LA 70803 United States Telephone: (504) 388-8508 Fax: (504) 388-5990 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association Working Languages: English Geographic Attributes: United States Terms of Access: Normally without charge Subject Areas: Water resources development; Water pollution; Water quality. Description: Water resources research. Index Terms: Drinking water; Groundwater. 192 ------- MIAMI UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Contact: G.E. WILLEKE, DIRECTOR MIAMI UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Oxford, OH 45056 United States Telephone: (513) 529-5811 Fax: (513) 529-5814 E-Mail Address: GEWILLEKIAMIU Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable; Normally without charge; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Rivers; Resources management; Recreation; Agriculture; Environmental health hazards; Pollutant effects; Technology transfer; Environmental education; Toxicology. Description: Offers master's level environmental science program open to students of any academic discipline. Stresses the interaction of disciplines in solving complex real world environmental and energy problems. Research is being conducted on a variety of environmental programs. Index Terms: Environmental education; Environmental management; Groundwater; Health; Marine environments; Toxics. 193 ------- MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF FORESTRY AND WOOD PRODUCTS Contact: DR. WARREN E. PRAYER, DEAN MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF FORESTRY AND WOOD PRODUCTS Houghton, MI 49931 United States Telephone: (906) 487-2454 Fax: (906) 487-2915 Telex: 230477 Nature of the Source: Governmental; Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Canada; United States. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable; Fixed schedule of charges; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Evaporation and transpiration; Soil capabilities; Soil conservation; Soil degradation; Afforestation and reafforestation; Coniferous forests; Temperate forests and woodlands; Water resources development; Wood preservation; Wood products; Spoil heaps and excavations; Cartography; Forestry; Microclimatology. Description: Concerned with management of forest lands. Operational emphasis is on teaching and research with industrial orientation. Information on continuous forest inventory, forest soils and productivity, forest erosion problems, and wood science, engineering, products, technology. Index Terms: Forests; Groundwater; Monitoring and environmental data; Pollution abatement. 194 ------- NEW YORK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE Contact: DR. ARTHUR C. UPTON, DIRECTOR NEW YORK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE 550 First Avenue New York, NY 10016 United States Telephone: (212) 340-5280 Cable: NYU MEDIC NEW YORK Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Human health; Environmental health hazards; Long-term effects of pollutants; Pollution risk; Human diseases; Toxicology. Description: The institute of environmental medicine is a research and teaching component of the New York University Medical Center with a staff of 160. It covers a broad range of physical and chemical factors on human health. Index Terms: Health; Toxics. 195 ------- NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF FOREST RESOURCES COOPERATIVE TREE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Contact: ROBERT J. WEIR, DIRECTOR NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF FOREST RESOURCES COOPERATIVE TREE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM P.O. Box 8002 Raleigh, NC 27695-8002 United States Telephone: (919) 737-3168 Fax: (919) 737-7231 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Cost recovery basis; Normally without charge; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Tropical forest and woodland ecosystems; Afforestation and reafforestation; Coniferous forests; Temperate forests and woodlands; Conservation of genetic resources; Resources management; Forest products; Pulp and paper industry; Wood products. Description: University-industry research and development cooperative program involved with production of genetically improved pine trees for regenerating forest lands. Increased forest productivity is goal. Manipulating genetic resources of pine trees is the method used. Index Terms: Forests. 196 ------- NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF WOOD AND PAPER SCIENCE Contact: THOMAS W. JOYCE NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF WOOD AND PAPER SCIENCE P.O. Box 8005 Raleigh, NC 27695 United States Telephone: (919) 737-7708 Fax: (919) 737-7231 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: North America; South America; Europe; Australia; New Zealand. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable; Cost recovery basis. Subject Areas: Pulp and paper industry; Pollution control regulations; Technology transfer; Environmental education. Description: Research on process improvements and new technology to aid in air and stream pollution abatement in pulp and paper processing. Simulation and modelling are emphasized as useful tools to examine effluent problems in forest products industry. Computer simulation system is used extensively in research. Index Terms: Environmental education; Forests; Pollution abatement. 197 ------- NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY TOXICOLOGY PROGRAM Contact: FRANK E. GUTHRIE NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY TOXICOLOGY PROGRAM ENTOMOLOGY DEPARTMENT Raleigh, NC 27607 United States Telephone: (919) 737-2276 Fax: (919) 737-7169 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Pesticide pathways; Pesticides; Environmental education; Biochemistry; Toxicology. Description: Research and training in area of biochemical and environmental toxicology. Emphasis on elucidation of enzyme systems involved in detoxication and intoxication, purification and properties of acetylchlorinesterases, effects of pesticides on oxidative phosphorylation. Index Terms: Environmental education; Pesticides; Toxics. 198 ------- OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY BYRD POLAR RESEARCH CENTER Contact: DR. KENNETH C. JEZEK, DIRECTOR OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY BYRD POLAR RESEARCH CENTER 125 South Oval Mall Columbus, OH 43210 United States Telephone: (614) 292-6531 Telex: 4945696 OSU Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: North America; Canada; Chile; Peru; China; Antarctic Ocean. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable; Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Atmospheric particulates; Deposited particulate matter; Arctic ecosystems; National parks and reserves; Snow and ice; Geology; Glaciology; Hydrology; Meteorology; Soil sciences. Description: Research in polar or polar-like areas. Concentration on soils science, geology, glaciology, especially dynamics of large ice masses, climate variability and man, ice core paleoclimatology, and dynamics of the lower atmosphere. Index Terms: Air quality; Geology; Land use planning; Polar ecosystems. 199 ------- OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EQ INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES CENTER Contact: DR. ROBERT W. HOWE, DIRECTOR OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EQ INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES CENTER Room 310 1200 Chambers Road Columbus, OH 43212 United States Telephone: (614) 292-6717 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Cost recovery basis; Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Watershed management; Water pollution; Drinking water; Drinking water treatment; Water treatment; Environmental management; Sewage; Sewage treatment systems; Environmental health hazards; Environmental education. Description: Instructional materials (print and non-print) related to water quality education and training. Emphasis is on wastewater treatment. Slides, videotapes and publications for sale materials for improving operations of water and wastewater facilities. Hazardous wastes and toxic substances. Index Terms: Drinking water; Environmental education; Environmental management; Groundwater; Hazardous waste; Health; Pollution abatement; Toxics; Wastewater. 200 ------- OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY ERIC CLEARINGHOUSE FOR SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Contact: DIRECTOR OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY ERIC CLEARINGHOUSE FOR SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION 1200 Chambers Road Columbus, OH 43212 United States Telephone: (614) 292-6717 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable; Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Environmental education; Natural resources; Human population; Wildlife habitats; Recreation; Nature conservation; Agriculture. Description: Information acquisition, evaluation, analysis, and dissemination regarding science, mathematics and environmental education at all levels of education. Materials reviewed include educational research reports and data curriculum guides, instructional materials, and journal literature. Index Terms: Agriculture; Environmental education; Population; Wildlife. 201 ------- OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY OHIO COOPERATIVE FISH AND WILDLIFE RESEARCH UNIT Contact: THEODORE A. BOOKHOUT OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY OHIO COOPERATIVE FISH AND WILDLIFE RESEARCH UNIT 1735 Neil Avenue Columbus, OH 43210 United States Telephone: (614) 292-6112 Fax: (614) 292-2180 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Land reclamation; Revegetation; Wetlands ecosystems; Animal behavior; Birds; Terrestrial biological resources; Wildlife; Dams; Rivers; Aquatic plants; Fish culture; Strip mining; Trace elements. Description: Research, assessment and evaluation of terrestrial wildlife; principally birds and mammals, freshwater wetlands, biological resources, strip mining, land reclamation and revegetation. Assessment of pollutants (trace elements and pesticides). Stock assessment and modelling of fish resources. Index Terms: Energy; Groundwater; Land use planning; Marine environments; Monitoring and environmental data; Wetlands; Wildlife. 202 ------- OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Contact: DIRECTOR, ENGINEERING ENERGY LABORATORY OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 216 Engineering South Stillwater, OK 74078 United States Telephone: (405) 624-5034 Telex: 10 240 5034 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Developing countries; United States. Terms of Access: Cost recovery basis; Fixed schedule of charges; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Natural resources; Ecological balance; Resource appraisal; Non-polluting energy sources; Solar energy; Wind energy; Electric power plants; Waste disposal; Atmospheric models; Electrical engineering. Description: Information on energy systems which operate from solar, wind, and biogas inputs to produce electricity. Application of systems in rural areas of developing countries. Hydrogen energy storage systems. Ecological systems modeling. Index Terms: Energy; Monitoring and environmental data; Pollution abatement; Solid waste; Sustainable development. 203 ------- OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY HATFIELD MARINE SCIENCE CENTER Contact: DIRECTOR OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY HATFIELD MARINE SCIENCE CENTER Marine Science Drive Newport, OR 97365 United States Telephone: (503) 867-0100 Fax: (503) 867-0105 E-Mail Address: BITNET:HMSCRSTATE Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Canada; United States; North Pacific Ocean. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Coastal development; Aquatic microorganisms; Resources management; Aquaculture; Fisheries management; Inorganic pollutants; Oceanography; Pharmacology. Description: Aquatic oriented institute with public education, marine advisory and senior and graduate education/research programs. Research/education efforts in aquaculture and related fields (social economic factors, disease, fin and invertebrate fisheries, algae culture, engineering, nutrition). Index Terms: Coastal zone management; Environmental education; Environmental management; Marine environments; Toxics. 204 ------- PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY APPLIED RESEARCH LABORATORY Contact: DR. L. RAYMOND HETTCHE, DIRECTOR PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY APPLIED RESEARCH LABORATORY P.O. Box 30 State College, PA 16804 United States Telephone: (814) 865-6343 Fax: (814) 865-3105 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English; French; Spanish. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable; Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Fire safety requirements; Commercial and industrial noise; Traffic noise; Vibration; Military activity; Acoustics. Description: An applied research laboratory primarily interested in areas of industry. Index Terms: Monitoring and environmental data; Pollution abatement. 205 ------- PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES RESEARCH INSTITUTE Contact: ARCHIE J. MCDONNELL PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES RESEARCH INSTITUTE University Park, PA 16802 United States Telephone: (814) 863-0291 Fax: (814) 865-3378 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Land reclamation; Conservation of freshwater; Rivers; Water pollution; Drinking water; Land values; Nuclear research and power centers; Sewage; Solid wastes; Waste heat; Storms; Remote sensing; Technology transfer; Hydrology. Description: Land and water resources research. Index Terms: Drinking water; Geology; Groundwater; Land use planning; Monitoring and environmental data; Solid waste. 206 ------- PURDUE UNIVERSITY CIVIL ENGINEERING / ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING Contact: RONALD F. WUKASCH PURDUE UNIVERSITY CIVIL ENGINEERING / ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING Civil Engineering 3145 Purdue University Lafayette, IN 47907-1284 United States Telephone: (317) 494-2194 Fax: (317) 496-1107 E-Mail Address: WUKASCHCN.PURDUE.EDU Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable. Subject Areas: Hazardous wastes; Solid wastes; Air pollution; Water pollution; Civil engineering; Subterranean water. Description: Information about topics in the fields of civil and environmental engineering. Index Terms: Air quality; Groundwater; Hazardous waste; Pollution abatement; Solid waste. 207 ------- PURDUE UNIVERSITY WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH CENTER Contact: JEFF R. WRIGHT, DIRECTOR PURDUE UNIVERSITY WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH CENTER SCHOOL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING West Lafayette, IN 47907 United States Telephone: (317) 494-8041 Fax: (317) 494-0395 E-Mail Address: WRRCCN.PURDUE.EDU Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Wetlands ecosystems; Dams; Rivers; Water resources development; Sediment transport; Water pollution; Aquatic plants; Built drainage systems; Pollutant effects; Storms; Water quality; Hydrology; Limnology; Geographic information systems. Description: Research on various aspects of hydrologic cycle, supply and demand for water and the economic, legal, social, engineering, recreational, biological, ecological and other aspects of water problems. Index Terms: Drinking water; Groundwater; Marine environments; Monitoring and environmental data; Wetlands. 208 ------- RUTGERS UNIVERSITY WAKSMAN INSTITUTE Contact: JOACHIM MESSING, DIRECTOR RUTGERS UNIVERSITY WAKSMAN INSTITUTE P.O. Box 759 Piscataway, NJ 08855-0759 United States Telephone: (908) 932-3060 Fax: (908) 932-5735 E-Mail Address: MESSINGIOVAX Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges; Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Enzymes; Microorganisms; Mutagens; Pest management; Pathogenic organisms; Bacteriology; Biochemistry; Genetics; Immunology; Microbiology; Virology. Description: Research in synthesis and function of microbial products including potential practical benefits, molecular genetics, and cellular regulation. Index Terms: Health; Pesticides; Toxics. 209 ------- SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY ECOLOGY PROGRAM Contact: GEORGE W. COX SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY ECOLOGY PROGRAM SAN DIEGO, CA 92182-0057 United States Telephone: (619) 594-6767 Fax: (619) 594-5676 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English; French; Portuguese; Spanish. Geographic Attributes: Developing countries. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable. Subject Areas: Carbon dioxide; Carbon cycle; Evaporation and transpiration; Climate and climatic change; Sub-tropical ecosystems; Tropical ecosystems; Temperate and cold zone ecosystems; Arctic ecosystems; Water resources development; Coastal areas; Estuarine ecosystems; Marine ecosystems; Aquaculture; Internationally important ecosystems. Description: A university research and advisory group specializing in ecological problems and their socioeconomic implications. Members of the group have had extensive experience in arctic, tropical, desert, and mediterranean climates, and in the ecology of near-shore areas. Index Terms: Air quality; Climate change; Coastal zone management; Desertification; Environmental management; Forests; Land use planning; Marine environments; Polar ecosystems; Sustainable development; Wetlands; Wildlife. 210 ------- SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY REGIONAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Contact: LEWIS BENDER, DIRECTOR SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY REGIONAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Campus Box 1456 Edwardsville, IL 62026 United States Telephone: (618) 692-3500 Fax: (618) 692-2886 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Cost recovery basis. Subject Areas: Housing programs; Housing finance; Human migration; Human population; Energy utilization patterns; Environmental health hazards; Transportation. Description: Policy related research (specifically in the St. Louis region) in the areas of transportation, environmental health protection, housing programs, economic development. Index Terms: Energy; Environmental management; Health; Land use planning; Population; Transportation. 211 ------- TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY THERMODYNAMICS RESEARCH CENTER Contact: DR. R. WILHOIT TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY THERMODYNAMICS RESEARCH CENTER COLLEGE STATION, TX 77843-3111 United States Telephone: (409) 845-4940 Fax: (409) 847-8590 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable. Subject Areas: Hydrocarbon compounds; Hydrocarbons; Hydrogen sulphide; Inorganic pollutants; Nitrogen oxides; Organic pollutants; Organohalogen compounds; Toxic substances; Pesticides; Spectroscopy. Description: Collection, evaluation and publication of physical, spectral, and thermodynamic data on chemical substances. Results issued as loose-leaf data sheets, distributed internationally. Research projects partially supported by U.S. government and industry. Scientific service provided. Databases available. Index Terms: Energy; Pesticides; Toxics. 212 ------- TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY WATER RESOURCES CENTER Contact: DIRECTOR TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY WATER RESOURCES CENTER Lubbock, TX 79409-1022 United States Telephone: (806) 742-3597 Fax: (806) 742-3488 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Semi-arid land ecosystems; Conservation of freshwater; Subterranean water; Surface waters; Water resources development; Water pollution; Drinking water; Drinking water treatment; Environmental impact assessment; Crop waste; Municipal waste; Cooling waters; Storms; Water quality. Description: Administers board based interdisciplinary programs in water resources education and research. Index Terms: Desertification; Drinking water; Environmental impact assessment; Groundwater; Solid waste; Wastewater. 213 ------- UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA - ANCHORAGE ARCTIC ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION AND DATA CENTER Contact: SAL V. CUCCARESE, ACTING DIRECTOR UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA - ANCHORAGE ARCTIC ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION AND DATA CENTER 707 A Street Anchorage, AK 99501 United States Telephone: (907) 257-2707 Fax: (907) 276-6847 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Canada; United States; Arctic Ocean; North Pacific Ocean. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Arctic ecosystems; Permafrost ecosystems; Rivers; Snow and ice; Environmental impact assessment; Storms; Weather monitoring; Geomorphology; Glaciology; Arctic region; Oceanography. Description: Provides environmental information, research, and policy analysis on Alaska and the Arctic. Information services, resource and science services, publication and communication services. Microfiche library. Background data for environmental impact statements. Complete Alaska weather data. Index Terms: Environmental impact assessment; Environmental management; Marine environments; Polar ecosystems. 214 ------- UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA ARID LANDS INFORMATION CENTER Contact: BARBARA HUTCHINSON, DIRECTOR UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA ARID LANDS INFORMATION CENTER 845 North Park Avenue Tucson, AZ 85719 United States Telephone: (602) 621-7897 Fax: (602) 621-3816 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English; Spanish; French. Geographic Attributes: North America; South America; Africa; Asia. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable. Subject Areas: Remote sensing; Geographic information systems; Information technology; Desertification; Arid zones; Arid lands and desertification; Agriculture; Resources management; Environmental impact; Environmental impact assessments; Conservation of fresh water. Description: Provides reference, research and training in all aspects of drylands development. Index Terms: Agriculture; Desertification; Environmental impact assessment; Geology; Groundwater; Land use planning. 215 ------- UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LABORATORY Contact: CARL N. HODGES, DIRECTOR UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LABORATORY Tucson International Airport 2601 E. Airport Drive Tucson, AZ 85706 United States Telephone: (602) 741-1990 Fax: (602) 573-0852 Telex: 165580 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable. Subject Areas: Arid zones; Agriculture; Aquaculture; Crop protection; Fish culture; Solar energy; Hydroponics. Description: Expertise in controlled environment agriculture (greenhouses), freshwater and marine (penaeid shrimp) aquaculture systems under controlled environmental conditions, solar thermal energy collection, storage and usage for residential applications, seawater irrigation. Index Terms: Agriculture; Desertification; Energy; Marine environments. 216 ------- UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA INSTITUTE OF ATMOSPHERIC PHYSICS Contact: R PHILIP KRIDER, DIRECTOR UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA INSTITUTE OF ATMOSPHERIC PHYSICS PAS Building, #81 Tucson, AZ 85721 United States Telephone: (602) 621-6831 Fax: (602) 621-6833 Telex: 187167 AZUTUC UT Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Atmospheric chemistry and composition; Atmospheric circulation; Climate and climatic change; Aerosols; Atmospheric models; Remote sensing; Atmospheric physics; Meteorology. Description: Engaged in graduate education and research in most areas of atmospheric sciences (global change, climate modelling, atmospheric dynamics, mesoscale meteorology, active and passive remote sensing, cloud and aerosol physics, atmospheric chemistry, lightning, atmospheric electricity). Index Terms: Air quality; Climate change; Monitoring and environmental data. 217 ------- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SCRIPPS INSTITUTION OF OCEANOGRAPHY Contact: PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SCRIPPS INSTITUTION OF OCEANOGRAPHY La Jolla, CA 92093-0233 United States Telephone: (619) 534-3624 Fax: (619) 534-5306 Telex: 910 337 1271 Cable: SIOCEAN Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Oceans and seas; Antarctic Ocean; Indian Ocean; North Pacific Ocean. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable; Cost recovery basis; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Ocean currents; Aquatic mammals; Aquatic microorganisms; Marine ecosystems; Geophysics; Geology; Marine geology; Environmental monitoring; Marine monitoring; Environmental education; Oceanography; Geology; Climatic change. Description: Scripps Institution of Oceanography conducts research and graduate instruction with major funding from the U.S. Government and state of California, and additional support from industry and other private sources. Index Terms: Climate change; Environmental education; Geology; Marine environments; Monitoring and environmental data. 218 ------- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA WATER RESOURCES CENTER Contact: HENRY J. VAUX, JR., DIRECTOR UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA WATER RESOURCES CENTER Robidoux Hall Riverside, CA 92521 United States Telephone: (714) 787-4327 Fax: (714) 787-5295 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Water resources development; Drinking water treatment; Resources management; Economic planning; Water quality. Description: Sponsors research in water related problems at all campuses of the university. Maintains two reference libraries. Publishes reports of research projects. Designated PL 95-467. Water research institute for the state of California. Index Terms: Drinking water; Environmental management; Groundwater. 219 ------- UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE DISASTER RESEARCH CENTER Contact: DIRECTOR UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE DISASTER RESEARCH CENTER Newark, DE 19716 United States Telephone: (302) 451-6618 Fax: (302) 451-2828 Telex: 0 99 85 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Cost recovery basis; Fixed schedule of charges; Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Fire safety requirements; Homelessness; Navigational hazards; Toxic substances; Disasters; Earthquakes; Floods; Seismic sea waves; Storms; Disaster clean-up operations; Emergency relief; Environmental contingency planning. Description: Engaged in a variety of sociological research studies on the reactions of groups and organizations in community-wide emergencies, (natural and technological disasters). Data obtained primarily through interviews are used for publications and library storage. Index Terms: Disasters; Environmental management; Toxics. 220 ------- UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE INSTITUTE OF ENERGY CONVERSION Contact: BILL N. BARON UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE INSTITUTE OF ENERGY CONVERSION Newark, DE 19716 United States Telephone: (302) 451-6229 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Appropriate technology; Solar energy; Materials science. Description: Applied research in renewable energy resources. Major areas: direct conversion of sunlight into electricity by solar photovoltaic cells. Index Terms: Energy. 221 ------- UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE OCEANIC - OCEAN NETWORK INFORMATION CENTER Contact: KATHERINE A. BOUTON, ASSOCIATE SCIENTIST UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE OCEANIC - OCEAN NETWORK INFORMATION CENTER Lewes, DE 19958 United States Telephone: (302) 645-4278 Fax: (302) 645-4007 Telex: 7407728 WDIU UC E-Mail Address: OMNET:WOCE.DIU Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge; Cost recovery basis. Subject Areas: Oceanography; Marine monitoring; Marine geology; Marine environments; Marine ecosystems; Marine biology; Ocean circulation; Ocean currents; Oceans and seas. Description: Maintains searchable online electronic information database. World Ocean Circulation Experiment (WOCE). International research ship schedule and other oceanographic information both technical and non-technical. Index Terms: Marine environments. 222 ------- UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY Contact: DR. W.J. WIEBE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY Athens, GA 30602 United States Telephone: (404) 542-1434 Fax: (404) 542-2674 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Caribbean Area; United States; Australia; New Zealand. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges; Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Tropical ecosystems; Wetlands ecosystems; Marine pollution; Estuarine ecosystems; Aquatic microorganisms; Marine ecosystems; Pollution criteria. Description: Information on marine ecology including management, nitrogen cycles, carbon cycles of coral reefs, measurement of stress in organisms, salt marsh metabolism, mangrove ecology. Index Terms: Coastal zone management; Marine environments; Wetlands. 223 ------- UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF NATURAL RESOURCES Contact: RONALD M. NORTH, DIRECTOR UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF NATURAL RESOURCES Ecology Building Athens, GA 30602 United States Telephone: (404) 542-1555 Fax: (404) 542-6063 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges; Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Natural resources; Watershed management; Dams; Coastal development; Estuarine ecosystems; Resources management; Cost-benefit analysis; Economic planning; Environmental impact assessment; Water quality; Agricultural economics. Description: Information available on land and water resources research plus planning data and analyses including economic evaluation, financing and management. Data include river basins, coastal areas and estuaries in Georgia and other southeastern states. Policy papers have national and international applications. Index Terms: Agriculture; Coastal zone management; Environmental impact assessment; Environmental management; Land use planning; Marine environments; Monitoring and environmental data; Wetlands. 224 ------- UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA MARINE INSTITUTE Contact DIRECTOR UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA MARINE INSTITUTE Sapeto Island, GA 31327 United States Telephone; (912) 4S5-2221 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association, Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States, Terms of Access: Cost recovery basis; Normally without charge; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Wetlands ecosystems; Benthic ecosystems; Coastal areas; Estuarine ecosystems; Aquatic microorganisms; Marine ecosystems. Description: Specializes in coastal wetlands studies, with emphasis on ecology of marsh bordered estuaries and near-shore continental shelf. Index Terms: Coastal zone management; Groundwater, Marine environments; Wetlands. 225 ------- UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SEA GRANT EXTENSION SERVICE Contact: RAYMOND S. TABATA, EXTENSION AGENT UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SEA GRANT EXTENSION SERVICE 1000 Pope Road, MSB 226 Honolulu, HI 96822 United States Telephone: (808) 956-2866 Fax: (808) 956-2858 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Americas; Oceania; Oceans and seas. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Coastal areas; Coastal development; Marine ecosystems; Resources management; Nature conservation; Environmental impact assessment; Public information; Tourism and travel. Description: Sea Grant is a national network of programs and institutions whose aim is to promote the wise use of the nation's ocean and coastal resources. Index Terms: Coastal zone management; Environmental education; Environmental impact assessment; Environmental management; Marine environments. 226 ------- UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ZOOLOGY DEPARTMENT Contact: ANDREW J. BERGER UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ZOOLOGY DEPARTMENT Edmondson Hall Honolulu, HI 96822 United States Telephone: (808) 262-8325 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: North America; Oceania. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable. Subject Areas: Sub-tropical ecosystems; Tropical ecosystems; Birds; Wildlife habitats. Description: Biology and ecology of birds, including rare and endangered species, in temperate, subtropical and tropical zones; have raised some in captivity; terrestrial and marine birds. Index Terms: Wildlife. 227 ------- UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON - CLEAR LAKE STUDIES OF THE FUTURE Contact: DR. PETER C. BISHOP UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON - CLEAR LAKE STUDIES OF THE FUTURE 2700 Bay Area Boulevard Houston, TX 77058-1098 United States Telephone: (713) 283-3320 E-Mail Address: BISHOPL.UH.EDU Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Long-term trends and forecasting. Description: Multidisciplinary graduate education in studies of the future (futures research); studies in demographics, environmental management, energy resources, technology, applied areas of forecasting and simulation. Issues management and strategic planning. Index Terms: Energy; Environmental management; Monitoring and environmental data; Population; Sustainable development. 228 ------- UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS INTERNATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION Contact: DR. GLEN E. STOUT, SECRETARY GENERAL UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS INTERNATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION 205 North Mathews Avenue Urbana, IL 61801-2397 United States Telephone: (217) 333-6275 Fax: (217) 244-6633 Telex: 5101011969 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global; North America; Central America; South America; United States; Western Asia; Western Europe. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable. Subject Areas: Watershed management; Waterside development; Subterranean water; Water resources development; Drinking water; Drinking water treatment; Coastal erosion; Resources management; Environmental management; Environmental impact assessment; International watercourses; Water quality; Technology transfer; Hydrology. Description: Research projects related to practical problems of water supply, quality, control and disposal. There is an effort to improve knowledge in area of hydrology, fluid mechanics and water chemistry. There is also concern for the legal, social and economic aspects of various water uses. Index Terms: Coastal zone management; Drinking water; Environmental management; Groundwater; Wetlands. 229 ------- UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS RADAR SYSTEMS AND REMOTE SENSING LABORATORY Contact: DR. R.K. MOORE, DIRECTOR UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS RADAR SYSTEMS AND REMOTE SENSING LABORATORY 2291 Irving Hill Road Lawrence, KS 66045-2969 United States Telephone: (913) 864-4835 Fax: (913) 864-7789 Telex: 706352 E-Mail Address: OMNET:KANSAS.U.RSL Nature of the Source: Governmental; Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges; Normally without charge; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Land use classification; Automatic detection; Remote sensing; Electrical engineering. Description: Activities focus on radar system design, radar scattering theory and applications of radar in sea ice, icecaps, oceans, meteorology and vegetation mapping. Index Terms: Environmental management; Land use planning; Monitoring and environmental data. 230 ------- UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY TOBACCO AND HEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE Contact: DR. JANICE HUMBLE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY TOBACCO AND HEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE Cooper & Alumni Drive Lexington, KY 40546-0236 United States Telephone: (606) 257-7035 Fax: (606) 258-1077 Nature of the Source: Governmental; Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Tobacco; Human diseases; Occupational health; Toxicological testing; Smoking. Description: Computerized storage of abstracts of scientific articles related to tobacco smoking and health (1958 to present). Index Terms: Health; Toxics. 231 ------- UNIVERSITY OF MAINE COLLEGE OF FOREST RESOURCES Contact: DR. G. BRUCE WIERSMA, DEAN UNIVERSITY OF MAINE COLLEGE OF FOREST RESOURCES Nutting Hall Orono, ME 04469 United States Telephone: (207) 581-2844 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Canada; United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Coniferous forests; Temperate forests and woodlands; Wildlife; Resources management; Renewable resources; Resource appraisal; Recreation; Wood products; Remote sensing; Environmental education; Forestry. Description: Primary responsibility is educational with main emphasis on forestry, forestry engineering, wildlife recreation and park management and wood technology. Second major function is research on forest and wildlife resources. Index Terms: Environmental education; Environmental management; Forests; Land use planning; Monitoring and environmental data; Wildlife. 232 ------- UNIVERSITY OF MAINE WATER RESEARCH INSTITUTE PROGRAM Contact: DR. GREG WHITE, DIRECTOR UNIVERSITY OF MAINE WATER RESEARCH INSTITUTE PROGRAM 11 Coburn Hall Orono, ME 04469 United States Telephone: (207) 581-1490 Fax: (207) 581-1426 E-Mail Address: UMLWRCAINE Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Acid rain; Temperate and cold zone ecosystems; Lakes; Rivers; Water pollution; Drinking water; Eutrophication; Water quality. Description: Program provides miscellaneous research reports with emphasis on water quality studies applicable to Maine and north-temperate USA. Index Terms: Drinking water; Groundwater; Wetlands. 233 ------- UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI REMOTE SENSING LABORATORY Contact: DR. H.W. RISER, LABORATORY DIRECTOR UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI REMOTE SENSING LABORATORY P.O. Box 248003 Coral Gables, FL 33124 United States Telephone: (305) 284-3881 Fax: (305) 284-4792 Telex: 519308 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable; Fixed schedule of charges; Normally without charge; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Rainfall; Winds; Solar energy; Atmospheric monitoring; Marine monitoring; Weather monitoring; Remote sensing; Environmental education; Electrical engineering; Hydrology; Meteorology; Oceanography. Description: Research and education in active and passive remote sensing for environmental and energy purposes including: meteorology, solar energy, air pollution, hydrology, and oceanography. Index Terms: Energy; Environmental education; Monitoring and environmental data. 234 ------- UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA ITASCA BIOLOGY PROGRAM Contact: CHAIRMAN UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA ITASCA BIOLOGY PROGRAM 305 Zoology Building Minneapolis, MN 55455 United States Telephone: (612) 625-9165 Fax: (619) 625-4490 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Animal behavior; Birds; Flora; Aquatic plants; Fish; Environmental education; Forestry; Limnology; Plant physiology; Soil sciences; Freshwater ecosystems; Land mammals. Description: The university has a forestry and biological station at Lake Itasca and Cedar Creek Natural History Area in Minnesota. Inland biological field stations for training of university level students in environmental studies. Researchers use facilities and publish results of their studies independently. Index Terms: Environmental education; Environmental management; Forests, Marine environments; Wetlands; Wildlife. 235 ------- UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO MUSEUM OF SOUTHWESTERN BIOLOGY Index Terms: WILLIAM L. GANNON, COLLECTIONS MANAGER MUSEUM OF SOUTHWESTERN BIOLOGY University of New Mexico Biology Department Albuquerque, NM 87131 United States Telephone: (505) 277-3411 Fax: (505) 277-0304 E-Mail Address: WGANNONNMB Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English; Spanish. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable; Cost recovery basis; Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Taxonomy; Biology; Biological diversity of protected areas. Description: The MSB is a regional systematic collection involved in many kinds of research and service endeavors; particularly in the new world (North, Central, and South America). The collection of nearly 250,000 specimens is used by professional researchers. Index Terms: Wildlife. 236 ------- UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION CENTER REMOTE SENSING / GIS PROGRAM Contact: MICHAEL INGLIS, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION CENTER REMOTE SENSING / GIS PROGRAM Albuquerque, NM 87131 United States Telephone: (505) 277-3622 Fax: (505) 277-3614 Telex: 660461/ASBKS Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global; United States. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable; Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Natural resources; Arid zones; Semi-arid land ecosystems; Water resources development; Resources management; Land use planning; Pilot projects; Remote sensing; Technology transfer; Geology; Hydrology; Geographic information systems. Description: Activities include geographic information systems and all forms of remote sensing, analysis of vegetation, geology, land use, water, resources, training and digital image processing of satellite and airborne scanner data. Index Terms: Environmental management; Forests; Groundwater; Land use planning; Monitoring and environmental data; Wetlands. 237 ------- UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA CAROLINA POPULATION CENTER Contact: LAURIE LEADBETTER, LIBRARY UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA CAROLINA POPULATION CENTER CB#8120 University Square Chapel Hill, NC 27516-3997 United States Telephone: (919) 961-3081 Telex: 6501529429MCI UW Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States; Developing countries. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges; Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Family planning; Human migration; Human population. Description: Provides information on population primarily to in-house staff through traditional and computerized reference assistance. Index Terms: Land use planning; Population; Sustainable development. 238 ------- UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME RADIATION CHEMISTRY DATA CENTER Contact: DR. ALBERTA B. ROSS UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME RADIATION CHEMISTRY DATA CENTER Notre Dame, IN 46556 United States Telephone: (219) 239-6528 Telex: 469669 E-Mail Address: BITNET:RCDCDRADLAB Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Enzymes; Organophosphorus compounds; Phosphates; Hydrocarbon compounds; Photochemical agents and effects; Organosilicon compounds; Phenols; Ionizing radiation; Organohalogen compounds. Description: The RCDC covers effects of ionizing radiation on chemical systems. Some photochemistry is covered, especially studies which provide quantitative information, especially kinetic and spectroscopic data on transients, and photochemical and photophysical processes in solution. Index Terms: Health; Toxics. 239 ------- UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF MARINE SCIENCES Contact: DR. JOHN M. KUBARYK, ACTING DIRECTOR UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF MARINE SCIENCES P.O. Box 5000 Mayaguez, PR 00681-5000 United States Telephone: (809) 265-3838 Fax: (809) 265-2880 Telex: UPR MAY 3452024 E-Mail Address: OMNET:M.HERNANDEZ-AVILA Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English; Spanish. Geographic Attributes: Caribbean Area; United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Sediment transport; Ocean currents; Coastal areas; Coastal development; Coastal erosion; Estuarine ecosystems; Marine ecosystems; Aquaculture; Oceanography. Description: Marine sciences information. Index Terms: Coastal zone management; Marine environments; Wetlands. 240 ------- UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO - MAYAGUEZ CAMPUS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER Contact: DIRECTOR UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO - MAYAGUEZ CAMPUS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER P.O. Box 5000 Mayaguez, PR 00709 United States Telephone: (809) 834-7620 Fax: (809) 834-8025 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English; Spanish. Geographic Attributes: Caribbean. Terms of Access: Cost recovery basis. Subject Areas: Food science; Biology; Chemistry and biochemical processes; Chemical engineering; Air pollution; Water quality; Wastewater treatment; Toxic substances; Hazardous wastes; Non-conventional energy. Description: UPR has done research and has access to research data. Its research center provides technical research support for industry. Index Terms: Air quality; Energy; Groundwater; Hazardous waste; Pollution abatement; Toxics; Wastewater. 241 ------- UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA BELLE W. BARUCH INSTITUTE FOR MARINE BIOLOGY AND COASTAL RESEARCH Contact: DIRECTOR UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA BELLE W. BARUCH INSTITUTE FOR MARINE BIOLOGY AND COASTAL RESEARCH Columbia, SC 29208 United States Telephone: (803) 777-5288 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English; French. Geographic Attributes: Caribbean Area; South America; United States; Southeast Asia. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable; Fixed schedule of charges; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Wetlands ecosystems; Sediment transport; Marine pollution; Aquatic microorganisms; Aquaculture; Heavy metals; Marine monitoring; Environmental education. Description: Research and educational institute, university affiliated. Multidisciplinary studies on coastal waters, estuaries, and wetlands including pollution and analysis of undisturbed marsh-estuarine ecosystem. Index Terms: Coastal zone management; Environmental education; Groundwater; Marine environments; Toxics; Wetlands. 242 ------- UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON PRIMATE INFORMATION CENTER Contact: DR. JACKIE L. PRITCHARD UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON PRIMATE INFORMATION CENTER SJ-50 Seattle, WA 98195 United States Telephone: (206) 543-4376 Fax: (206) 685-0305 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Animal behavior; Primates; Nature conservation; Ionizing radiation; Non-ionizing radiation; Pollutant effects; Wildlife population statistics; Animal husbandry; Animal physiology; Toxicology. Description: Provides information on non-human primates (apes, monkeys, prosimians). Files contain citations of scientific articles on primates since 1940. Publishes "Current Primate References," a monthly bibliographic listing. Index Terms: Environmental management; Monitoring and environmental data; Toxics; Wildlife. 243 ------- UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON SCHOOL OF OCEANOGRAPHY Contact: ALYN C. DUXBURY UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON SCHOOL OF OCEANOGRAPHY WB-10 Seattle, WA 98105 United States Telephone: (206) 543-3131 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Coastal areas; Coastal development; Estuarine ecosystems; Fish; Marine ecosystems; Resources management; Aquatic recreational amenities; Aquaculture; Fisheries management; Ports; Water quality; Oceanography. Description: Has access to marine environmental data for coastal waters of Washington. Data available on coastal zone management policies, marine living resources (their harvesting and processing and aquaculture). Index Terms: Coastal zone management; Environmental management; Marine environments; Monitoring and environmental data; Wetlands. 244 ------- UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN GEOPHYSICAL AND POLAR RESEARCH CENTER Contact: DIRECTOR UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN GEOPHYSICAL AND POLAR RESEARCH CENTER 1215 West Dayton Street Madison, WI 53706 United States Telephone: (608) 262-1921 Fax: (608) 262-0693 Telex: 26-5452 E-Mail Address: INTERNET:BENTLEYEOLOGY.WISC.EDU Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Antarctic Ocean. Terms of Access: Cost recovery basis. Subject Areas: Snow and ice; Glaciology. Description: Information available on research conducted in the polar regions, especially Antarctica. Index Terms: Polar ecosystems. 245 ------- UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN INSTITUTE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES Contact: PUBLIC INFORMATION MANAGER UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN INSTITUTE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES 15 Science Hall 550 N. Park Street Madison, WI 53706 United States Telephone: (608) 263-5599 Fax: (608) 262-2273 Telex: 265452 UOFW E-Mail Address: TSINCLAIRDCC.WISC.EDU Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global; North America. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Climate and climatic change; Natural resources; Water resources development; Environmental management; Environmental impact assessment; Environmental policy; Energy utilization patterns; Pollution risk; Remote sensing; Sustainable development. Description: The institute's goals are to train students and find answers to environmental problems. It conducts research on ecological and human systems, climate, marine science and policy, information policy and technology and environmental remote sensing. Index Terms: Climate change; Energy; Environmental impact assessment; Environmental management; Marine environments; Monitoring and environmental data; Sustainable development. 246 ------- UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF RANGE MANAGEMENT Contact: WILLIAM LAYCOCK, DIRECTOR UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF RANGE MANAGEMENT Box 3354 Laramie, WY 82071 United States Telephone: (307) 766-2263 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Semi-arid land ecosystems; Revegetation; Temperate and cold zone ecosystems; Resources management; Rural areas; Agriculture; Agricultural production; Animal nutrition; Controlled burning; Chemical fertilizers; Animal husbandry; Botany. Description: Research on ecology, physiology, management and manipulation of rangelands (grazing management, range condition, succession, riparian zones, livestock/wildlife interaction, burning). Index Terms: Agriculture; Land use planning. 247 ------- UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NATURAL RESOURCES WATERSHED SCIENCE UNIT Contact: CHARLES P. HAWKINS UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NATURAL RESOURCES WATERSHED SCIENCE UNIT Logan, UT 84322-5250 United States Telephone: (801) 750-2461 Fax: (801) 750-3798 E-Mail Address: BITNET:WATERSCISU Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States; Global. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable. Subject Areas: Drought; Land reclamation; Land restoration; Sedimentation; Soil conservation; Soil erosion; Semi-arid land ecosystems; Coniferous forests; Revegetation; Watershed management; Run-off and seepage; Floods; Water quality; Hydrology. Description: Land impact hydrology; timber harvesting practices; grazing practices; rural-urban transition problems; mining impacts, waste product disposal, recreation impacts; snowpack management; erosion and water quality. Index Terms: Agriculture; Disasters; Environmental impact assessments; Forests; Groundwater; Land use planning; Solid waste; Toxics; Wastewater; Wetlands. 248 ------- VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS STUDIES Contact: DR. JOHN CAIRNS, JR., DIRECTOR VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS STUDIES 1020 Derring Hall Blacksburg, VA 24061-0415 United States Telephone: (703) 231-5538 Fax: (703) 231-9307 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English; French; German. Geographic Attributes: North America; South America; Europe; Australia. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Microorganisms; Subterranean water; Surface waters; Hazardous substances; Pollutant effects; Pollution risk; Pollutant analysis; Genetic engineering; Genetics; Toxicology. Description: Presently strongest emphasis in the following areas: restoration of damaged ecosystems; ecotoxicology; groundwater contamination; environmental and ecosystem risk analysis; regional planning for hazardous waste siting; engineering design of hazardous waste storage sites. Index Terms: Environmental management; Groundwater; Hazardous waste; Land use planning; Monitoring and environmental data; Pollution abatement; Solid waste; Toxics; Wastewater; Wetlands. 249 ------- WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY WEST VIRGINIA COOPERATIVE FISH AND WILDLIFE UNIT Contact: UNIT LEADER WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY WEST VIRGINIA COOPERATIVE FISH AND WILDLIFE UNIT Percival Hall Morgantown, WV 26506-6125 United States Telephone: (304) 293-3794 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Americas; North America. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Terrestrial biological resources; Wildlife; Wildlife habitats; Fish; Resources management; Aquatic recreational amenities; Fisheries management; Wildlife population statistics; Freshwater biology. Description: Information available on ecological studies on fish and wildlife, management of sport and commercial fishery in lakes, streams, rivers and reservoirs. Evaluation of fishery and wildlife management techniques. Ecological interactions of Ohio River fish, migratory waterfowl. Index Terms: Environmental management; Groundwater; Marine environments; Monitoring and environmental data; Wildlife. 250 ------- Non- Grovernmental Organization Sources ------- ABUNDANT LIFE SEED FOUNDATION Contact: FOREST SHOMER, DIRECTOR ABUNDANT LIFE SEED FOUNDATION P.O. Box 772 Port Townsend, WA 98368 United States Telephone: (206) 385-5660 Fax: (206) 385-7455 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Agricultural ecology; Selective breeding of plants; Medicinal plants; Plant genetics. Description: Source of books concerning seed production, small medicinal herbs and native plants. Studies holistic health. Seeds covered include vegetable, herb, wildflower, forest, etc. Index Terms: Agriculture. 253 ------- ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH Contact: DR. KEITH THOMSON, PRESIDENT ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103-1195 United States Telephone: (215) 299-1000 Fax: (215) 299-1028 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Watershed management; Lakes; Water pollution; Estuarine ecosystems; Molluscs and crustaceans; Environmental impact assessment; Environmental policy; Fisheries management; Pollution control regulations; Freshwater biology; Limnology; Taxonomy. Description: Conducts research and consulting activities related to fresh and estuarine waters including maintenance; diagnosis and monitoring of pollution; measurement of ability to assimilate wastes; effects of sub-lethal contaminants on productivity correction of water pollution; and management of watersheds. Index Terms: Coastal zone management; Geology; Groundwater; Environmental impact assessment; Environmental management; Marine environments; Wetlands; Wildlife. 254 ------- ACID RAIN FOUNDATION, INC. (THE) Contact: DR. HARRIET S. STUBBS THE ACID RAIN FOUNDATION, INC. 1410 Varsity Drive Raleigh, NC 27606 United States Telephone: (919) 828-9443 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Air pollution; Acid rain; Air pollutants; Deforestation; Energy use; Energy strategies; Environmental education; Climatic change; Ozone layer. Description: Information packets for libraries. Booklets and curriculum for grades 4-8 and 6-12. Teacher workshops. Science projects for students. Other publications concerning all aspects and implications of acid rain. Index Terms: Air quality; Climate change; Energy; Environmental education; Forests. 255 ------- ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA Contact: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 500 Sunnyside Boulevard Woodbury, NY 11797 United States Telephone: (516) 349-7800 Fax: (516) 349-7669 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Aircraft noise; Commercial and industrial noise; Traffic noise; Acoustic insulation; Vibration; Acoustics; Noise pollution; Noise abatement. Description: Professional society which attempts to provide communication between the public interested in acoustical, scientific and technical information, and those technically qualified to help. Also publishes standards in the field of acoustics. Index Terms: Health; Pollution abatement; Transportation. 256 ------- AIR & WASTE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION Contact: MARTIN E. RIVERS, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AIR & WASTE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 2861 Pittsburgh, PA 15230 United States Telephone: (412) 232-3444 Fax: (412) 232-3450 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Air pollution; Atmospheric monitoring; Industrial emissions; Energy; Incineration; Indoor air; Municipal waste; Noise abatement; Ozone; Pollution abatement; Toxic waste; Environmental risk assessment; Recycling; Environmental education; Hazardous wastes; Waste recovery. Description: Association provides a neutral forum for the exchange of technical and managerial information about environmental issues. Outreach program provides educational resources for professionals and the public. Produces training manuals and other publications on air, waste, and environmental management. Index Terms: Air quality; Climate change; Energy; Environmental education; Environmental management; Hazardous waste; Pollution abatement; Solid waste; Toxics. 257 ------- ALLIANCE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Contact: THOMAS P. BENJAMIN, STAFF DIRECTOR ALLIANCE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION 10751 Ambassador Drive Suite 201 Manassas, VA 22110 United States Telephone: (703) 335-1025 Fax: (703) 631-1651 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Cost recovery basis. Subject Areas: Environmental education. Description: The mission of Alliance for Environmental Education is to improve global environmental quality and understanding by supporting environmental education and training initiatives through the development and management of the Network for Environmental Education. Information shared through EcoNet. Index Terms: Environmental education. 258 ------- ALUMINUM ASSOCIATION INC. Contact: DIRECTOR ALUMINUM ASSOCIATION INC. 900 19th Street NW Washington, DC 20006 United States Telephone: (202) 862-5132 Fax: (202) 862-5164 Telex: 710 822 1129 Nature of the Source: Industrial or commercial; Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges; Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Deposited particulate matter; Environmental impact assessment; Metal smelting; Hydrocarbon compounds; Alumina; Industrial effluents; Traffic noise; Recycled materials; Recycling; Occupational safety; Atmospheric monitoring; Pollution control regulations. Description: A non-profit corporation representing 88 member companies. Produces virtually all the primary aluminum and about 85% of aluminum mill products in this country. The association has standing committees on the environment and occupational safety (members are recognized experts in these areas). Index Terms: Environmental impact assessment; Health; Monitoring and environmental data; Pollution abatement; Solid waste. 259 ------- AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY Contact: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY 611 East Wells Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 United States Telephone: (414) 272-6071 Fax: (414) 276-3349 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Canada; United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Food additives and colorants; Immunology; Allergens. Description: Professional organization primarily providing information concerning public education on allergies and asthma. Index Terms: Health. 260 ------- ' AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF TEXTILE CHEMISTS AND COLORISTS Contact: «1 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF TEXTILE CHEMISTS AND COLORISTS P.O. Box 12215 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2215 United States Telephone: (919) 549-8141 Fax: (919) 549-8933 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. 3 Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Clothing industry; Laundering and dry cleaning; Natural fibers; Synthetic textile fibers. Description: Information on textile dyeing and finishing. Methods of evaluation for textile products. Index Terms: Toxics; Wastewater. 261 ------- AMERICAN CETACEAN SOCIETY Contact: PATRICIA WARHOL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AMERICAN CETACEAN SOCIETY P.O. Box 2639 San Pedro, CA 90731 United States Telephone: (213) 548-6279 Fax: (213) 548-6950 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Endangered animal species; Aquatic mammals; Marine ecosystems. Description: Education and conservation relating to whales, dolphins and porpoises. Collection of texts and scientific papers for on-premises use. Index Terms: Environmental education; Marine environments. 262 ------- AMERICAN COAL ASH ASSOCIATION Contact: SAM TYSON AMERICAN COAL ASH ASSOCIATION 6th Floor 1913 I Street NW Washington, DC 20006 United States Telephone: (202) 659-2303 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Land restoration; Soil improvement; Revegetation; Coal; Fossil fuels; Electric power plants; Chimneys, flues and stacks; Disposal sites; Recycled materials; Recycling; Sanitary landfills; Waste recovery. Description: Develops and promotes uses for coal ash by-products that result from burning coal to produce electricity. This effort is accomplished through newsletters, technical publications and seminars. Data is available to the public. Index Terms: Energy; Land use management; Pollution abatement; Solid waste. 263 ------- AMERICAN FOREST FOUNDATION Contact: MICHELLE M. HARVEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AMERICAN FOREST FOUNDATION 1250 Connecticut Avenue NW Suite 320 Washington, DC 20036 United States Telephone: (202) 463-2455 Fax: (202) 463-2461 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge; Cost recovery basis. Subject Areas: Forestry; Environmental education; Agroforestry; Forest management. Description: The American Forest Foundation (AFF) conducts charitable educational and research programs. AFF houses the American Tree Farm System - 70,000 private landowners managing 95 million acres of U.S. forest land - and Project Learning Tree, an award-winning environmental education curriculum. Index Terms: Environmental education; Environmental management; Forests. 264 ------- AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION Contact: STEVEN DORNER, DIRECTOR AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION INFORMATION SERVICES 1515 Wilson Boulevard Arlington, VA 22202 United States Telephone: (703) 841-8416 Fax: (703) 841-8406 Telex: 710 955 9848 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable; Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Pipelines; District heating; Blast furnaces; Natural gas and oil extraction; Fossil fuels; Natural gas; Coal gasification; Natural gas and oil exploration; Offshore oil drilling. Description: Information available on all aspects of natural gas industry, including gas production, transmission, distribution, appliances and equipment, liquified natural gas coal gasification, substitute natural gas, standards. Index Terms: Energy. 265 ------- AMERICAN GEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE Contact: JOHN MULVIHILL AMERICAN GEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE 4220 King Street Alexandria, VA 22302 United States Telephone: (703) 379-2480 Fax: (703) 379-7563 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Mineral resources; Natural resources; Land use classification; Mountain ecosystems; Natural drainage systems; Water resources development; Sediment transport; Coal; Fossil fuels; Natural gas and oil exploration; Offshore oil drilling; Geology; Oceanography. Description: Consists of 17 earth science societies. Produces GEOREF, the world's largest earth science bibliographic database, with over 1.6 million entries. Publishes Geotimes magazine. Index Terms: Energy; Geology; Groundwater; Land use planning. 266 ------- AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION Contact: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION 2000 Florida Avenue NW Washington, DC 20009 United States Telephone: (202) 462-6900 Fax: (202) 328-0566 E-Mail Address: SPILHAUSINET.AIP.ORG Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Atmospheric chemistry and composition; Snow and ice; Water resources development; Earthquakes; Atmospheric physics; Geology; Geomorphology; Glaciology; Hydrology; Limnology; Meteorology; Oceanography. Description: An organization of scientists and technologists engaged in the field of geophysics. Promotes the study of problems concerned with the figure and physics of the earth. Index Terms: Disasters; Geology; Groundwater; Marine environments; Monitoring and environmental data. 267 ------- AMERICAN HEALTH FOUNDATION NAYLOR DANA INSTITUTE FOR DISEASE PREVENTION Contact: JOHN H. WEISBURGER AMERICAN HEALTH FOUNDATION NAYLOR DANA INSTITUTE FOR DISEASE PREVENTION Dana Road Valhalla, NY 10595-1599 United States Telephone: (914) 592-2600 Fax: (914) 592-6317 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English; French; German; Spanish. Geographic Attributes: United States; Japan; Europe; Central America; South America. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Mutagens; Tobacco; Metabolism; Environmental health hazards; Long-term effects of pollutants; Human diseases; Occupational health; Food additives and colorants; Animal physiology; Endocrinology; Epidemiology; Food science and technology; Human physiology and pathology. Description: Research, education, and public action on the causes of the main premature chronic killing diseases such as heart disease, cancer, hypertension and stroke to provide bases for rational and effective prevention worldwide. Index Terms: Health; Toxics. 268 ------- AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE ASSOCIATION Contact: 0. GORDON BANKS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE ASSOCIATION 345 White Pond Drive Akron, OH 44312 United States Telephone: (216) 873-2442 Fax: (216) 873-1642 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable; Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Air quality; Drinking water treatment; Aircraft; Ionizing radiation; Commercial and industrial noise; Toxic substances; Environmental health hazards; Long-term effects of pollutants; Occupational health; Noise monitoring; Radiation monitoring; Water quality; Acoustics; Epidemiology. Description: This organization is comprised of over 9500 members with a common interest in industrial hygiene and occupational health. Interests include noise, air quality, toxic materials, radiation and safety. A wide variety of pertinent publications are offered. Index Terms: Air quality; Drinking water; Groundwater; Health; Monitoring and environmental data; Pollution abatement; Toxics. 269 ------- AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL CLIMATOLOGY Contact: EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL CLIMATOLOGY 1023 Welsh Road Philadelphia, PA 19115 United States Telephone: (215) 673-8368 Fax: (215) 579-1494 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States; Asia; Europe. Terms of Access: Cost recovery basis; Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Environmental health hazards; Meteorology. Description: Information on human biometeorology and bioclimatology especially meteorotropic, psychotropic and physiological effects of the atmosphere. Bibliographic surveillance of biometeorological and bioclimatological effects of air: ONS/Electro-Gerosols and electric fields. Index Terms: Air quality; Health. 270 ------- AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION DEPARTMENT OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH Contact: DR. TOM HOUSTON, DIRECTOR AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION DEPARTMENT OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH 515 North State Street Chicago, IL 60610 United States Telephone: (312) 464-4534 Fax: (312) 464-5841 Telex: 910 221 0300 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Public health and sanitation; Human health; Environmental health hazards; Occupational health. Description: Collects, catalogues and interprets somatic- environment relationships. Publishes reports on occupational health, inorganic pollutants, injury control, environmental pollutants and books on selected related subjects. Inorganic pollutants, and books on selected related subjects. Index Terms: Health. 271 ------- AMERICAN METEOROLOGICAL SOCIETY Contact: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AMERICAN METEOROLOGICAL SOCIETY 45 Beacon Street Boston, MA 02108 United States Telephone: (617) 227-2425 Fax: (617) 742-8718 Telex: 940126 Cable: ATMOSPHERE Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable; Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Air-water interaction; Air pollution; Climate and climatic change; Ocean currents; Weather monitoring; Weather prediction; Atmospheric physics; Hydrology; Meteorology; Oceanography. Description: A scientific society devoted to development and dissemination of knowledge of meteorology, climatology, aeronomy and other areas of atmospheric sciences; physical oceanography, hydrology and other areas of hydrospheric sciences; and the advancement of their professional ideals. Index Terms: Air quality; Climate change; Geology; Groundwater; Marine environments; Monitoring and environmental data. 272 ------- AMERICAN MINING CONGRESS Contact: JOHN A. KNEBEL, PRESIDENT AMERICAN MINING CONGRESS 1920 N Street NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20036 United States Telephone: (202) 861-2800 Telex: 710 822-0126 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Cost recovery basis. Subject Areas: Mining; Coal. Description: A trade association concerned with mining. Publishes the American Mining Congress Journal. Index Terms: Energy. 273 ------- AMERICAN NATURE STUDY SOCIETY (THE) Contact: PRESIDENT THE AMERICAN NATURE STUDY SOCIETY 5881 Cold Brook Road Homer, NY 13007 United States Telephone: (607) 749-3655 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Cost recovery basis; Normally without charge; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Animal behavior; Birds; Wildlife; Nature conservation; Pilot projects; Environmental education; Forestry; Geology; Zoology. Description: An organization of professional and amateur naturalists, conservationists and teachers concerned with nature and environmental education. Conducts workshops, prepares a journal (Nature Study) and has a traveling book exhibit. Index Terms: Environmental education; Forests; Geology; Wildlife. 274 ------- AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE CENTRAL ABSTRACTING AND INFORMATION SERVICES Contact: DR. ROUGET FREDERICK HENSCHEL AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE CENTRAL ABSTRACTING AND INFORMATION SERVICES 275 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10001-6708 United States Telephone: (212) 366-4040 Fax: (212) 366-4298 Telex: 237500 API Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Air pollution; Water pollution; Pipelines; Petroleum refining; Crude oil; Fossil fuels; Natural gas; Non-polluting energy sources; Oils and petrols; Physico-chemical processes; Motor vehicle emissions; Release and spillage; Disaster clean-up operations; Pollution control regulations. Description: An abstracting and indexing service of technical literature and patents pertaining to the petroleum, petrochemical and energy industries (petroleum processing and products, petrochemicals transportation and storage of petroleum, environmental matter to petroleum-derived energy, chemicals used in oilfields). Index Terms: Air quality; Disasters; Energy; Environmental management; Pollution abatement; Toxics. 275 ------- AMERICAN PHYTOPATHOLOGICAL SOCIETY Contact: PRESIDENT AMERICAN PHYTOPATHOLOGICAL SOCIETY 3340 Pilot Knob Road St. Paul, MN 55121 United States Telephone: (612) 454-7250 Fax: (612) 454-0766 Telex: 6502439657 (WUI) E-Mail Address: BITNET:ZZZ6882MNACVX Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Plant diseases; Plant physiology. Description: A professional society interested in the nature and control of plant diseases; use and efficacy of fungicides and nematicides possible harmful effects on plants, animals and environment. APS Press publishes a catalog of its books and journals. Index Terms: Pesticides; Toxics. 276 ------- AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION INFORMATION SERVICES OFFICE Contact: DIRECTOR AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION INFORMATION SERVICES OFFICE 1313 East 60th Street Chicago, IL 60637 United States Telephone: (312) 955-9100 Fax: (312) 955-8312 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Land use classification; Land use planning; Patterns of urban growth; Planned urban development. Description: A national association of people active in working for better-planned environments. Concerned with evolving the best techniques for guiding development in cities, regions, states, and the nation and with applying them effectively. Index Terms: Environmental management; Land use planning; Population. 277 ------- AMERICAN PUBLIC TRANSIT ASSOCIATION Contact: EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AMERICAN PUBLIC TRANSIT ASSOCIATION 1201 New York Avenue NW Washington, DC 20005 United States Telephone: (202) 898-4000 Fax: (202) 898-4070 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Transport planning; Transport systems; Urban traffic. Description: Represents nationally the common policies, needs and goals of the urban mass transit industry. Information capabilities consist of an information center and a research and statistical department. Index Terms: Transportation. 278 ------- AMERICAN SHORE AND BEACH PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION Contact: R.L. WIEGEL, VICE PRESIDENT AMERICAN SHORE AND BEACH PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION 412 O'Brien Hall University of California Berkeley, CA 94720 United States Telephone: (510) 642-6777 Fax: (510) 642-9143 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable; Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Waterside development; Ocean currents; Coastal areas; Coastal development; Coastal erosion; Dredging; Ports; Tidal energy; Wave energy; Seismic sea waves. Description: Publishes quarterly journal (Shore & Beach) and quarterly newsletters. Index Terms: Coastal zone management; Energy; Geology; Marine environments. 279 ------- AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY Contact: ARLENE McKENNA, MANAGING EDITOR ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY REVIEW AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY Center for Technology Studies New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ 07102 United States Telephone: (201) 596-3269 E-Mail Address: INTERNET:MCKENNAA PDMIN1.NJIT.EDU Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Environmental law; Water resources conservation. Description: ASEH was founded to study the past environmental change. Membership from a diversified background. The society promotes the study of environmental history. Index Terms: Coastal zone management; Environmental management; Groundwater; Marine environments; Wetlands. 280 ------- AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MICROBIOLOGY Contact: ROBERT D. WATKINS, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MICROBIOLOGY 1913 I Street NW Washington, DC 20006 United States Telephone: (202) 833-9680 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Microorganisms; Drinking water; Toxins; Food contamination; Microbiology; Toxicology; Virology. Description: Includes expert environmental microbiologists among its 35,000 members. Experts provide testimony before the U.S. Congress and position papers for key committees and agencies. Publishes a monthly journal "Applied & Environmental Microbiology". Index Terms: Drinking water; Health; Toxics. 281 ------- AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING Contact: MANAGER, TECHNICAL SERVICES AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING 1791 Tuffle Circle NE Atlanta, GA 30329 United States Telephone: (404) 636-8400 Fax: (404) 321-5478 Telex: 705343 ASHRAE Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Air quality; Air pollution; Chlorofluorocarbons; Fire safety requirements; Thermal insulation; Air conditioning; District heating; Food preservation; Blast furnaces; Energy conservation; Environmental health hazards. Description: Membership corporation to advance the arts and sciences of heating, refrigeration, air conditioning, and ventilation and the allied arts, sciences and related human factors for the benefit of the general public. Index Terms: Air quality; Energy; Health. 282 ------- AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION Contact: KURT KEELEY, DIRECTOR AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION 6666 West Quincy Denver, CO 80235 United States Telephone: (303) 794-7711 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English; Spanish. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Water resources development; Water salination; Drinking water; Drinking water treatment; Water treatment; Resources management; Water quality. Description: The American Water Works Association is a scientific and educational society of managers, engineers, government officials and others devoted to providing better water for people. Index Terms: Drinking water; Environmental management; Groundwater; Wastewater. 283 ------- AMERICAN WILDLANDS Contact: SALLY RANNEY, PRESIDENT AMERICAN WILDLANDS 7500 E. Arapahoe Road Suite 295 Englewood, CO 80112 United States Telephone: (303) 771-0380 Fax: (303) 694-9047 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable; Cost recovery basis; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Wildlife; Wildlife conservation; Grassland ecosystems; Public parks and gardens; Watershed management; Wetlands ecosystems; Rivers; River basins; Nature conservation. Description: Preservation of responsible management of interior Western United States (Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, Alaska). Index Terms: Environmental management; Forests; Groundwater; Land use planning; Wetlands; Wildlife. 284 ------- AMERICANS FOR NUCLEAR ENERGY Contact: DOUGLAS LEE AMERICANS FOR NUCLEAR ENERGY 2525 Wilson Boulevard Arlington, VA 22201 United States Telephone: (703) 528-4430 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges; Cost recovery basis. Subject Areas: Nuclear energy; Nuclear energy uses; Energy policy; Energy resources. Description: Society to promote the use of nuclear energy as an alternative to other fuels. Index Terms: Energy. 285 ------- ANIMAL WELFARE INSTITUTE Contact: CHRISTINE STEVENS, PRESIDENT ANIMAL WELFARE INSTITUTE P.O. Box 3650 Washington, DC 20007 United States Telephone: (202) 337-2332 Fax: (202) 338-9478 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Aquatic mammals; Endangered animal species. Description: Campaigns against steel jaw trap, whaling, international pet trade in wild birds, cruel factory farming information calling for public action is available. Quarterly reports published with articles on whale campaign, endangered species. Animal welfare laboratory. Index Terms: Marine environments; Wildlife. 286 ------- ASM INTERNATIONAL Contact: H. DAVID CHAFE, INFORMATION DIRECTOR ASM INTERNATIONAL Route 87 Materials Park, OH 44073 United States Telephone: (216) 338-5151 Fax: (216) 338-4634 Telex: 980619 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Canada; United States; Japan; Europe; USSR. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Iron and steel industry; Metal finishing; Metal plating; Metal smelting; Mineral industry; Recycling. Description: Worldwide coverage of published technical information concerning metals. Index Terms: Pollution abatement; Solid waste; Toxics. 287 ------- ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN PESTICIDE CONTROL OFFICIALS Contact: PHILLIP H. GRAY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN PESTICIDE CONTROL OFFICIALS P.O. Box 1249 Hardwick, VT 05843 United States Telephone: (802) 472-6956 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: North America. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Pesticide control standards; Pesticides; Utilization of pesticides. Description: Association comprised of state, municipal and federal officials dedicated to a uniform approach throughout the North American continent in the enforcement of laws relating to proper and safe use of pesticide chemicals. Index Terms: Pesticides; Toxics. 288 ------- ASSOCIATION OF OFFICIAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTS, INC. Contact: R. CHRISTENSEN ASSOCIATION OF OFFICIAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTS, INC. 2200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 400 Arlington, VA 22201 United States Telephone: (703) 522-3032 Fax: (703) 522-5468 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: North America; Europe. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Water pollution; Chemical fertilizers; Pesticides; Toxins; Trace elements; Trace materials and residues; Food additives and colorants; Food contamination; Pollutant levels; Analytical equipment; Toxicological testing. Description: The AOAC is an independent international organization established to facilitate the development of analytical methods for fertilizers, pesticide formulation/residues, feeds, water, plant materials, foods, food additives, mycotoxins, and microbiological contamination through a network of volunteers. Index Terms: Agriculture; Drinking water; Groundwater; Health; Pesticides; Pollution abatement; Toxics; Wastewater. 289 ------- ATLANTIC COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES Contact: JOSEPH W. HARNED, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT ATLANTIC COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES 1616 H Street NW Washington, DC 20006 United States Telephone: (202) 347-9353 Fax: (202) 737-5163 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: North America; Japan; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; USSR. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Resource appraisal; Economic planning; Environmental impact assessment; Environmental policy; Appropriate technology; Energy utilization patterns; Technology transfer. Description: A bi-partisan, educational, non-governmental United States center for foreign policy formulation, in the fields of trade, monetary resource, energy, environmental, economic and international security policy. Index Terms: Energy; Environmental impact assessment; Environmental management. 290 ------- BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE PACIFIC NORTHWEST LABORATORIES EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES CENTER Contact: JAMES W. FALCO BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE PACIFIC NORTHWEST LABORATORIES EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES CENTER Richland, WA 99352 United States Telephone: (509) 376-8432 Telex: 15 2874 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable. Subject Areas: Air pollution; Resource appraisal; Environmental impact assessment; Environmental policy; Appropriate technology; Coal; Fossil fuels; Solar energy; Atmospheric monitoring. Description: Environmental assessment of industrial processes, land use and urban development; enhancement and exploitation of fossil fuel resources; research and development assistance; technical assistance for technological and industrial development; solar energy research and development assistance. Groundwater monitoring and control. Index Terms: Air quality; Energy; Environmental impact assessment; Environmental management; Groundwater; Land use planning; Monitoring and environmental data; Pollution abatement. 291 ------- BIO INTEGRAL RESOURCE CENTER Contact: SHEILA DAAR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BIO INTEGRAL RESOURCE CENTER P.O. Box 7414 Berkeley, CA 94707 United States Telephone: (415) 524-2567 Fax: (415) 524-1758 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Biological control of pests; Pest management. Description: A non-profit organization dedicated to providing information on least-toxic pest control. Members receive the IPM Practitioner or the less technical Common Sense Pest Control, plus help on solving any pest problem. Index Terms: Pesticides. 292 ------- BITUMINOUS COAL RESEARCH NATIONAL LABORATORY Contact: JOHN A. DEMARCHIS, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT BITUMINOUS COAL RESEARCH NATIONAL LABORATORY 500 William Pitt Way Pittsburgh, PA 15238 United States Telephone: (412) 826-3030 Fax: (412) 826-3094 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English; Japanese; Hebrew. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Cost recovery basis. Subject Areas: Acid rain; Fly ash; Land reclamation; Land restoration; Mineral industry; Mining; Strip mining; Coal; Fossil fuels; Trace elements; Desulphurization of fuels; Pollution risk; Mining engineering. Description: Collection of environmental information related to coal mining and utilization. Abstract bibliographies available on mine drainage, surface mining reclamation, trace elements and refuse disposal. Index Terms: Air quality; Energy; Environmental management; Land use planning; Solid waste. 293 ------- BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LABORATORY NATIONAL NUCLEAR DATA CENTER Contact: DIRECTOR BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LABORATORY NATIONAL NUCLEAR DATA CENTER Building 197D Upton, NY 11973 United States Telephone: (516) 282-2902 Fax: (516) 282-2806 Telex: 96-7703 Cable: BROOKLAB UPTONNY E-Mail Address: NNDCNL.GOV Nature of the Source: Industrial or commercial. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges; Normally without charge; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Nuclear energy; Data processing. Description: Collects and disseminates data on neutron and charged particle induced nuclear reaction and nuclear structure and radioactive decay data, consisting mainly of energy and angle dependent cross sections. Develops new methods of nuclear data analysis. Index Terms: Energy; Monitoring and environmental data. 294 ------- BUILDING OFFICIALS AND CODE ADMINISTRATORS INTERNATIONAL Contact: CLARENCE R. BECHTEL, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER BUILDING OFFICIALS AND CODE ADMINISTRATORS INTERNATIONAL 4051 West Flossmoor Road Country Club Hills, IL 60478 United States Telephone: (708) 799-2300 Fax: (708) 799-4981 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Canada; United States. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable; Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Human settlements; Built-up areas; Fire safety requirements; Housing quality standards; Standards and codes for building industry; Building and construction technology; Mobile homes; Prefabricated buildings; Public health and sanitation; Air conditioning; District heating. Description: Non-profit association of professional code officials dedicated to the development and enforcement of building regulations for the protection of public safety, health and welfare from hazards of fire and other dangers resulting from unsound construction. Index Terms: Health; Land use planning. 295 ------- CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION, INC. AIR RESOURCES INFORMATION CLEARINGHOUSE Contact: ELIZABETH THORNDIKE, PRESIDENT CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION, INC. AIR RESOURCES INFORMATION CLEARINGHOUSE 46 Prince Street Rochester, NY 14607-1016 United States Telephone: (716) 271-3550 Fax: (716) 271-0606 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable; Cost recovery basis. Subject Areas: Air quality; Air pollution; Acid rain; Environmental policy; Environmental law; Climatic change; Global warming; Greenhouse effect. Description: Acid rain information available through reference and referral services, on-line bibliographic retrieval, current awareness services. Provides comprehensive access to information on annual conferences. Index Terms: Air quality; Climate change; Environmental management. 296 ------- CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY Contact: DR. KAY T. DODGE, PRESIDENT CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY CENTRO DE ESTUDIO AMBIENTAL Grand Rapids Community College 143 Bostwick Avenue NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503 United States Telephone: (616) 771-3935 Fax: (616) 771-4005 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English; Spanish. Geographic Attributes: United States; Costa Rica. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Environmental education; Tropical forests; Toxic substances; Pollution and wastes; Sustainable development; Tourism and travel. Description: Non-profit organization devoted to helping preserve and enhance the quality of the global environment through education, communication, and research. Works at local, regional, international levels. Covers spectrum of topics including ecotourism, waste management, and biodiversity. Index Terms: Environmental education; Forests; Solid waste; Sustainable development; Toxics. 297 ------- CENTER FOR MARINE CONSERVATION Contact: ROGER E. MCMANUS, PRESIDENT CENTER FOR MARINE CONSERVATION 1725 DeSales Street NW Washington, DC 20036 United States Telephone: (202) 429-5609 Fax: (202) 872-0619 E-Mail Address: INTERNET :CMCGC.ORG Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English; French; Spanish. Geographic Attributes: United States; North Pacific Ocean; South Pacific Ocean; North Atlantic Ocean; South Atlantic Ocean; Caribbean Area. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Marine ecosystems; Marine monitoring; Marine pollution; Marine resources conservation; Fish; Fish culture; Oceans and seas; Oceanography. Description: The Center for Marine Conservation is the leading non-profit organization in the U.S. dedicated solely to the protection of marine wildlife and their habitats. The Center has offices in Washington, DC; St. Petersburg, FL; Austin, TX; San Francisco, CA; and Cambridge, United Kingdom. Index Terms: Coastal zone management; Marine environments; Monitoring and environmental data. 298 ------- CENTER FOR RESOURCE ECONOMICS/ISLAND PRESS Contact: CHARLES C. SAVITT, PRESIDENT CENTER FOR RESOURCE ECONOMICS/ISLAND PRESS 1718 Connecticut Avenue NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20009 United States Telephone: (202) 232-7933 Fax: (202) 234-1328 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Solid wastes; Water pollution; Wetlands ecosystems; Wildlife; Wildlife habitats; Forestry; Land use planning; Acid rain; Biology; Environmental law; Greenhouse effect; Global warming; Public parks and gardens; Air quality; Air pollution; Environmental education. Description: The Center for Resource Economics/Island Press (CRE/IP) develops, publishes, markets, and disseminates books and other information products essential for solving local and global environmental problems and planning for the future. Index Terms: Air quality; Climate change; Environmental education; Environmental management; Forests; Groundwater; Land use planning; Solid waste; Wetlands; Wildlife. 299 ------- CHEMICAL ABSTRACTS SERVICE Contact: B.C. ZAHM CHEMICAL ABSTRACTS SERVICE P.O. Box 3012 Columbus, OH 43210-0012 United States Telephone: (614) 447-3600 Fax: (614) 447-3713 Telex: 6842086 (WUI) Cable: CHEMABS E-Mail Address: TWX:810-482-1608 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Atmospheric chemistry and composition; Chemical decontamination; Chemical treatment of waste; Analytical chemistry; Biochemistry; Biology; Chemical engineering. Description: Comprehensive coverage of biochemistry, organic, applied, macromolecular, physical, inorganic and analytical chemistry; and chemical engineering. Includes references from 9,000 periodicals published worldwide. Index Terms: Air quality; Pollution abatement; Toxics. 300 ------- CHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION Contact: GORDON D. STRICKLAND, ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT CHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION 2501 M Street NW Washington, DC 20037 United States Telephone: (202) 887-1388 Nature of the Source: Industrial or commercial. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Chemical industry; Hazardous substances; Industrial effluents; Industrial emissions; Toxic substances; Chemical treatment of waste; Disposal sites; Waste disposal; Long-term effects of pollutants; Occupational health; Occupational safety; Release and spillage; Pollutant analysis; Transport of hazardous materials. Description: Trade association for the chemical industry. Activities include toxicology, health, safety, chemical spills and emergency response, solid waste disposal, transportation of chemicals, packaging of chemicals, international trade, energy and engineering standards. Index Terms: Disasters; Energy; Hazardous waste; Health; Solid waste; Toxics; Wastewater. 301 ------- CHEMICAL SPECIALTIES MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION Contact: D. DOUGLAS FRATZ, DIRECTOR OF SCIENTIFIC AFFAIRS CHEMICAL SPECIALTIES MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION 1913 Eye Street NW Washington, DC 20006 United States Telephone: (202) 872-8110 Fax: (202) 872-8114 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Chemistry and biochemical processes; Chemical industry; Chemical fertilizers; Indoor air pollution; Pesticides; Aerosols; Green labelling. Description: Trade association representing manufacturer of chemical products for household, automotive, lawn, garden, commercial, institutional and industrial uses. Index Terms: Air quality; Pesticides; Toxics. 302 ------- CLEARINGHOUSE ON DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATION INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH Contact: VALERIE LAMONT, INFORMATION SPECIALIST CLEARINGHOUSE ON DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATION INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH 1815 North Fort Myer Drive 6th Floor Arlington, VA 22209 United States Telephone: (703) 527-5546 Fax: (703) 527-4661 Nature of the Source: Industrial or commercial. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Developing Countries; United States. Terms of Access: On exchange basis; Normally without charge; Cost recovery basis. Subject Areas: Environmental education; Environmental training. Description: Focus on the use of communication and education technology for social and economic development in a broad range of sectors, including the environment. Quarterly publication is the "Development Communication Report". Index Terms: Environmental education; Sustainable development. 303 ------- CLIMATE INSTITUTE (THE) Contact: JOHN C. TOPPING JR., PRESIDENT THE CLIMATE INSTITUTE 316 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Suite 403 Washington, DC 20003 United States Telephone: (202) 547-0104 Fax: (202) 547-0111 Telex: 214858 Climate UR Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States; Developing countries. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Global warming; Ozone layer; Climatic change. Description: A worldwide bridge between scientists, governments, and private decision makers on greenhouse effect and stratospheric ozone depletion. It is the leading international institution linking concerned citizens, scholars studying climate change, and decision makers. Index Terms: Climate change. 304 ------- COMBUSTION INSTITUTE (THE) Contact: MARGE SALAMONY, EXECUTIVE SECRETARY THE COMBUSTION INSTITUTE 5001 Baum Boulevard Pittsburgh, PA 15213-1851 United States Telephone: (412) 687-1366 Fax: (412) 687-0340 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Fire safety requirements; Controlled burning; Fossil fuels; Non-polluting energy sources; Photochemical agents and effects; Physico-chemical processes; Incineration of waste. Description: Professional society of physicists, chemists and engineers engaged in combustion research. Publishes a journal and biennial volume of symposium papers. Index Terms: Air quality; Energy; Pollution abatement; Solid waste. 305 ------- CONCERN, INC. Contact: SUSAN BO YD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CONCERN, INC. 1794 Columbia Road NW Washington, DC 20009 United States Telephone: (202) 328-8160 Fax: (202) 387-3378 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Greenhouse effect; Global warming; Energy; Pesticides; Drinking water; Agriculture; Solid waste; Environmental education. Description: Concern, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides environmental information to individuals, community groups, educational institutions, public officials and others involved with the environment, public education, and policy development. Index Terms: Agriculture; Climate change; Drinking water; Energy; Environmental education; Environmental management; Pesticides; Solid waste. 306 ------- CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL Contact: DEBBIE LEUKIEWICZ, COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL 1015 18th Street NW Suite 1000 Washington, DC 20036 United States Telephone: (202) 429-5660 Fax: (202) 887-5188 Telex: 910 240 9104 CI WDC Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English; French; Spanish; German; Japanese; Portuguese; Malagasy; Indonesian. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Women in development; Sustainable development; Nature conservation. Description: The aim is to conserve ecosystems and biological diversity and the ecological processes that support life on earth. Index Terms: Environmental management; Sustainable development. 307 ------- CONSERVATION TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION CENTER Contact: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CONSERVATION TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION CENTER 1220 Potter Drive, Room 170 West Lafayette, IN 47906-1334 United States Telephone: (317) 494-9555 Fax: (317) 494-5969 Nature of the Source: Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Pesticides; Soil erosion; Water quality; Water conservation; Agricultural practices; Agricultural methods; Agricultural land. Description: A joint project between government agencies and industry, the CTIC gathers and compiles data on conservation tillage practices, pesticides, soil erosion, and water quality. Index Terms: Agriculture; Groundwater; Land use planning; Monitoring and environmental data; Pesticides. 308 ------- COOPERATIVE HOUSING FOUNDATION ECOSYSTEMS DEPARTMENT Contact: JUDITH HERMANSON, VICE-PRESIDENT COOPERATIVE HOUSING FOUNDATION ECOSYSTEMS DEPARTMENT P.O. Box 91280 Washington, DC 20090-1280 United States Telephone: (301) 587-4700 Fax: (301) 587-2626 Telex: 440271 CHFUI Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English; French; Spanish; Russian; Polish. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Housing improvements; Housing needs; Housing programs; Low-cost housing; Neighborhood improvement schemes; Temporary housing and shelter; Soil capabilities; Infrastructure and utilities; Land reclamation; Organic Pollutants. Description: CHF provides training and technical assistance related to the development and upgrading of housing and communities. Activities include sponsoring formation of cooperatives, aiding in the construction of affordable housing, assisting in privatization and environmentally sound development. Index Terms: Land use planning. 309 ------- COUNCIL ON ECONOMIC PRIORITIES CORPORATE ENVIRONMENTAL DATA CLEARINGHOUSE PROJECT Contact: JONATHAN SCHORSCH COUNCIL ON ECONOMIC PRIORITIES CORPORATE ENVIRONMENTAL DATA CLEARINGHOUSE PROJECT 30 Irving Place New York, NY 10003 United States Telephone: (212) 420-1133 Fax: (212) 420-0988 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Environmental misconduct; Environmental policy; Environmental accidents; Green labelling; Environmental auditing. Description: Monitors the social behavior of companies, especially environmental performance. The clearinghouse produces company-specific reports on most major corporations. Reasonably priced reports cover: environmental policy, waste management, accidents and incidents, product issues, compliance and litigation. Index Terms: Environmental management; Solid waste. 310 ------- COUSTEAU SOCIETY, INC. (THE) RESEARCH AND COMMUNICATIONS Contact: CLARK L.S. MERRIAM THE COUSTEAU SOCIETY, INC. RESEARCH AND COMMUNICATIONS 930 West 21st Street Norfolk, VA 23517 United States Telephone: (804) 627-1144 Fax: (804) 627-7547 Telex: 6974570 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English; French. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Environmental education; Marine ecosystems. Description: A membership-supported environmental education organization dedicated to the protection and improvement of the quality of life for present and future generations. The Cousteau Society produces television films, research, lectures, books and other publications focusing on humanity and ecosystems. Index Terms: Environmental education; Marine environments. 311 ------- DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE Contact: PRESIDENT DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE 1244 19th Street NW Washington, DC 20036 United States Telephone: (202) 659-9510 Fax: (202) 833-3349 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges; Normally without charge; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Ecological balance; Protected species; Wildlife; Aquatic mammals; Pest management; Environmental education; Land mammals. Description: Primarily an advocacy organization dedicated to the preservation of wildlife, improvement of wildlife management; planning and promotion of humane treatment for all wild animals. Emphasizes role of species in their ecosystems, especially predators in maintaining ecological balance. Index Terms: Environmental education; Environmental management; Marine environments; Wildlife. 312 ------- DESERT PROTECTIVE COUNCIL Contact: PRESIDENT DESERT PROTECTIVE COUNCIL P.O. Box 4294 Palm Springs, CA 92263 United States Telephone: (714) 779-2099 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Arid zones; Semi-arid land ecosystems. Description: Public education about conservation of desert resources. Index Terms: Desertification; Environmental education. 313 ------- DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC. Contact: MATTHEW B. CONNOLLY, JR. DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC. One Waterfowl Way Long Grove, IL 60047 United States Telephone: (708) 438-4300 Fax: (708) 438-9236 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States; Canada; Mexico. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable. Subject Areas: Wetlands ecosystems; Birds; Waterfowl; Wildlife conservation. Description: Working to conserve waterfowl and wetlands in United States, Canada, and Mexico. Index Terms: Environmental education; Wetlands; Wildlife. 314 ------- EARTH ISLAND INSTITUTE Contact: KENDRA ELLIS, PROJECT DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR EARTH ISLAND INSTITUTE 300 Broadway Suite 28 San Francisco, CA 94133 United States Telephone: (415) 788-3666 Fax: (415) 788-7324 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Cost recovery basis. Subject Areas: Marine biology; Marine ecosystems; Nature conservation; Aquatic mammals. Description: Earth Island was founded to develop innovative projects for the conservation, preservation, and restoration of the global environment. Current projects include: International Marine Marhmal Project, Sea Turtle Restoration Project, Urban Habitat Program, Friends of the Ancient Forest, International Green Circle. Index Terms: Marine environments; Wetlands; Wildlife. 315 ------- EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING RESEARCH INSTITUTE Contact: SUSAN K. TUBBESING, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING RESEARCH INSTITUTE 499 14th Street Suite 320 Oakland, CA 94612 United States Telephone: (415) 451-0905 Fax: (415) 451-5411 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Earthquakes; Seismic activity. Description: EERI issues reports on earthquake effects, proceedings and abstracts of earthquake engineering conferences, guides to post- earthquake investigation. Index Terms: Disasters; Geology. 316 ------- EARTHSAVE Contact: PATRICIA CARNY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EARTHSAVE 706 Frederick Street Santa Cruz, CA 95062 United States Telephone: (408) 423-4069 Fax: (408) 458-0255 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English; Spanish. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Environmental education; Nutrition and health. Description: Non-profit health and environmental organization designed to educate people on how the current animal-based diet is affecting the environment. Proponents of a plant-based diet. Free literature upon request. Index Terms: Environmental education; Health. 317 ------- EARTHWATCH Contact: BLUE MAGRUDER, PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTOR EARTHWATCH P.O. Box 403N 620 Mt. Auburn Street Watertown, MA 02272 United States Telephone: (617) 926-8200 Fax: (617) 926-8532 Telex: 5106006452 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge; Cost recovery basis. Subject Areas: Tropical ecosystems; Nature conservation; Endangered animal species; Endangered plant species; Tropical forests. Description: Earthwatch sponsors scientific field research by finding volunteers to donate time and money to work with scientists worldwide. Volunteers work on two-week teams researching endangered species, rainforests, etc. No special skills necessary for volunteers. Index Terms: Environmental education; Forests; Wildlife. 318 ------- ECOLOGICAL AND TOXICOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF DYESTUFFS MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY Contact: DR. TUCKER HELMES, U.S. OPERATING COMMITTEE ECOLOGICAL AND TOXICOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF DYESTUFFS MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY Suite 300 1330 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036-1702 United States Telephone: (202) 659-1699 Telex: 6971018 Nature of the Source: Industrial or commercial. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Soil degradation; Clothing industry; Occupational health; Occupational safety; Toxicological testing. Description: Information on dyestuffs manufacturing (methods - analytical, ecological and toxicological) and occupational safety. Index Terms: Health; Toxics. 319 ------- ECOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA (THE) Contact: DR. MARJORIE M. HOLLAND THE ECOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE 9650 Rockville Pike Bethesda, MD 20814 United States Telephone: (301) 530-7005 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Canada; United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Wetlands ecosystems; Animal behavior; Biological resources; Wildlife; Wildlife habitats; Nature conservation; Agriculture; Fisheries management; Forestry. Description: Membership consists of educators, professional ecologists plus those engaged in studies of plants and animals. ESA is engaged in providing a vehicle for publishing research of its members. Index Terms: Agriculture; Environmental management; Forests; Wetlands; Wildlife. 320 ------- ECONET INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS Contact: BILL LELAND, DIRECTOR ECONET INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS 18 De Boom Street San Francisco, CA 94107 United States Telephone: (415) 442-0220 Fax: (415) 546-1794 E-Mail Address: INTERNET:BLELANDGC.ORG Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Environmental education. Description: EcoNet is an international computer-based communication system committed to serving organizations and individuals who are working for environmental preservation and sustainability. Facilitates information sharing and collaboration between environmental organizations. Index Terms: Environmental education; Monitoring and environmental data. 321 ------- EDISON ELECTRIC INSTITUTE Contact: FRED DENNY, VICE PRESIDENT EDISON ELECTRIC INSTITUTE 701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20004-2696 United States Telephone: (202) 508-5639 Fax: (202) 508-5225 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Acid rain; Thermal insulation; Electric power distribution; Public utilities and services; Fossil fuels; Geothermal energy; Hydroelectric power; Nuclear energy; Electric power plants; Energy utilization patterns; Lighting; Waste heat; Radioactive waste management; Electrical engineering. Description: The institute is the principal association of investor-owned electric utility companies in the U.S. The institute's environmental organization deals with policy and operational matters regarding environment and electric energy supply. Assists electric power facilities on impact statements. Index Terms: Energy; Environmental impact assessment; Environmental management. 322 ------- EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS Contact: NANCY PBARLMAN, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS RO. Box 35473 Los Angeles, CA 90035 United States Telephone: (213) 559-9160 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States, Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Environmental education. Description; Major projects include: ECONEWS television series; Environmental Directions radio series; Environmental Viewpoints radio series; Ecology Center of Southern California; newsletters; Directory of Environmental Organizations. Index Terms: Environmental education. 323 ------- ENTOMOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA Contact: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ENTOMOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 9301 Annapolis Road Lanham, MD 20706 United States Telephone: (301) 731-4535 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Adaptable species; Agricultural methods; Agricultural production; Biological control of pests; Pest management; Persistence of pesticides; Toxicity of pesticides; Utilization of pesticides. Description: Applied research and educational information on insects including agricultural and household control of insect pests, use of beneficial insects in integrated pest management. Can provide experts in all areas pertaining to insects classification control or education. Index Terms: Agriculture; Pesticides; Toxics. 324 ------- ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND Contact: CHRISTOPHER MAGERL, PUBLIC INFORMATION ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND 257 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10010 United States Telephone: (212) 505-2100 Fax: (212) 505-2375 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge; Cost recovery basis. Subject Areas: Air pollution; Air pollutants; Water pollution; Toxins; Toxic waste; Toxic substances; Solid wastes; Endangered animal species; Endangered plant species. Description: The Environmental Defense Fund promotes the preservation of nature and the protection of all the flora and fauna on the earth. Index Terms: Air quality; Climate change; Coastal zone management; Environmental management; Health; Toxics; Wildlife. 325 ------- ENVIRONMENTAL INDUSTRY COUNCIL Contact: A. JOHN ADAMS ENVIRONMENTAL INDUSTRY COUNCIL 1825 K Street NW Washington, DC 20006 United States Telephone: (202) 331-7706 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Environmental policy; Environmental law. Description: Industry association representing mutual interests of all corporations which manufacture pollution control equipment. Regular liaison with relevant federal and private agencies on research and development, energy, environment, economics and other issues. Index Terms: Environmental management; Pollution abatement. 326 ------- ESTUARINE RESEARCH FEDERATION Contact: JEROME WILLIAMS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ESTUARINE RESEARCH FEDERATION P.O. Box 544 Crownsville, MD 21Q32-0544 United States Telephone: (301) 266-5489 Fax: (301) 267-3729 E-Mail Address: OMNET:J.WILLIAMS.ERF Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable; Fixed schedule of charges; Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Sedimentation; Wetlands ecosystems; Marine pollution; Tides and sea levels; Coastal areas; Estuarine ecosystems; Marine ecosystems; Environmental policy; Environmental education; Geology; Oceanography. Description: Educational and scientific society concerned with estuaries and coastal zones. Index Terms: Coastal zone management; Environmental education; Environmental management; Geology; Marine environments; Wetlands. 327 ------- FAMILY PLANNING INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE Contact: DANIEL R. WEINTRAUB FAMILY PLANNING INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE 810 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10019 United States Telephone: (212) 541-7800 Fax: (212) 247-6274 Telex: 426101 FPIA 41 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English; Spanish; French. Geographic Attributes: Africa; South America; Asia. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Family planning; Human population. Description: Technical, financial and commodity assistance in the initiation or expansion of family planning programs in developing countries. Index Terms: Health; Population; Sustainable development. 328 ------- FOREST PRODUCTS RESEARCH SOCIETY Contact: GWEN EVANS, MANAGING EDITOR FOREST PRODUCTS RESEARCH SOCIETY 2801 Marshall Court Madison, WI 53705 United States Telephone: (608) 231-1361 Fax: (608) 231-2152 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Southern Africa; Americas; Asia; Europe; Australia. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Forest products; Wood products. Description: Abstracts of published articles, books, patents, and other literature in the field of wood science and technology and forest products. Information covers fundamental disciplines applied to wood science, wood industry management practices, production processes and wood products. Index Terms: Environmental management; Forests. 329 ------- FOREST TRUST THE TIDES FOUNDATION Contact: KATHRYN BREWER, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR FOREST TRUST THE TIDES FOUNDATION P.O. Box 519 Santa Fe, NM 87504-0519 United States Telephone: (505) 983-8992 Fax: (505) 986-0798 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable. Subject Areas: Environmental education; Forest conservation; Land use planning; Public parks and gardens; Grassland ecosystems; Forestry; Sustainable development; Economic development; Renewable resources. Description: The Forest Trust protects forests and fosters productive relationship between human and natural communities. The Trust provides land management services and resource protection strategies to private landowners, conservation organizations, public agencies and rural communities. Index Terms: Environmental education; Environmental management; Forests; Land use planning; Sustainable development. 330 ------- FRIENDS OF THE EARTH Contact: BETH STEIN, PUBLIC INFORMATION COORDINATOR FRIENDS OF THE EARTH 218 D Street SE Washington, DC 20003 United States Telephone: (202) 544-2600 Fax: (202) 543-4710 Telex: 650 192 5483 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Developing countries; Americas. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Tropical forest and woodland ecosystems; Dams; Water resources development; Coastal areas; Strip mining; Fossil fuels; Nuclear energy; Uranium; Ionizing radiation; Human exposure to pollutants. Description: Friends of the Earth is a non-profit, environmental advocacy organization working in over 40 countries around the world to protect the planet and empower citizens to have a voice in decisions affecting their lives and environment. Index Terms: Coastal zone management; Energy; Environmental management; Forests; Groundwater; Health; Toxics. 331 ------- GREENHOUSE CRISIS FOUNDATION (THE) Contact: JEREMY RIFKIN, PRESIDENT THE GREENHOUSE CRISIS FOUNDATION 1130 17th Street NW Suite 630 Washington, DC 20036 United States Telephone: (202) 466-2823 Fax: (202) 429-9602 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Acid rain; Environmental education; Ozone layer; Global warming; Greenhouse effect. Description: Goal is to focus public attention on the threat of global warming and related atmospheric problems - such as ozone depletion and acid rain. The Foundation also sponsors the Center for Sustainable Transportation (set up to address the impact of the gasoline powered auto on the global warming). Index Terms: Air quality; Climate change; Environmental education; Transportation. 332 ------- HUMAN ENVIRONMENT CENTER Contact: SHARON BENJAMIN HUMAN ENVIRONMENT CENTER 1001 Connecticut Avenue NW Suite 827 Washington, DC 20036 United States Telephone: (202) 331-8387 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable; Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Environmental education. Description: Non-profit organization providing education, information and services to encourage integration of environmental organizations, and promotion of joint activities among environmental and social equity groups. Other concerns include minority environmental issues and urban parks and recreation. Index Terms: Environmental education. 333 ------- INFORM, INC. Contact: JERRI McDERMOTT, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS INFORM, INC. 381 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10010 United States Telephone: (212) 689-4040 Fax: (212) 447-0689 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Solid waste; Recycling; Waste minimization; Waste recovery; Hazardous wastes; Toxic waste; Non-conventional energy; Air quality; Irrigation; Irrigation canals; Irrigation farming; Water resources conservation; Environmental policy; Environmental crimes. Description: INFORM examines business practices that contribute to environmental damage and identifies both the constructive practical changes businesses can make and the government policies that can promote them. INFORM research reports help policy makers and citizen groups make sound environmental decisions. Index Terms: Agriculture; Air quality; Environmental management; Groundwater; Hazardous waste; Solid waste; Toxics. 334 ------- INSTITUTE FOR EARTH EDUCATION (THE) Contact: BRUCE JOHNSON, INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR THE INSTITUTE FOR EARTH EDUCATION P.O. Box 288 Warrenville, IL 60555 United States Telephone: (708) 393-3096 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English; French. Geographic Attributes: United States; France; Australia; Canada; United Kingdom. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Environmental education. Description: The Institute develops and disseminates complete learning programs to help people build an understanding of, appreciation for, and harmony with the earth and its life. The Institute provides workshops, conferences, a journal and a catalog. Index Terms: Environmental education. 335 ------- INSTITUTE FOR SOVIET-AMERICAN RELATIONS INTERNATIONAL CLEARINGHOUSE ON THE ENVIRONMENT Contact: ELIZA KLOSE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR INSTITUTE FOR SOVIET-AMERICAN RELATIONS INTERNATIONAL CLEARINGHOUSE ON THE ENVIRONMENT 1601 Connecticut Avenue NW Suite 301 Washington, DC 20009 United States Telephone: (202) 387-3034 Fax: (202) 667-3291 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English; Russian. Geographic Attributes: United States; USSR. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Environmental training; Environmental education; International environmental relations. Description: The aim of the Institute is to organize staff exchanges, scientific exchanges, information dissemination, technical assistance and training to encourage peaceful relations between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. Index Terms: Environmental education. 336 ------- INSTITUTE OF SCRAP RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC. Contact: HERSCHEL CUTLER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR INSTITUTE OF SCRAP RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC. 1627 K Street NW Washington, DC 20006 United States Telephone: (202) 466-4050 Fax: (202) 775-9109 Nature of the Source: Industrial or commercial. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States; Canada; Mexico. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Litter; Solid wastes; Recycling; Waste recovery. Description: General information is available on resource recovery, the recycling process and solid waste management. Index Terms: Pollution abatement; Solid waste. 337 ------- INSTITUTE OF TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERS Contact: JUAN M. MORALES, PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS ENGINEER INSTITUTE OF TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERS 525 School Street SW Suite 410 Washington, DC 20024-2729 United States Telephone: (202) 554-8050 Fax: (202) 863-5486 Telex: 467943 WSH CI Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Canada; United States. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Automobile parking; Road traffic engineering; Roads; Road transport. Description: A professional association of traffic and transportation engineers. Most activity is oriented toward roadway transportation including transit. Index Terms: Transportation. 338 ------- INSTRUMENT SOCIETY OF AMERICA Contact: JAN L. HOLMAN, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICES INSTRUMENT SOCIETY OF AMERICA P.O. Box 12277 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 United States Telephone: (919) 549-8411 Fax: (919) 549-8288 Telex: 02 540 15A BURN Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Canada; Mexico; India; Japan; Korea, Peoples Democratic Republic of; Europe; Australia; New Zealand; Brazil. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Air quality; Air pollution; Water pollution; Standards and codes for building industry; Industrial effluents; Nitrogen oxides; Atmospheric monitoring; Water quality; Automatic detection. Description: ISA is a technical, scientific and educational organization dedicated to advancing the arts and sciences related to theory, design, manufacture and use of instruments and controls. Publishes and disseminates information, develops standards, conducts conferences, symposia and exhibits. Index Terms: Air quality; Drinking water; Groundwater; Monitoring and environmental data; Pollution abatement; Wastewater. 339 ------- INTER-AMERICAN TROPICAL TUNA COMMISSION SCRIPPS INSTITUTION OF OCEANOGRAPHY Contact: JAMES JOSEPH INTER-AMERICAN TROPICAL TUNA COMMISSION SCRIPPS INSTITUTION OF OCEANOGRAPHY 8604 La Jolla Shores Drive La JoUa, CA 92037 United States Telephone: (619) 546-7100 Fax: (619) 546-7133 Telex: 697 115 TUNACOM Cable: TUNACOM Nature of the Source: Intergovernmental. Working Languages: English; Spanish. Geographic Attributes: North Pacific Ocean. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable; Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Fish; Resources management; Fisheries management; Wildlife population statistics; Oceanography. Description: Studies the biology of tropical tunas and other fishes taken by tuna vessels in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Recommend appropriate conservation measures to maintain fish stocks at maximum sustainable catch levels. Maintains an international program to reduce dolphin mortality in tuna fishing. Index Terms: Environmental management; Marine environments; Wildlife. 340 ------- INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR ECOLOGY Contact: REBECCA R. SHARITZ, SECRETARY GENERAL INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR ECOLOGY SREL Drawer E Aiken, SC 29802 United States Telephone: (803) 725-2472 Fax: (803) 725-3309 E-Mail Address: RSHARITZREL.EDU Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Cost recovery basis. Subject Areas: Environmental policy; Environmental education. Description: The Association promotes the development of the science of ecology and the application of ecological principles to global needs; collects, evaluates, and disseminates information about ecology; promotes international actions in ecological research; arranges conferences, workshops and symposia. Index Terms: Environmental education; Environmental management. 341 ------- INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MILK, FOOD AND ENVIRONMENTAL SANITARIA Contact: F. STEVEN HALSTEAD INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MILK, FOOD AND ENVIRONMENTAL SANITARIA 502 E. Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 United States Telephone: (515) 232-6699 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Public health and sanitation; Pathogenic organisms; Food contamination; Animal husbandry; Bacteriology; Food science and technology. Description: Devoted to solving and managing crucial problems in the field of milk, food and environmental sanitation and hygiene; food safety; food, dairy and environmental science and technology. Index Terms: Health. 342 ------- INTERNATIONAL EROSION CONTROL ASSOCIATION Contact: BEN NORTHCUTT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR INTERNATIONAL EROSION CONTROL ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 4904 1485 S. Lincoln Steamboat Springs, CO 80477 United States Telephone: (303) 879-3010 Fax: (303) 879-8563 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: On exchange basis; Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Land reclamation; Wind erosion; Water erosion; Soil erosion; Revegetation; Soils; Soil conservation; Soil improvement. Description: The International Erosion Control Association is concerned with soil management and soil stabilization in any area of concern worldwide. Index Terms: Agriculture; Groundwater; Land use planning. 343 ------- INTERNATIONAL FOOD POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTE Contact: BARBARA ROSE, DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION INTERNATIONAL FOOD POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTE 1776 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036 United States Telephone: (202) 862-5600 Fax: (202) 467-4439 Telex: 440054 Cable: IFPRI Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Resources management; Resource conservation; Cost-benefit analysis; Consumption patterns; Agriculture; Agricultural methods; Agricultural production; Chemical fertilizers; Agricultural economics; Food science and technology; Irrigation. Description: IFPRI was established to identify and analyze national and international strategies for improving the food situation of the poor in the Third World. Index Terms: Agriculture; Developing countries; Environmental management; Sustainable development. 344 ------- INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION (THE) Contact: AMY KINCAID, ENVIRONMENT & DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM OFFICER THE INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION 11 Dupont Circle NW Suite 610 Washington, DC 20036 United States Telephone: (202) 745-1900 Fax: (202) 745-1990 Telex: 156284499 E-Mail Address: PN:INTLDC Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States; USSR; Germany; Bulgaria. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Human rights; Environmental policy; Environmental education. Description: The Environment and Development Program creates multidisciplinary, international meeting grounds that include policymakers, corporate leaders, technical experts, scientists and citizens, based on the notion that environmental policy should be shaped by consultation with varied interests. Index Terms: Environmental education; Environmental management. 345 ------- INTERNATIONAL HYDRONICS CORPORATION Contact: ROBERT B. BRUNS, PRESIDENT, P.E. INTERNATIONAL HYDRONICS CORPORATION P.O. Box 243 Rocky Hill, NJ 08553 United States Telephone: (609) 921-9216 Fax: (609) 921-8282 Nature of the Source: Industrial or commercial; Non-profit association. Working Languages: English; French. Geographic Attributes: Canada; United States; France; United Kingdom; Yugoslavia. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable; Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Air pollution; Water treatment; Biodegradation; Hazardous substances; Industrial effluents; Industrial emissions; Liquid wastes; Toxic waste; Pollution control technology; Chemical treatment of waste; Incineration of waste; Pollutant levels. Description: An engineering services company specializing in process development, consulting, engineering design, startup training in the areas of industrial air, waters and wastes, plus custom analytical laboratories. Index Terms: Air quality; Hazardous waste; Monitoring and environmental data; Pollution abatement; Solid waste; Toxics; Wastewater. 346 ------- INTERNATIONAL LEAD ZINC RESEARCH ORGANIZATION, me. Contact: CRAIG J. BOREIKO, MANAGER, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INTERNATIONAL LEAD ZINC RESEARCH ORGANIZATION, INC. Post Office Box 12036 2525 Meridian Parkway Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2036 United States Telephone: (919) 361-4647 Fax: (919) 361-1957 Telex: 261533 Nature of the Source: Industrial or commercial; Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Canada; United States; Japan; Western Europe; Australia; Mexico; USSR; Southeast Asia. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Environmental health hazards; Pollutant effects; Occupational health; Occupational safety; Epidemiology. Description: Sponsors research to identify role of lead, zinc, and cadmium in both occupational and general environments and effects on man, plants, and animals. Projects include studies on epidemiology, subcellular effects, and types and significance of biological responses to exposures. Index Terms: Health; Toxics. 347 ------- INTERNATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION Contact: BONNIE GORDON, EDITOR SEA FRONTIERS MAGAZINE INTERNATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION 4600 Rickenbacker Causeway Miami, FL 33149 United States Telephone: (305) 361-4888 Fax: (305) 361-4711 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge; Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Oceanography; Fish; Marine ecosystems; Oceans and seas; Ocean circulation; Ocean currents. Description: International Oceanographic Foundation offers information over the telephone for questions on any sea related topic. Also publishes the general interest ocean magazine "Sea Frontiers". Index Terms: Marine environments. 348 ------- INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR PRESERVATION OF THE TROPICAL RAINFOREST Contact: ARNOLD NEWMAN INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR PRESERVATION OF THE TROPICAL RAINFOREST 3931 Camino de la Cumbre Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 United States Telephone: (818) 788-2002 Fax: (818) 990-3333 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States; Brazil; Peru; Costa Rica; USSR. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable. Subject Areas: Nature conservation; Tropical forests; Biological diversity and protected areas; Forestry. •1 Description: ISPTR is concerned with conservation of tropical rainforests while addressing root causes of deforestation - moving away from migrant cultivation and destructive methods of logging; moving toward technologies such as agroforestry, sustained forest collecting and sustained logging. Index Terms: Forests; Sustainable development. 349 ------- ISLAND INSTITUTE Contact: PHILIP W. CONKLING, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ISLAND INSTITUTE 60 Ocean Street Rockland, ME 04841 United States Telephone: (207) 549-9209 Fax: (207) 594-9314 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable. Subject Areas: Coastal and island environments; Island ecosystems. Description: The goal of the Island Institute is to advocate a balanced use of islands by supporting their communities, promoting conservation, and acting as a clearinghouse for information and services on all aspects of island life. Index Terms: Coastal zone management; Environmental education. 350 ------- ISLAND RESOURCES FOUNDATION Contact: DR. EDWARD TOWLE, PRESIDENT ISLAND RESOURCES FOUNDATION 1718 P Street NW Suite T-4 Washington, DC 20036 United States Telephone: (202) 265-9712 Fax: (202) 232-0748 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Caribbean Area; South Atlantic Ocean; South Pacific Ocean. Terms of Access: Cost recovery basis; Fixed schedule of charges; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: National parks and reserves; Wildlife; Marine pollution; Coastal development; Dredging; Resources management; Land use planning; Environmental impact assessment; Historical sites and monuments; Island ecosystems; Coastal and island environments. Description: Conducts research and technical assistance programs which result in improved planning strategies, management practices, and conservation programs for the limited resources of oceanic and coastal islands. Index Terms: Coastal zone management; Environmental impact assessment; Environmental management; Monitoring and environmental data; Marine ecosystems; Wildlife. 351 ------- IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE OF AMERICA SAVE OUR STREAMS PROGRAM Contact: KAREN FIREHOCK, PROGRAM DIRECTOR IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE OF AMERICA SAVE OUR STREAMS PROGRAM 1401 Wilson Boulevard Level B Arlington, VA 22209 United States Telephone: (703) 528-1818 Fax: (703) 528-1836 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Stream management; Rivers; River pollution; Water quality. Description: The League maintains a national database of all volunteer water quality projects in the United States for lakes, wetlands, streams and estuaries. Index Terms: Groundwater; Wetlands. 352 ------- KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL, INC. Contact: ROGER W. POWERS, PRESIDENT KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL, INC. 9 West Broad Street Stamford, CT 06902 United States Telephone: (203) 323-8987 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: North America. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Soil contamination; Pilot projects; Self-help programs; Neighborhood improvement schemes; Litter; Waste disposal; Environmental education. Description: Public education and programming for the prevention of littering and the proper storage and collection of solid waste; the aesthetic environment; community improvement. Research, publications, program materials, field counseling, public service advertising are available. Index Terms: Environmental education; Land use planning; Solid Waste. 353 ------- MARINE TECHNOLOGY SOCIETY Contact: MARTIN J. FINERTY MARINE TECHNOLOGY SOCIETY 1828 L Street 9th Floor Washington, DC 20036 United States Telephone: (202) 775-5966 Fax: (202) 429-9417 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States; Canada; Japan. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Coastal zone management; Marine environments; Marine monitoring; Marine pollution; Marine ecosystems; Oceans and seas; Marine geology; Oceanography; Ocean currents; Ocean temperature; Ocean dumping; Offshore oil drilling; Marine engineering; Mineral resources. Description: MTS is a multi-disciplinary, international professional society. The society encourages the development of the technology, education, operation, expertise and public awareness needed to advance capabilities to work effectively in all water depths. Scientists, engineers, public officials included. Index Terms: Coastal zone management; Environmental education; Environmental management; Geology; Marine environments. 354 ------- MAX MCGRAW WILDLIFE FOUNDATION Contact: DR. GEORGE V. BURGER MAX MCGRAW WILDLIFE FOUNDATION P.O. Box 194 Dundee, IL 60118 United States Telephone: (708) 741-8000 Fax: (708) 741-8157 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Birds; Terrestrial biological resources; Wildlife; Resources management; Land use planning; Nature conservation; Renewable resources; Pilot projects; Environmental education; Animal husbandry. Description: Research and management dealing with waterfowl, farm and woodland wildlife, songbirds, freshwater fish and their habitats. Wildlife conservation information and education programs. Index Terms: Environmental education; Environmental management; Groundwater; Land use planning; Marine environments; Wetlands; Wildlife. 355 ------- MIDWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE Contact: MANAGER, LIBRARY SERVICES MIDWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE 425 Volker Boulevard Kansas City, MO 64110 United States Telephone: (816) 753-7600 Fax: (816) 753-8420 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable; Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Soil contamination; Water treatment; Resources management; Toxicity of pesticides; Solar energy; Hazardous substances; Industrial effluents; Industrial emissions; Municipal waste; Toxic substances; Trace elements; Trace materials and residues; Pollution control technology; Waste conversion techniques; Environmental health hazards. Description: Research and development for government agencies and industry in: environment, energy, health, regional economics, technoeconomics, management science, public systems, safety, industrial technology, materials, transportation and assessment. Information generated in each project is client proprietary. Index Terms: Agriculture; Drinking water; Energy; Groundwater; Environmental management; Hazardous waste; Health; Monitoring and environmental data; Pesticides; Pollution abatement; Solid waste; Toxics; Transportation; Wastewater. 356 ------- NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES BUILDING RESEARCH BOARD Contact: DIRECTOR NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES BUILDING RESEARCH BOARD 2101 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20418 United States Telephone: (202) 334-3376 Fax: (202) 334-2620 Telex: 248664 NASWUR Cable: NARECO E-Mail Address: BITNETrALEMERAS Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Land use planning; Human settlements; Built-up areas; Building and construction technology; Construction works; Public utilities and services; Floods; Disaster relief; Architecture; Civil engineering; Mechanical engineering. Description: Undertakes studies of national policy and government programs related to construction and facilities. Fosters and facilitates international cooperation and exchange of information. Index Terms: Disasters; Environmental management; Land use planning; Population. 357 ------- NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES NATIONAL ACADEMY PRESS Contact: KURT COLLINS, MARKETING ASSISTANT NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES NATIONAL ACADEMY PRESS P.O. Box 285 2101 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20418 United States Telephone: (202) 334-3213 Fax: (202) 334-2793 Telex: 248664 NASWUR Cable: NARECO Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Carbon dioxide; Air pollution; Acid rain; Natural resources; Ecological balance; Water pollution; Drinking water Environmental impact assessment; Electric power distribution; Agriculture; Radioactive waste management; Waste disposal; Human health; Food contamination; Biology. Description: Publishes reports issued by the National Academy of Sciences in furtherance of science and technology. Index Terms: Agriculture; Air quality; Drinking water; Energy; Environmental impact assessment; Groundwater; Hazardous waste; Health; Land use planning; Solid waste. 358 ------- NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHEMICAL RECYCLERS Contact: BRENDA PALLEY, DIRECTOR NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHEMICAL RECYCLERS 1333 New Hampshire Avenue NW Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20036 United States Telephone: (202) 463-6956 Fax: (202) 775-4163 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: North America. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Hazardous substances; Organic solvents; Incineration of waste; Sanitary landfills; Waste recovery; Environmental health hazards; Occupational safety; Pollution criteria; Health legislation; Pollution control regulations; Transport of hazardous materials. Description: Trade association of companies involved in hazardous waste management. Index Terms: Environmental management; Hazardous waste; Health; Solid waste; Toxics. 359 ------- NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS Contact: EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS 509 Capitol Court NE Washington, DC 20002 United States Telephone: (202) 547-6223 Fax: (202) 547-6223 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Land carrying capacity; Land reclamation; Land use classification; Soil capabilities; Soil conservation; Soil erosion; Watershed management; Sediment transport; Coastal development; Agriculture; Contour farming. Description: Soil conservation districts organized by citizens of watersheds, counties or communities under provisions of state laws. Directs and coordinates through local self-government efforts the conservation and development of soil, water and related natural resources. Index Terms: Agriculture; Coastal zone management; Environmental management; Groundwater; Land use planning. 360 ------- NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY INFORMATION SERVICES OFFICE Contact: BARBARA LINTON NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY INFORMATION SERVICES OFFICE 950 Third Avenue New York, NY 10022 United States Telephone: (212) 832-3200 Cable: NATAUDUBON Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable; Normally without charge. Subject Areas: National parks and reserves; Wildlife; Toxic substances; Internationally important ecosystems; Wetlands ecosystems. Description: Works to protect and conserve animal and plant species and habitat; publishes and disseminates environmental educational information; owns and operates wildlife sanctuaries and nature centers; publishes magazine "Audubon" and an ornithological journal "American Birds". Index Terms: Environmental education; Forests; Toxics; Wetlands; Wildlife. 361 ------- NATIONAL CENTER FOR ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH Contact: KARON M. KELLY NATIONAL CENTER FOR ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH P.O. Box 3000 Boulder, CO 80307-3000 United States Telephone: (303) 497-1182 Fax: (303) 497-1170 E-Mail Address: KKELLYCAR.UCAR.EDU Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Atmospheric chemistry and composition; Ozone layer; Air-water interaction; Atmospheric circulation; Climate and climatic change; Ocean currents; Atmospheric monitoring; Weather monitoring; Atmospheric models; Atmospheric physics; Meteorology; Oceanography. Description: Meteorological and oceanographic research and information. Index Terms: Air quality; Climate change; Monitoring and environmental data. 362 ------- NATIONAL COALITION AGAINST THE MISUSE OF PESTICIDES Contact: JANE KOCHERSPERGER, INFORMATION COORDINATOR NATIONAL COALITION AGAINST THE MISUSE OF PESTICIDES 701 E Street SE Suite 200 Washington, DC 20003 United States Telephone: (202) 543-5450 Fax: (202) 543-4791 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Pesticides; Pest management; Interaction of pesticides; Utilization of pesticides; Biological control of pests; Toxic substances; Agrochemicals. Description: The National Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides (NCAMP) is an organization which serves as a national network committed to pesticide safety and the adoption of alternative pest management strategies which reduce or eliminate a dependency on toxic chemicals. Index Terms: Pesticides; Toxics. 363 ------- NATIONAL COUNCIL OF THE PAPER INDUSTRY FOR AIR AND STREAM IMPROVEMENT Contact: PRESIDENT NATIONAL COUNCIL OF THE PAPER INDUSTRY FOR AIR AND STREAM IMPROVEMENT 260 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10016 United States Telephone: (212) 532-9000 Fax: (212) 779-2849 Telex: 710 581 5104 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable. Subject Areas: Air pollution; Drinking water treatment; Water treatment; Fish; Marine ecosystems; Irrigation; Forest products; Pulp and paper industry; Municipal waste; Solid wastes; Waste heat; Pollution control technology; Water quality; Forestry. Description: Conducts research on a broad range of environmental problems for the forest products industry. Reports are available on these research studies. Index Terms: Air quality; Drinking water; Environmental management; Forests; Groundwater; Marine environments; Pollution abatement; Solid waste; Wastewater. 364 ------- NATIONAL COUNCIL ON RADIATION PROTECTION AND MEASUREMENTS Contact: W. ROGER NEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NATIONAL COUNCIL ON RADIATION PROTECTION AND MEASUREMENTS 7910 Woodmont Avenue Suite 800 Bethesda, MD 20814 United States Telephone: (301) 657-2652 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Ionizing radiation; Non-ionizing radiation; Radioactivity; Occupational health; Occupational safety; Pollution criteria. Description: Collects, analyzes, develops and disseminates information and recommendations on radiation protection, measurements, quantities and units. Index Terms: Energy; Health; Monitoring and environmental data. 365 ------- NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION Contact: HEAD, FIRE ANALYSIS AND RESEARCH DIVISION NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION Battery March Park Quincy, MA 02269 United States Telephone: (617) 770-3000 Telex: 200250 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English; Hebrew; Russian; French; Italian. Geographic Attributes: Canada; United States. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable; Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Grass fires; Fire safety requirements; Safety standards for buildings; Toxicity; Hazardous substances; Health legislation; Electrical engineering. Description: Develops and publishes some 250 standards and codes; gathers information regarding fire protection. Index Terms: Health; Toxics. 366 ------- NATIONAL GRANGE Contact: LEROY WATSON NATIONAL GRANGE 1616 H Street NW Washington, DC 20006 United States Telephone: (202) 628-3507 Fax: (202) 374-1091 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Land use planning; Land allotment; Rural areas; Agriculture; Agricultural methods; Agricultural production; Pesticide control standards; Chemical fertilizers; Herbicides; Utilization of pesticides; Strip mining; International trade. Description: General farm organization engaged in legislative and community service activities at all levels of government. The organization has limited research capability and relies on farmer members as sources for expert opinion. Index Terms: Agriculture; Energy; Land use planning; Pesticides. 367 ------- NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES Contact: GAIL JACKSON, SENIOR INFORMATION SPECIALIST NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES MUNICIPAL REFERENCE SERVICE 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20004 United States Telephone: (202) 626-3130 Fax: (202) 626-3043 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: On exchange basis; Cost recovery basis. Subject Areas: Land use planning; Economic planning; Environmental policy; Planned urban development; Housing finance; Urban renewal; Environmental statistics; Environmental law. Description: National League of Cities is the national membership organization to approximately 17,000 USA cities. Its executives (elected officials) serve on five committees to analyze and promote policy positions on effective government, environmental quality, community development, human development. Index Terms: Environmental management; Land use planning. 368 ------- NATIONAL PEST CONTROL ASSOCIATION Contact: DIRECTOR NATIONAL PEST CONTROL ASSOCIATION 8100 Oak Street Dunn Loring, VA 22027 United States Telephone: (703) 573-8330 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Canada; United States; United Kingdom. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Pest management. Description: Pest control information. Index Terms: Pesticides; Toxics. 369 ------- NATIONAL PESTICIDE TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK Contact: DR. JACK HAYES, PRINCIPLE INVESTIGATOR NATIONAL PESTICIDE TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Department of Preventative Medicine Lubbock, TX 79430 United States Telephone: (806) 743-2300 Fax: (806) 743-3094 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English; Spanish. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Pesticides; Toxicity; Toxicology; Herbicides; Fungicides; Toxins. Description: Functions as a library of information on pesticides. Able to provide information on toxicity, environmental and chemical characteristics. Index Terms: Pesticides; Toxics. 370 ------- NATIONAL PETROLEUM COUNCIL Contact: CARLA SCALI BYRD, INFORMATION COORDINATOR NATIONAL PETROLEUM COUNCIL 1625 K Street NW Washington, DC 20006 United States Telephone: (202) 393-6100 Telex: 892770NPCWSH Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Natural resources; Natural gas and oil extraction; Crude oil; Natural gas; Oils and petrols. Description: Advisory council to the U.S. Secretary of Energy on matters relating to oil and natural gas. Index Terms: Energy. 371 ------- NATIONAL REGISTRY OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONALS Contact: RICHARD A. YOUNG, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NATIONAL REGISTRY OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONALS P.O. Box 2111 Glenview, IL 60025 United States Telephone: (708) 724-6631 Fax: (708) 724-4223 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States; Canada; Europe. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable. Subject Areas: Environmental training; Environmental education. Description: Offers certification programs for environmental professionals. Index Terms: Environmental education. 372 ------- NATIONAL SOLID WASTES MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION Contact: INFORMATION CENTER NATIONAL SOLID WASTES MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION 1730 Rhode Island Avenue NW Suite 1000 Washington, DC 20036 United States Telephone: (202) 659-4613 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States; Canada. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Municipal waste; Solid wastes; Disposal sites; Incineration of waste; Recycling; Sanitary landfills; Waste recovery; Hazardous wastes; Transport of hazardous materials; Hospital wastes. Description: Information is available on solid and hazardous waste management (storage, processing, collection, resource recovery and disposal). Index Terms: Environmental management; Hazardous waste; Pollution abatement; Solid waste; Toxics. 373 ------- NATIONAL TOXICS CAMPAIGN Contact: GARY COHEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NATIONAL TOXICS CAMPAIGN 1168 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02134 United States Telephone: (617) 232-0327 Fax: (617) 232-3945 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Toxic waste; Hazardous waste; Incineration of waste; Carcinogens; Lead contamination. Description: Organization works to bring about change in the economic system that allows governments and corporations to poison people in the name of profit. Environmental accountability is the goal. Index Terms: Hazardous waste; Health; Toxics. 374 ------- NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION Contact: T. F. DONNELLY, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION 3800 North Fairfax Drive Suite 4 Arlington, VA 22203 United States Telephone: (703) 524-1544 Fax: (703) 524-1548 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Watershed management; Dams; Water resources development; Resources management; Irrigation; Hydroelectric power. Description: NWRA is interested in the conservation and wise use of our natural resources, particularly water in the 17 reclamation states west of the Mississippi River, and Hawaii. Index Terms: Drinking water; Energy; Environmental management; Groundwater; Land use planning. 375 ------- NATIONAL WATER WELL ASSOCIATION NATIONAL GROUND WATER INFORMATION CENTER Contact: JANET BIX, CHIEF LIBRARIAN NATIONAL WATER WELL ASSOCIATION NATIONAL GROUND WATER INFORMATION CENTER 6375 Riverside Drive Dublin, OH 43017 United States Telephone: (614) 761-3222 Fax: (614) 761-3446 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Cost recovery basis. Subject Areas: Subterranean water; Drinking water; Water quality. Description: Operates 14 data bases including Ground Water On-Line. The data bases operate 24 hours a day through a long distance number. The user is charged by total minutes of computer, time used. Required fee of 50 dollars per year to maintain the password for non-members of NWWA. Index Terms: Drinking water; Groundwater. 376 ------- NATIONAL WATERWAYS CONFERENCE, INC. Contact: HARRY COOK, PRESIDENT NATIONAL WATERWAYS CONFERENCE, INC. 1130 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20036 United States Telephone: (202) 296-4415 Fax: (202) 835-3861 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Inland water transport; Inland waterways; Maritime transport. Description: Association of waterway user groups concerned with inland waterway transportation. Information available about activities, project developments, legislation and proposals which affect the legitimate use of national water resources for the commercial transportation of freight. Index Terms: Marine environments; Transportation. 377 ------- NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION Contact: JAY D. HAIR, PRESIDENT NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION 1400 Sixteenth Street NW Washington, DC 20036-2266 United States Telephone: (202) 797-6800 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges; Normally without charge; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Acid rain; Natural resources; Wetlands ecosystems; Birds; Wildlife; Wildlife habitats; Fish; Environmental management; Land use planning; Nature conservation; Resource conservation; Environmental policy; Environmental law; Internationally important ecosystems; Environmental education. Description: Conservation education organization dedicated to the wise use of natural resources. Publishes National Wildlife, International Wildlife and Ranger Rick magazines, Conservation Report newsletter, books and leaflets and press releases. Uses legal means in resources defense. Index Terms: Environmental education; Environmental management; Land use planning; Marine environments; Wetlands; Wildlife. 378 ------- NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL, INC. Contact: S. JACOB SCHERR, DIRECTOR NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL, INC. INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM Suite 300 1350 New York Avenue NW Washington, DC 20005 United States Telephone: (202) 783-7800 Fax: (202) 783-5917 Telex: 4900010562 (NRDCI) E-Mail Address: ECONET:NRDCDC Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Developing countries; United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Natural resources; Utilization of local resources; Environmental impact assessment; Environmental policy; Antipollution incentives; Environmental law; Environmental misconduct; Nature conservation; Energy policy; Energy conservation; Tropical forests; Nuclear weapons. Description: A national public interest organization of lawyers and scientists advocating environmental protection and the wise use of resources. Provides legal and technical advice to environmental groups and specialists. Index Terms: Energy; Environmental impact assessment; Environmental management; Forests; Wildlife. 379 ------- NATURE CONSERVANCY (THE) Contact: DENNIS W. GROSSMAN, CHIEF ECOLOGIST THE NATURE CONSERVANCY 1800 North Kent Street Arlington, VA 22209 United States Telephone: (703) 841-5300 Fax: (703) 841-1283 E-Mail Address: NATUREMUVAX Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English; Spanish. Geographic Attributes: United States; Caribbean Area; Central America; South America; South Pacific Ocean. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable. Subject Areas: Wetlands ecosystems; Endangered animal species; Endangered plant species; National parks and reserves; Protected species; Vegetation; Nature conservation; Internationally important ecosystems. Description: Provides information on location, ownership, protection status, size, and other attributes of various forest and non-forest types, aquatic features, and habitats for endangered and rare plants and animals with the goal of conserving natural diversity. Index Terms: Environmental management; Land use planning; Wetlands; Wildlife. 380 ------- NORMANDEAU ASSOCIATES, INC. Contact: PAMELA S. HALL, PRESIDENT NORMANDEAU ASSOCIATES, INC. 25 Nashua Road Bedford, NH 03102 United States Telephone: (603) 472-5191 Fax: (603) 472-7052 Nature of the Source: Industrial or commercial. Working Languages: English; Spanish. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable. Subject Areas: Environmental impact assessment; Environmental health hazards; Toxicity. Description: Organization provides information concerning toxicity testing, water quality surveys, environmental health, and environmental impact assessments. Index Terms: Drinking water; Environmental impact assessments; Groundwater; Health; Toxics. 381 ------- NORTH AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION Contact: JOAN HEIDELBERG, EXECUTIVE OFFICER NORTH AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION P.O. Box 400 Troy, OH 45373 United States Telephone: (513) 339-6835 Fax: (513) 335-5623 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: North America. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable. Subject Areas: Pressure groups; Self-help programs; Environmental education; Public information. Description: Promotes and coordinates environmental education programs. Index Terms: Environmental education. 382 ------- NORTH AMERICAN GAMEBIRD ASSOCIATION Contact: JOHN M. MULLIN NORTH AMERICAN GAMEBIRD ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 96 Goose Lake, IA 52750 United States Telephone: (319) 242-3046 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Canada; Mexico; United States; France; Australia. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Air pollution; Endangered animal species; Wildlife; Drinking water; Coastal development; Pesticide control standards; Toxic substances; Toxic waste; Environmental health hazards; Pollution criteria; Environmental law; Pollution control regulations. Description: Information on game bird production, habitat development and improvement, outdoor recreation, improved hunting, conservation and ecology. Publishes monthly magazine entitled "Wildlife Harvest". Index Terms: Air quality; Coastal zone management; Drinking water; Environmental management; Pesticides; Toxics; Wetlands; Wildlife. 383 ------- NORTH AMERICAN MYCOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION Contact: SECRETARY NORTH AMERICAN MYCOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION 3556 Oakwood Street Ann Arbor, MI 48104-5213 United States Telephone: (313) 971-2552 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English; French; German. Geographic Attributes: Canada; Mexico; United States. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable; Normally without charge; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Wildlife habitats; Plant diseases; Toxins; Poisons; Forestry; Taxonomy; Toxicology. Description: Information available on: distribution and fruiting times of the higher fungi in North America; taxonomy and nomenclature of fungi with sample specimens: edibility and poisoning plus toxicology and treatment of poisoning. Index Terms: Forests; Health; Toxics; Wildlife. 384 ------- NSF INTERNATIONAL Contact: PRESIDENT NSF INTERNATIONAL P.O. Box 130140 Ann Arbor, MI 48113-0140 United States Telephone: (313) 769-8010 Fax: (313) 769-0109 Telex: 753215 NSF INTL Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: North Africa; Southern Africa; Americas; United States; Southeast Asia; Eastern Asia; Europe; Mediterranean Area. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges; Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Water pollution; Water treatment; Public health and sanitation; Heavy metals; Inorganic pollutants; Liquid wastes; Organic pollutants; Sewage; Scrubbers, separators and filters; Waste disposal; Environmental health hazards; Food contamination; Pollutant analysis; Water quality; International standardization; Analytical chemistry; Bacteriology. Description: Environmental product standards and testing. Drinking water chemicals and plumbing component materials, wastewater, food service equipment, environmental training and education, water and wastewater monitoring. Drinking water treatment unit testing. Index Terms: Drinking Water; Environmental education; Health; Monitoring and environmental data; Pollution abatement; Wastewater. 385 ------- NUCLEAR INFORMATION AND RESOURCE SERVICE Contact: MICHAEL MARIOTTE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NUCLEAR INFORMATION AND RESOURCE SERVICE 1424 16th Street NW Suite 601 Washington, DC 20036 United States Telephone: (202) 328-0002 Fax: (202) 462-2183 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable. Subject Areas: Nuclear energy; Radioactivity; Radioactive waste management; Radioactive substances; Non-conventional energy; Solar energy; Wind energy; Energy conservation; Energy efficiency; Nuclear research and power centers; Renewable resources. Description: NIRS provides information on commercial nuclear reactors in the U.S. Also promotes alternatives to nuclear power and protects citizens from dangerous radioactive waste. Also testifies before state and national governments. Index Terms: Energy; Hazardous waste; Toxics. 386 ------- OAK RIDGE ASSOCIATED UNIVERSITIES Contact: PAM BOREE, MANAGER PUBLIC INFORMATION OAK RIDGE ASSOCIATED UNIVERSITIES P.O. Box 117 Oak Ridge, TN 37831-0117 United States Telephone: (615) 576-3147 Fax: (615) 576-4643 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association; Governmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable. Subject Areas: Environmental impact assessment; Nuclear energy; Ionizing radiation; Radioactive substances; Environmental health hazards; Occupational health; Radioactive decontamination; Radiation monitoring; Technology transfer; Environmental education; Epidemiology; Genetic engineering. Description: Private non-profit organization of 59 colleges and universities; plus a management and operating contractor of the U.S. Department of Energy. Fosters, encourages and engages in the identification and development of solutions to scientific, technical, medical and human resource problems through the resources/ORAU. Index Terms: Energy; Environmental education; Environmental impact assessment; Health. 387 ------- ORGANIZATION FOR TROPICAL STUDIES INC. Contact: DR. DONALD E. STONE ORGANIZATION FOR TROPICAL STUDIES INC. P.O. Box DM Duke Station Durham, NC 27706 United States Telephone: (919) 684-5774 Fax: (919) 684-5661 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English; Spanish. Geographic Attributes: Costa Rica; United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Tropical ecosystems. Description: Non-profit consortium of 45 institutes, mostly universities. Emphasis is on biology and tropical ecology. Index Terms: Forests; Wildlife. 388 ------- OUTREACH Contact: DR. JAMES V. CONNOR, DIRECTOR OUTREACH NYU-200 East Building 239 Greene Street New York, NY 10003 United States Telephone: (212) 998-5205 Fax: (212) 995-4049 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English; Spanish. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Environmental education. Description: OUTREACH produces and disseminates environmental education materials worldwide. An OUTREACH office also exists in Nairobi, Kenya. Index Terms: Environmental education. 389 ------- PACIFIC WHALE FOUNDATION Contact: DR. PAUL FORESTELL PACIFIC WHALE FOUNDATION 101 North Kihei Road Kihei, HI 96753 United States Telephone: (808) 879-8860 Fax: (808) 879-2615 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Pacific Ocean. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Marine ecosystems; Oceans and seas; Marine environments; Aquatic mammals; Tourism and travel. Description: Committed to educating the public, from a scientific perspective, about marine mammals and their ocean habitat. Ocean outreach program includes internships, public education programs, and resource materials. Index Terms: Environmental education; Marine environments. 390 ------- PAN PACIFIC INSTITUTE OF OCEAN SCIENCE Contact: JACK HARMON, MANAGING DIRECTOR PAN PACIFIC INSTITUTE OF OCEAN SCIENCE 935 Dillingham Boulevard Honolulu, HI 96817 United States Telephone: (808) 842-7879 Fax: (808) 841-2036 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: Chinese; English; Japanese; Spanish; Russian. Geographic Attributes: Oceania. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Marine ecosystems; Resources management; Geothermal energy; Wind energy; Water quality. Description: Ocean sciences information for Pacific basic narrows, Hawaiian Islands and Micronesia. PACON (Pacific Congress on Marine Science and Technology) Division has conducted biennial conferences since 1984. Index Terms: Coastal zone management; Energy; Environmental management; Groundwater; Marine environments. 391 ------- PESTICIDE ACTION NETWORK NORTH AMERICA REGIONAL CENTER INTERNATIONAL PESTICIDE CLEARINGHOUSE Contact: KATHI DAY PESTICIDE ACTION NETWORK NORTH AMERICA REGIONAL CENTER INTERNATIONAL PESTICIDE CLEARINGHOUSE 965 Mission Street, #514 San Francisco, CA 94103 United States Telephone: (415) 541-9140 Fax: (415) 541-9253 Telex: 156283472 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English; Spanish; German; Tagalog. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Pesticides; Toxicity of pesticides; Utilization of pesticides; Interaction of pesticides; Pesticide control standards. Description: The Clearinghouse has a direct query-response service for organizations and individuals needing pesticide-related information. Index Terms: Pesticides; Toxics. 392 ------- PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COLLABORATIVE INTERNATIONAL Contact: DUANE KISSICK, PRESIDENT PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COLLABORATIVE INTERNATIONAL 1012 N Street NW Washington, DC 20001 United States Telephone: (202) 789-1140 Fax: (202) 789-0242 Telex: 248529 Cable: PADCO INC Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: Arabic; English; French; Spanish. Geographic Attributes: Africa; South America; Central Asia; Southeast Asia; Eastern Asia; Eastern Europe; Central America. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Land use planning; Land values; Human settlements; Housing programs; Patterns of urban growth; Planned urban development; Residential areas; Urban design; Low-cost housing; New communities; Urban renewal; Urban traffic; Geographic information systems. Description: Information includes data on urban and regional development in developing areas, specializing in low-income settlement and data from over 25 years of project experience plus research experience of associates at universities. Index Terms: Land use planning; Monitoring and environmental data; Population. 393 ------- POLLUTION ENGINEERING MAGAZINE CAHNERS PUBLISHING COMPANY Contact: EDITOR POLLUTION ENGINEERING MAGAZINE CAHNERS PUBLISHING COMPANY Box 5080 1350 E. Touhy Des Plains, IL 60017-5080 United States Telephone: (708) 635-8800 Fax: (708) 390-2636 Nature of the Source: Industrial or commercial. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Canada; United States; Europe. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Electric power plants; Industrial effluents; Traffic noise; Pollution control technology; Radioactive waste management. Description: Scientific and engineering publication comprised of 51000 environmental professionals concerned with air pollution, water pollution, solid waste handling and disposal, and noise abatement. Index Terms: Energy; Hazardous waste; Pollution abatement; Solid waste; Wastewater. 394 ------- POPULATION CRISIS COMMITTEE Contact: PRESIDENT POPULATION CRISIS COMMITTEE 1120 19th Street NW Suite 550 Washington, DC 20036 United States Telephone: (202) 659-1833 Fax: (202) 293-1833 Telex: 440 450 Cable: CRISIS WASHINGTON Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English; French; Spanish. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Patterns of urban growth; Family planning; Human migration; Human population; Overcrowding. Description: A non-profit organization established to promote public understanding and action in the face of the world population crisis. Active in population education. Index Terms: Health; Land use planning; Population. 395 ------- POPULATION REFERENCE BUREAU Contact: WINTHROP P. CARTY, CO-ORDINATING EDITOR POPULATION REFERENCE BUREAU GLOBAL EDITION 1875 Connecticut Avenue NW Suite 520 Washington, DC 20009 United States Telephone: (202) 483-1100 Fax: (202) 328-3937 Telex: 49000 10 456(PRB UI) Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge; Fixed schedule of charges; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Human population. Description: The Population Reference Bureau is a private, non-profit educational organization that gathers, interprets and disseminates information about population. It seeks to increase understanding of population trends and their public policy implications. Index Terms: Population. 396 ------- RAINFOREST ACTION NETWORK Contact: RANDALL HAYES RAINFOREST ACTION NETWORK 301 Broadway Suite A San Francisco, CA 94133 United States Telephone: (415) 398-4404 Fax: (415) 398-2732 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English; French; Spanish; Portuguese. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Tropical ecosystems; Tropical forests. Description: The Rainforest Action Network's focus is working to save the world's rainforests. RAN works internationally in cooperation with other environmental and human rights organizations on major campaigns to protect rainforests. Index Terms: Environmental management; Forests; Wildlife. 397 ------- RAPTOR EDUCATION FOUNDATION Contact: PETER RESHETNIAK, PRESIDENT RAPTOR EDUCATION FOUNDATION 21901 E. Hampden Avenue Aurora, CO 80013 United States Telephone: (303) 680-8500 Fax: (303) 680-8502 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English; French; Russian. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable; Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Environmental education; Birds; Endangered animal species; Protected species; Adaptable species; Wildlife conservation; Wildlife habitats; Biological resources. Description: The Foundation promotes the understanding of ecological diversity and similar ecological concepts through the utilization of permanently injured, non-releasable raptors in programs targeted at school children and the general public. Index Terms: Environmental education; Wildlife. 398 ------- RECYCLING ADVISORY COUNCIL Contact: EDGAR MILLER, PROGRAM COORDINATOR RECYCLING ADVISORY COUNCIL 1101 30th Street NW Suite 305 Washington, DC 20007 United States Telephone: (202) 625-6406 Fax: (202) 625-6409 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge; Cost recovery basis. Subject Areas: Solid wastes; Solid waste disposal; Resources management; Recycling; Waste recovery. Description: The RAC is committed to establishing sound recycling and resource management policies. The RAC examines recycling issues with the goal of recommending public policies and private initiatives to increase recycling. Members from industrial, governmental, community, and environmental organizations. Index Terms: Environmental management; Solid waste. 399 ------- RENEW AMERICA Contact: ANN CAMERON, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER RENEW AMERICA 1400 16th Street Suite 710 Washington, DC 20036 United States Telephone: (202) 232-2252 Fax: (202) 232-2617 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Environmental education. Description: Renew America is the only national clearinghouse for environmental solutions. It fosters the rapid, efficient expansion of successful environmental programs and encourages cooperation and consensus building among environmental interests. Index Terms: Environmental education. 400 ------- RENEWABLE NATURAL RESOURCES FOUNDATION Contact: ROBERT D. DAY RENEWABLE NATURAL RESOURCES FOUNDATION 5430 Grosvenor Lane Bethesda, MD 20814 United States Telephone: (301) 493-9101 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Canada; Mexico; United States. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable; Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Natural resources; Soil conservation; Temperate and cold zone ecosystems; Ecological balance; Wildlife; Conservation of freshwater; Water resources development; Nature conservation; Renewable resources; Resource appraisal; Environmental impact assessment; Fisheries management; Botany; Forestry; Geology. Description: Foundation engaging in research, dissemination of research results, education and information services, and assisting in policy formulation relating to renewable natural resources. Index Terms: Agriculture; Environmental education; Environmental impact assessment; Environmental management; Forests; Geology; Groundwater; Marine environments; Monitoring and environmental data; Wildlife. 401 ------- RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS Contact: DIRECTOR RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS P.O. Box 12194 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 United States Telephone: (919) 541-7218 Fax: (919) 541-6621 Telex: 02509 RTI RTPK Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English; Spanish; French. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Air pollution; Water pollution; Photochemical agents and effects; Aerosols; Atmospheric monitoring; Environmental statistics; Toxicology. Description: Research organization engaged in air and water pollution data analysis. Index Terms: Air quality; Groundwater; Monitoring and environmental data; Toxics. 402 ------- RESOURCES FOR THE FUTURE Contact: DIRECTOR RESOURCES FOR THE FUTURE PUBLICATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION 1616 P Street NW Washington, DC 20036 United States Telephone: (202) 328-5000 Fax: (202) 265-8069 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Mineral resources; Natural resources; Non-renewable resources; Soil contamination; Resources management; Environmental management; Economic planning; Environmental impact assessment; Human population; Energy conservation; Agricultural economics; Forestry; Meteorology. Description: Information is available on scientific medium-long term analyses of natural resource and environmental management, urban, rural and recreational land use, population, international economic growth and the environment in societal framework. Index Terms: Agriculture; Energy; Environmental impact assessment; Environmental management; Forestry; Population. 403 ------- RODALE INSTITUTE Contact: DR. KIM KROLL RODALE INSTITUTE Rodale Research Center 222 Main Street Emmaus, PA 18049 United States Telephone: (215) 683-6383 Fax: (215) 683-8548 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English; French; Spanish. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Cost recovery basis. Subject Areas: Agricultural land; Agriculture; Agricultural methods; Agricultural production; Biological control of pests; Composts and natural fertilizers; Pesticides; Crop waste; Agricultural economics; Subterranean water. Description: Association involved in research, publishing and education on environmentally sound, resource-efficient, economically profitable agriculture. Index Terms: Agriculture; Groundwater; Land use planning; Pesticides. 404 ------- SAFARI CLUB INTERNATIONAL Contact: PHILIP L. DELONE, ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR SAFARI CLUB INTERNATIONAL 4800 W. Gates Pass Road Tucson, AZ 85745 United States Telephone: (602) 620-1220 Fax: (602) 622-1205 Telex: 880149 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable. Subject Areas: Hunting; Environmental education; Nature conservation. Description: Organization formed to promote good fellowship and communication among sportsmen conservationists; to promote conservation of wildlife of the world as a valuable renewable resource in which hunting is one management tool among many: to stimulate conservation education programs & resource management, Index Terms: Environmental education; Wildlife. 405 ------- SALK INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL STUDIES (THE) Contact: VICE PRESIDENT THE SALK INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL STUDIES OPERATIONS OFFICE 10010 N. Torrey Pines Road P.O. Box 85800 San Diego, CA 92138 United States Telephone: (619) 453-4100 Fax: (619) 453-8534 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English; French; German. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Mutagens; Animal physiology; Biochemistry; Genetic engineering; Human physiology and pathology; Immunology; Plant physiology; Virology. Description: Biological research center focusing on areas underlying the health sciences (cellular biology, molecular biology, immunology and neurosciences). Index Terms: Health. 406 ------- SCIENTISTS' INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION Contact: DIRECTOR, PUBLIC INFORMATION SCIENTISTS'INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION 355 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 10017 United States Telephone: (212) 661-9110 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Americas. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges; Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Air pollution; Biological resources; Ecological balance; Drinking water; Motor vehicle emissions; Occupational health; Food contamination; Pollutant levels; Pollutant source identification; Pollution criteria. Description: Main concern is to provide public understanding of science and technology. Provides a referral service for journalists writing on science, technology, medicine and related areas. Referral service to sources of scientific and technological information. Index Terms: Air quality; Drinking water; Energy; Health; Toxics; Wastewater. 407 ------- SEISMOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA Contact: SUSAN NEWMAN, DIRECTOR SEISMOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 201 Plaza Professional Building El Cerrito, CA 94530 United States Telephone: (415) 525-5474 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Earthquakes; Seismic sea waves; Seismic activity. Description: Publishes a bimonthly journal of advanced research in seismology and earthquake engineering. Sponsors annual meetings where research is reported. Index Terms: Disasters; Geology. 408 ------- SIERRA CLUB Contact: JOANNE HURLEY, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS SIERRA CLUB PUBLIC AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT 730 Polk Street San Francisco, CA 94109 United States Telephone: (415) 776-2111 Fax: (415) 776-0350 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Canada; United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Air quality; National parks and reserves; Water resources development; Coastal development; Land use planning; Nature conservation; Human population; Hazardous substances; Radioactive waste management; Environmental law; Forestry. Description: Sierra Club is a non-profit, member supported public interest organization that promotes conservation of the natural environment by influencing public policy decisions. Index Terms: Air quality; Coastal zone management; Environmental education; Environmental management; Forests; Groundwater; Hazardous waste; Land use planning; Population; Toxics; Wildlife. 409 ------- SIERRA CLUB LEGAL DEFENSE FUND Contact: LAURI ADAMS, DIRECTOR INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM SIERRA CLUB LEGAL DEFENSE FUND 340 Montgomery Street Suite 1400 San Francisco, CA 94109 United States Telephone: (415) 627-6700 Fax: (415) 627-6740 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States; Canada. Terms of Access: Cost recovery basis. Subject Areas: Air quality; Air pollution; National parks and reserves; Dams; Water pollution; Resources management; Nature conservation; Environmental impact assessment; Environmental law; Pollution control regulations; Forestry; Human rights. Description: General area of expertise is environmental law. Information includes environmental litigation, i.e. current and past cases which uphold and define environmental laws of the United States. Recently initiated human rights and the environment project at the United Nations. Index Terms: Air quality; Environmental impact assessment; Environmental management; Forests. 410 ------- SOAP AND DETERGENT ASSOCIATION Contact: TECHNICAL DIRECTOR SOAP AND DETERGENT ASSOCIATION 475 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10016 United States Telephone: (212) 725-1262 Fax: (212) 213-0685 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Synthetic detergents. Description: Research on human safety and environmental aspects of soaps and detergents, and detergent ingredients. Index Terms: Health; Toxics; Wastewater. 411 ------- SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FORESTERS Contact: WILLIAM H. BANZHAF SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FORESTERS 5400 Grosvenor Lane Bethesda, MD 20814 United States Telephone: (301) 897-8720 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Tropical forest and woodland ecosystems; Afforestation and reafforestation; Coniferous forests; Grass fires; Temperate forests and woodlands; Ecological balance; Environmental policy; Forest products; Forest resource assessment; Forestry. Description: A national organization representing all segments of the forestry profession in the United States. Index Terms: Environmental management; Forests; Wildlife. 412 ------- SOCIETY OF WOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Contact: EXECUTIVE SECRETARY SOCIETY OF WOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY One Gifford Pinchot Drive Madison, WI 53705 United States Telephone: (608) 231-9347 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Forest products; Pulp and paper industry; Wood products. Description: The society publishes a quarterly journal entitled "Wood and Fiber Science". Contents are primarily results of basic research in the area of wood science and technology. Also contains information pertinent to society business and abstracts of theses in this area. Index Terms: Forests; Solid waste; Wastewater. 413 ------- SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION SOCIETY Contact: DIRECTOR SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION SOCIETY 7515 Ankeny Road Ankeny, IA 50021-9764 United States Telephone: (515) 289-2331 Fax: (515) 289-1227 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Canada; United States. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Soil conservation; Grassland ecosystems; Biological resources; Conservation of freshwater; Land use planning; Environmental impact assessment; Environmental policy; Contour farming; Irrigation; Forest products; Chemical fertilizers; Crop waste; Pollutant levels; Remote sensing; Agricultural economics. Description: Information on soil and water conservation. Index Terms: Agriculture; Environmental impact assessment; Environmental management; Forests; Geology; Groundwater; Land use planning; Monitoring and environmental data; Pesticides; Toxics. 414 ------- SPILL CONTROL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA Contact: MARC K. SHAYE, ESQ. SPILL CONTROL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA Suite 1900 400 Renaissance Center Detroit, MI 48243 United States Telephone: (313) 567-0500 Fax: (313) 259-8943 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Canada; United States; Western Europe. Terms of Access: Cost recovery basis; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Water pollution; Oils and petrols; Hazardous substances; Oil spillages; Pollution control technology; Environmental contingency planning; Pollution criteria; Penalties for environmental damage. Description: International trade association including third party contractors, manufacturers/distributors of oil and hazardous substances spill control equipment, and individuals in private and government capacities involved with oil and hazardous substances spill control operations. Index Terms: Disasters; Energy; Pollution abatement; Toxics. 415 ------- SURFACE MINING RESEARCH LIBRARY Contact: NORMAN KILPATRICK, DIRECTOR SURFACE MINING RESEARCH LIBRARY P.O. Box 25361 Charleston, WV 25361 United States Telephone: (304) 768-0489 Fax: (304) 768-3918 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: South Africa; United States; Australia. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Land reclamation; Mineral industry; Mining; Strip mining; Coal; Spoil heaps and excavations; International trade. Description: Provides information on technical, environmental and market aspects of surface mining for coal in America. Also provide information on coal economics compared to other energy sources and the impact of electric utility policies on development of different forms of energy. Index Terms: Energy; Geology; Land use planning. 416 ------- TARLTON FOUNDATION (THE) Contact: MARGARET ELLIOTT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THE TARLTON FOUNDATION 1160 Battery Street Suite 360 San Francisco, CA 94111 United States Telephone: (415) 989-2810 Fax: (415) 989-7867 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Cost recovery basis; Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Oceans and seas; Marine environments; Marine ecosystems; Marine resources conservation; Oceans and coastal areas; Coastal areas. Description: The mission of the Tarlton Foundation is to aid in the preservation of the earth's waters through conservation, focused marine education, and research programs. Index Terms: Coastal zone management; Environmental education; Marine environments. 417 ------- TIN INFORMATION CENTER OF NORTH AMERICA Contact: WILLIAM B. HAMPSHIRE, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT TIN INFORMATION CENTER OF NORTH AMERICA 1353 Perry Street Columbus, OH 43201 United States Telephone: (614) 424-6200 Fax: (614) 424-6924 Cable: TINSEARCH(COLUMBUS) Nature of the Source: Intergovernmental. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Canada; Mexico; United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Metal plating; Analytical equipment; Heavy metals. Description: Work of the institute is directed to develop the use of tin and is based on scientific and technical study of the metal, it alloys and compounds and of industrial processes which use tin or may provide future markets. Index Terms: Pollution abatement. 418 ------- TRANSNATIONAL NETWORK FOR ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGIES Contact: COORDINATOR TRANSNATIONAL NETWORK FOR ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGIES P.O. Box 567 Rangeley, ME 04970 United States Telephone: (207) 864-2252 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English; French; Spanish. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable; Fixed schedule of charges; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Environmental policy; Appropriate technology. Description: An international coalition of appropriate alternative technology groups. Information on technical capabilities and levels of expertise of groups doing small scale, low cost research and development on village level technologies, including self help housing, small farm equipment, alternative energy sources. Index Terms: Agriculture; Energy; Environmental management; Sustainable development. 419 ------- URBAN LAND INSTITUTE Contact: EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT URBAN LAND INSTITUTE 625 Indiana Avenue NW Washington, DC 20004 United States Telephone: (202) 624-7000 Fax: (202) 624-7140 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States; Europe; Japan. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Watershed management; Lakes; Land use planning; Built-up areas; Patterns of urban growth; Planned urban development; Residential areas; New communities; Urban renewal; Technology transfer. Description: ULI is a non-profit educational and research organization. Membership composed of real estate developers, financiers, professional service providers, public officials and academics. Index Terms: Environmental management; Land use planning. 420 ------- U.S. COUNCIL FOR ENERGY AWARENESS Contact: USCEA PUBLICATIONS OFFICE U.S. COUNCIL FOR ENERGY AWARENESS 1776 I Street NW Suite 400 Washington, DC 20006-3708 United States Telephone: (202) 293-0770 Fax: (202) 785-4019 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Nuclear energy; Nuclear energy uses; Nuclear research and power centers. Description: Information available on nuclear electricity and its benefits. Index Terms: Energy. 421 ------- U.S. EXPORT COUNCIL FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY SOLAR ENERGY INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION Contact: SCOTT SKLAR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR U.S. EXPORT COUNCIL FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY SOLAR ENERGY INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION 777 N. Capitol Street NE, #805 Washington, DC 20002 United States Telephone: (202) 408-0660 Fax: (202) 408-8536 Nature of the Source: Industrial or commercial. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Cost recovery basis. Subject Areas: Energy; Biomass; Solar energy; Wind energy; Geothermal energy; Non-conventional energy; Non-conventional energy resources. Description: Publications and company information concerning renewable energy, solar energy, wind energy, geothermal energy, and biomass. Index Terms: Energy. 422 ------- U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP Contact: GENE KARPINSKI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP 215 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington, DC 20003 United States Telephone: (202) 546-9707 Fax: (202) 546-2461 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Cost recovery basis; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Solid wastes; Toxins; Water resources conservation; Non-conventional energy; Nuclear energy. Description: The U.S. Public Interest Research Group (U.S. PERG) represents state PIRGs around the country. Representing more than one million members, U.S. PIRG conducts independent research and campaigns for national environmental and consumer protection. Index Terms: Energy; Environmental education; Groundwater; Hazardous wastes; Monitoring and environmental data; Solid wastes; Toxics. 423 ------- VITA, INC. Contact: HENRY NORMAN, PRESIDENT VITA, INC. 1815 North Lynn Street Suite 200 Arlington, VA 22209 United States Telephone: (703) 276-1800 Fax: (703) 243-1865 Telex: 440192 VITA Cable: VITAINC Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge; Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Environment and development; Nature conservation; Desertification; Wildlife conservation; watershed management;, Water quality; Wetlands ecosystems; Marine environments; Oceanography; Air pollution; Weather modification; Public parks and gardens; Appropriate technology. Description: Volunteers in Technical Assistance (VITA) produces reports and provides information primarily for use in developing countries. Materials cover a wide range of environmental issues. Index Terms: Air quality; Desertification; Groundwater; Marine environments; Sustainable development; Wetlands; Wildlife. 424 ------- WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FEDERATION Contact: DR. QUNICALEE BROWN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FEDERATION 601 Wythe Street Alexandria, VA 22314-1994 United States Telephone: (703) 684-2400 Fax: (703) 684-2492 Telex: 710 822 1171 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States; Canada; Mexico. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Water pollution; Water treatment; Liquid wastes; Sewage; Sewage treatment systems. Description: Wastewater treatment, collection and disposal information. Publishes journal, newsletter and manuals. Library is open to the public and contains textbooks, periodicals, U.S. government publications and some foreign journals. Index Terms: Hazardous waste; Solid waste; Toxics; Wastewater. 425 ------- WATER RESOURCES CONGRESS Contact: KATHLEEN A. PHELPS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WATER RESOURCES CONGRESS Courthouse Plaza II 2300 Clarendon Boulevard Suite 404 Arlington, VA 22201-3367 United States Telephone: (703) 525-4881 Fax: (703) 527-1693 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Cost recovery basis. Subject Areas: Energy; Agriculture; Flood control; Water quality; Nature conservation; Urban water supply; Water resources development; Wildlife conservation. Description: Water Resources Congress has been active for over a century; its services cover legislative activities, federal agency activities, and member activities in water resource development. Index Terms: Agriculture; Disasters; Energy; Groundwater; Land use planning; Wildlife. 426 ------- WEST VIRGINIA MINING AND RECLAMATION ASSOCIATION Contact: BENJAMIN C. GREENE, PRESIDENT WEST VIRGINIA MINING AND RECLAMATION ASSOCIATION 1624 Kanawha Boulevard East Charleston, WV 25311 United States Telephone: (304) 346-5318 Fax: (304) 346-5310 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Cost recovery basis; Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Land reclamation; Soil improvement; Afforestation and reafforestation; Built drainage systems; Mineral industry; Coal; Spoil heaps and excavations; Baseline monitoring; Pollution criteria; Water quality; Analytical equipment; Cartography; Soil sciences; Mining; Mining engineering. Description: Trade organization representing over 375 companies involved directly and indirectly in coal mining. Activities include federal and state legislative representation and research programs; technical services; newsletters and quarterly magazine. Index Terms: Energy; Forests; Geology; Groundwater; Land use planning; Monitoring and environmental data. 427 ------- WILD CANID SURVIVAL AND RESEARCH CENTER Contact: VICKI O'TOOLE WILD CANID SURVIVAL AND RESEARCH CENTER P.O. Box 760 Eureka, MO 63025 United States Telephone: (314) 938-5900 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: North America; Asia; Europe. Terms of Access: Cost recovery basis. Subject Areas: Animal behavior; Ecological balance; Endangered animal species; Hunting; Protected species; Wildlife; Wildlife habitats; Nature conservation. Description: Resource material and information on conservation activities, legislation and education about North American wildlife with special focus on Wild Canids. Captive breeding of endangered red and Mexican wolves for recovery programs. Index Terms: Environmental education; Environmental management; Wildlife. 428 ------- WILDFOWL TRUST OF NORTH AMERICA, INC (THE) Contact: BENEDICT J. HREN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THE WILDFOWL TRUST OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. Horsehead Wetlands Center P.O. Box 514 Perry Corner Road Grasonville, MD 21638 United States Telephone: (301) 827-6694 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Environmental education; Wildlife habitats; Wildlife conservation; Waterfowl; Wetlands ecosystems. Description: The Wildfowl Trust of North America is a non-profit conservation organization, offering the best examples of conservation, education and research resources through wildfowl and wetland centers. Index Terms: Environmental education; Wetlands; Wildlife. 429 ------- WILDLIFE HABITAT ENHANCEMENT COUNCIL Contact: JOYCE M. KELLY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WILDLIFE HABITAT ENHANCEMENT COUNCIL 1010 Wayne Avenue Suite 1240 Silver Spring, MD 20910 United States Telephone: (301) 588-8994 Fax: (301) 588-4629 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: United States. Terms of Access: Cost recovery basis. Subject Areas: Wildlife habitats; Wildlife conservation. Description: The aim of the Council is to protect and conserve wildlife habitation areas. Index Terms: Wildlife. 430 ------- WILDLIFE SOCIETY Contact: HARRY E. HODGDON WILDLIFE SOCIETY 5410 Grosvenor Lane Bethesda, MD 20814 United States Telephone: (301) 897-9770 Fax: (301) 530-2471 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Animal behavior; Endangered animal species; Terrestrial biological resources; Wildlife; Nature conservation; Wildlife population statistics; Zoology; Wildlife conservation. Description: Information on wildlife ecology and natural resources. Publishes journals, newsletter and books. Index Terms: Environmental education; Wildlife. 431 ------- WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION FENNO HOUSE Contact: DR. CRAIG E. DORMAN WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION FENNO HOUSE Woods Hole, MA 02543 United States Telephone: (508) 457-2000 Telex: 951679 Cable: OCEANINST WOOH E-Mail Address: OMNET:C.DORMAN.WHO.l Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Oceans and seas. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Air-water interaction; Sediment transport; Marine pollution; Ocean currents; Aquatic mammals; Aquatic microorganisms; Marine ecosystems; Aquaculture; Ocean dumping; Environmental education; Oceanography. Description: Basic and applied research in marine science, biology, chemistry, geology, geophysics, ocean engineering, physical oceanography. Graduate education program for PHD jointly with MIT. Post doctoral scholars program in research and marine policy and ocean management. Worldwide ship operations. Index Terms: Coastal zone management; Environmental education; Marine environments; Solid waste; Wetlands. 432 ------- WOODS HOLE RESEARCH INSTITUTE Contact: ELIZABETH DAVIES, STAFF ASSISTANT WOODS HOLE RESEARCH INSTITUTE P.O. Box 1035 Woods Hole, MA 02543 United States Telephone: (508) 540-9900 Fax: (508) 540-9700 Telex: 6503120226 E-Mail Address: 143 EAD1ED.WHOI.EDU Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English; Portuguese. Geographic Attributes: United States; Brazil. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Agroforestry; Carbon dioxide; Deforestation; Afforestation and reafforestation; Forestry; Geographic information systems; Carbon cycle; Greenhouse gases; Greenhouse effect; Land use planning; Remote sensing; Soil capabilities; Soil conservation; Environmental law. Description: The Center engages in research and policy analysis on global environmental problems, with a focus on biotic resources and their role in maintaining a habitable earth. Current work includes climatic change issues, biotic impoverishment, sustainable use of resources, and restoration of degraded lands. Index Terms: Agriculture; Climate change; Forests; Geology; Land use planning; Monitoring and environmental data; Sustainable development. 433 ------- WORLD FUTURE SOCIETY Contact: EDWARD S. CORNISH, PRESIDENT WORLD FUTURE SOCIETY 4916 St. Elmo Avenue Bethesda, MD 20814 United States Telephone: (301) 656-8274 Fax: (301) 951-0394 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Environmental impact assessment; Patterns of urban growth; Planned urban development; Long-term trends and forecasting. Description: An association for the study of alternative futures. Offers members bimonthly journal (The Futurist) which includes forecasts, trends and ideas about future; technical papers; tape recordings; bookstore (exclusively devoted to future). Index Terms: Environmental impact assessment; Land use planning; Monitoring and environmental data; Population. 434 ------- WORLD SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF ANIMALS Contact: JOHN C. WALSH, INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS DIRECTOR WORLD SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF ANIMALS P.O. Box 190 29 Perkins Street Boston, MA 02130 United States Telephone: (617) 522-7000 Fax: (617) 522-7077 Cable: ISPA BOSTON Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English; Spanish; German. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable; Normally without charge; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Birds; Endangered animal species; Hunting; Reptiles; Wildlife; Aquatic mammals; Nature conservation; Poultry farming; Animal husbandry. Description: Concerned with the protection of animals including conservation of wildlife from over-exploitation and the protection of livestock and domestic animals from abuse. Index Terms: Marine environments; Wildlife. 435 ------- WORLD LIFE RESEARCH INSTITUTE INTERNATIONAL BIOTOXICOLOGICAL CENTER Contact: DR. BRUCE W. HALSTEAD, DIRECTOR WORLD LIFE RESEARCH INSTITUTE INTERNATIONAL BIOTOXICOLOGICAL CENTER 23000 Grand Terrace Road Colton, CA 92324 United States Telephone: (714) 825-4773 Fax: (714) 783-3477 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English; French; German; Spanish; Chinese. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Charges negotiable; Fixed schedule of charges; On exchange basis. Subject Areas: Tropical ecosystems; Marine pollution; Marine ecosystems; Inorganic pollutants; Organic pollutants; Toxic substances; Toxins; Ocean dumping; Environmental health hazards; Pollutant effects; Food additives and colorants; Poisons. Description: Documentation and reference center in marine biotoxicology for World Health Organization. Extensive international library resources dealing with marine pollution, drugs from the sea, dangerous marine animals and poisonous and medicinal plants of the world. Index Terms: Health; Marine environments; Toxics. 436 ------- WORLD POLICY INSTITUTE Contact: ERIKA BURK, EDITORIAL ASSISTANT WORLD POLICY INSTITUTE 777 United Nations Plaza New York, NY 10017 United States Telephone: (212) 490-0010 Fax: (212) 986-1482 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Cost recovery basis. Subject Areas: Environmental policy; Environmental law; Economic planning; Environmental security; Human rights. Description: The agenda of the Institute includes world economic, environmental, and security problems; transatlantic, transpacific and North/South relations; the United Nations and international collective security; and important transnational issues such as human rights, immigration and drugs. Index Terms: Environmental management. 437 ------- WORLD RESOURCES INSTITUTE Contact: DONNA WISE, DIRECTOR POLICY AFFAIRS WORLD RESOURCES INSTITUTE 1709 New York Avenue NW Washington, DC 20006 United States Telephone: (202) 638-6300 Fax: (202) 638-0036 Telex: 64414 WRI WASH Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Environmental policy; Energy; Nature conservation; Natural resources; Sustainable development. Description: WRI is an independent research and policy center that helps governments, other non-profit organizations, businesses, and citizens look for ways to meet basic human needs and nurture economic growth without degrading the planet and its resources. Index Terms: Energy; Environmental management; Sustainable development. 438 ------- WORLD WILDLIFE FUND, INC. Contact: KATHRYN S. FULLER, PRESIDENT WORLD WILDLIFE FUND, INC. 1250 24th Street NW Washington, DC 20037 United States Telephone: (202) 293-4800 Fax: (202) 293-9211 Telex: 64505 PANDA Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Africa; South America; United States; Asia. Terms of Access: Normally without charge. Subject Areas: Endangered animal species; Endangered plant species; Wildlife; Nature conservation. Description: A private international conservation organization supporting scientific research and conservation projects to save endangered wildlife and natural areas. Index Terms: Environmental education; Monitoring and environmental data; Wildlife. 439 ------- WORLDWATCH INSTITUTE Contact: LIBRARIAN WORLDWATCH INSTITUTE 1776 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036 United States Telephone: (202) 452-1999 Nature of the Source: Non-profit association. Working Languages: English. Geographic Attributes: Global. Terms of Access: Fixed schedule of charges. Subject Areas: Arid zones; Family planning; Human population; Appropriate technology; Fuel wood; Nuclear energy; Solar energy; Environmental health hazards; Malnutrition; Wind energy; Energy sources; Soil erosion; Water pollution; Planned urban development; Waste disposal; Recycling; Deforestation; Climatic change. Description: Seeks to identify emerging global problems and trends and makes analyses available through WorldWatch papers and books and WorldWatch Magazine. A wide range of topics is covered from changing roles of women to environmental sources of disease, energy supplies and food and population growth. Index Terms: Agriculture; Climate change; Desertification; Energy; Environmental education; Forests; Groundwater; Health; Land use planning; Population; Solid waste; Sustainable development. 440 ------- Alphabetical Index ------- ABUNDANT LIFE SEED FOUNDATION 253 ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 254 ACID RAIN FOUNDATION, INC. (THE) 255 ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 256 AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE ARIDLAND WATERSHED MANAGEMENT RESEARCH UNIT 3 AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE ARTHROPOD-BORNE ANIMAL DISEASES RESEARCH LAB 4 AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE HORTICULTURAL RESEARCH LAB 5 AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE JORNADA EXPERIMENTAL RANGE 6 AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL WATER QUALITY LAB 7 AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE NATIONAL CENTER FOR AGRICULTURAL UTILIZATION 8 AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE NATIONAL SEED STORAGE LAB 9 AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE NATIONAL SOIL DYNAMICS LAB 10 AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE PLUM ISLAND ANIMAL DISEASE CENTER 11 AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE POISONOUS PLANT RESEARCH LAB 12 AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE SOUTHERN REGIONAL RESEARCH CENTER 13 AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE STORED PRODUCT INSECTS RESEARCH LAB 14 443 ------- AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE U.S. GRAIN MARKETING RESEARCH CENTER 15 AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE U.S. LIVESTOCK INSECTS LAB 16 AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE U.S. NATIONAL ARBORETUM 17 AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE WIND EROSION RESEARCH UNIT 18 AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE PLANT PROTECTION AND QUARANTINE PROGRAMS 19 AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT COOPERATIVE STATE RESEARCH SERVICE CURRENT RESEARCH INFORMATION SYSTEM 20 AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT DENVER WILDLIFE RESEARCH CENTER 21 AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT FOREST SERVICE FOREST PRODUCTS LAB 22 AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT FOREST SERVICE FS INFO PSW 23 AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT FOREST SERVICE INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL FORESTRY 24 AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT FOREST SERVICE NORTH CENTRAL FOREST EXPERIMENT STATION 25 AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT FOREST SERVICE NORTHEASTERN FOREST EXPERIMENT STATION 26 AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT FOREST SERVICE ROCKY MOUNTAIN FOREST EXPERIMENT STATION 27 AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT FOREST SERVICE SOUTHERN FOREST EXPERIMENT STATION 28 AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL LIBRARY 29 444 ------- AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT SCIENCE AND EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION RUSSELL RESEARCH CENTER 30 AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE INFORMATION DIVISION 31 AIR & WASTE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION 257 ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT WATER DIVISION 155 ALLIANCE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION 258 ALUMINUM ASSOCIATION, INC 259 AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY 260 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF TEXTILE CHEMISTS AND COLORISTS 261 AMERICAN CETACEAN SOCIETY 262 AMERICAN COAL ASH ASSOCIATION 263 AMERICAN FOREST FOUNDATION 264 AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION 265 AMERICAN GEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE 266 AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION 267 AMERICAN HEALTH FOUNDATION NAYLOR DANA INSTITUTE FOR DISEASE PREVENTION 268 AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE ASSOCIATION 269 AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL CLIMATOLOGY 270 AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION DEPARTMENT OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH 271 AMERICAN METEOROLOGICAL SOCIETY 272 AMERICAN MINING CONGRESS 273 AMERICAN NATURE STUDY SOCIETY (THE) 274 AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE CENTRAL ABSTRACTING AND INFORMATION SERVICES 275 AMERICAN PHYTOPATHOLOGICAL SOCIETY 276 AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION INFORMATION SERVICES OFFICE 277 AMERICAN PUBLIC TRANSIT ASSOCIATION 278 AMERICAN SHORE AND BEACH PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION 279 AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY 280 AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MICROBIOLOGY 281 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING & AIR-CONDITIONING 282 AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION 283 AMERICAN WILDLANDS 284 445 ------- AMERICANS FOR NUCLEAR ENERGY 285 ANIMAL WELFARE INSTITUTE 286 ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF POLLUTION CONTROL AND ECOLOGY PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE 156 ASM INTERNATIONAL 287 ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN PESTICIDE CONTROL OFFICIALS 288 ASSOCIATION OF OFFICIAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTS, INC 289 ATLANTIC COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES 290 AUBURN UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR AQUACULTURE 179 AUBURN UNIVERSITY WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH INSTITUTE 180 BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE PACIFIC NORTHWEST LABORATORIES EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES CENTER 291 BIO INTEGRAL RESOURCE CENTER 292 BITUMINOUS COAL RESEARCH NATIONAL LABORATORY 293 BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LABORATORY NATIONAL NUCLEAR DATA CENTER 294 BUILDING OFFICIALS AND CODE ADMINISTRATORS INTERNATIONAL 295 CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING RESEARCH LIBRARY 181 CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FULLERTON CALIFORNIA DESERT STUDIES CONSORTIUM 182 CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION, INC. AIR RESOURCES INFORMATION CLEARINGHOUSE 296 CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY 297 CENTER FOR MARINE CONSERVATION 298 CENTER FOR RESOURCE ECONOMICS/ISLAND PRESS 299 CHEMICAL ABSTRACTS SERVICE 300 CHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION 301 CHEMICAL SPECIALTIES MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION 302 CITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF MARINE AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES 183 CLARK UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENT, TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT 184 CLEARINGHOUSE ON DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATION INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH 303 446 ------- CLEMSON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF FOREST AND RECREATION RESOURCES 185 CLIMATE INSTITUTE (THE) 304 COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH WATER QUALITY CONTROL DIVISION 157 COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES INTERNATIONAL GROUND WATER MODELING CENTER 186 COMBUSTION INSTITUTE (THE) 305 COMMERCE DEPARTMENT BUREAU OF ECONOMIC ANALYSIS ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS DIVISION 32 COMMERCE DEPARTMENT BUREAU OF THE CENSUS AGRICULTURE DIVISION 33 COMMERCE DEPARTMENT BUREAU OF THE CENSUS BUSINESS DIVISION 34 COMMERCE DEPARTMENT BUREAU OF THE CENSUS GEOGRAPHY DIVISION 35 COMMERCE DEPARTMENT BUREAU OF THE CENSUS POPULATION DIVISION 36 COMMERCE DEPARTMENT ECONOMICS AND STATISTICS ADMINISTRATION 37 COMMERCE DEPARTMENT INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADMINISTRATION 38 COMMERCE DEPARTMENT MAIN LIBRARY 39 COMMERCE DEPARTMENT NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY ACOUSTIC MEASUREMENTS 40 COMMERCE DEPARTMENT NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY BUILDING AND FIRE RESEARCH LAB 41 COMMERCE DEPARTMENT NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS DIVISION 42 COMMERCE DEPARTMENT NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL AND ACADEMIC AFFAIRS 43 COMMERCE DEPARTMENT NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION CENTRAL LIBRARY 44 447 ------- COMMERCE DEPARTMENT NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION GREAT LAKES ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LABORATORY. 45 COMMERCE DEPARTMENT NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL CLIMATIC DATA CENTER 46 COMMERCE DEPARTMENT NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL GEOPHYSICAL DATA CENTER SOLAR TERRESTRIAL DATA SERVICES DIVISION 47 COMMERCE DEPARTMENT NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL GEOPHYSICAL DATA CENTER SOLID EARTH GEOPHYSICS 48 COMMERCE DEPARTMENT NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NATIONAL METEOROLOGICAL CENTER 49 COMMERCE DEPARTMENT NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION WORLD DATA CENTER A FOR GLACIOLOGY 50 COMMERCE DEPARTMENT NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION WORLD DATA CENTER A FOR METEOROLOGY AND NUCLEAR RADIATION 51 COMMERCE DEPARTMENT NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION WORLD DATA CENTER A FOR OCEANOGRAPHY 52 COMMERCE DEPARTMENT NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION WORLD DATA CENTER A FOR SOLAR-TERRESTRIAL PHYSICS 53 COMMERCE DEPARTMENT NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION WORLD DATA CENTER A FOR SOLID EARTH GEOPHYSICS 54 COMMERCE DEPARTMENT NATIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION SERVICE 55 COMMERCE DEPARTMENT OCEAN POLLUTION DATA AND INFORMATION NETWORK 56 CONCERN, INC 306 CONGRESS OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT INFORMATION CENTER 57 448 ------- CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL 307 CONSERVATION TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION CENTER 308 COOPERATIVE HOUSING FOUNDATION ECOSYSTEMS DEPARTMENT 309 CORNELL UNIVERSITY BOYCE THOMPSON INSTITUTE FOR PLANT RESEARCH 187 COUNCIL OF STATE GOVERNMENTS CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENT 158 COUNCIL ON ECONOMIC PRIORITIES CORPORATE ENVIRONMENTAL DATA CLEARINGHOUSE PROJECT 310 COUSTEAU SOCIETY, INC. (THE) RESEARCH AND COMMUNICATIONS 311 DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE 312 DEFENSE DEPARTMENT ARMY U.S. ARMY ENVIRONMENTAL HYGIENE AGENCY 58 DEFENSE DEPARTMENT ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS HYDROLOGIC ENGINEERING CENTER 59 DEFENSE DEPARTMENT NAVY NAVAL OCEANOGRAPHIC AND ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH LAB 60 DELAWARE RIVER BASIN COMMISSION 61 DESERT PROTECTIVE COUNCIL 313 DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC 314 EARTH ISLAND INSTITUTE 315 EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING RESEARCH INSTITUTE 316 EARTHSAVE 317 EARTHWATCH 318 ECOLOGICAL AND TOXIC ASSOCIATION OF DYESTUFFS MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY 319 ECOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA (THE) 320 ECONET INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS 321 EDISON ELECTRIC INSTITUTE 322 EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS 323 ENERGY DEPARTMENT ENERGY DEPARTMENT FIELD OFFICE, NEVADA 62 ENERGY DEPARTMENT ENERGY LIBRARY 63 449 ------- ENERGY DEPARTMENT FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION HYDROPOWER LICENSING OFFICE 64 ENERGY DEPARTMENT FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION PIPELINE AND PRODUCER REGULATION OFFICE 65 ENERGY DEPARTMENT NATIONAL ENERGY INFORMATION CENTER 66 ENTOMOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 324 ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND 325 ENVIRONMENTAL INDUSTRY COUNCIL 326 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH INFORMATION 67 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY HEADQUARTERS LIBRARY 68 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY INFOTERRA/USA NATIONAL FOCAL POINT 69 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTER 70 ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF MICHIGAN INFORMATION ANALYSIS AND EXPLOITATION LAB 159 ESTUARINE RESEARCH FEDERATION 327 EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS 71 FAMILY PLANNING INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE 328 FOREST PRODUCTS RESEARCH SOCIETY 329 FOREST TRUST THE TIDES FOUNDATION 330 FRIENDS OF THE EARTH 331 GREAT LAKES COMMISSION RESEARCH OFFICE 160 GREENHOUSE CRISIS FOUNDATION (THE) 332 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT EPIDEMIOLOGY PROGRAM OFFICE 72 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT INFORMATION CENTER 73 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT INTERNATIONAL CANCER RESEARCH DATA BANK 74 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT INTERNATIONAL HEALTH PROGRAM OFFICE 75 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT NATIONAL CENTER FOR HEALTH STATISTICS 76 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT NATIONAL HEART, LUNG AND BLOOD INSTITUTE 77 450 ------- HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH 78 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES 79 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT NATIONAL LIBRARY OF MEDICINE TOXICOLOGY INFORMATION PROGRAM 80 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH REVIEW COMMISSION OFFICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION 81 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF POPULATION AFFAIRS 82 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT OFFICE ON SMOKING AND HEALTH TECHNICAL INFORMATION CENTER 83 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE AGENCY FOR TOXIC SUBSTANCES AND DISEASE REGISTRY 84 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL HEALTH 85 HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES 86 HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH 87 HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS STAFF 88 HUMAN ENVIRONMENT CENTER 333 ILLINOIS ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY DIVISION OF AIR POLLUTION CONTROL 161 INFORM, INC 334 INSTITUTE FOR EARTH EDUCATION (THE) 335 INSTITUTE FOR SOVIET-AMERICAN RELATIONS INTERNATIONAL CLEARINGHOUSE ON THE ENVIRONMENT 336 INSTITUTE OF SCRAP RECYCLING INDUSTRIES, INC 337 INSTITUTE OF TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERS 338 INSTRUMENT SOCIETY OF AMERICA 339 451 ------- INTER-AMERICAN TROPICAL TUNA COMMISSION SCRIPPS INSTITUTION OF OCEANOGRAPHY 340 INTERIOR DEPARTMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HISTORIC PRESERVATION INTERNATIONAL OFFICE 89 INTERIOR DEPARTMENT BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS 90 INTERIOR DEPARTMENT BUREAU OF MINES PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE 91 INTERIOR DEPARTMENT FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE ABERNATHY SALMON CULTURE TECHNOLOGY CENTER 92 INTERIOR DEPARTMENT FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE DIVISION OF NATIONAL FISH HATCHERIES 93 INTERIOR DEPARTMENT FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE ENDANGERED SPECIES 94 INTERIOR DEPARTMENT FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE FISH FARMING EXPERIMENTAL STATION 95 INTERIOR DEPARTMENT FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE LAW ENFORCEMENT 96 INTERIOR DEPARTMENT FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE MIGRATORY BIRD MANAGEMENT 97 INTERIOR DEPARTMENT FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE NATIONAL ECOLOGY RESEARCH CENTER 98 INTERIOR DEPARTMENT FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE NATIONAL FISH HEALTH RESEARCH LAB 99 INTERIOR DEPARTMENT FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE NATIONAL FISHERIES CONTAMINANT RESEARCH CENTER 100 INTERIOR DEPARTMENT FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE NATIONAL FISHERIES RESEARCH CENTER 101 452 ------- INTERIOR DEPARTMENT FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE NATIONAL WETLANDS RESEARCH CENTER 102 INTERIOR DEPARTMENT FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGES DIVISION 103 INTERIOR DEPARTMENT FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE NORTHERN PRAIRIE WILDLIFE RESEARCH CENTER 104 INTERIOR DEPARTMENT FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE OFFICE OF SCIENTIFIC AUTHORITY 105 INTERIOR DEPARTMENT FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE REALTY DIVISION , 106 INTERIOR DEPARTMENT FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE TUNISON LAB OF FISH NUTRITION 107 INTERIOR DEPARTMENT FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE WILDLIFE AND CONTAMINANT RESEARCH DIVISION 108 INTERIOR DEPARTMENT GEOLOGICAL SURVEY EARTH SCIENCE INFORMATION OFFICE 109 INTERIOR DEPARTMENT GEOLOGICAL SURVEY EROS DATA CENTER 110 INTERIOR DEPARTMENT GEOLOGICAL SURVEY LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES Ill INTERIOR DEPARTMENT GEOLOGICAL SURVEY NATIONAL WATER DATA EXCHANGE 112 INTERIOR DEPARTMENT GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL GEOLOGY 113 INTERIOR DEPARTMENT GEOLOGICAL SURVEY PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE 114 INTERIOR DEPARTMENT GEOLOGICAL SURVEY PUBLIC INQUIRIES OFFICE 115 453 ------- INTERIOR DEPARTMENT GEOLOGICAL SURVEY U.S. NATIONAL EARTHQUAKE INFORMATION SERVICE 116 INTERIOR DEPARTMENT MINERALS MANAGEMENT OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF EVENTS FILE 117 INTERIOR DEPARTMENT NATIONAL PARK SERVICE BRANCH OF CULTURAL RESEARCH 118 INTERIOR DEPARTMENT NATIONAL PARK SERVICE OFFICE OF PARK PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 119 INTERIOR DEPARTMENT NATIONAL PARK SERVICE OFFICE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS 120 INTERIOR DEPARTMENT NATURAL RESOURCES LIBRARY 121 INTERIOR DEPARTMENT SURFACE MINING RECLAMATION AND ENFORCEMENT OFFICE 122 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR ECOLOGY 341 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MILK, FOOD AND ENVIRONMENTAL SANITARIA 342 INTERNATIONAL EROSION CONTROL ASSOCIATION 343 INTERNATIONAL FOOD POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTE 344 INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION (THE) 345 INTERNATIONAL HYDRONICS CORPORATION 346 INTERNATIONAL LEAD ZINC RESEARCH ORGANIZATION, INC 347 INTERNATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION 348 INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR PRESERVATION OF THE TROPICAL RAINFOREST 349 INTERSTATE COMMISSION ON THE POTOMAC RIVER BASIN 162 IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY RARE-EARTH INFORMATION CENTER 188 IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY SPANGLER GEOTECHNICAL LAB 189 ISLAND INSTITUTE 350 ISLAND RESOURCES FOUNDATION 351 IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE OF AMERICA SAVE OUR STREAMS PROGRAM 352 454 ------- JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY POPULATION INFORMATION PROGRAM 190 KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL, INC 353 KENT STATE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR AQUATIC ECOLOGY 191 LABOR DEPARTMENT LIBRARY 123 LABOR DEPARTMENT OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION OFFICE 124 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DIVISION COLD REGIONS BIBLIOGRAPHY PROJECT 125 LONG ISLAND SOUND TASKFORCE LONG ISLAND SOUND REGIONAL INFORMATION SERVICE 163 LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY LOUISIANA WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH INSTITUTE 192 MARINE MAMMAL COMMISSION 126 MARINE TECHNOLOGY SOCIETY 354 MAX MCGRAW WILDLIFE FOUNDATION 355 MIAMI UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES 193 MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AIR QUALITY DIVISION 164 MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF FORESTRY AND WOOD PRODUCTS 194 MIDWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE 356 NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES BUILDING RESEARCH BOARD 357 NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES NATIONAL ACADEMY PRESS 358 NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION HEADQUARTERS LIBRARY 127 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHEMICAL RECYCLERS 359 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS 360 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE 165 NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY INFORMATION SERVICES OFFICE 361 NATIONAL CENTER FOR ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH 362 NATIONAL COALITION AGAINST THE MISUSE OF PESTICIDES 363 455 ------- NATIONAL COUNCIL OF THE PAPER INDUSTRY FOR AIR AND STREAM IMPROVEMENT 364 NATIONAL COUNCIL ON RADIATION PROTECTION AND MEASUREMENTS 365 NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION 366 NATIONAL GRANGE 367 NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES 368 NATIONAL PEST CONTROL ASSOCIATION 369 NATIONAL PESTICIDE TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK 370 NATIONAL PETROLEUM COUNCIL 371 NATIONAL REGISTRY OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONALS 372 NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH BOARD HIGHWAY RESEARCH INFORMATION SERVICE 128 NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION LIBRARY 129 NATIONAL SOLID WASTES MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION 373 NATIONAL TOXICS CAMPAIGN 374 NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION 375 NATIONAL WATER WELL ASSOCIATION NATIONAL GROUND WATER INFORMATION CENTER 376 NATIONAL WATERWAYS CONFERENCE, INC 377 NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION 378 NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL, INC 379 NATURE CONSERVANCY (THE) 380 NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL 166 NEW ENGLAND INTERSTATE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION 167 NEW YORK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE 195 NORMANDEAU ASSOCIATES, INC 381 NORTH AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION 382 NORTH AMERICAN GAMEBIRD ASSOCIATION 383 NORTH AMERICAN MYCOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION 384 NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AIR QUALITY SECTION 168 NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF FOREST RESOURCES COOPERATIVE TREE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 196 456 ------- NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF WOOD AND PAPER SCIENCE 197 NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY TOXICOLOGY PROGRAM 198 NSF INTERNATIONAL 385 NUCLEAR INFORMATION AND RESOURCE SERVICE 386 OAK RIDGE ASSOCIATED UNIVERSITIES 387 OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY BIOMEDICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION ANALYSIS 130 OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY CARBON DIOXIDE INFORMATION ANALYSIS CENTER 131 OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT SECTION 132 OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY RADIATION SHIELDING INFORMATION CENTER 133 OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY TOXICOLOGY INFORMATION RESPONSE CENTER 134 OHIO RIVER BASIN COMMISSION 169 OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY BYRD POLAR RESEARCH CENTER 199 OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EQ INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES CENTER 200 OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY ERIC CLEARINGHOUSE FOR SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION 201 OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY OHIO COOPERATIVE FISH AND WILDLIFE RESEARCH UNIT 202 OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 203 OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY HATFIELD MARINE SCIENCE CENTER 204 ORGANIZATION FOR TROPICAL STUDIES, INC 220 OUTREACH 389 PACIFIC WHALE FOUNDATION 390 PAN PACIFIC INSTITUTE OF OCEAN SCIENCE 391 PEACE CORPS INFORMATION COLLECTION AND EXCHANGE 135 PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES BUREAU OF WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT 170 PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY APPLIED RESEARCH LAB 205 457 ------- PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES RESEARCH INSTITUTE 206 PESTICIDE ACTION NETWORK NORTH AMERICA REGIONAL CENTER INTERNATIONAL PESTICIDE CLEARINGHOUSE 392 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COLLABORATIVE INTERNATIONAL 393 POLLUTION ENGINEERING MAGAZINE CAHNERS PUBLISHING COMPANY 394 POPULATION CRISIS COMMITTEE 395 POPULATION REFERENCE BUREAU 396 PUERTO RICO ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY BOARD 171 PURDUE UNIVERSITY CIVIL ENGINEERING/ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING 207 PURDUE UNIVERSITY WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH CENTER 208 RAINFOREST ACTION NETWORK 397 RAPTOR EDUCATION FOUNDATION 398 RECYCLING ADVISORY COUNCIL 399 RENEW AMERICA 400 RENEWABLE NATURAL RESOURCES FOUNDATION 401 RESEARCH TRIANGLE INSTITUTE INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS 402 RESOURCES FOR THE FUTURE 403 RODALE INSTITUTE 404 RUTGERS UNIVERSITY WAKSMAN INSTITUTE 209 SAFARI CLUB INTERNATIONAL 405 SALK INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL STUDIES (THE) 406 SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY ECOLOGY PROGRAM 210 SCIENTISTS' INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION 407 SEISMOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 408 SIERRA CLUB 409 SIERRA CLUB LEGAL DEFENSE FUND 410 SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 136 SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION TROPICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES PROGRAM 137 SOAP AND DETERGENT ASSOCIATION 411 SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FORESTERS 412 SOCIETY OF WOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 413 SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION SOCIETY 414 458 ------- SOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY 172 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY REGIONAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 211 SPILL CONTROL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA 415 STATE DEPARTMENT AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER FOR DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION AND EVALUATION 138 STATE DEPARTMENT AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT VECTOR BIOLOGY AND CONTROL PROJECT 139 STATE DEPARTMENT AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT WATER AND SANITATION FOR HEALTH PROJECT 140 SURFACE MINING RESEARCH LIBRARY 416 SUSQUEHANNA RIVER BASIN COMMISSION 141 TARLTON FOUNDATION (THE) 417 TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY STAFF 142 TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY LIBRARY 143 TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY NATIONAL FERTILIZER AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER 144 TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY THERMODYNAMICS RESEARCH CENTER 212 TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY WATER RESOURCES CENTER 213 TIN INFORMATION CENTER OF NORTH AMERICA 418 TRANSNATIONAL NETWORK FOR ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGIES 419 TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT COAST GUARD INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS 145 TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM MANAGEMENT STAFF 146 TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS 147 TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT LIBRARY SERVICES DIVISION 148 459 ------- TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT MARITIME ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES 149 TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT MARITIME ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT 150 TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION AND TRADE 151 TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT URBAN MASS TRANSPORTATION ADMINISTRATION 152 UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE ARCTIC ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION AND DATA CENTER 214 UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA ARID LANDS INFORMATION CENTER 215 UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LAB 216 UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA INSTITUTE OF ATMOSPHERIC PHYSICS 217 UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SCRIPPS INSTITUTION OF OCEANOGRAPHY 218 UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA WATER RESOURCES CENTER 219 UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE DISASTER RESEARCH CENTER 220 UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE INSTITUTE OF ENERGY CONVERSION 221 UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE OCEANIC - OCEAN NETWORK INFORMATION CENTER 222 UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY 223 UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF NATURAL RESOURCES 224 UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA MARINE INSTITUTE 225 UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SEA GRANT EXTENSION SERVICE 226 UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ZOOLOGY DEPARTMENT 227 UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON CLEAR LAKE STUDIES OF THE FUTURE 228 UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS INTERNATIONAL WATER RESOURCES ASSOCIATION 229 460 ------- UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS RADAR SYSTEMS AND REMOTE SENSING LAB 230 UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY TOBACCO AND HEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE 231 UNIVERSITY OF MAINE COLLEGE OF FOREST RESOURCES 232 UNIVERSITY OF MAINE WATER RESEARCH INSTITUTE PROGRAM 233 UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI REMOTE SENSING LAB 234 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA ITASCA BIOLOGY PROGRAM 235 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO MUSEUM OF SOUTHWESTERN BIOLOGY 236 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION CENTER REMOTE SENSING/CIS PROGRAM 237 UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA CAROLINA POPULATION CENTER 238 UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME RADIATION CHEMISTRY DATA CENTER 239 UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF MARINE SCIENCES 240 UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO MAYAGUEZ CAMPUS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER 241 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA BELLE W. BARUCH INSTITUTE FOR MARINE BIOLOGY AND COASTAL RESEARCH 242 UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON PRIMATE INFORMATION CENTER 243 UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON SCHOOL OF OCEANOGRAPHY 244 UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN GEOPHYSICAL AND POLAR RESEARCH CENTER 245 UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN INSTITUTE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES 246 UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING DEPARTMENT OF RANGE MANAGEMENT "47 UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER BASIN ASSOCIATION 173 URBAN LAND INSTITUTE , 420 U S. COUNCIL FOR -ENERGY AWARENESS 421 U.S. EXPORT COUNCIL FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY SOLAR ENERGY INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION 422 U.S. PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP 423 461 ------- UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NATURAL RESOURCES WATERSHED SCIENCE UNIT 248 UTAH WATER RESEARCH LABORATORY 174 VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 175 VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS STUDIES 249 VITA, INC. 424 WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FEDERATION 425 WATER RESOURCES CONGRESS 426 WEST VIRGINIA MINING AND RECLAMATION ASSOCIATION 427 WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY WEST VIRGINIA COOPERATIVE FISH AND WILDLIFE UNIT 250 WILD CANID SURVIVAL AND RESEARCH CENTER 428 WILDFOWL TRUST OF NORTH AMERICA, INC. (THE) 429 WILDLIFE HABITAT ENHANCEMENT COUNCIL 430 WILDLIFE SOCIETY 431 WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION FENNO HOUSE 432 WOODS HOLE RESEARCH INSTITUTE 433 WORLD FUTURE SOCIETY 434 WORLD SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF ANIMALS 435 WORLD LIFE RESEARCH INSTITUTE INTERNATIONAL BIOTOXICOLOGICAL CENTER 436 WORLD POLICY INSTITUTE 437 WORLD RESOURCES INSTITUTE 438 WORLD WILDLIFE FUND, INC 439 WORLDWATCH INSTITUTE 440 462 ------- Sub] ect Index ------- Agriculture 3-31, 33, 55, 56, 92, 93, 95, 100, 107, 142-144, 165, 166, 172, 179, 187, 193, 201, 215, 216, 224, 247, 248, 253, 289, 306, 308, 320, 324, 334, 343, 344, 356, 358, 360, 367, 401, 403, 404, 414, 419, 426, 433, 440. Air quality 18, 27, 44, 46, 55, 58, 60, 68-70, 131, 132, 134, 142, 156, 158, 161, 164, 166, 168, 171, 172, 175, 187, 189, 199, 207, 210, 217, 241, 255, 257, 269, 270, 272, 275, 282, 291, 293, 296, 299, 300, 302, 305, 325, 332, 334, 339, 346, 358, 362, 364, 383, 402, 407, 409, 410, 424. Climate change 3, 68, 69, 102, 131, 161, 172, 183, 210, 217, 218, 246, 255, 257, 272, 296, 299, 304, 306, 325, 332, 362, 433, 440. Coastal zone management 44, 56, 65, 92, 96, 101, 102, 108, 137, 145, 150, 163, 171, 175, 179, 183, 191, 204, 210, 223-226, 229, 240, 242, 244, 254, 279, 280, 298, 325, 327, 331, 350, 351, 354, 360, 383, 391, 409, 417, 432. Desertification 3, 6, 18, 182, 210, 213, 215, 216, 313, 424, 440. Disasters 27, 31, 48, 50, 54, 61, 72, 102, 111, 114, 116, 117, 141-143, 158, 169, 181, 220, 248, 267, 275, 301, 316, 357, 408, 415, 426. Drinking water 7, 55, 58, 67-70, 140, 155-157, 162, 166, 167, 169, 170, 172, 180, 191, 192, 200, 206, 208, 213, 219, 229, 233, 269, 281, 283, 289, 306, 339, 356, 358, 364, 375, 376, 381, 383, 385, 407. Energy 42, 47, 48, 51, 53, 55, 57, 61-66, 90, 91, 111, 114, 115, 117, 121, 122, 130, 132, 133, 142, 143, 150, 152, 158, 172, 174, 193, 202, 203, 211, 212, 216, 221, 228, 234, 241, 246, 255, 257, 263, 265, 266, 273, 275, 279, 282, 285, 290, 291, 293, 294, 301, 305, 306, 322, 326, 331, 334, 356, 358, 365, 367, 371, 375, 379, 386, 387, 391, 394, 403, 407, 415, 416, 419, 421-423, 426, 427, 438, 440. Environmental education 69, 70, 122, 135, 167, 185, 193, 197, 198, 200, 201, 204, 218, 226, 232, 234, 235, 242, 255, 257, 258, 262, 264, 274, 297, 299, 303, 306, 311, 312, 313, 314, 317, 318, 321, 323, 327, 330, 332, 333, 335, 336, 341, 345, 350, 353-355, 361, 372, 378, 382, 385, 387, 389, 390, 398, 400, 401, 405, 409, 417, 423, 428, 429, 431, 432, 439, 440. Environmental impact assessment 37, 41, 48, 55, 57, 62, 64, 68, 69, 80, 89, 90, 98, 101, 109, 119, 122, 130, 132, 141, 156, 158, 159, 213-215, 224, 226, 229, 246, 254, 259, 290, 291, 322, 351, 358, 379, 381, 387, 401, 403, 410, 414, 434. 465 ------- Environmental management 6, 29, 32-34, 36-40, 49, 57, 59, 61, 64, 68-72, 81, 89, 90, 93, 95-98, 103, 105-109, 112, 114-116, 118, 119, 121, 122, 126, 129, 132, 135, 136, 141, 142, 145-147, 156-158, 160, 161, 168-173, 175, 185, 191, 193, 200, 204, 210, 211, 214, 219, 220, 224, 226, 228-230, 232, 235, 237, 243, 244, 246, 249, 250, 254, 257, 264, 275, 277, 280, 283, 284, 290, 291, 293, 296, 299, 306, 307, 310, 312, 320, 322, 325-327, 329, 330, 331, 334, 340, 341, 344, 345, 351, 354-357, 359, 360, 364, 368, 373, 375, 378-380, 383, 391, 397, 399, 401, 403, 409, 410, 412, 414, 419, 420, 428, 437, 438. Forests 17, 20, 22-29, 57, 61, 94, 105, 185, 194, 196, 197, 210, 232, 235, 237, 248, 255, 264, 274, 284, 297, 299, 318, 320, 329-331, 349, 361, 364, 379, 384, 388, 397, 401, 409, 410, 412-414, 427, 433, 440. Geology 48, 52, 54, 59, 65, 109-116, 129, 162, 169, 172, 180, 181, 183, 186, 188, 199, 206, 215, 218, 222, 237, 254, 266, 267, 272, 274, 279, 316, 327, 354, 401, 408, 414, 416, 427, 432, 433. Groundwater 3, 7, 27, 31, 45, 55, 59, 61, 68-70, 109, 111, 112, 115, 132, 141-144, 155-157, 160, 162, 166, 169-173, 175, 179, 180, 186, 189, 191, 192-194, 200, 202, 206-208, 213, 215, 219, 225, 229, 233, 237, 241, 242, 248-250, 254, 266, 267, 269, 272, 280, 283, 284, 289, 291, 299, 308, 331, 334, 339, 343, 352, 355, 356, 358, 360, 364, 375, 376, 381, 391, 401, 402, 404, 409, 414, 423, 424, 426, 427, 440. Hazardous waste 55, 62, 67-70, 80, 130, 132, 144, 145, 148, 150, 156, 171, 172, 174, 175, 180, 189, 200, 207, 241, 249, 257, 301, 334, 346, 356, 358, 359, 373, 374, 386, 394, 409, 425. Health 4, 8, 11, 19, 21, 40, 42, 55, 58, 62, 68-70, 72-85, 92, 99, 123, 124, 130, 133, 134, 139, 140, 148, 150, 157-159, 164, 168, 172, 184, 193, 195, 200, 209, 211, 231, 239, 253, 256, 259, 260, 268-271, 281, 282, 289, 295, 301, 317, 319, 325, 328, 331, 342, 347, 356, 358, 359, 365, 366, 370, 374, 381, 383-385, 387, 395, 406, 407, 411, 436, 440. Land use planning 3, 18, 23, 26, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 36, 41, 43, 44, 48, 55, 65, 86-90, 94, 98, 103, 106, 109, 110, 115, 118-122, 125, 141, 158, 159, 162, 165, 166, 169, 173, 180, 185, 199, 202, 206, 210, 211, 215, 224, 230, 232, 237, 238, 247-249, 263, 266, 277, 284, 291, 293, 295, 299, 308, 309, 330, 343, 351, 353, 355, 357, 358, 360, 367, 368, 375, 378, 380, 393, 395, 403, 404, 409, 414, 416, 420, 426, 427, 433, 434, 440. 466 ------- Marine environments 44, 45, 52, 55, 56, 65, 92, 93, 95, 96, 98, 99, 101-105, 107, 108, 114, 117, 126, 129, 137, 145, 149, 150, 160, 163, 179, 183, 191, 193, 202, 204, 208, 210, 214, 216, 218, 222-226, 235, 240, 242, 244, 246, 250, 254, 262, 267, 272, 279, 280, 286, 298, 311, 312, 315, 327, 340, 348, 354, 355, 364, 377, 378, 390, 391, 401, 417, 424, 432, 435, 436, Monitoring and environmental data, .... 27, 32-35, 37, 40, 43, 44, 46-54, 56, 59, 60, 62, 68, 90, 97, 98, 102-105, 108-110, 112, 114-116, 118, 125, 127, 130, 131, 133, 137, 142, 143, 150, 155, 157, 159-162, 164, 168, 170, 171, 180, 183, 186, 187, 194, 202, 203, 205, 206, 208, 217, 218, 224, 228, 230, 232, 234, 237, 243, 244, 246, 249, 250, 259, 267, 269, 272, 291, 294, 298, 308, 321, 339, 346, 351, 356, 362, 365, 385, 393, 401, 402, 414, 423, 427, 433, 434, 439. Pesticides 7, 14-16, 19, 21, 23, 29, 33, 56, 58, 68-70, 78, 80, 100, 101, 142-144, 150, 155, 171, 175, 198, 202, 209, 212, 276, 288, 289, 292, 302, 306, 308, 324, 356, 363, 367, 369, 370, 383, 392, 404, 414. Polar ecosystems 50, 125, 199, 210, 214, 245. PoHntion abatement. 32, 55, 57, 61, 64, 67, 68, 69, 100, 141, 142, 145, 150, 155, 156, 157, 158, 161, 164, 166, 167, 168, 170, 172, 180, 189, 194, 197, 200, 203, 205, 207, 241, 249, 256, 257, 259, 263, 269, 275, 287, 289, 291, 300, 305, 326, 337, 339, 346, 356, 364, 373, 385, 394, 415, 418. Population. 36, 76, 82, 88, 97, 101, 123, 126, 135, 137, 190, 201, 211, 228, 238, 243, 250, 277, 328, 340, 357, 393, 395, 396, 403, 409, 431, 434, 440. Sustainable development 135, 138, 190, 203, 210, 228, 238, 246, 297, 303, 307, 328, 330, 344, 349, 419, 424, 433, 438, 440. Solid waste 22, 55, 56, 67-70, 140, 144, 145, 155-157, 166, 171, 172, 174, 175, 180, 189, 203, 206, 207, 213, 248, 249, 257, 259, 263, 287, 293, 297, 299, 301, 305, 306, 310, 334, 337, 346, 353, 356, 358, 359, 364, 373, 394, 399, 413, 425, 432, 440. Toxics 19, 55, 56, 58, 62, 68-70, 74, 78-80, 83, 84, 99-101, 108, 124, 130, 132, 134, 142, 144, 150, 155, 156, 158, 161, 170, 172, 180, 183, 184, 187, 188, 189, 193, 195, 198, 200, 204, 209, 212, 220, 231, 239, 241-243, 248, 249, 257, 261, 268, 269, 275, 276, 281, 287-289, 297, 300, 301, 302, 319, 324, 325, 331, 334, 346, 347, 356, 359, 361, 363, 366, 369, 370, 373, 374, 381, 383, 384, 386, 392, 402, 407, 409, 411, 414, 415, 423, 425, 436. 467 ------- Transportation 34, 36, 40, 55, 57, 62, 127, 128, 145-152, 159, 160, 169, 173, 211, 256, 275, 278, 301, 332, 338, 356, 377. Wastewater. 55, 61, 67-69, 141, 144, 155-157, 162, 167, 170, 172, 174, 180, 189, 200, 213, 241, 248, 249, 261, 283, 289, 301, 339, 346, 356, 364, 385, 394, 407, 411, 413, 425. Wetlands 31, 59, 61, 69, 93, 96, 97, 99-104, 106, 108, 112, 141, 172, 180, 183, 191, 202, 208, 210, 223-225, 229, 233, 235, 237, 240, 242, 244, 248, 249, 254, 280, 284, 299, 314, 315, 320, 327, 352, 355, 361, 378, 380, 383, 424, 429, 432. Wildlife 11, 21, 26, 27, 61, 92-108, 125, 126, 187, 191, 201, 202, 210, 227, 232, 235, 236, 243, 247, 250, 254, 274, 284, 286, 298, 299, 312, 314, 315, 318, 320, 325, 340, 351, 355, 361, 378-380, 383, 384, 388, 397, 398, 401, 405, 409, 412, 424, 426, 428-431, 435, 439. 468 ------- |