Business and Economy

Massachusetts Homeless Resources Massachusetts Homeless Resources- A state-wide listing for and about the homeless and their service providers with a primary focus on Boston. Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation- An independent, non-partisan organization that provides unbiased research on state spending, tax policies and the Massachusetts economy. Newcomers Club Directory Newcomers Club Directory- Directory of Clubs to help integrate new residents into the local community through social events, interest groups and children's activities Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission- Montgomery and Prince George County water/sewer agency, also concerned with the promulgation and enforcement of plumbing and gasfitting re… Maryland Cooperative Extension Entomology Maryland Cooperative Extension Entomology- integrated pest management, pesticide education and assessment programs, agriculture, green industry, ornamental plants Students for Environmental Action Students for Environmental Action- a student run environmental group at the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. Energy Information Administration: State Energy Profiles - Maryland Energy Information Administration: State Energy Profiles - Maryland- Energy maps, data, statistics and overviews including production, pricing, supply, demand, consumption and inf… Recycling Maryland Recycling Maryland- News and resources for those who wish to recycle. The Maryland Land Conservation Center The Maryland Land Conservation Center- Works with individuals, families and organizations to protect their land, without giving up ownership, through conservation easements. Profi… Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center- The Wildfowl Trust of North America is a private non-profit organization dedicated to conservation and stewardship of Chesapeake wildfowl and … Chesapeake Climate Action Network Chesapeake Climate Action Network- A grassroots, nonprofit organization dedicated exclusively to fighting global warming. Profile, global warming 101 and how to help. The Chesapeake Bay Trust The Chesapeake Bay Trust- Nonprofit organization that provides financial support grants to civic and community organizations, schools and volunteer groups for Chesapeake Bay resto… Coastal Conservation Association Maryland Coastal Conservation Association Maryland- Aims to conserve, promote and enhance the present and future availability of coastal marine resources for the benefit and enjoyment of t… Maryland Department of Natural Resources Data Maryland Department of Natural Resources Data- Includes database driven applications for monitoring Chesapeake Bay conditions, stream surveys, water quality, and vegetation restor… Audubon Society of Central Maryland Audubon Society of Central Maryland- Protecting and restoring birds, other wildlife and their habitats through education and action. Find programs, field trips, sanctuaries, newsl… Discovery Village Discovery Village- Located in Shady Side, Maryland on an 8-acre peninsula nestled in the West River. Provides opportunities for schoolchildren to learn about the eco-system of the… Irvine Natural Science Center Irvine Natural Science Center- A non-profit environmental education organization whose mission is to inspire appreciation and respect for the natural world, and to increase awaren… Maryland Ornithological Society Maryland Ornithological Society- promotes the study and enjoyment of birds. Birding activities, publications, and programs are available to members through the state organization … Maryland Geological Survey Maryland Geological Survey- Programs, news, and publications. Includes maps and a discussion of some landscape features. Maryland Forests Association Maryland Forests Association- a non-profit organization for forest landowners, foresters and other natural resource professionals, hunt clubs and recreational groups, logging and … 1000 Friends of Maryland 1000 Friends of Maryland- A coalition of businesses, community and environmental groups dedicated to preserving what is best about Maryland and to encourage sensible growth. Purpo… The Alice Ferguson Foundation/Hard Bargain Farm The Alice Ferguson Foundation/Hard Bargain Farm- Fosters environmental responsibility and enhances the historic legacy and rural character of Hard Bargain Farm by sharing the wond… Maryland State Parks and Forests Maryland State Parks and Forests- The Maryland Department of Natural Resources offers affordable and wholesome recreational opportunities statewide at state parks and forests. Maryland Environmental Service Maryland Environmental Service- An independent state agency that aims to protect and enhance the state’s air, land and water resources. Feature details of projects statewide. Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission- Acquires, develops, maintains and administers a regional system of parks in Montgomery and Prince George's Counties in Mary… Chesapeake Bay Program Chesapeake Bay Program- Chesapeake Bay and its ecosystem. Scientific data, environmental indicators, educational resources, and public information. Maryland Native Plant Society Maryland Native Plant Society- Dedicated to protecting, conserving, and restoring Maryland's native plants and habitats. Meetings, upcoming events and local restoration projects. Gardening to Conserve Maine's Native Landscape Gardening to Conserve Maine's Native Landscape- From the University of Maine: Plants to use and those to avoid, with the goal of conserving Maine's natural environment. Maine Natural Resources Information and Mapping Center Maine Natural Resources Information and Mapping Center- Geologists, biologists, ecologists, information specialists, and administrators committed to public service by gathering, a… Regional Association for Research on the Gulf of Maine (RARGOM) Regional Association for Research on the Gulf of Maine (RARGOM)- Association of institutions which have active research interests in the gulf and its watershed. Includes, informat…