Plants

MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) Information MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) Information- U.S. EPA site about MTBE and releases from underground storage tank systems. Leatherback Sea Turtle Leatherback Sea Turtle- The Wildlife Conservation Society provides a factsheet on this threatened species, the threats and challenges it faces and the conservation efforts being m… North American Amphibian Monitoring Program North American Amphibian Monitoring Program- Part of a global effort to study and conserve amphibians. The Herpetological Conservation Trust The Herpetological Conservation Trust- This registered charity is the lead partner in the Species Action Plans for the conservation of the UK's reptiles and amphibians. Tomistoma Task Force Tomistoma Task Force- A nonprofit wildlife conservation initiative for endangered crocodilian Tomistoma schlegelii (False Gharial). BBC News | Vanishing reptiles prompt concern BBC News | Vanishing reptiles prompt concern- Scientists say there is evidence that reptiles are undergoing a decline even more marked than that now affecting amphibians. British Chelonia Group British Chelonia Group- A charity dedicated to the welfare of tortoises, terrapins and turtles. Information on aspects of care and husbandry is given, as well as scientific articl… Gopher Tortoise Council Gopher Tortoise Council- Group that works toward the conservation and education about the gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus). General information about the tortoise, conservati… The Antiguan Racer Conservation Project The Antiguan Racer Conservation Project- Give information about the racer snake, Alsophis antiguae, its location and the work being undertaken to protect it. Amphibian Information Website Amphibian Information Website- Searchable databases of literature references, researchers, and web sites dealing with amphibian conservation. The references database contain data … Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation- Working to conserve amphibians and reptiles by promoting research, sound habitat management, and educating the public. AmphibiaWeb AmphibiaWeb- Allows free access to information on amphibian biology and conservation. Amphibian Ark Amphibian Ark- An international partnership to ensure the global survival of amphibians, especially those that cannot be safeguarded in nature. Includes background information, ca… The Horned Lizard Conservation Society The Horned Lizard Conservation Society- A non-profit organization dedicated to the appreciation, study and conservation of the various species of horned lizard. Swiss Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Programme Swiss Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Programme- A task force to promote, implement and coordinate efforts to conserve the native amphibian and reptile fauna, which is protecte… Barataria Terrebonne National Estuary Program Barataria Terrebonne National Estuary Program- BTNEP is a non-profit organization supported by a group of universities that seeks to rebuild and protect the estuarine system betwe… The Hudson River Estuary Program The Hudson River Estuary Program- Information about this major estuarine system of New York state and activities to study and protect it. North Carolina Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve North Carolina Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve- Provides information on this large estuarine area, the research being done there, educational programs and … Red Tides in Western Gulf of Maine Red Tides in Western Gulf of Maine- Describes U.S. Geological Survey studies on sources, transport, and nutrient environment for these phytoplankton blooms, which can be harmful. Restoration and Creation of Saltmarshes and Other Intertidal Habitats Restoration and Creation of Saltmarshes and Other Intertidal Habitats- Information on created saltmarshes in the UK, and an extensive bibliography of published work. National Estuary Program National Estuary Program- Information about US government efforts to restore coastal water quality and habitats. National Estuarine Research Reserve System Centralized Data Management Office National Estuarine Research Reserve System Centralized Data Management Office- Source for monitoring data from the U.S. nationwide estuary-research network. ICEM Research Theme ICEM Research Theme- Description of the JEI's research theme on integrated coastal and estuarine management (ICEM); Thames Estuary Project. The Ecology of Salt Marsh Communities The Ecology of Salt Marsh Communities- A short bibliography of references on salt marsh plant communities. Volunteer Monitoring Volunteer Monitoring- Environmental Protection Agency. A manual specifically designed for volunteers to assist in monitoring the environmental health of estuaries. Lost Wetlands Lost Wetlands- A study of the loss, and containment of, the coastal wetland habitat along Louisiana's coast. Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds- Protecting coastal watersheds and marine resources. Coastal Eelgrass Habitats of Rhode Island Coastal Eelgrass Habitats of Rhode Island- Interactive maps of Rhode Island eelgrass habitats, with downloadable GIS data, and policy and regulations pertaining to seagrass in RI. Morro Bay National Estuary Program Morro Bay National Estuary Program- Supports the most significant wetland system on California's south-central coast which provides habitat for a number of endangered and/or threa… Elkhorn Slough Foundation Elkhorn Slough Foundation- Nonprofit organization working to preserve the slough in Monterey county in California. Includes natural history, research and education projects.