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Alternatives for Unsewered Communities
By US Environmental Protection Agency and Purdue University. A guide to to the facilities planning process for small communities. Topics covered include needs documentation, development of alternative solutions and selection of the best response, as well as treatment management and implementation. A section on sludge is included as well.
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Community Sustainability Assessment
By Global Eco-village Network. Helps communities assess their ecological, social and spiritual accomplishments and chart directions toward ever increasing sustainability.
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Earth's 911
By 1800CLEANUP. Find out the closest place where you can recycle various hazardous materials and household wastes.
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Ecological Footprint
By Redefining Progress. Calculate a rough estimate of your ecological footprint. The ecological footprint measures what we consume of nature. It shows how much productive land and water we occupy to produce all the resources we consume and to take in all the waste we make. You can perform calculations on the web or by downloading an Excel spreadsheet.
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EMAS Tool Kit for Small Organisations
By International Network for Environmental Management. Step-by-step guidance on implementing an environmental management system (according to ISO 14001) that meets the requirements of the Community Eco-management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) and getting your site registered under the scheme.
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Environmental Planning for Small Communities (TRILOGY)
By US Environmental Protection Agency and Purdue University. An introduction to a wide range of environmental issues and decisions that affect small to medium-sized communities. It offers communities the chance to judge their own needs and preferences, and to make informed decisions on their own. Major sections cover: environmental laws and regulations, self-assessment planning and comparative risk analysis, financial tools and financial self-analysis, case studies, and contact and information directory. Each section includes interactive tools, such as a notebook tool to fill in and save survey forms and keep notes. The program combines and integrates numerous publications from Federal agencies and States like Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, and Utah.
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GEF Project Database
By Global Environment Facility. The Global Environment Facility (GEF), established in 1991, helps developing countries fund projects and programs that protect the global environment. GEF grants support projects related to biodiversity, climate change, international waters, land degradation, the ozone layer, and persistent organic pollutants. Search projects by country, type, date, keyword, etc.
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Green Vehicle Guide
By US Environmental Protection Agency. Find information about the air pollution emissions and fuel economy performance of different vehicles.
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Ground Water Primer
By US Environmental Protection Agency and Purdue University. Educates users about the nature of ground water and the principles of groundwater protection. It contains a detailed introduction to hydrogeology, information on numerous drinking water contaminants, and a section on what you can do to protect your ground water.
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Ground Water Primer (Interactive)
By US Environmental Protection Agency and Purdue University. Educates users about the nature of ground water and the principles of groundwater protection. It contains a detailed introduction to hydrogeology, information on numerous drinking water contaminants, and a section on what you can do to protect your ground water.
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Local Emergency Planning Committees
By US Environmental Protection Agency, Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention Office (CEPPO). A database of Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPC) for each state and territory in the US.
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Planet Ark Earth Disk (Australian version) (Macintosh)
By Planet Ark. Shows you what you can do for the environment at home, at school and in your spare time. Written from an Australian viewpoint and includes list of Australian environmental groups. Mac version.
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Planet Ark Earth Disk (Australian version) (Windows)
By Planet Ark. Shows you what you can do for the environment at home, at school and in your spare time. Written from an Australian viewpoint and includes list of Australian environmental groups. PC version.
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Planet Ark Earth Disk (International) (Macintosh)
By Planet Ark. Shows you what you can do for the environment at home, at school and in your spare time. Includes an environmental dictionary with over 150 terms. Mac version.
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Planet Ark Earth Disk (International) (Windows)
By Planet Ark. Shows you what you can do for the environment at home, at school and in your spare time. Includes an environmental dictionary with over 150 terms. PC version.
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Residential Water Conservation Techniques
By US Environmental Protection Agency and Purdue University. Shows effective ways to save water inside and outside the house. Topics include efficient toilets, showerheads, faucets; leak detection, water efficient lawn care and gardening; car washing and pool operation. Save amazing amounts of money while protecting the environment! The expert system feature allows users to calculate how much they will save by installing water efficient devices in their homes. Useful for everyone from the general public to utility managers.
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Residential Water Conservation Techniques (Spanish version)
By US Environmental Protection Agency and Purdue University. Tecnicas para la Conservacion de Agua Residencial. Este programa tiene la intencion de proporcionar informacion acerca de la conservacion de agua adentro y alrededor de la casa.
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State Emergency Response Commission Contacts
By US Environmental Protection Agency, Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention Office (CEPPO). Find the State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) contacts for each state and territory in US.
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Tailpipe Tally
By Environmental Defense. Using Tailpipe Tally, you can compare the environmental and economic costs of different vehicles. Simply provide some basic information and get fuel consumption, fuel cost, and vehicle emissions for any vehicle (model year 1978 to present) you choose.
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Wellhead Protection
By US Environmental Protection Agency and Purdue University. Explains protection of public water supplies as presented in the US Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments of 1986. General concepts reviewed include building a planning team, delineating a wellhead protection area, conducting a contaminant source inventory, managing potential contaminant sources, and planning for the future. It is intended for local/Tribal officials, water supply managers and interested groups or citizens whose community relies on ground water for its public water supply. Many of the concepts presented in this software may also be useful for protecting private wells.
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Working with Communities for Environmental Health (Webcast on Demand)
By US Center for Disease Control (CDC). This program is an edited version of the Working with Communities for Environmental Health satellite broadcast and webcast, originally aired on September 12, 2002. Environmental conditions and their impact on health are a growing concern. It is challenging for communities and individuals to obtain reliable, accurate environmental health information. It is equally challenging for health and environmental professionals to work effectively with communities and individuals concerned about or facing environmental health issues. This program demonstrates a framework for working with communities and individuals to improve their capacity for making informed decisions that promote environmental health and quality of life. The program examines cultural, behavioral, environmental, and policy influences that impact community-based work throughout the process. Continuing education credits are available.
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