Simply Living's Environment Links
Look here for links to the web sites of organizations, individuals and companies dedicated to protecting and reclaiming the ways of the Earth.
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Simply Living's Environment LinksLook here for links to the web sites of organizations, individuals and companies dedicated to protecting and reclaiming the ways of the Earth. |
Action Group on Erosion, Technology & Concentration (ETC)
ETC, formerly Rural Advancement Fund International, is dedicated to the conservation and sustainable improvement of agricultural biodiversity. See their web site for reports, news releases, actions and other tools for developing socially responsible technologies to aid rural societies.
Amazing Environmental Organization WebDirectory
This Yahoo!-style directory and search engine lists hundreds of categorized links to web sites in over 25 topical areas: forestry, vegetarianism, health, energy and many more. A truly useful and impressive service.
America the Green Podcast reports on the green movement, including interviews with forward thinkers, green business leaders and everyday people, sharing ideas and innovations in order to create permanent, positive change in our country and our world.
Appalachia: Science in the Public Interest
ASPI, a voice of reason and optimism in central Appalachia, performs research and develops demonstration projects to address the increasing environmental problems of the area and to promote simple living as a means of self-determination. Get in touch with ASPI's outstanding program here.
AppalFor: Appalachian Sustainable Forestry
Sustainable forestry intends to establish a strong land-ethic as the basis for forest management. Come learn about appropriate technology, interdependence, and ecology in Appalachian context here.
Beyond Pesticides: National Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides
Learn about pesticides and alternative pest management strategies, pesticide regulation, health issues, and safety with this in-depth, exhaustive resource.
Visionaries and thinkers share ideas for healing the earth at the annual Bioneers conference and here on this lovely, rich web site.
The Buckeye Forest Council is a grassroots nonprofit organizations dedicated to the protection of Ohio's native forestlands and their inhabitants. Learn about the BFC's actions, advocacy and educational projects here. The BFC newsletter Martha's Journal is archived here, along with action alerts and miscellaneous articles relevant to the health of Ohio's forests.
An unusual twist on Internet search engines, Care2 is similar to About.com or Yahoo, but promotes environmental issues and makes doantions to environmental nonprofits. Take a look at the Community section for action alerts, events, and activist opportunties, plus the Green Lynx search engine of environmental web sites.
An innovative service of the Environmental Defense Fund, the Chemical Scorecard locates major pottuters in your area, assesses the environmental damage caused by manufacturing pollution, educates the public on chemical pollutants and their health effects, and assesses the impact of regulatory programs that govern chemicals.
Columbus Audubon - Eco-Weekend Family and Adult Nature Retreat weekend. Come join nature lovers of all ages to explore and discover the best of Ohio's Hocking Hills at Camp Oty'Okwa - always the first weekend in May.
Conscious Choice: The Journal of Ecology & Natural Living is a bi-monthly print magazine reporting on the environment, health care, food, nutrition, and other issues with a midwestern U.S. focus. Read articles from the latest issue online here.
The United Nations declared October 12, 1999 the Day of Six Billion. Learn about the impact of having 5,999,999,999 neighbors, with considerations of human health, the environment, fellow species, and the future of all.
Haphazardly organized but loaded with excellent links, this site covers the organic movement for farmers, gardeners, consumers and activists. Prepare to spend lots of time browsing this extensive list of good resources.
E / The Environmental Magazine
The online version of this well-known bimonthly magazine includes several features from the current newsstand issue, an archive of back-issue stories from May-June 1996 forward, subscription information and a huge list of web links.
A national directory of earth-friendly practices, Earth 911 lists recycling services, household hazardous waste collection, business resources, programs and events, and more, for your community. Just start by entering your Zip code to find your local services and information.
This beautiful and provocative site from the creators of Earth Island Journal introduces and describes many innovative projects for the environment. Also check here for in-depth coverage of news and issues affecting Earth's environment.
EPF promotes the principles and practices of sustainable development in the fields of art, architecture, community development, agriculture, food, tourism, education, and media. This site includes a newsletter, news of past and current projects, environmental art, adventure gear, and travel offers.
Founded by John Robbins, EarthSave educates about the powerful connections between food, health, and the environment. Browse EarthSave's programs, fact sheets, articles, and other resources in support of the mission to "help create a better world by promoting the benefits of healthy and life-sustaining food choices."
For ten years, the Institute for Global Communications' EcoNet has supported and inspired environmental justice and sustainability. Get connected and stay informed right here.
Empowerment Institute (Global Action Plan for the Earth)
Creator of the Household EcoTeam Program, Global Action Plan is a pioneer in neighborhood organizing toward resource-efficient lifestyles. The Empowerment Institute also sponsors a Livable Neighborhoods Program, Water Stewardship Program, and Sustainable Lifestyle Campaign.
A huge clearinghouse of information on sustainability, ecology and every other topic related to environmental awareness -- many connections and tools for the benefit of us and our Earth.
Environmental Defense offers news stories, reports, and practical information on how to lead an environmentally sustainable life and encourage your community to do the same.
This news service includes a comprehensive list of links to government agencies. An excellent place to track environmental legislation.
Friends of the Earth is an international environmental network working on advocacy, community empowerment, and global issues. Read about these programs, plus environmental news and actions here.
Friends of Alum Creek and Tributaries
FACT is a local community watershed-based group, "committed to finding ways to preserve and protect Alum Creek as a natural area while providing citizen access for environmentally responsible recreation, educational opportunities and citizen enjoyment at many levels." FACT's area of focus is the portion of the watershed extending from the reservoir dam in Delaware County down to the Big Walnut confluence by Groveport/Obetz.
Friends of the Lower Olentangy Watershed
FLOW works to increase public awareness of the recreational, cultural, historic, and environmental resources of the Lower Olentangy Watershed in central Ohio, which includes the Olentangy River from Highbanks Metro Park to its confluence with the Scioto River, plus streams and ravines feeding into the Olentangy. Learn about the river, its resources, events and news, and ways you can be a good watershed neighbor.
Find out what personal and political actions you can take to support recycling and help achieve a zero-waste society. A very informative and helpful site.
How can we reduce pollution, habitat destruction, and global warming? This fun, colorful but serious game will give you some answers, and some perspective. A service of the Union of Concerned Scientists. (Note: Requires Javascript, and takes a while to load!)
Founded by Nobel laureate Dr. Wangari Maathai, the first African woman and the first environmentalist to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, the Green Belt Movement, based in Kenya, advocates for human rights and supports good governance and peaceful democratic change through the protection of the environment.
GreenLink brings together voices from the public, government, and industry in an effort to provide an open forum for sharing information about the environment. Ohio-based and focused on midwestern agencies, organizations, and issues, GreenLink offers many great resources including the home pages of several environmental groups operating in Ohio.
A Green Map identifies and describes the environmentally important (both for good and ill) locations in a specific city or geographic area. Each map is created locally, but this gateway site provides access to over 200 locally-maintained Green Map projects around the world. This is a great resource for community sustainability efforts.
The Highlands Nature Sanctuary exists to restore Eastern old-growth forest to Ohio, create a large wildlife preserve, and bring people closer to nature. Read about current projects, events, and opportunities to visit. the Sanctuary is lovated about 90 minutes southwest of Columbus.
Welcome to the non-polluting Imagination Factory for Kids At Art, with dozens of projects to recycle trash into art! Great for children and adults.
Imago is a membership organization in Concinnati which works to create a new vision of human presence within the Earth community, drawing on Earth-centered traditions and a bioregional consciousness.
Island Press, the "environmental publisher", offers the EcoCompass site with features and resources about ecosystems, community issues, global change, and economics.
Started as a club by 6 children in Nashville, Kids F.A.C.E. has grown to over 300,000 members in 23 countries. On this site, children can choose missions to recycle, build habitat, or plant trees, and learn about other ways that kids are helping to protect and restore the environment.
National Council for Science and the Environment
Nonpartisan issue reports, environmental education programs and resources, environmental laws, population-environment resources, a virtual library of ecology, and information on environmental careers and conferences.
Natural Resources Defense Council
The Natural Resources Defense Council is a national environmental action organization with over a millioin members. It aims to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places and to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all living things.
Niches is a not-for-profit, educational organization located in the Appalachian foothills of Southeastern Ohio, with a mission to foster ecological awareness and personal well-being. Check out this beautiful web site and learn about Niches' programs, accomodations, and philosophy.
The Northwest Earth Institute offers earth-centered education courses to people in workplaces and communities across the United States. Here in Columbus, Simply Living is proud to offer the Earth Institute courses on Voluntary Simplicity, Deep Ecology and Related Topics, Bioregional Perspective-Exploring Your Natural Community, and Choices for Sustainable Living through the Eastern Heartland Earth Institute.
Check the OCA web site for daily news affecting Ohio's environment and consumers. Also find great summaries of current issues, and tools for activists.
Look here for basic information on the OEC's campaigns and educational projects. Get a list of Columbus-area recycling locations, locate information about key Ohio Senate and House committees, and gather tips for meeting with elected officials.
Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association
Recently overhauled, the OEFFA web site offers a statewide directory of organic growers, articles of interest to farmers and gardeners, and information about OEFFA and its activities.
Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition
OVEC devotes its energy to improving and preserving its regional ecosystem of West Virginia, southern Ohio and eastern Kentucky through a newsletter and other publications, educational events, and cooperative projects.
Orion Magazine offers the Orion Grassroots Network of environmental and community organizations in North America. The network numbers over 740 nonprofit organizations, including Simply Living, in the fields of conservation, restoration, education, democracy, justice, health, and economics.
Project CLEAR is a central Ohio initiative to improve air quality in our area. This web site includes general information and suggestions for helping reduce air pollution. Requires Javascript
A service of the Institute of Global Education, Project NatureConnect offers the Natural Systems Thinking Process, a practical way to practice ecopsychology through sensory activities that connect the user with nature.
Use the calculator at this web site to find out what your carbon dioxide "footprint" is, then learn about steps you can take to reduce your impact on the world's climate. Find out about climate change and ways you can help combat global warming.
Sierra Club - Central Ohio Group
The local Sierra Club group's web pages includes updates on local environmental issues, a calendar of events, outings, resources, and links to the national Sierra Club site. Visit, get involved, and stay in touch.
State Public Interest Research Groups
The State PIRGs work to protect the environment, fight for consumers, take back government by and for the people, and empower students.
The Stratford Ecological Center, located in Delaware OH, maintains a demonstration farm practicing sustainable techniques and offers a wide range of educational, affirming activities for children and adults. Enjoy a refuge from the everyday and connect with people who are creating healthier, more wholesome ways to grow food and honor the earth.
Turn to this fine collection of web pages for knowledge about the world's organisms, their relationships, characteristics and diversity. Find substantive scientific descriptions of species, their phylogenetic relationships, geographic distribution and other information. This is a great site for student researchers and amateur (and professional!) naturalists.
Wild Ones is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting biodiversity and sound environmental practices, with a focus on the cultivation and health of native plant species.
Learn about the World Wildlife Fund's major campaigns to save the natural environment and its inhabitants.
The Worldwatch Institute is a nonprofit public policy research organization that disseminates information about global trends and problems in relation to the environment. Learn about WI's work toward an environmentally sustainably society.
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