Science and Environment Websites

ADEM administers all major federal environmental laws, including the Clear Air, Clean Water and Safe Drinking Water acts and federal solid and hazardous waste laws.

Natural resources management consultants specializing in wetland mitigation banking, wildlife habitat, and watershed assessment, design and restoration.

Includes information about flowers, their common name, Latin name, seasonal index, slide show, searchable database, links and photographs.

A project maintained by students at the University of South Alabama who are studying problems related to water quality. Includes project reports and research.

Official site for agency gathering data on natural resources and conducting basic and applied research. Links and news.

Non-profit organization working to protect clean, healthy waters. Includes history, programs, staff and contact information.

Partnership comprised of state and local governments, civic groups, the law enforcement community, business and industry, and individuals. Includes information about programs, events, and sponsors.

Annual event. Lists sponsors, cleanup zones, and times.

Founded in 1988 and was formed in an effort to help preserve the last free-flowing river in Alabama. Includes information on this waterway and tells how this group is monitoring and enjoying the river.

Provides farm and agriculture information for rural areas. Includes publications and membership details.

Complete checklist with scientific and English names.

Listing of environmental organizations in Alabama.

Works to improve air quality, increase energy security, and enhance economic development in the region.

Descriptions and photographs of common wildflowers and other native plants of North Alabama.

Posts GPS coordinates for use in the outdoors, starting with the Sipsey Wilderness Area in the Bankhead National Forest in northwest Alabama.

Includes annual retreats, current activities, how to join, local groups, Alabama lawmakers, links of interest and contact information.

Together with members and conservation partners, The Nature Conservancy has protected over 110,000 acres of critical natural lands in Alabama. Includes contact details, protected places, field trips, events, press releases and volunteer information.

A statewide, citizen volunteer water quality monitoring program. Includes water data, information about the association and its citizens groups.