Science and Environment Websites

U.S. Geological Survey research programs addressing a wide range of topics, including Great Lakes ecosystems, invasive species, mercury in the environment, and ecosystem monitoring for the Upper Mississippi River system.

Photos of the 2001 flood at cities in Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin.

A public interest environmental advocacy organization; features include publications, membership information, mailing list and funding resources.

Dedicated to the inventory, promotion, restoration, and protection of natural prairies in the Upper Midwest. Includes conference information, discussion area, news articles, and information about prairie flora and fauna.

Facilitates regional planning to address the U.S. EPA regional haze regulations (adopted in 1999) in the five states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

Conducts research, education, and public outreach related to water resources in the Great Lakes region. Cooperatively administered by the University of Illinois and Purdue University.

Protecting and managing lands in Illinois and Wisconsin. Includes news, major acquisitions, volunteer opportunities, and membership information.

Database and maps of the green infrastructure in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin, from the Center for Neighborhood Technology and Openlands Project.

Real-time air pollution visibility camera network for a number of cities in Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio and Wisconsin.

Online USGS report describes the groundwater resources of this 5-state region.

Online USGS report describes the groundwater resources of this 4-state region.

The Upper Mississippi NWR encompasses approximately 194,000 acres in parts of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois. Includes information on refuges within its complex, including Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge.

Principal federal agency responsible for conserving, protecting and enhancing fish, wildlife and plants and their habitat. Information on regional responsibilities, business opportunities, employment, assessments and contacts.