Government Information

US and Kansas goverment statistics, maps, and publications.

Library Research Guide

Databases related to the environment. See the A-Z Databases page for a more complete list.

Environmental Studies (Gale In Context)
Paid for by K-State Libraries
The resources cover topics like food safety, sustainability, healthcare, the impact of economic development on international relations and include news articles, videos, government documents and other primary source materials as well as interactive maps, refereed case studies, multimedia and so on. The information is arranged in 3 sections – issue, organization or country.
GreenFILE
Paid for by K-State Libraries
Non-K-Staters: use this link
GreenFILE resources examine the connection between humans and the environment, from both positive and negative perspectives. 200 scholarly and general interest titles covering agriculture, education, law, health and technology are included.

There are many offices and divisions within the agencies and departments listed below. Visit the specific agency or department to learn more.

Department of the Interior
Responsible for many areas including management of the nation's natural resources.
Environmental Protection Agency
A federal agency that protects human health and the environment.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
An agency within the Department of Commerce that focuses on the ocean and atmosphere.
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
An agency dedicated to the management of fish, wildlife, and animal habitats.
U.S. Geological Survey
National Park Service

These websites discuss issues and concerns related to the environment.

Air Pollution

AirNow
Search by zip code to get air quality forecasts for a particular region. AirNow also gives alerts for areas highly affected by poor air quality conditions.
Air Pollution & Respiratory Health
Explore health issues related to air pollution and access quality resources about air quality, asthma, mold, and carbon monoxide poisoning.

Aquatic Life and Oceanography

Wind and Sea Internet Guide
Over 1,000 links to science and policy sites about the ocean and atmospheric issues.

Birds

Biosecurity for Birds
Information on how to keep backyard poultry healthy and free from disease.
Migratory Bird Program
Works with partners to protect, restore and conserve bird populations and their habitats for the benefit of future generations.

Earth Science

Science.gov
A gateway to millions of pages of scientific information available through various federal agencies. Users can also browse websites listed by categories that include agriculture, food, natural resources and conservation, etc.
Soil Surveys
Soil survey resources available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Oil Spills

Responding to Oil Spills
The Office of Response and Restoration (part of NOAA) outlines how it helps during oil and chemical spills.
Restore the Gulf
A coalition of federal, regional, and state leaders for improving the conditions of the Gulf Coast region of the U.S.

Renewable Energy

Renewable Energy By the Numbers
Find information about the most common renewable energy sources including wind, solar, water, geothermal, and bioenergy sources.
Learning About Renewable Energy
Gives a breakdown of the various types of renewable energy sources and how they work.

Restoring the Environment

Brownfields
Properties that may have hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants present.