| Illinois Sustainable Technology Center |
Champaign, Illinois |
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The Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC) is a Division of the Institute of Natural Resource Sustainability at the University of Illinois. ISTC is a change agency that performs research, spreads awareness, and facilitates implementation regarding practices, technology and systems that improve sustainability. The Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (formerly the Waste Management and Research Center) has been providing assistance to Illinois businesses and teh public since 1985.
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| Information Center for the Environment |
Davis, California |
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The Information Center for the Environment (ICE) is an environmental information brokerage and research laboratory in the Department of Environmental Science and Policy at the University of California, Davis, under the direction of Professor Jim Quinn and Academic Administrator Mike McCoy. ICE specializes in the development and dissemination of geospatial data and technologies; the development of robust data architectures dedicated to the cataloging of global environmental information; and the creation of decision support systems geared toward improving the capabilities of resource managers in a variety of sectors. ICE currently employs ~30 professional staff and students.
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| National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
Washington, D.C. |
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NASA's mission is to pioneer the future in space exploration, scientific discovery and aeronautics research.
To do that, thousands of people have been working around the world -- and off of it -- for 50 years, trying to answer some basic questions. What's out there in space? How do we get there? What will we find? What can we learn there, or learn just by trying to get there, that will make life better here on Earth? |
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| National Biological Information Infrastructure |
Reston, Virginia |
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The National Biological Information Infrastructure (NBII) is a broad, collaborative program to provide increased access to data and information on the nation's biological resources. The NBII links diverse, high-quality biological databases, information products, and analytical tools maintained by NBII partners and other contributors in government agencies, academic institutions, non-government organizations, and private industry. NBII partners and collaborators also work on new standards, tools, and technologies that make it easier to find, integrate, and apply biological resources information. Resource managers, scientists, educators, and the general public use the NBII to answer a wide range of questions related to the management, use, or conservation of the nation's biological resources. |
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| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
Reston, Virginia |
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NOAA is an agency that enriches life through science. Our reach goes from the surface of the sun to the depths of the ocean floor as we work to keep citizens informed of the changing environment around them.
NOAA's mission touches the lives of every American and we are proud of our role in protecting life and property and conserving and protecting natural resources.
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| National Center for Atmospheric Research |
Boulder, Colorado |
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The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) promotes partnership in a collaborative community dedicated to understanding the atmosphere - the air around us - and the interconnected processes that make up the Earth system, from the ocean floor to the Sun's core.
The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) and the UCAR Office of Programs (UOP) provide research, observing and computing facilities, and a variety of services for the atmospheric and Earth sciences community.
NCAR and UOP are managed by UCAR, a nonprofit consortium of research universities, on behalf of the National Science Foundation and the university community.
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| Scripps Institution of Oceanography |
La Jolla, California |
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Scripps Institution of Oceanography is one of the oldest, largest, and most important centers for ocean and earth science research, education, and public service in the world. Research at Scripps Institution of Oceanography encompasses physical, chemical, biological, geological, and geophysical studies of the oceans and earth.
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| The Nature Conservancy |
Arlington, Virginia |
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The Mission of the Nature Conservancy is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.
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| US Deparment of Agriculture |
Washington, DC |
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We provide leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, and related issues based on sound public policy, the best available science, and efficient management.
We want to be recognized as a dynamic organization that is able to efficiently provide the integrated program delivery needed to lead a rapidly evolving food and agriculture system.
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| US Deparment of the Interior |
Washington, DC |
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The Department of the Interior (DOI) is the nation's principal conservation agency. Our mission is to protect America's treasures for future generations, provide access to our nation's natural and cultural heritage, offer recreation opportunities, honor our trust responsibilities to American Indians and Alaska Natives and our responsibilities to island communities, conduct scientific research, provide wise stewardship of energy and mineral resources, foster sound use of land and water resources, and conserve and protect fish and wildlife. The work that we do affects the lives of millions of people; from the family taking a vacation in one of our national parks to the children studying in one of our Indian schools.
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| US Forest Service |
Washington, DC |
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Established in 1905, the Forest Service is an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Forest Service manages public lands in national forests and grasslands.
Gifford Pinchot, the first Chief of the Forest Service, summed up the mission of the Forest Service - "to provide the greatest amount of good for the greatest amount of people in the long run."
National forests and grasslands encompass 193 million acres of land, which is an area equibalent to the size of Texas.
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| US Geological Survey |
Reston, Virginia |
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The USGS serves the Nation by providing reliable scientific information to describe and understand the Earth; minimize loss of life and property from natural disasters; manage water, biological, energy, and mineral resources; and enhance and protect our quality of life.
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