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Environmental Maps
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Environmental Atlas of the Lake Pontchartrain Basin 
 Atlas to Lake Pontchartrain and its surrounding basin, which encompasses land in Louisiana and Mississippi. The site "presents information about geology, land cover, types of shorelines, biological resources, flow patterns, significant storms, growth trends and more." Includes a bibliography. From the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2002/of02-206/ Topics: Environment, Geography, Hurricane Katrina, Scientific Themes, U.S. Maps, Water Last updated Sep 2, 2005 The Great Lakes: An Environmental Atlas and Resource Book
This online edition of a print atlas published in 1995 explores the history, geology, climate, and exploitation of the Great Lakes, with an emphasis on environmental concerns. Features a glossary, factsheets, maps, images, and diagrams. Also available in French. A joint project of the government of Canada and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). http://www.epa.gov/glnpo/atlas/ Topics: Environment, Geography, Scientific Themes, U.S. Maps, Water Last updated Apr 11, 2006 Green Map System
A system of maps "charting local natural, social and cultural resources in over 50 countries." There are over 300 map projects, with information about how to participate. Project details include progress of the project, map formats, links to the maps available online, and contact people. Portions of the site are also available in Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, and Bahasa Indonesian. http://www.greenmap.com/ Topics: Environment, Maps, Scientific Themes Last updated Jun 13, 2007 Search Your Community
A search by zip code of several Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) databases will produce a list of all known hazardous waste sites, general environmental conditions and trends, the current UV rating, a map of regulated sites within the area of choice, and the condition of any watershed. http://www.epa.gov/epahome/commsearch.htm Topics: Environment, Scientific Themes, U.S. Maps, Water Last updated Oct 4, 2004 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): EnviroMapper StoreFront
This tool "allows you to generate maps of your geographic area that contain environmental information stored in EPA's Envirofacts Warehouse. The type of environmental information includes: Superfund sites, drinking water, toxic and air releases, hazardous waste, and water discharge permits. You can also view this information in context by adding map features to your map," such as churches, schools, and hospitals. Includes a FAQ. http://www.epa.gov/enviro/html/em/ Topics: Environment, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Scientific Themes, U.S. Maps Last updated Dec 20, 2005 Wild World: Terrestrial Ecoregions of the World
This site provides "information and images for all 867 land-based ecoregions on the planet." Click on a map or search to learn about special features, plants, animals, and causes for concern for regions; the page for each region also contains a link to the World Wildlife Fund Scientific Report for the region. Includes an educator's guide, glossary, and links to related sites. From the National Geographic Society. Note: Only supports Netscape and Internet Explorer browsers. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/wildworld/terrestrial.html Topics: Environment, Scientific Themes Last updated Apr 5, 2005 Window to My Environment (WME)
WME is a database "designed to improve access to useful community-based environmental information." Find regulated facilities, monitoring sites, maps, Superfund sites, air and water quality, fish advisories, and much more. Search by zip code, city, or state, or browse U.S. map. Provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) "in partnership with federal, state and local government and other organizations." http://www.epa.gov/enviro/wme/ Topics: Environment, Scientific Themes, U.S. Maps Last updated Apr 29, 2005 |
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