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Habitat
 Websites presented in alphabetical order American Museum of Natural History: Dioramas 
 Website companion to the habitat dioramas at the American Museum of Natural History, which feature "precise depictions of geographical locations and the careful, anatomically correct mounting of specimens." Includes a diorama gallery, special features (such as videos, essays, and panoramic views) for some of the dioramas, behind-the-scenes material, biographies of the diorama artists and taxidermists, and more. http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/dioramas/ Topics: Animals, Biology Last updated Apr 18, 2006 Aquatic Biodiversity
"Aquatic biodiversity encompasses freshwater ecosystems, including lakes, ponds, and reservoirs, rivers and streams, groundwater, and wetlands. ... It also consists of marine ecosystems, including oceans, estuaries, salt marshes, seagrass beds, coral reefs, kelp beds, and mangrove forests." The site features introductory information about these water-based ecosystems, and addresses special topics such as threats and conservation. Also includes a glossary and links to related sites. From the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). http://www.epa.gov/bioiweb1/aquatic/ Topics: Animals, Biology, Environment, Water Last updated Aug 3, 2005 CalPhotos: Landscapes & Habitats
A collection of thousands of images of landscapes and habitats, mostly in California but also in other states and other parts of the world. Searchable by location, habitat type, continent, country, U.S. state, California county, and photographer. Browsable by location, and habitat and plant community. From the University of California, Berkeley. http://calphotos.berkeley.edu/landscape/ Topics: Animals, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Dec 29, 2005 Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission (CRITFC)
Presents information about the salmon restoration policies of this intertribal fish management agency. Includes a tribal salmon restoration plan, salmon harvest information, technical reports, legal briefs and comments, press releases, and information about the Spirit of the Salmon charitable fund. Describes fishing activities of the Nez Perce, the Umatilla, the Warm Springs tribe of Oregon, and the Yakama Indian Nation of Washington state. http://www.critfc.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Animals, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Geography, Native Americans, Water Last updated Nov 23, 2004 Conservation Central
"Conservation Central is a habitat education program ... [which] explores the temperate forest, home of the giant panda and black bear" through online activities. Activities include designing a panda habitat, conserving a forest habitat, and exploring a virtual forest. Also includes teaching materials, learning activities, panda photos, and links to related information. From the Smithsonian National Zoological Park. http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Education/ConservationCentral/ Topics: Agriculture, Animals, Environment, Mammals, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants Last updated Jul 20, 2005 Cyber Salmon
"At this web site, you can learn great things about chum and chinook salmon, the two most common salmon species found in the Yukon River drainage." Includes information about salmon habitats and the salmon industry in Alaska, a glossary, and K-12 lesson plans. From the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Fairbanks Fishery Resources Office. http://cybersalmon.fws.gov/ Topics: Agriculture, Animals, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Lesson Plans Last updated Jun 15, 2004 eNature
This site contains thousands of field guides, "ZipGuides" (enter a ZIP code and get a free local wildlife guide), the service "ParkFinder" (national parks and wildlife refuges), birding information, native gardening information, and tips for creating a wildlife list to keep track of plants and animals you see in nature or in your own backyard. From the National Wildlife Federation (NWF). http://www.enature.com/ Topics: Animals, Birds, National Parks & Forests, Plants, Regions of the World, Science Last updated Jan 2, 2006 Governor's Salmon Recovery Office
Established by the Washington state legislature through the Salmon Recovery Planning Act, the Governor's Salmon Recovery Office coordinates the statewide salmon strategy. This site contains legislative information, monitoring information, and links to salmon-related state documents and publications. The Endangered Species Act status of Washington salmon, trout, and steelhead populations is also provided. http://www.governor.wa.gov/gsro/default.htm Topics: Animals, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Water Last updated Jun 20, 2005 Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group
Presents information about this Belfair, Washington state, organization, whose mission is to "perpetuate and enhance the genetic diversity and stocks of Wild Salmon in Hood Canal through the protection and restoration of salmon habitat, stewardship and research for watershed and marine ecosystems, [and] community education and outreach." Describes the citizen monitoring of low dissolved oxygen levels (which affect marine life), educational outreach efforts, and stewardship, habitat, and research projects. http://www.hcseg.org/ Topics: Animals, Education, Environment, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Geography, Water Last updated Apr 29, 2008 NatureServe
This searchable site contains "conservation status, taxonomic, and distribution information" for tens of thousands of plants, animals, and ecological communities in the United States and Canada. Includes information for rare and endangered species as well as common plants and animals. Search by scientific name, common name, or ecological community. Also find a glossary of terms. From the Association for Biodiversity Information (ABI). http://www.natureserve.org/ Topics: Animals, Biology, Regions of the World Last updated Jul 5, 2004 Northwest Shade Coffee Campaign
Information about the Seattle Audubon Society's efforts to educate people on the benefits of shade-grown coffee. Businesses can learn what steps they can take to help protect the habitat of birds. Consumers can educate themselves about the coffee they are drinking, find out where to buy shade-grown coffee in the Pacific Northwest, and discover how to get involved in preserving and protecting an animal species. Features the quarterly newsletter Cuentos de la Sombra. http://www.shadecoffee.org Topics: Animals, Beverages, Birds, Industries, Regions of the World Last updated Jun 9, 2008 Salmon Smart: A Guide to Help People Help Salmon
This Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) guide provides "an introduction to Salmon Recovery projects and activities [in Washington state] and an overview of how people can get involved." It consists of a 30-page document, available in PDF format, describing steps consumers and property owners can take to improve local watershed stewardship and habitat preservation and participate in restoration projects critical to salmon survival. Describes WDFW Volunteer Cooperative Projects. Includes maps, contacts, and Internet resources. http://www.wdfw.wa.gov/outreach/salmon/salmonsmart/ Topics: Animals, Environment, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Geography, Water Last updated Dec 26, 2003 SalmonScape
This is "an interactive mapping application designed to display and report a wide range of data related to salmon distribution, status, and habitats. The data sources used by Salmonscape include stream specific fish and habitat data, and information about stock status and recovery evaluations." The "Help" section includes a detailed FAQ with instructions for zooming into see different types of data. From the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife. http://wdfw.wa.gov/mapping/salmonscape/ Topics: Animals, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated Jul 20, 2005 Shade Grown Cacao
Looks at the role played by shade trees in cacao plantations of providing habitats for migratory birds. Include a list of birds found in cacao plantations, a research paper on shade-grown cacao, and related material. From the Smithsonian National Zoological Park. http://nationalzoo.si.edu/ConservationAndScience/MigratoryBirds/Research/Cacao/ Topics: Animals, Birds, Crops, Plants Last updated Nov 11, 2004 The Skagit Watershed Council
"Skagit Watershed Council is a community partnership for salmon." It seeks to "understand, protect and restore the production and productivity of the Skagit and Samish watersheds in order to support sustainable fisheries." This site provides access to research papers, descriptions of current projects, and the council's habitat protection and restoration strategy. http://www.skagitwatershed.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Animals, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Geography, Water Last updated Sep 12, 2008 Smithsonian National Zoological Park: Asia Trail
The website for this section of the Smithsonian National Zoological Park features fact sheets on giant pandas, sloth bears, clouded leopards, fishing cats, giant salamanders, red pandas, and small-clawed otters. Also includes photos, animal webcams, an audio tour, and other material about the species and the exhibit. From the Smithsonian Institution. http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/AsiaTrail/ Topics: Animals Last updated Dec 11, 2006 Songbird Foundation
Describes a nonprofit organization that is primarily concerned with "raising awareness among coffee consumers, retailers, growers and distributors of the effect of sun-grown coffee on the songbirds and the rain forest on which they depend for essential habitat." Features information about shade-grown coffee, forests, birds, farmers, and how to help. Includes links to news articles and resources. Note: the bird songs don't play in the Mozilla browser. http://www.songbird.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Animals, Beverages, Birds, Environment, Industries, Plants Last updated Jan 19, 2005 Tales of the Riverbank
Background information about "water voles, also known as water rats, [which] are now threatened with extinction in Great Britain." Discusses common signs of water vole activity (such as burrows) and Ratty, the water vole character in the book "The Wind in the Willows." Includes illustrations. From the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust. http://lincstrust.org.uk/conservation/wvole/ Topics: Animals, Environment, Mammals Last updated May 17, 2005 The U.S. Caribbean Region: Wetlands and Fish: A Vital Connection
This report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) includes an introduction to wetlands in general and types of wetlands, fish needs from wetlands, information specific to the U.S. wetlands in the Caribbean, and a case study of mangroves, seagrasses, coral reefs, and associated fish. Also provides protection information based on legislation and for individual citizens. Includes maps, images, glossary, and bibliography. Opens directly into a PDF document. Also available in Spanish . http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/habitat/habitatconservation/publications/EnglishWetlands_051404.pdf Topics: Animals, Environment, Regions of the World Last updated Jan 12, 2005 Washington Trout
Describes this "non-profit conservation-ecology organization dedicated to the preservation and recovery of Washington [state]'s native fish and the ecosystems they depend on." Features details about current and past projects (such as creek restoration, floodplain monitoring and restoration, and surveys), advocacy initiatives, outreach, and underwater videography. Includes maps and newsletters. http://www.washingtontrout.org/ Topics: Animals Last updated Jun 20, 2005 Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition (WWRC)
Presents information about an organization that "works to secure funding for the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP) — a nationally recognized program that empowers local communities to acquire land for outdoor recreation opportunities and wildlife habitat protection through a competitive grant project." Features outreach programs and events such as lectures, field trips, and exhibits. Includes related links. http://www.wildliferecreation.org/ Topics: Animals, Environment Last updated Jun 19, 2006 Whatcom Salmon Recovery
Sponsored by the Whatcom County Water Resources Division and Washington State University Cooperative Extension, this site provides information on "salmon recovery, the recovery projects in [Northwest Washington state], and the policies and public processes designed to recover salmon runs." Includes information on salmon species, conditions and habitats that affect salmon, the geography and watersheds of Whatcom County, and a virtual tour highlighting stages of a salmon's life in different habitats. http://whatcomsalmon.wsu.edu/ Topics: Animals, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Geography, Water Last updated Aug 11, 2004 |
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