Organizations

• Association of National Estuary Programs (Web site under development)

• Center for Marine Conservation
  A national nonprofit organization committed to protecting ocean environments and marine life through science-based advocacy, research, and public education.

• Center for Watershed Protection
  A group that works with local, state, and federal governmental agencies, watershed organizations, and the general public to promote strategies that protect and restore urban watersheds.

• Coastal America
  An organization that works with federal agencies as well as state, local, and private groups to address environmental problems along our nation's coasts.

• Estuarine Research Federation
  An international organization that serves as a highly-regarded resource on estuaries. This site includes useful information for students and teachers.

• Marine Careers
  An on-line resource for those interested in learning more about careers in marine biology and other marine sciences.

• National Estuarine Research Reserve System
  A network of protected areas established to improve the health of estuaries and coastal habitats through informed resource management. The site includes case studies of projects across the country.

• National Marine Educators Association
  An organization affiliated with the National Science Teachers Association and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. The site provides links to "The Bridge," an on-line resource for teachers on ocean science education.

• Nonpoint Education for Municipal Officials
  An educational program for municipal decision makers that explores the relationship between land use and natural resource protection.

• Restore America's Estuaries
  An alliance of regional, community-based environmental organizations working to restore and protect the nation's estuaries for future generations. The site includes quick facts about estuaries, publications, and other useful educational materials.

• U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Coastal Habitat Conservation Programs
  This site provides links to the three programs (Coastal Program, Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grants, and Coastal Barriers Resources System) that form the core of the agency's coastal conservation efforts.

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