North Carolina Science and Environment

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• Regional: United States: Science and Environment 

• The Citizens Handbook of NC Environmental Information Sources  - Provides a guide to environmental issues and resources in the state.
• Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy: North Carolina  - Includes extensive information about energy efficiency and renewable energy. Offers details of financial incentives, rules, regulations, policies, related programs and initiatives.
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: North Carolina  - Government agency working to understand and predict changes in environment and to conserve, protect, and manage natural resources. Offers extensive information on programs, activities, research centers and laboratories. MS Word document.
• The Nature Conservancy - North Carolina  - Offers information on the North Carolina chapter including details of initiatives, activities, news, features, resources and a carbon calculator.
• North Carolina Coastal Federation  - Contains details of membership, advocacy, initiatives, education, news and resources.
• North Carolina Coastal Reserve  - Features details of the coastal reserve and national estuarine research reserve. Includes sections on reserve sites, research, education, the coastal training program, stewardship and maps.
• North Carolina Conservation Network  - Presents an overview of the network aimed at protecting air, water and the quality of life in the state. Includes details of issues, strategy, resources, events, jobs, a blog, news and contacts.
• North Carolina Geological Survey  - Contains details of the survey including landslide information, maps and aerial photo data.
• North Carolina Native Plant Society  - Provides details of membership, programs, chapters, events, issues and guidelines. Includes a plant gallery.
• North Carolina Natural Heritage Program  - Offers a mission statement and inventory with details of publications, heritage data, site conservation and partners.
• North Carolina Reserve - The Rachel Carson Compontent  - Features information on Rachel Carson and the complex of islands bearing her name.
• Poisonous Plants of North Carolina  - Offers a listing of vegetation found in the state that can cause harm if ingested. Developed at the North Carolina State University.
• State Climate Office of North Carolina  - Contains details of data, products, education outreach and a section on the aspects of North Carolina climate.
• UNC Science Festival  - Festival with science demos, lab tours and talks, hands-on activities, and other science experiences.
• USGS: North Carolina Earthquake Information  - Features official government information about earthquakes in the state, together with seismic maps and links to institutions and research topics.
• USGS: Science In Your Backyard: North Carolina  - Information includes scientific news releases, maps, tools, and real time information about water and earhtquakes in North Carolina.
• Western North Carolina Alliance  - Environmental organization provides details of programs, resources, news and membership.