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Environmental Links Campus Offices and Organizations (in no particular order) Faculty Environmental Research: a list of MU faculty doing enviromentally related research organized by area (biodiversity, human dimensions, natural resources, pollution and then by department) Conservation Biology Seminar Series: organized by students in the Cons Bio graduate program, encourages an interdisciplinary approach to environmental issues Recycling Management: links to the MU Recycling Guide and information about our major recycling efforts - Tiger Tailgate Recyling of containers at home football games and Tiger Treasures Spring Rummage Sale Environmental Affairs Committee: makes recommendations to the Provost on environmental issues and practices - there is a link to its annual Campus Environmental Impacts report Sustain Mizzou: the largest student environmental organization on campus - involved in or coordinating Tiger Tailgate Recycling, Local Food for Local People, Hinkson Stream Team, Recycled Notebooks and other projects Greeks Going Green: environmental group for MU's Greek Community - no website yet for this new group, but check back later Mizzou Botanic Garden: the campus is a nationally recognized botanical garden because of the variety of plantings it maintains MU Campus Master Plan: this plan governs how and where MU will build and grow its physical infrastructure over the near future Campus Facilities: gateway to MU's infrastructure - Energy Management, Landscape Services, Planning and Design, Maintenance, Custodial, Facilities Management Energy Management: MU actually decreased its carbon dioxide emissions even as the campus grew larger - find out more about its conservation and renewable energy efforts Environmental Health and Safety: how MU handles its toxic and hazardous materials Bradford Farm: home of MU's agricultural resarch and extension center - check the site for tomato festivals and native plant sales Emerging Green Builders: no web site, contact the Environmental Studies Director Student Energy Conservation Society: no web site, contact the Environmental Studies Director Mark Twain Green Team: no web site, contact the Environmental Studies Director Student Environmental Design Association: Student group in Architectural Studies in Human Environmental Sciences Environmental Science Club: Environmental Design Links Directory: MU Extension website on green building links Scholarships University of Missouri Financial Aid: links to all the campus scholarships Missouri Department of Natural Resources: Deadline June 1, applicant must be pursuing a degree in Engineering or an Environmental Science or Environmental Law Morris K. Udall Scholarship: Deadline late February, applicant must be interested in and have demonstrated environmental leadership, application must be submitted by the campus (through MU Environmental Studies- contact the director) TWA Scholarship: Deadline late March, applicant must be a student in Engineering or an Environmental Science or a Law student studying Environmental Law Soil and Water Conservation Society Ed Stegner Scholarship: Deadline late December, applicant must be in one of these areas - fisheries, forestry, wildlife, parks and recreation, or soil and water conservation. Need will also be considered Local Organizations (in no particular order) Columbia Audubon Society; the website has not been updated in a while, but there is an active group if you can track them down Big Canoe: a grassroots organization working on economic and environmental sustainability - their current focus is market gardens and sustainable home food production Boone's Lick Master Naturalist Chapter: the Columbia chapter of the state Master Naturalist program - formal training leads to Master Naturalist certification Greenbelt Coalition: promotes and protects green space Katy Trail: interactive web site for a 'rails to trails' trail that follows the Missouri River Finger Lakes State Park: state home page for the park Rock Bridge Memorial State Park: state home page for the park Friends of Rock Bridge Memorial State Park: friends group home page for Rock Bridge Columbia Chapter - Native Plant Society: enjoyment, preservation and study of Missouri's native plants Wild Ones - Natural Landscapes": landscaping using native species Chouteau Grotto: caving and protection of local caves Columbia Center for Sustainable Living: courses and information on living more sustainably Columbia Farmer's Market:fresh, local produce and meats, much of it organically grown - MW 4-6, Sat 8-12 April through November, Clinkscales & Ash Boone County Farmers Market: fresh, local produce and meats, much of it organically grown - MW 4-6 and Sat 8-12 mid May through September, 1005 W. Worley City of Columbia: city government home page - info on city recycling program, household hazardous waste, energy conservation, the wetland waste water treatment set up, parks, pedestrian and bike trails, stormwater management, etc. Public Works Volunteering: help with city programs in composting, mulching, graffiti removal, household hazardous waste collection, adopt a spot litter control, stream cleanup, adopt a spot gardening, park patrol, photography and other activities Community Garden Coalition: support, supplies and garden plots to low income families and the elderly Show-Me Central Habitat for Humanity habitat for humanity helps low income families participate in creating their own homes - has a link to their "ReStore" where you can get new or gently used building supplies at a discount - M-F 8:30 - 3:30, Sat 8-1, 1906 Monroe Boone County: county government home page - info on county stats (population, income, etc.), commissioner contact info, agendas Boone County Smart Growth Coalition: coalition of local groups working on comprehensive, sustainable land use planning for the Columbia/Boone County area Osage Group - Sierra Club: the local Sierra Club Chapter Earth Day Coalition: coalition of city, business and non-profit groups that coordinate Columbia's annual earth day celebration in April. In 2008 - Sunday April 20 (raindate April 27) in Peace Park (MU campus) and downtown Columbia Columbia League of Women Voters: links to local, state and government representatives, the Energy Matters Committee works to reduce Columbia's Greenhouse gas emissions PedNet Coalition: working to make Columbia bikeable, walkable, wheelable Columbia BioBlitz: annual event to census the species in the Flat Branch Watershed, coordinated by the MU Conservation Biology Students State/Regional Organizations (in no particular order) Missouri Stream Team: state supported (Department of Conservation) program to train citizens to care for and monitor stream health Missouri State Parks Association: a non-profit engaged in the protection, enhancement and interpretation of Missouri State Parks USGS Columbia Environmental Research Center: researches water quality Missouri River Communities Network: enhance stewardship of the Missouri River Missouri Sierra Club: the state chapter of the Sierra Club Missourians for Safe Energy: working for an energy future based on efficiency and renewables, not fossil fuels or nuclear power (centered in Columbia area) Friends of Big Muddy: a non-profit group which supports the Big Muddy (aka Missouri River) National Fish and Wildlife Refuge (centered in Columbia area) Grow Native: state supported (Department of Conservatin) effort to help Missourians plant more native species Bike Katy Trail: a commercial website promoting biking on the 225 mile Katy Trail, which follows the old rail line along the Missouri River - restaurants, B&Bs, maps, bike rentals Missouri Coalition for the Environment: a non-profit working to protect Missouri's environment through education, citizen action and legal defense Missouri Flora: just what it says, it has a key to Missouri flora with photos of the plants Missouri Enviromental Education Association: a member supported group providing professional development for people working in environmental education, whether preK-16 schools or in organizations, agencies or businesses, sponsors an annual conference Missouri Master Naturalist: state supported (Extension and Department of Conservation) organization to help develop a pool of trained volunteer naturalists Missouri River Relief: organization promoting and organizing large scale cleanups of the Missouri River from St. Louis to Omaha (centered in Columbia) Renew Missouri: coalition of citizens and organizations in Missouri supporting renewable energy Scenic Missouri: works to protect the state's scenic beauty, especially from visual pollution along roadways (aka billboards) Food Circles Network: sources of locally produced foods in Missouri Missouri Regional Cuisines Project: seeks to market MO wine and food using distinct labels of origin Missouri Votes Conservation: a non-partisan political action network that lobbies for environmental legislation before the state legislature Missouri Society of American Foresters: a professional society to advance practice of professional forestry, cosponsors Mo Nat Resources Conference Missouri Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society: advocates for conservation and wise use of soil, water and related natural resources, cosponsor of Mo Nat Resources Conference Missouri Chapter of the Wildlife Society: professional society to enhance ability of wildlife professionals to conserve diversity, productivity and sustainability of wildlife, cosponsor of Mo Nat Resources Conference Missouri Chapter of the American Fisheries Society: dedicated to the conservation, enhancement and restoration of aquatic resources, cosponsor of Mo Nat Resources Conference Missouri Parks and Recreation Association: to advocate the quality of life through effective use of parks and recreation opportunities, education and resources, sponsors an annual conference Ozarks New Energy: works on local energy solutions for the future, sponsors a conference Missouri State Agencies and Offices Missouri Department of Conservation: protection of wildlife Missouri Department of Natural Resources: water and air quality, energy resources, hazardous waste, state parks Missouri State Parks and Historic Sites: direct link to the state parks and historic sites, activities, maps, etc. Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Missouri Extension Missouri House of Representatives Missouri Senate Missouri Constitution Missouri Statutes Missouri State Homepage Federal Agencies EPA Department of Energy National Park Service Health and Human Services DOE - Environment, Safety and Health Portal: link to variety of gov services US Fish and Wildlife Service US Geological Survey: mineral resources, ground and surface water quality Big Muddy National Fish and Wildlife Refuge: International Agencies Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change: compiles technical data on climate change, causes and impacts and prepares research-based assessments for policy makers ISO-International Organization for Standardization: develops internationally agreed on standards for environmental management for businesses United Nations Environment Program: for the development, advancement, management, conservation and protection of fish and wildlife resources of the Missouri River Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) Nature: Wildlife and Conservation Audubon Society Greenpeace Sierra Club Wilderness Society Nature Conservancy World Wildlife Fund National Wildlife Federation People: Human Rights and Welfare Amnesty International Water Partners International: water supply and sanitation needs in developing countries Society: Political Action and Policy Greenpeace Environmental Defense Fund Sierra Club Business: Sustainable Economies INEM International Network for Environmental Management Issues Climate Change Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change: compiles technical data on climate change, causes and impacts and prepares research-based assessments for policy makers Population Genetically Modified Organisms GMO Questions and Answers: by Ag Electronic Bulletin Board - the management, cost and projected markets for GMO vs non GMO crops Recycling Recycling links (University of South Carolina) Water Ocean Voice International Air U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Air Quality Program Clean air for kids Global warming Ozone pollution Acid Rain/Ozone Layer, etc. The Clean Air Act Environmental Policy Fisheries & Wildlife Service List of Legislative Mandates U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate Envirolink (many other sources) Tufts University E-politicking (environmental issues in the news) Enviro politics (articles on candidates' environmental positions) Environmental Education Search Index from A to Z Ecotopia Envirocitizen National Wildlife Refuge Links with graphics Jobs/Volunteer Opportunities American Society of Limnology and Oceanography American Zoo & Aquarium Association EarthNet Environmental Careers Organization Environmental Career Opportunities Environmental Careers World State Public Interest Research Groups