Educational Resources
Environmental education encompasses knowledge from a variety of fields and disciplines, including the natural sciences, social sciences, arts, and humanities. As such, there are many sources that provide information about environmental topics and issues. In the links shown here, we've included a broad sampling of state, regional, and local organizations.
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These links provide additional information about state, regional, and local organizations and environmental topics.
State of Ohio Agencies
County Agencies of Southwest Ohio
Environmental Services
Stormwater Management Agencies
Ohio State University Extension Service Offices
Soil and Water Conservation Districts
These links provide information about local, regional, and state environmental organizations.
The links below provide information on a variety of environmental topics.
Agriculture and Food
Alternative Energy (Also check Solar, Wind, and Geothermal)
Climate Change
Energy Efficiency
Food Issues
Footprint and Energy Use Calculators
Geothermal Energy
Green Building
- (includes green roofs)
Green Roofs
Native Plants and Habitats
Native Plant Sources
Public Transportation
Rain Gardens
Schoolyard Gardens
Solid Waste
Stormwater
Urbanization
- (also includes global warming tab)
Wind Energy
General or Multiple Topics
- (includes extension bulletins, fact sheets, and environmental newsletter)