Ecology
Ecology is the study of how ecosystems work as single units. Like our bodies use cells and organs to create one being, groups of plants and animals live together to create a whole ecosystem.
Going Native 
Gardening affects your local environment in ways you may not realize. Learn about the impacts and choices of gardening, and how going native can save time, money, and the earth! Herbicides affect more than herbs
Herbicides are used commonly without much consideration, but the chemicals designed to kill weeds affect more than plants. Learn about how and where herbicides are often applied, and trace the path of one common herbicide from yard to ocean. Locavores : Regional Dining as part of a Low Carb Diet
Low Carb is the newest rage in dining and environmentalism. Choosing foods from your neighbors is good for your health and the health of the environment. Prairie Grass : An important ecosystem and fuel 
Prairie grass grown in studies for potential sources of ethanol proves to be worhty as a fuel as well as a habitat for birds and wildlife. America's energy independence might just lead us to restore our natural heritage. Street Sewage
Sewage from our homes, offices, and otehr buildings is treated as wasterwater at huge urban faciltiies. But what about the water that goes into the drains on the streets? Learn what happens to street sewage and how it effects the world around us. The Importance of Coral Reefs
Coral reefs are to the earth what canaries are to the mine. While the quality of of the environment declines, coral reefs are one of the first to suffer. learn about the special qualities of the coral reefs, and why protecting them helps us. The Importance of Wetlands
While we lose about 26 acres of wetland each year in North America, scientists are still learning about the importance of this unique ecosystem. Learn about some of the things we DO know. The Roots of the Modern Environmental Movement
The modern environmental movement is largely agreed upon to have started with Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring (1962). Learn about the movement set into play with this earth-shaking book that detailed the environmental destruction caused by the pesticide DDT.
Understanding Terms of Environmentalism
A list of words associated with environmentalism and their meanings. There is also summary of the environmental movement in the United States to give context to the definitions. Why Invasive Species Are Bad [offsite link]
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