Government

Agencies

1990 Census Data Lookup
http://cedr.lbl.gov/cdrom/doc/lookup_doc.html

This experimental server was designed to retrieve data from the 1990 US Census Summary Tape Files. You must have forms capability to utilize this site.

72Hours
http://www.islandnet.com/~carleton/72.html

An earthquake preparedness newsletter for schools from the Greater Victoria School Board Emergency Preparedness Steering Committee.

AJAX Governmental Agency Access
http://www.interport.net/~sagal/ajax.html

This is the server to cut all that hated red tape-shortcuts to many government, military, law enforcement, and intelligence sites.

The Alliance for Fire & Emergency Management
http://afem.org/afem/

The Alliance for Fire and Emergency Management, which provides training and education for the fire and emergency response community.

AOS
http://aos-www.jccbi.gov/

Operational Support Directorate of the FAA.

Asia/Pacific (part of International Trade Administration)
http://www.ita.doc.gov/region/asia/pacific/

Information and assistance for US companies wanting to explore the markets, pursue the commercial opportunities, and understand trade and investment barriers in the Asian and Pacific countries, excluding Japan. Learn answers to the most frequently asked questions about doing business in the region, identify additional sources of information and assistance, and understand the Asia/Pacific staff's role in assisting US companies gain market share in the region.

British Columbia Archives and Records Service
http://www.bcars.gs.gov.bc.ca/bcars.html

British Columbia Archives and Records Service provides records management and archival services for the government's records. It also provides access to records of enduring value to the province and an image database of more than 5,000 historical photographs. Network exhibitions, a visual record collection, selected cartographic records and a research library containing 10,000 publications are featured.

British Columbia Provincial Emergency Program (PEP)
http://hoshi.cis.sfu.ca/~pep/

Emergency preparedness and emergency management documents from the Provincial Emergency Program as well as earthquake preparedness information.

The Canada Council
http://www.ffa.ucalgary.ca/cc/

The Canada Council was designed to foster and promote the arts. The Canada Council was created in 1957 by the Parliament of Canada to operate as an independent organization.

Canadian Red Cross
http://www.crcsnb.org/redcross

A health and emergency services organization providing disaster relief, social services, first aid and water safety training as a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent committed to the fundamental principles and mission of the movement.

Census Data at Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory
http://cedr.lbl.gov/mdocs/LBL_census.html

Nationwide data from the 1970, 1980, and 1990 US Censuses are available through the LBNL data archive. This archive is believed to be the most complete collection of US Census data on the Internet. Most of the resources are preserved in the form of data, software, and machine-readable documentation.

Center for Advanced Aviation System Development (CAASD)
http://www.caasd.org/

CAASD is a FAA-sponsored Federally Funded Research and Development Center operated by The MITRE Corporation, a not-for-profit system engineering organization chartered in the public interest. Technical reports; laboratory facilities descriptions; a report from the 14th Digital Avionics Systems Conference and Technical Display; information about the1994 Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA); and upcoming conferences are all provided here.

Center for Coastal Ecosystem Health
http://cceh.noaa.gov/

This center was established by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in Charleston, South Carolina, to develop improved management strategies for achieving coastal ecological, cultural, and economic sustainability. Information about the Center’s three program areas: COASTAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES, ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND TECHNOLOGY, and DATA AND INFORMATION SYSTEMs is provided, as well as links to related areas.

Center for Monitoring Research
http://www.cdidc.org/

Information about the efforts to monitor the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty, including seismic, radio nuclide, hydroacoustic, infra sound and fusion data being collected. Information about the organizations conducting this research and the techniques they are using.

Champlain
http://info.ic.gc.ca/champlain/champlain.html

Detailed information about Champlain, which provides the access to Canadian Government information.

CIAC--Computer Incident Advisory Capability
http://ciac.llnl.gov/

Information about the Computer Incident Advisory Capability (CIAC) the U.S. Department of Energy's computer security incident response team that offers on-call technical assistance and information to DOE sites faced with computer security incidents. The site offers CIAC Bulletins, Documents, Notes and Tools.

Climate Diagnostics Center
http://www.cdc.noaa.gov/

Formed in 1993 to identify the nature and causes for climate variations on time scales ranging from months to centuries. The ultimate goal of this work is to develop the ability to predict important climate variations on these time scales. Other links include: satellite data research (Climsat group); the CDC Data Archives; neural network predictions of El Niño; Boulder weather and climate data; software support; the CDC Map Room; and interesting WWW sites for climate researchers.

Climate Prediction Center
http://nic.fb4.noaa.gov/

The CPC develops tools to predict climate variations, monitor climate systems and develop data bases which determine current global and regional climate anomalies and trends, and then analyzes their origins and then links them to a complete climate system. The CPC supports and stimulates the use of climate data for applications in energy, transportation, water resources, and health.

CLIO - National Archives and Records Administration
http://www.nara.gov/

Vast collections of information available about the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) are combined with easy access to diverse electronic resources over the Internet to form the CLIO information system. Its goal is to serve the staff of NARA, as well as other Government agencies and constituents throughout the world.

Coastal Ocean Modeling at the USGS
http://crusty.er.usgs.gov/

Access to various simulations of various tidal patterns. These are use to determine the damage being done to various oceanic ecosystems by wastes and pollution.

CoastWatch Program
http://psbsgi1.nesdis.noaa.gov:8080/PSB/EPS/CW/coastwatch.html

This program provides coastal data and imagery to federal, state, and local governments, and academic institutions by mapping the US coastal oceans four times daily. Access to information about the following regions: North East; Gulf of Mexico; Great Lakes; West Coast; Caribbean; and Central Pacific. Lists of products, papers and a bibliography, people involved, and software and documentation are also provided.

Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum
http://www.si.edu/organiza/museums/design/homepage/ndm.htm

This New York City museum was designed to help you to experience how design affects every aspect of your daily life. It is one of a select few Smithsonian Institutions. This museum investigates the uses, structures, effects and meanings of the products of design and their roles as forces for communication and change in our daily lives. History, samples of their current and past collections and exhibits, and program descriptions are provided.

Data Extraction System (DES)
http://www.census.gov/ftp/pub/DES/www/welcome.html

The Data Extraction System is a tool for extracting records (rows) and fields (columns) from very large, public-information, data files (for example: survey and census records). The system produces custom extracts in selectable data file formats which, when processed, can then be picked up at the Census Bureau's FTP site. This system DOES NOT produce tabulations, it produces ONLY RAW DATA which must then be processed by programming or statistical analysis software elsewhere.

DefenseLINK
http://www.dtic.dla.mil/defenselink/

The Department of Defense's official World Wide Web information service, which provides direct access to the information services of the military departments, selected DoD organizations and feature sections that include news, fact files, publications, questions and answers in addition to a locator service.

Denver Air Route Traffic Control Center
http://www.tc.faa.gov/ZDV/zdv.html

A brief explanation of how the DARTCC operates to help achieve the FAA's mission — Safety in the skies. Interesting links to basic control information; radar data processing; Air Traffic; Flight Data Communications; Traffic Management Unit; the Denver ARTCC Airway Facilities Sector; weather services; the Center Weather Service Unit; the Aviation Medical Department; and Denver ARTCC and other FAA publications.

Disaster Resources
http://www.ag.uiuc.edu/~disaster/disaster.html

Information for citizens and educators on disaster preparedness and recovery, and links to agencies, organizations, and networks involved in disaster response, recovery, and research.

Earth Resources Observation Systems (EROS) Data Center
http://sun1.cr.usgs.gov/

The EROS Data Center, located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is a data management, systems development, and research field center of the U.S. Geological Survey's National Mapping Division. The Center holds the world's largest collection of space and aircraft acquired imagery of the Earth. Access to declassified intelligence satellite photography now available.

Earthquake Information from the USGS in Menlo Park, CA
http://quake.wr.usgs.gov/

Find out everything you need to know about earthquakes. They have a growing series of factsheets titled "Reducing Earthquake Losses Throughout the United States” now available at this site. Their Current Earthquakes page has lists of large earthquakes all over the world from the global network and in detail from a large variety of regional networks and maps of earthquakes in California and Hawaii.

Electronics and Electrical Engineering Laboratory
http://www.eeel.nist.gov/

This lab provides: the basis for all electrical measurements in the United States; practical measurements for the electronics and electrical industry sectors; and advertised calibration services and artifact standards. Links to their Electricity, Semiconductor Electronics, Electromagnetic Fields, Electromagnetic Technology, and Optoelectronics Divisions; and Offices of Microelectronics Programs and Law Enforcement Standards are provided.

Emergency: A Guide to Emergency Services Worldwide
http://www.catt.citri.edu.au/emergency/

Emergency services worldwide, providing online information, equipment, services and anything else related to emergencies.

Environment Canada
http://www.doe.ca/whoeng.html

Find out about this government department's portrait, policies, acts and regulations, programs and activities.

Environmental Protection Agency
http://www.epa.gov/

Find out what's currently going on with the EPA. Learn about current regulations and legislation. Find the closest office. Or just contact them to tell them what you think about hot environmental issues.

Environmental Research Laboratories
http://www.erl.noaa.gov/

ERL conducts an integrated program of fundamental research, technology development, and services to improve our understanding of the Earth and its oceans and inland waters, the lower and upper atmosphere, and the space environment. Background information and access to labs are provided.

ETL - Environmental Technology Laboratory
http://www.wpl.erl.gov/

ETL creates new environmental monitoring technology based on remote sensing, which enables us to gain new insight into the behavior of the atmosphere and the oceans. Learn about this labs accomplishments, its divisions and its different technology transfer systems.

FAA Air Transportation Division - AFS-200
http://www.faa.gov/AFS-200/AIRTRANS.HTM

This organization develops FAA Headquarter’s regulatory policy and rule making for airmen and air carriers who are required to operate under FAR Parts 121, 135 and 129. Lists of Air Transportation Publications and Information, as well as Inspector Handbook Flight Standards, Information Bulletins and Other organizations within the Flight Standards Service are made available through this site.

FAA Center for Aviation Systems Reliability
http://www.cnde.iastate.edu/faa.html

This center is based at Iowa State University. Get an overview of this project, learn what the center does, review the detailed descriptions of program elements and accomplishments, what other programs are participating in this project, and what the latest program news is and what the current technical tasks are.

FAA Human Factors
http://www.faa.gov/aar/human-factors/welcome.htm

Information about human factors research and applications under the auspices of the National Plan for Civil Aviation Human Factors is provided by this service for the aviation community and other interested users with. Information about the following projects is included: the National Plan for Civil Aviation Human Factors: An Initiative for Research and Application; the Human Factors Research Project Initiatives; and the Civil Aviation Human Factors Research and Application Projects.

FAA Office of System Capacity and Requirements (ASC)
http://asc-www.hq.faa.gov/

The ASC works to identify, develop, and implement initiatives that have the potential to increase the capacity of the national aviation system. Included in these efforts are airport developments, terminal and en route airspace improvements, enhanced air traffic control procedures, improved weather detection and dissemination, and the application of new technologies. Access to publications, ACE Plan databases, and airport layouts are made available here.

FAA Technical Center
http://www.tc.faa.gov/

This center is a premiere aviation research, development, engineering, test and evaluation facility. Lots of links to other programs and laboratories are made available through this site.

Fairfax County Economic Development Authority
http://www.eda.co.fairfax.va.us/fceda

Fairfax County Economic Development Authority is a site designed to attract job-creating businesses to the largest jurisdiction in metropolitan Washington D.C. It has chamber of commerce information including how business can relocate and set up.

FBI WWW server
http://www.fbi.gov/

Everything you could ever want or need to know about the FBI. Historical information, general “how to” information, and information of current issues of national importance.

Federal Aviation Administration
http://www.faa.gov/

Use this site to locate and explore FAA information and as a springboard to other Internet-based services supported by the FAA. Also find out current FAA news and information.

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
http://www.fdic.gov/

The FDIC is the independent deposit insurance agency created by Congress to maintain stability and public confidence in the nation's banking system. Access their Semiannual Report to Congress, Quarterly Banking Profiles, Corporate Library, data on FDIC-insured Institutions, and Division of Research and Statistics.

Federal Emergency Management Agency
http://www.fema.gov

Office of Emergency Information and Public Affairs, Washington, DC, USA This office of emergency and public affairs site offers information on the federal emergency management agency and its hundreds of pages of information on a variety of emergency management, disaster preparedness, response and recovery topics. News Desk provides latest disaster news releases.

Federal Information Exchange
http://www.fie.com/

On-line source of a variety of federal information, including employment opportunities. This site specializes in providing such information to link government and universities.

Federal Personnel Management
http://www.fpmi.com.

Your best resource for information and training seminars on human resources for the federal government. Informational forums include: Federal Managers; Federal Labor and Employee Relations; and a Federal EEO Corner. Lists of on-site training seminars, upcoming conferences and their publications are also provided.

Federal Trade Commission
http://www.ftc.gov/

Consumer alerts, FTC news releases, notices of hearings, transcripts, requests for public comment, an FTC Consumer Line, FTC telemarketing sales rules and other information services and sources are all accessible here from the FTC.

FedWorld
http://www.fedworld.gov/

In partnership with the National Technical Information Service (NTIS), FedWorld provides a comprehensive central access point for locating and acquiring government, as well as scientific, technical and business related information. Information is categorized by subject to facilitate your search.

Field Division, U.S. Bureau of the Census
http://www.census.gov/ftp/pub/field/www/

The Field Division (FLD) plans and directs the collection of national sample survey, census, and other data at the local level. Data are collected through a flexible field organization of regional offices in 12 major cities across the country. Provides General Field Division Information by region, a Map of Field Divisions, Survey Abstracts, and a listing of Employment Opportunities in Regional Offices.

FinanceNet
http://www.financenet.gov/

FinanceNet reaches across the world to provide listings of Government Asset Sales for the general public while providing electronic document libraries, mailing lists, discussion forums and major related resources. Their “best of the net” links and informs the public and private sector financial management professionals in government, federal, state and local, academia and industry on issues of fiscal finance.

Foreign Trade Division
http://www.census.gov/ftp/pub/foreign-trade/www/

U.S. international trade statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau. Includes: a Top 10 International Trading Partners listing, a overview of their International Trade Program, their International Trade Reports, Who's Who in Foreign Trade and links to other trade pages.

Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST)
http://csrc.ncsl.nist.gov/first/

FIRST brings together a variety of computer security incident response teams from government, commercial, and academic organizations. FIRST aims to foster cooperation and coordination in incident prevention, to prompt rapid reaction to incidents, and to promote information sharing among members and the community at large. Team contact information, teams with WWW servers, FIRST activities, alert archives, additional information about FIRST, resources, “How do I get to FIRST?”, and FIRST discussion lists provided.

General Accounting Office (GAO)
http://www.gao.gov/

Find information about General Accounting Office(GAO).

General Information Concerning Patents
http://www.uspto.gov/web/patinfo/toc.html

A great deal of general information concerning the application for and granting of patents is provided in non-technical language at this site. This site is especially relevant for inventors, prospective applicants for patents, and students.

Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory
http://www.gfdl.gov/

The goal of this Princeton, New Jersey, lab is to expand the scientific understanding of those physical processes which govern the behavior of the atmosphere and the oceans as complex fluid systems. You can also access their Modular Ocean Model, Climatological Datasets, and group information about climate dynamics, middle atmosphere dynamics and chemistry, experimental prediction, oceanic circulation, observational studies, hurricane dynamics, mesoscale dynamics, and system and computing services.

Global Emergency Medicine Archives
http://herbst7.his.ucsf.edu/

A prototype of an academic medical journal published via the WWW. Issues have featured complete abstracts from the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine conference.

Goddard Space Flight Center Library
http://www-library.gsfc.nasa.gov/

A unique site in that the hierarchy of its pages is similar to the physical layout of Goddard's library. The pages are suitable for any graphical WWW browser and should support Lynx quite well too.

Government Printing Office (GPO)
http://www.access.gpo.gov/

Access information about the Government Printing Office (GPO).

Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory
http://www.glerl.noaa.gov/

A great source for interdisciplinary environmental research done on the Great Lakes and its surrounding regions. Loads of links to realated information.

Greater Clearwater Chamber of Commerce
http://www.wta.com/ClearwaterCoC/

The Greater Clearwater Chamber of Commerce offers details about the Florida west coast city of Clearwater, with its view of the Gulf of Mexico.

Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
http://cfa-www.harvard.edu/

This center combines the resources and research facilities of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory and the Harvard College Observatory under a single director to pursue studies of those basic physical processes that determine the nature and evolution of the universe. Learn about the work they do in their major projects and achievements divisions: Atomic and Molecular Physics, High Energy Astrophysics, Optical and Infrared Astronomy, Planetary Sciences, Radio and Gastronomy, Solar and Stellar Physics, and Theoretical Astrophysics.

Housing and Household Economics Division
http://www.census.gov/ftp/pub/hhes/www/

One of the departments of the Census Bureau. Different reports, including Housing Vacancies and Ownership, third quarter 1995; Income and Poverty: 1994; Housing Statistics; Household Economic Statistics; Health Insurance; Income and Poverty; Labor Force; Poverty Dynamics; Program Participation Dynamics; Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates; and Wealth are available here.

HUD PDX Multifamily Web
http://www.teleport.com/~mrtom

The HUD PDX Multifamily Web, an online Housing and Urban Development (HUD) field office in Portland, Oregon, provides information about HUD programs. The page includes PDX MF e-mail addresses and links to other housing and community development resources.

IGnet
http://www.sbaonline.sba.gov/ignet/ig.html

The Federal Inspectors General conduct audits, investigations, and inspections to increase the economy and efficiency of agency programs and decrease fraud, waste and abuse. IGnet is an Internet based system for sharing information among the Inspector General community and other professionals involved in audits, inspections and investigations. Resource information about audits, inspections, and investigations are provided. Links to related sites are also made available.

Index of U.S. Geological Survey Servers
http://www.usgs.gov/network/science/earth/usgs.html

An alphabetic index of all the U.S. Geological Survey servers.

Indian Health Service
http://www.tucson.ihs.gov/

An Agency of the Public Health Service Department of Health and Human Services. Their goal: “to raise the health status of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the highest possible level.” Learn about trends and regional differences in Indian health; Health Care Provider References; Administrator References; Automated Jobs Listings; A Gateway to Cyberspace; Technology in the IHS; and Links to American Indian Sites.

Information Processing Division
http://psbsgi1.nesdis.noaa.gov:8080/IPD/IPD.html

This organization provides timely, accurate and complete information on the satellite derived products. Catagories of these satellite products include: winds, ozone, images, SPP, soundings, and environmental. Links to other related sites are provided as well.

Internet Town Hall
http://www.town.hall.org/

Access to a great government database, which includes the Congressional Record, the United Nations, the Joint Economic Committee, a US Patent Database, and the Federal Reserve Board. Discussions of the 1996 Internet World Exposition and Radio on the Internet.

John C. Stennis Center for Public Service
http://www.stennis.gov/

The Stennis Center is an independent, legislative branch agency created by Congress in 1988 to promote and strengthen public service in America and to carry on the commitment to public service exemplified by the life and work of Senator John C.Stennis of Mississippi. Site includes programs, a list of trustees and partners, and pointers to other sites of public policy.

The Journal of the Environmental Commission
http://ccme-mac4.bsd.uchicago.edu/DSAESR.html

Journals published since 1987 and distributed to network ecologists and social justice activists.

Maryland's Department of Natural Resources
http://gacc.com:82/

Maryland's Department of Natural Resources includes facts about state parks, guides and more. The site contains a list of all forest, state park and wildlife management areas, as well as pictures and trail maps.

Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center
http://www.mmac.jccbi.gov

Training is one critical aspect of this center, which houses the FAA Academy, the Coast Guard Institute, and the Transportation Safety Institute. Another function is providing logistics support for the daily operation of the National Airspace System (NAS). Research is the last component of this center, carries out at the Civil Aeromedical Institute (CAMI), where research centers on the human factors of aviation safety. At CAMI, scientists study the causes of aircraft accidents and how to prevent them or make them more survivable.

Minority Information Service (USAID)
http://web.fie.com/web/fed/aid/

A department of the US Agency for International Development (USAID), which administers most of the foreign economic and development assistance programs of the US Government. Links to service and program information for minorities, as well as a list of procurements, grants and assistance by deadline or release date.

NASA High Performance Computing and Communications (HPCC) Office
http://cesdis.gsfc.nasa.gov/hpccm/hpcc.nasa.html

Provides a basic overview of the NASA portion of the Federal HPCC Program.

NASA/GSFC Space Data and Computing Division Highlights
http://sdcd.gsfc.nasa.gov/DIV-NEWS/contents.html

Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD, US This server contains information about NASA/GSFC Space Data and Computing Division Highlights, which includes a virtual space walk, supernova discoveries, view of the moon's features and exploration of current and future supercomputing capabilities. Facts about NASA internships in computing and related cooperative agreements are also provided.

National Air & Space Museum
http://www.nasm.edu/

One of the Smithsonian Museums located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Lots of great information is available here. A map of the different exhibitions, and information and photos of the displays are provided. A calendar of events, listings of departments, resources, educational programs and stats are provided.

National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA)
http://www.natca.org/

Information for the aviation community and the general public on aviation issues related to Air Traffic Control. Learn what an Air Traffic Controller is; a short description of the different types of air traffic controllers and how their jobs differ; details of some of the problems with the equipment used in today's air traffic control system and what needs to be done to improve the system. Links to government information and other labor pages are provided.

National Climatic Data Center (NCDC)
http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/

This center manages data in support of scientific and technical programs involving remotely sensed and in situ retrospective meteorological data and climatological information. Access their products, publications and services; on-line data access; interactive visualization of climate data; and climate research programs, as well as the World Data Center A for Meteorology and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

National Conference of State Legislatures
http://www.ncsl.org/

This organization provides comprehensive information, research on critical state issues, informative publications, provocative meetings and seminars, an unparalleled legislative information database, a voice in Washington, D.C., and an expert staff to assist legislators and staff in solving difficult problems. Links are also provided to other policy resources.

National Coordination Office for HPCC
http://www.hpcc.gov/index.html

Provides Internet users access to material about the Federal High Performance Computing and Communications (HPCC) Program. These include: NCO Fact Sheets; Reports, Periodicals, and Announcements; Grants and Research Contracts; HPCC Agency Information Servers; White House Statements/Policy Papers; Legislation and Testimony; and a Glossary of Acronyms.

National Data Buoy Center (NDBC)
http://seaboard.ndbc.noaa.gov/

NDBC serves as the focal point for data buoy and associated automated meteorological monitoring system technology for the United States. It provides meteorological and oceanographic data to forecasters, researchers, and other users in the United States and around the world. Specific information about their Moored Buoy Program; Drifting Buoy Program; C-MAN and WESTPAC Programs; PSOS Program; station locations; how to obtain archived NDBC data and other interesting internet WWW sites.

National Endowment for Humanities
http://www.neh.fed.us/

This independent U.S. government makes grants for projects in history, languages, philosophy, and other areas of the humanities. Find out about deadline changes, recent awards, an overview of programs and application guidelines.

National Fair Housing Advocate
http://www.techpoint.com/fairhousing/

An updated index of articles and other related material on fair housing.

National Geodetic Survey
http://www.ngs.noaa.gov/

This agency is responsible for developing and maintaining the National Spatial Reference System (NSRS). The NSRS is a network of many thousands of precisely determined points known as geodetic control points. These points provide the common base of reference to correlate longitude, latitude, height, scale, and orientation throughout the Nation, and the changes of these with time, for resource mapping and other related applications.

National Institute for Literacy
http://novel.nifl.gov/

Created to execute the National Literacy Act, passed in 1991, this organization works to create systems which will enable every adult with literacy needs to receive services of the highest quality. Provides an overview of the organization and background information, including PL 102-73, the National Literacy Act of 1991, their history and vision for the future, and their 1993 Annual Report to Congress.

National List of Plant Species that Occur in Wetlands
http://www.nwi.fws.gov/Ecology.html

An inventory of plant species that occur in wetlands, by region, with maps.

National Oceanographic Data Center (NODC) Home Page
http://www.nodc.noaa.gov/

This center provides ocean data management and ocean data services to researchers and other users in the United States and around the world. Access their oceanographic databases, CD-ROM data products, International Oceanographic Data Exchange Library and Information Network, as well a links to other oceanographic sources and services.

National Rural Development Partnership
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/nrdp/

In 1990, the federal government, in partnership with the nation's Governors, began a new rural initiative, the NRDP. Today, in partnership, representatives of federal, state, local, and tribal governments—as well as the private for-profit and non-profit sectors—work together on rural development across the nation. At the federal level, the National Rural Development Council (NRDC) provides guidance for the Partnership and works on behalf of the SRDCs. Information about the Partnership's history, philosophies, participants, and successes are provided.

National Wetlands Inventory
http://www.nwi.fws.gov/

Information about the survey of our national wetlands being conducted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. View maps in progress and access related links.

National Wildlife Refuge System
http://bluegoose.arw.r9.fws.gov/

Provides access to the Blue Goose Server, for information about the National Wildlife Refuge System and topics of interest related to wildlife and natural resources management. You can also access other U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service resources, information relating to natural resources management and federal legislative information.

The Nationwide Locator
http://rampages.onramp.net/~milinfo

The Nationwide Locator of missing people is a service of Military Information Enterprises, Inc. This company markets books and computer-access packages for locating missing people, military and civilians. It also operates a computerized locator system.

NIEHS
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/

From this Home Page, you can access the NIEHS Gopher Server and the Home Pages of several organizations within the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.

NIEHS Laboratory of Molecular Biology
http://enterprise.niehs.nih.gov/Home.html

The NIEHS Laboratory of Molecular Biology offers seminars, scientific resources, and biological resources from around the world.

NIEHS Library
http://library.niehs.nih.gov/Home.html

The public may use this collection as a reference collection from 8:30 to 5:00 Monday through Friday.

NIST Boulder Laboratories
http://www.bldrdoc.gov/

Access to the NIST research in Boulder carried out within the following laboratories: Electronics and Electrical Engineering; Chemical Science and Technology; Physics; Materials Science and Engineering; and Computing and Applied Mathematics.

NIST Computing and Applied Mathematics Lab (CAML)
http://www.cam.nist.gov/

This lab conducts research, collaborates with, and provides support to all NIST activities and to other federal agencies in selected fields of the mathematical and computational sciences important in science and engineering. Among the services and other information at this site are a guide to available mathematical software (GAMS) and ACM transactions on mathematical software. Also provides access to the various labs and divisions.

NIST ISED Home Page
http://speckle.ncsl.nist.gov/

The Information Systems Engineering Division of the NIST supports standards development and provides technical assistance to government and industry. You will get specific information about the work they do in data administration, data management, applications of knowledge-based systems, computer graphics standards, conformance test development, and conformance tests and validation services at this site.

NIST Physics Laboratory
http://physics.nist.gov/

The Physics Laboratory is one of nine major divisions of the NIST. This lab supports United States industry by providing measurement services and research for electronic, optical and radiation technologies. Primary activities include: directed research in the physical sciences; development of new physical standards, measurement methods, and data; aggressive dissemination programs; and collaborating with industry to commercialize inventions and discoveries. Lots of links to related information.

NIST WWW - Home Page
http://www.nist.gov/

NIST news and general information, as well as programs and services. Links to their national laboratory programs are also provided.

NOAA
http://www.noaa.gov/

This home page of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration provides all kinds of great information about satellites, seasonal and interannual forecasts, protected species, rebuilding fisheries, long term global change, warnings and forecasts, coastal ecosystems health, navigation and positioning, other environmental information services and links to other data centers and libraries connected to the NOAA.

NOAA Central Library
http://www.lib.noaa.gov/

This library maintains a collection of more than one million books, journals, technical reports, microfiche, microfilm, compact discs, and databases that support research in the atmospheric sciences, fisheries, marine biology, meteorology, oceanography, and related disciplines. This web site provides information about the library and its services as well as access to several electronic publications and the NOAA library and information network.

NOAA EIS Home Page
http://www.esdim.noaa.gov/

The Environmental Information Services department of the NOAA. This is the place to find out what data products are available from NOAA; what you can do with data from NOAA; how you can find data available from NOAA; information about the NOAA National Data Centers; how NOAA participates in national and international organizations and joint offices; and other services provided by NOAA EIS.

NOAA Geosciences Laboratory
http://www.grdl.noaa.gov/

A division of the Office of Ocean and Earth Sciences (OES), National Ocean Service ( NOS), U. S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Learn about advanced technology, geodynamcis, and satellite and ocean dynamics. Links to other geoscience servers are also provided.

NOAA High Performance Computing and Communications
http://hpcc1.hpcc.noaa.gov/hpcc.html

This center provides information about the NOAA programs and disseminates selected NOAA information believed to be of widespread interest. Access to over 30 NOAA centers of data across the nation are made available to the private sector, and to educators, researchers, and the general public. Access to pilot information demonstration projects that employ advanced network navigation and access tools to provide integrated access to distributed NOAA data and information is also available.

NOAA Network Information Center
http://www.nnic.noaa.gov/

Links to all information available through the NOAA. Also find out about the weather, science and technology, oceans and atmospheres, a NOAA search router, NOAA states and data centers, links to related internet resources, a NOAA personnel locator and regional map.

NOAA Paleoclimatology Program
http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/paleo/paleo.html

This world data center for paleoclimatology has lots of data resources, including: climate modeling, ice core, paleoceanographic, paleovegetation, tree-ring, and other data. Also available are abstracts of funded proposals and links to other related pages.

NOAA Satellite Ocean Remote Sensing Program
http://psbsgi1.nesdis.noaa.gov:8080/nsors.html

This center recognizes and builds upon the contributions of NOAA, other federal agencies, and other nations in developing, deploying, and operating spacecraft and sensors useful to the ocean community. Data from non-NOAA sources will observationally, geographically, and temporally enhanced data from U.S. satellites, providing the ocean community with useful and new products. Detailed information provided on platforms and sensors; CoastWatch programs; retrospective data; and program elements.

NOAA Weather Venues
http://www.nnic.noaa.gov/weather.html

All kinds of weather forecast information available here: weather forecast products; local forecasts; zone forecasts; state forecasts; a state weather summaries; a hurricane statement; thunderstorm warnings; flash flood watch; tornado watch; river summaries; daily river forecasts; regional weather summaries; and state temperature and precipitation tables.

NOAA Western Regional Center
http://www.wrc.noaa.gov/wrc.html

Links to western offices of the NOAA. These include: member organizations; the Alaska Fisheries Science Center; the education office; the Hazardous Materials Response and Assessment Division; the National Weather Service Forecast Office; the NOAA Library in Seattle; the NorthWest Fisheries Science Center; the Pacific Hydrographic Section; the Pacific Marine Center; Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory; the Pacific Operations Section (Pacific Tide Party); and the Western Administrative Support Center.

Northwest Fisheries Science Center
http://research.nwfsc.noaa.gov/

Scientific and technical support for the management, conservation, and development of the Pacific Northwest region's anadromous and marine fishery resources are provided by this center. Information on their research programs; their publications and library; other useful tools; other related sites and bioinformatics resources.

Ocean Planet Online
http://seawifs.gsfc.nasa.gov/ocean_planet.html

This major traveling exhibition is the culmination of a four-year effort to study and understand environmental issues affecting the health of the world's oceans. Search a TOPIC OUTLINE for a particular subject; take a SPECIAL TOUR designed by the Curator; find EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS associated with Ocean Planet; and see photographs of the ACTUAL EXHIBITION as currently presented at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History.

Office of Administration's Resource Development Center
http://www.rdc.noaa.gov/

Services available here include locators for the NOAA and the Department of Commerce in Washington, D.C.; employment., training and NOAA grant opportunities available; an NOAA directory, handbook and diversity plan; a map with directions to the Resource Development Center; and a chart of "hits" on this web server.

Office of Aeronautics/Human Factors (NASA)
http://olias.arc.nasa.gov/

Aviation human factors is the study of functional relationships between the operational safety and efficiency of the aviation system and the characteristics of those people, tasks, environments, and technologies. Learn about research programs, publications, access to statistics, and links to other related sites.

Office of Assistant Secretary of Defense
http://www.dtic.dla.mil/c3i/

Access information about the OASD the United States Department of Defense.

Office of Environment and Energy
http://aee.hq.faa.gov/

The Office of Environment and Energy develops, recommends, and coordinates national aviation policy relating to environmental and energy matters. Information provided from the Technology; Facility Environment and Safety; and Policy and Regulatory Divisions. A listing of all related regulations, reports, and policy and guidance documents is provided.

Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management
http://wave.nos.noaa.gov/ocrm/

This office combines the expertise of managers and planners, scientists, and environmental advocates to balance preservation of valuable ocean and coastal resources with the need for compatible economic development of the coastal zone. Information is provided about their three program areas: the Coastal Zone Management Program, the National Estuarine Research Reserve System, and the National Marine Sanctuary Program.

Office of Satellite Data Processing and Distribution
http://psbsgi1.nesdis.noaa.gov:8080/OSDPD/OSDPD.html

This office manages the ingest, processing, and distribution of data and derived data products from NOAA's Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellites (POES) and Geostationary-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES). Included are such diverse environmental parameters as temperature soundings, derived winds, atmospheric ozone and aerosols, land vegetation indices, as well as imagery. Links to related products and services; data to access; and search engines are provided.

Office of Technology Licensing, UC Berkeley
http://violet.berkeley.edu:4222/

The OTL works with campus inventors to transfer University generated technologies into the commercial sector for public use. OTL activities include: the commercial evaluation of new technologies; determination of patentability; prosecution of patents; registration of copyrights; marketing and licensing of patents, tangible material, and software; negotiating license agreements; and, the receipt and distribution of royalties and other income.

ORCA Internet Information Service
http://seaserver.nos.noaa.gov

The Office of Ocean Resources Conservation and Assessment (OCRS) is one of the four major line organizations of the National Ocean Service, within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), U.S. Department of Commerce. ORCS provides decision makers with comprehensive scientific information on the resources of the nation's coastal areas, estuaries, and oceans. Learn about the work being done by the major divisions of OCRA.

OSD Command, Control, Communications & Intelligence (C3I)
http://www.dtic.dla.mil/c3i/

The Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Command, Control, Communications and Intelligence (C3I) contains information on significant C3I programs and aids in the distribution of related memoranda, guidelines, instructions and tools.

Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory
http://www.pmel.noaa.gov/

PMEL conducts scientific investigations in physical oceanography, marine meteorology, geochemistry, and related subjects. This site provides a lab overview, descriptions of their research projects, a list of publications, and reviews of PMEL data and software.

Pacific Marine Geology (PMG)
http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/

Geologic research on environmental, hazards and resources issues affecting the Nation's coastal realms and marine federal lands. This department of the USGS Marine and Coastal Program strives to address key marine and coastal issues, increase the understanding of geological processes affecting these realms, and ultimately improve the predictive capabilities to help guide the preservation and sustainable development of the Nation's marine and coastal regions.

Patent Cooperation Treaty Information
http://www.uspto.gov/web/pct/

The PCT Legal Office provides the world-wide intellectual property community with the most innovative and up-to-date customer service involving the Patent Cooperation Treaty. Available are the most current versions of all PCT forms and fees needed for filing and prosecuting international applications in the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Peace Corps
http://www.clark.net/pub/peace/PeaceCorps.html

The Peace Corp has remained a steady symbol of how our nation cares for over 30 years. More than 140,000 Americans have been Peace Corp Volunteers, and currently over 6,500 are serving in 94 countries. Learn what it takes to become a Volunteer, countries where Volunteers serve, and what their domestic programs are.

Press Releases
http://www.census.gov/ftp/pub/Press-Release/www/

Press releases from the Census Bureau's Public Information Office, by subject or date. Also includes Tip Sheets for Reporters, Editors, and News Directors and a Full Text Search of News Releases.

Remote Air Medical
http://www.usit.net/ram

Remote Area Medical, a nonprofit volunteer airborne relief corps, which serves the remote areas of the United States and the world. The organization was conceived by founder Stan Brock, co-star of the "Wild Kingdom" TV series.

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
http://www.sec.gov/

Information available includes: Current News; About the SEC; What Every Investor Should Know; the EDGAR Database of Corporate Information; SEC News Digests and Public Statements; Current SEC Rule making: Proposals and Final Rules; and SEC Enforcement Actions.

Small Business Administration (SBA)
http://www.sbaonline.sba.gov/

All kinds of information and support available to start up, finance and expand your small business. A great resource for all you entrepreneurs out there. You’re not alone. Lots of great business links, too!

Small Business Advancement National Center
http://161.31.2.174/

This organization provides small businesses, entrepreneurs, educators, economic development officers, and small business counselors with the resources necessary to further their business and economic efforts and goals. Their Electronic Resources provide access to hundreds of small business related publications, proceedings, databases and bulletins.

Smithsonian Gem and Mineral Collection
http://galaxy.einet.net/images/gems/gems-icons.html

Photos of gems and minerals, with background information, from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History.

Smithsonian Institution
http://www.si.edu/

The official Smithsonian home page. All kinds of links available: an Overview of Smithsonian Museums; how to Navigate the Electronic Smithsonian; explore all aspects of the Institution; an Encyclopedia Smithsonian, which answers to frequently asked questions about the Smithsonian and other topics; and information on Planning a Visit to the Smithsonian. Lists of Institute Activities, Resources, and Products are also provided.

Social Security Administration
http://www.ssa.gov/

Links to over 500 documents on SSAs programs and policies. Includes a quick index: their Teachers Kit; Benefit Information; Forms; Disability Process Redesign; Rulings; Public Information Resources; a Policy Forum; Research and Statistics; Legislation; Guide for Employers; Frequently Asked Questions; and Other Servers of Interest.

South Coast Air Quality Management Distict
http://www.aqmd.gov/

Find out about the air pollution control agency for more than 14 million Southern Californians. Public information is provided about the nature of their smog problem and how you can help. Current air quality information and forecasts are also available. Because their area's smog problem is so severe, the AQMD often finds itself at the forefront of the nation's efforts to reduce air pollution. Learn about their innovative emission reduction programs, including the market-based regulation, as well as other rules and regulations.

Stat-USA
http://www.stat-usa.gov/

Stat-USA gathers the most crucial, timely business and economic information from over 50 Federal agencies and distributes it from a central source. Quick and easy access to thousands of files, including trade statistics, overseas contacts, market research reports, daily economic releases, procurement information, and much more is also available.

Stellwagen Bank Sea Floor Mapping Project
http://quissett.er.usgs.gov/

This project was organized to map the geology of Stellwagen Bank using side-scan sonar, video, camera and grab sample data.

THOMAS (The Workings of Congress Online)
http://thomas.loc.gov

The workings of Congress on a daily basis. Contains the full text of legislation by the 103rd and 104th Congresses as well as the full text of the Congressional Record for both the House and Senate for the 104th Congress. An overview of each day's proceedings is available through the Daily Digest.

TIGER Mapping Service
http://tiger.census.gov/

A project sponsored by the U.S. Bureau of the Census. The goal of this service is to provide a public resource for generating high-quality, detailed maps of anywhere in the United States, using public geographic data. Learn how this service works and how you can utilize it.

U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
http://www.info.usaid.gov/

USAID is an independent federal government agency that conducts foreign assistance and humanitarian aid to advance the political and economic interests of the United States. Links to interesting reports and information include a Famine Early Warning System, the Greater Horn Information Exchange, their Productive Sector Growth and Environment page, the Environmental and Energy Study Institute, and the Demographic and Health Surveys Program.

U.S. Bureau of the Census
http://www.census.gov/

Here you will have access to data maps; genealogical information; radio broadcast schedules; employment opportunities and links to other excellent sites.

U.S. Department of Agriculture
http://www.usda.gov

Learn all about the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

U.S. Department of Commerce
http://www.doc.gov/

All you need to know about the United States Department of Commerce.

U.S. Department of Energy
http://apollo.osti.gov/home.html

Information about the Department of Energy.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
http://www.os.dhhs.gov

Information about the Department of Health and Human Services.

U.S. Department of Treasury
http://www.ustreas.gov/

Information about the U.S. Department of Treasury.

U.S. Environmental Resources
http://www.contact.org/usenviro.htm

A listing of over 50 guides and resources for environmentally related organizations and government departments.

U.S. Federal Information Exchange, Inc.
http://www.fie.com/

Homepage of the Federal Information Exchange, Inc., a partnership between 10 agencies of the federal government and institutions of higher education to provide information about education/research grants opportunities.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
http://www.fws.gov/

Information on the programs of the FWS. Plus lots of great information, such as: coastal ecosystems, conservation programs and efforts, endangered species, environmental contaminants, federal aid to states, fire management, fisheries, information resources management, migratory birds and waterfowl, wetlands, wildlife laws, wildlife species information and the National Wildlife Refuge System.

The U.S. General Services Administration
http://www.gsa.gov

Includes the Consumer Information Center, the Federal Acquisition Institute, GSA Advantage online shopping, the Federal Information center, the Doing Business with the Government catalog, and federal acquisition regulations.

U.S. Geological Survey Radon Page
http://sedwww.cr.usgs.gov:8080/radon/radonhome.html

A review of the basic and applied research on geology and geochemistry of radon in rocks, soils, and water since the 1950's. Efforts have included research on gas transport in soils, use of aerial and ground-based gamma radiation data for assessing radon source potential, area-specific studies on geologic environments that cause some of the most severe radon hazards, such as fault and shear zones and glacial deposits, and the development of radon emanation and soil measurement protocols for research and assessment.

U.S. Government Printing Office
http://www.access.gpo.gov/

The Government Printing Office (GPO) prints, binds, and distributes the printed and electronically disseminated publications of the Congress as well as the executive departments and establishments of the Federal Government. Their free access to federal government publications includes documents from: the Congress of the United States; the General Accounting Office; the National Archives and Records Administration's Office of the Federal Register; Office of Management and Budget; Office of Technology Assessment; and the State Department.

U.S. Institute of Peace--Conflict Resolution
http://witloof.sjsu.edu/peace/conflict.html

SJSU School of Library and Information Science page is for diplomats, researchers, university students and others interested in exploring information about conflict resolution, negotiation theory, and application in places such as South Africa and Northern Ireland.

U.S. International Trade Commission
http://www.usitc.gov/

The USITC is an independent federal agency that provides objective trade expertise to both the legislative and executive branches of government, determines the impact of imports on U.S. industries, and directs actions against certain unfair trade practices, such as patent, trademark, and copyright infringement. Site contains news releases, USITC notices, reports and general information about the USITC.

U.S. Legislative Branch
http://lcweb.loc.gov/global/legislative/congress.html

Information about the Legislative Branch of the United States government. It links to the U.S. Senate, via gopher, and to the U.S. House of Representatives' WWW server.

The U.S. Postal Service/ ZIP Codes and Postal Rates
http://www.usps.gov

Information on the U.S. Postal Service, including postal rates and ZIP codes, searchable by city and street address.

U.S. Senate
gopher://gopher.senate.gov:70/11

This is the official U.S. Senate Internet server. It contains text of records and documents and links to other servers via the Library of Congress gopher: MARVEL.

U.S. Social Security Administration
http://www.ssa.gov/SSA_Home.html

Information about the Social Security Administration.

UNEP Collaborating Centre on Energy and Environment
http://www.risoe.dk/sys/syshom3.html

The UNEP Collaborating Centre, supports the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in pursuing its aim to promote the incorporation of environmental awareness into energy policy and planning, particularly in developing countries.

UNEP/GRID - Global Resource Information Database
http://grid2.cr.usgs.gov/grid/grid.html

This system of cooperating centers, coordinated from the Program Activity Center of the United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP), is dedicated to making special types of environmental information more readily accessible to international and national decision makers and environmental analysts. Its mission is to provide timely and reliable geo-referenced environmental information and access to a unique international data service to help address environmental issues at global, regional, and national levels.

United States Geological Survey
http://www.usgs.gov/

This bureau of the Department of the Interior is the Nation's largest earth science research and information agency. Learn about their educational resources, informational releases, environmental research, publications and data products and related internet resources.

United States House of Representatives
http://www.house.gov/

Here's all about the United States House of Representatives.

United States Information Service
http://www.usia.gov/usis.html

A wealth of information about the United States, including historic, political and historical information, as well as descriptions of programs and activities of the United States Information Agency.

United States Patent and Trademark Office
http://www.uspto.gov/

The Patent and Trademark Office has existed to bring to the public the ideas of creators who have been able to think the previously unthinkable. This site make available General Patent and Trademark Information; Current Announcements and Pending Public Hearings; U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Services and Information; and Other Internet Resources.

United States Public Health Service
http://phs.os.dhhs.gov/phs/phs.html

Information, news, directories, and documents about the United States Public Health Service, its agencies and programs.

United States Senate
http://lcweb.loc.gov/global/legislative/senate.html

Access information about the United States Senate.

US. Department of Justice
http://www.usdoj.gov

Information about the U.S. Department of Justice.

US Dept of Education Office of Inspector General
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OIG/edoig.html

This governmental organization promotes the efficient and effective use of taxpayer dollars in support of American education by providing independent and objective assistance to the Congress and the Secretary in assuring continuous improvement in program delivery, effectiveness, and integrity. Links to the all the U.S. government agencies and officials, and their regional offices are available at this site.

USFWS Forensic Laboratory
http://ash.lab.r1.fws.gov/labweb/for-lab.htm

This is a federal law enforcement crime lab, very much like the FBI crime lab, except that the crimes they investigate involve animals instead of people, and the evidence is different. Learn how this lab got started, what goes on there, the most difficult problems they face, and take a tour of the lab. Also learn the answers to frequently asked questions and visit related sites through their links.

USGS at Woods Hole
http://bramble.er.usgs.gov/index.html

One of three National Marine and Coastal Geology Programs, located in Maine. This center focuses on environmental quality and preservation, natural hazards and public safety, and natural resources. Access to information on earth-sciences, technology, water resources, and national mapping is also provided.

USGS Flagstaff Field Center
http://flgsvr.wr.usgs.gov/Flagstaff.html

Links to various Flagstaff USGS resources as well as descriptions of the type of projects done at the Flagstaff Field Center are provided here. You can also browse the solar system or gather information about the solar system. A listing of products created by the USGS is also available.

USGS Global Change and Climate History Program
http://geochange.er.usgs.gov/gch.html

This program documents environments in the past and present, and geological, geochemical, and geophysical processes involved in environmental change for the USGS Global Change Research Program.

USGS National Earthquake Information Center
http://gldfs.cr.usgs.gov/

The three functions of the NEIC are: it determines, as rapidly and as accurately as possible, the location and size of all destructive earthquakes that occur worldwide and then disseminating this information immediately to concerned national and international agencies, scientists, and the general public; next, it is THE national data center and archive for earthquake information; and lastly, it conducts an active research program to improve its ability to locate earthquakes and to understand the earthquake mechanism.

USGS National Mapping Information
http://www-nmd.usgs.gov/

The USGS, through its National Mapping Program, provides accurate and up-to-date cartographic data and information for the United States. These data products and information provide a framework of spatial information needed by Federal, State, and local government agencies, as well as the private sector, to deal with such problems as conserving our natural resources, identifying and mitigating hazards, defining and studying ecosystems, and supporting economic development.

Victoria State Emergency Service
http://144.110.160.105:9000/~jck/vicses/vicses.html

Statewide, community-based Australian organization made up of volunteers provides assistance in emergencies. Many images, documents, and useful information for emergency service personnel and emergency management officers.

West Coast National Undersea Research Center
http://www.wcnurc.alaska.edu:8000/

This project of the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences (SFOS) was established in 1990. The Center's mission is to promote, facilitate, and support quality undersea research along the west coast of the United States and polar regions. Program descriptions, information about some of their underseas research projects, and additional links to other related web pages are provided.

Citizenship

American Citizens Abroad
http://iprolink.ch/aca/

This organization serves US citizens living outside the United States. Since 1978, ACA has been working to improve US laws and regulations which discriminate against Americans just because they live abroad. ACA has over a thousand individual members in over 90 countries. Resources available through ACA include: a SURVEY of AMERICAN BUSINESSES ABROAD; ACA Handbook for Citizens Living Abroad; ACA Survey of the Worldwide Overseas American Community; and ACA Issue Papers.

Center for Living Democracy
http://www.sover.net/~cld/

"Living Democracy" refers to the essential role of regular citizens in solving America's problems. This Vermont-based organization seeks to: reshape Perceptions of What's Possible; Link and Support Citizen Innovators and Provide Training in the Skills that Make Democratic Life Rewarding VT. They also have a Learning Tools catalog, Staff Profiles and an American News Service available at this site.

Federated League of Americans Around the Globe (FLAAG)
http://canam.dgsys.com/flaag/flaag

This organization serves the needs and interests of all American citizens who live and work outside the United States. It uses membership resources to solve common problems affecting Americans overseas. Specifically, FLAAG works to improve taxation, citizenship, voting, education, health care and social security, business competitiveness, and personal security as they affect citizens overseas through its Congressional, White House and other Federal agency liaisons. FLAAG also provides many services for its members.

Teledemocracy Action News and Network
http://www.duc.auburn.edu/~tann/

Creatively using electronic media in all forms to directly empower citizens to have meaningful input into the political system is what TANN does. This site links content and conduit with transformational politics to give citizens greater leverage in the democratic process. TANN provides a Directory of Teledemocracy Through the Internet. “We have a unique opportunity to support one another in the process of democratic transformation, a political evolution that will give new meaning to the power of the individual citizen in the 21st Century.”

World Citizen Web
http://www.together.org/orgs/wcw/