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Bradford County Conservation District The Directors and staff of the Bradford County Conservation District stand ready to offer technical assistance and educational guidance to land owners and managers, local governments, teachers, students and people from every walk of life.
Columbia County Conservation District The purpose of the Conservation District is to promote protection, maintenance, improvement, and wise use of the land, water, and other natural resources.
Dauphin County Conservation District The Dauphin County Conservation District mission is to ensure the responsible use of Dauphin CountyÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s natural resources; protect and restore the natural environment; promote public health and safety; and enhance the quality of life for al
Lackawanna County Conservation District LCCD is a legal subdivision of state government responsible under state law for conservation work within county boundaries. Established in 1958, LCCD strives to provide for the conservation of soil and water resources through the control and prevention of
Lebanon County Conservation District The Lebanon County Conservation District was organized at the request of county citizens to provide conservation of the soil, water, woodland and wildlife resources; to assist in watershed protection and flood prevention; to preserve the tax base; and to
Luzerne Conservation District To resolve land and water resource problems through voluntary compliance with landowners; to enlist and coordinate help from all public and private sources that can contribute to accomplishing district goals, and to make citizens aware of the relationship
Northumberland County Conservation District Formed in 1945 under the Conservation District Law, is a subdivision of state government and is one of 66 Conservation Districts throughout the state of Pennsylvania. The purpose of the Conservation District is to promote protection, maintenance, improvem
Schuylkill Conservation District The Schuylkill Conservation District is governed by a nine member volunteer Board of directors with monthly Board meetings.
Sullivan County Conservation District We provide people with information and assistance for making decisions in the conservation management of natural resource by providing quality services
Tioga County Conservation District On this website you will find information about the various programs and staff here at the District.
Wayne County Conservation District The Wayne Conservation District was established in 1955. Through the years there have been many changes for the District. There were even some name changes that occurred. Originally the District was called the Wayne County Soil Conservation District. Then
Wyoming County Conservation District Since its foundation in 1949, the Wyoming County Conservation District endeavors, To be the local contact for meeting the needs of the public pertaining to the conservation of soil

101 Top Web Resources on Climate Change A list of sites dedicated to climate change and its effect on the environment, including fun and informative blogs covering climate change, greenhouse gases, polar Icecaps, etc.
Abandoned Mine Reclamation Environmental Education This site provides a wide variety of training programs for educators, students, and the general public, including courses, informational materials, and opportunities.
Adopt-A-Watershed Adopt-A-Watershed is a school-community learning experience that uses a local watershed as a living laboratory in which students engage in hands-on activities, making science applicable and relevant to their lives.
AMD & ART A discussion of AMD & ART’s approach to reclaiming land and water damaged by acid mine drainage, an extensive tour of the AMD & ART reclamation site and treatment process, etc.
America Outdoors Association America Outdoors is an international association representing the world’s finest adventure travel outfitters, tour companies, and outdoor educators.
Aquatic Macroinvertebrate Key of New York State A key to aquatic macroinvertebrates from the Stream Bio-monitoring Unit of the New York Department of Environmental Conservation
Artist James Maria Check out his gallery page and specifically the first one “Meditation on Promise and Providence, 2012” and the sixth one “Taxiarchos: Revelation, 2012” are from the Huber Breaker. Maybe, 8, 13, 14, & 15 are too.
Ashley's Huber Breaker Beyond the Breaker
Building Green Provide members with accurate, unbiased, and timely green design information
Chesapeake Academic Resources for Teachers Chesapeake Academic Resources for Teachers (ChART) is a resource designed to help educators provide meaningful watershed educational experiences to their students. ChART offers educators Bay related lesson plans and activities, field studies and professio
Coal Classroom – Coal Association of Canada You can learn a good deal About Coal on this Webpage
Earth 911 A community that helps consumers find their own shade of green, match their values to their purchase behaviors, adopt environmentally sound practices, and drive impactful environmental changes
Hands-on Experiments to test for Acid Mine Drainage
Kids Sustainability Videos Twenty kids videos about sustainability
Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Kids Page Explore and learn more about mining
Pennsylvania Statewide Conference on Abandoned Mine Reclamation The Pennsylvania Statewide Conference on Abandoned Mine Reclamation brings together at least 200 people annually to provide workshops related to outreach, policy, science, and watershed planning.
PSU Cooperative Extension Extends non formal outreach educational opportunities to individuals, families, businesses, and communities throughout Pennsylvania.
Save Our Streams Program (West Virginia DEP) The programs’ mission is to promote the preservation and restoration of our state’s waters by providing a better understanding of their ecological integrity. This mission is accomplished by training citizen scientists to monitor and become watchdogs over
St. Vincent College – Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve Mission to preserve land and the ecosystem, along with the history of the area

Adopt-A-Watershed Adopt-A-Watershed is a school-community learning experience that uses a local watershed as a living laboratory in which students engage in hands-on activities, making science applicable and relevant to their lives.
Federal Emergency Managment Agency On March 1, 2003, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. FEMA’s continuing mission within the new department is to lead the effort to prepare the nation for all hazards and effectively manag
IRS Charitable Orgs Tax Information for Charitable Organizations
Mining Health and Safety Administration (U.S. DOL) Administers the provisions of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act) and to enforce compliance with mandatory safety and health standards as a means to eliminate fatal accidents; to reduce the frequency and severity of nonfatal accident
National Energy Technology Laboratory The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) is a science, technology, and energy laboratory owned and operated by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). As part of DOEâ€™s national laboratory system, we support DOE mission to advance the national
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration To understand and predict changes in the Earthâ€™s environment and conserve and manage coastal and marine resources to meet our Nationâ€™s economic, social, and environmental needs.
National Resource Conservation Service The Natural Resources Conservation Service provides leadership in a partnership effort to help people conserve, maintain, and improve our natural resources and environment.
Office of Surface Mining (U.S. DOI) Protecting the environment during coal mining and making sure the land is reclaimed afterward have been national requirements since 1977, when America’s Surface Mining Law was signed by the President Carter. Making sure those requirements are met is the r
Office of Wetlands, Oceans, & Watersheds Promotes a watershed approach to manage, protect, and restore the water resources and aquatic ecosystems of our marine and fresh waters.
U. S. Geologic Survey Federal source for science about the Earth, its natural and living resources, natural hazards, and the environment.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Today, as always, we stand ready… engineers, scientists, real estate specialists and administrators alike to meet national security, emergency and other national requirements.
U.S. Department of Agriculture USDA remains committed to helping America’s farmers and ranchers
U.S. Department of the Interior The Department manages one of every five acres of land in the United States, providing opportunities for wilderness, wildlife protection, recreation, and resource development
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency The mission of the Environmental Protection Agency is to protect human health and the environment. Since 1970, EPA has been working for a cleaner, healthier environment for the American people.
U.S. Farm Service Agency A customer-driven agency with a diverse and multi-talented work force, dedicated to achieving an economically and environmentally sound future for American Agriculture.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people
U.S. House of Representatives Official homepage of the U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Senate http://www.senate.gov/

Bureau of Transportation Statistics Geographic Information Services A national resource for transportation spatial data and analysis.
Conservation / Geography from ESRI The ESRI Conservation Program Website
Conservation GeoPortal Discover and Publish Conservation Maps & Data. A service of The Conservation Commons.
eMap PA PA DEP’s Online web based mapping application has been developed to display PA DEP Data and more.
Environmental Protection Agency: My Environment The MyEnvironment search application is designed to provide a cross-section of environmental information based on the user’s location. Specific results will be displayed in a map based on 4 categories: MyAir, MyHealth, MyLand, MyWater & MyEcological
Environmental Protection Agency: Surf Your Watershed Surf Your Watershed contains several EPA water related GIS databases
Geo Community Data Free and pay-per-download data
Geospatial Onestop now Data.gov Geospatial Onestop is part of a presidential mandate supporting the E-Government initiative administered through the Department of the Interior. It is a compilation of geospatial data from around the world and seeks to standardize geospatial data acquisit
GIS Education From ESRI Online or distance learning programs in GIS; Some resources to check out
Maine Office of GIS (MEGIS) Maine Office of GIS
MAPTECH A land mapping software leader
Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (MACURISA) Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association
National Atlas The National Atlas of the United StatesÃ‚Â® is intended to provide a comprehensive, map-like view into the enormous wealth of data collected by the Federal Government.
National Geographic MapMaker Interactive Find nearly any place on Earth, and view it by population, climate, and much more. Plus, browse antique maps, find country facts, or plan your next outdoor adventure with our trail maps.
New York State GIS Clearinghouse New York State GIS Clearinghouse
PA Magic Pennsylvania Mapping and Geographic Information Consortium
PASDA PA Spatial Data Access Geospatial Data Clearinghouse out of PSU
Terra Server One of the world’s largest online databases, providing free public access to a vast data store of maps and aerial photographs of the United States.
Texas A&M Geoservices List of free online geocoders
TIPS Technical Information Processing System for the Office Of Surface Mining. TIPS provides specialized hardware, scientific software, customized software training, and technical assistance to its user community. TIPS helps strengthen the capabilities of Sta
TopoZone TopoZone is the Web’s center for professional and recreational map users.
West Virginia DEP GIS Server West Virginia DEP GIS Server

Anthracite Coal Region of Northeastern Pennsylvania – Facebook A gathering place to reflect upon the history, culture, and media representations of the Greater Anthracite Region
Anthracite History of the Delaware, Lehigh, & Wyoming Valleys A self guided tour of several historical points of the DL&W valleys
Anthracite Living History Group This group fosters the development of the Avondale Mine Disaster Site Preservation Committee with regional coalition support.
Ashley's Huber Breaker Beyond the Breaker
Black Diamonds Experience Pennsylvania’s Anthracite Mining Herita…
Eckley Miners' Village Eckley is an old mining town or “patch”, built in the anthracite region of Pennsylvania during the nineteenth century.
Electric City Trolley Museum A volunteer non-profit group that supports the act…
Historical Coal Mine Disasters in the Anthracite Region U.S. Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Ad…
History of Anthracite Coal Mining Mine Safety and Health Administration District 1 -… Mine Safety and Health Administration District 1 -…
Huber Breaker Preservation Society The Facebook page for the Huber Breaker Preservation Society, while their website is being updated
Mining Songs from the Historical Society of Pennsylvania Five mining songs and descriptions
Operation Scarlift Operation Scarlift Reports by PA DEP
Pennsylvania Annual Reports on Mining Activities Historical Mining Activities from 1870 to present …
Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum The Museum is located in McDade Park in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The Museum tells the story of the people who came from Europe to work in the anthracite mining and textiles industries. Schedule a Coal Mine Tour today!
Pennsylvania Historical Maps & Atlases
Pennsylvania's Northern Anthracite Coal Field: 1870 – 1970 In an effort to understand the anthracite mining operations of Northeast Pennsylvania, numerous attempts were made to locate an A-Z encyclopedic reference only to find that no compilations existed other than the annual reports issued by the Pennsylvania D
Pioneer Tunnel May 1963, Pioneer Tunnel Ashland, PA, which ceased…
Popalis Family History: Shenandoah Gallery
Technical Report Archive & Image Library (TRAIL)
THE COAL REGIONS: Mines at Jeddo, Ebervale, Harleigh, & Milnesville – NY Times 1865 A description of the mines in the Jeddo Basin for 1865. A reporter recorded his travels in the early anthracite coal mining era.
The North-East United States Historical Geographical Information System (NEHGIS) Electronic Atlases, Reference E-Books and Digital …
Underground Miners The Official Page For Abandoned Coal Mine Research…
Welcome to the Coal Region! This web site is a collection of nostalgia and reg…

Abandoned Mine Lands Portal The AML Portal is a partnership that spans federal, state, and local efforts; dedicated to raising awareness about abandoned mine lands.
America Outdoors Association America Outdoors is an international association representing the world’s finest adventure travel outfitters, tour companies, and outdoor educators.
American Rivers Since 1973, American Rivers has been dedicated to protecting and restoring healthy, natural rivers and the variety of life they sustain for people, fish, and wildlife.
American Water Resources Association To advance multidisciplinary water resources education, management, and research
Appalachian Energy and Environment Partnership Formerly ECRR, was created through a partnership between the EPA and the Office of Surface Mining (OSM). This site is a meeting place for watershed organizations working in eastern coal country.
Chesapeake Bay Program America’s premier watershed restoration patnership.
Ducks Unlimited Ducks Unlimited conserves, restores, and manages wetlands and associated habitats for North America’s waterfowl. These habitats also benefit other wildlife and people.
Earth Force Earth Force is youth for a change! Through Earth Force, youth discover and implement lasting solutions to environmental issues in their community.
Environmental Alliance for Senior Involvement The mission of the Environmental Alliance for Senior Involvement is to build, promote, and utilize the environmental ethic, expertise, and commitment of older persons to expand citizen involvement in protecting and caring for our environment for present a
Environmental Defense Fund Environmental Defense is fighting to protect human health, restore our oceans and ecosystems, and curb global warming.
Environmental Leadership Program The Environmental Leadership Program seeks to transform public understanding of environmental issues by training and supporting a diverse network of visionary, action-oriented emerging leaders.
Interstate Mining Compact Commission The Interstate Mining Compact Commission is a multi-state governmental agency / organization that represents the natural resource interests of its member states.
Izaak Walton League of America A diverse group of 50,000 men and women dedicated to protecting our nation’s soil, air, woods, waters and wildlife.
Mining, Minerals and Sustainable Development (MMSD) Mining, Minerals and Sustainable Development (MMSD) was an independent two-year process of consultation and research with the objective of understanding how to maximise the contribution of the mining and minerals sector to sustainable development at the g
National Association of Abandoned Mine Land Programs Dedicated to raising awareness about abandoned mine lands. Stay Out Stay Alive.
National Association of Conservation Districts The NACD is the voice of America’s 3,000 local conservation districts.
National Association of Counties Continues to ensure that the nation’s 3066 counties are heard and understood in the White House and the halls of Congress.
National Association of Resource Conservation and Development Council (NARCDC) Assists local Councils to identify, address and solve challenges to sustain and improve quality of life in their own communities.
National Energy Foundation Dedicated to the development, dissemination, and implementation of supplementary educational materials, programs, and courses related to energy, water, natural resources, science and math, technology, conservation, and the environment.
National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Conserves healthy populations of fish, wildlife and plants, on land and in the sea, through creative and respectful partnerships, sustainable solutions, and better education.
National Image Library – U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s online collection of public domain still photographs
National Mining Association The voice of the American mining industry in Washington, D.C.
National Resource Defence Council The nation’s most effective environmental action organization.
National Wildlife Federation Founded in 1936, National Wildlife Federation is the nation’s largest and oldest protector of wildlife.
Partnership for the Delaware Estuary Environmental and economic improvements, brought about by the cooperative efforts of private citizens, industry, environmentalists, and local, state, and federal governments
River Network River Network’s Mission is to help people understand, protect and restore rivers and their watersheds.
Stream Corridor Restoration from the NRCS
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation The Chesapeake Bay Foundation is a catalyst for bold and creative solutions to Bay problems. Staff members set the agenda, serve as watchdogs, and speak out on behalf of the Chesapeake Bay to business, government, and the public.
The Conservation Fund The Conservation Fund forges partnerships to preserve our nation’s outdoor heritage.
The Nature Conservancy The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.
Trout Unlimited Trout Unlimited mission is to conserve, protect and restore North Americaâ€™s trout and salmon fisheries and their watersheds.
United States Mine Rescue Association Advocate for Improved Mine Rescue Training and the largest mine rescue organization in the world. The site has a large database of mine disasters world wide both past and present.
USDA National Finance Center NFC’s mission is to design, develop, implement, and operate cost effective financial, administrative, and management information systems and services supporting the missions of USDA and its customers.

Catawissa Creek Restoration Association The Catawissa Creek Restoration Association, a non profit organization, was founded in 1997 to promote the recreational use of the Catawissa Creek from it’s head waters in Luzerne/Schuylkill Counties, to it’s terminus in the Susquehanna River in Columbia
ClearWater Conservancy Promotes conservation and restoration of natural resources in central Pennsylvania through land protection, watershed stewardship, and environmental outreach.
Datashed Datashed is a collaborative effort of Stream Restoration Incorporated, PA DEP, and others to provide the tools needed to actively monitor and maintain passive treatment systems.
Endless Mountains Resource Conservation & Development Council (EMRC&D) The Endless Mountains Resource Conservation and Development Council will lead a diverse group of stakeholders in the sound conservation and stewardship of the regionÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s natural resources. The Council will promote the rural quality of life and its e
Fishing Creek Watershed Association “People working together for a better environment.” The Association is made up of people working together and coordinating efforts to improve the quality of the Fishing Creek Watershed.
Friends of the Nescopeck We are an organization devoted to the protection and preservation of the Nescopeck Creek Watershed.
Greater Hazleton CAN DO, Inc. CAN DO, Inc. is a non-profit industrial/economic development corporation in Hazleton, Pennsylvania.
Hicks Creek Watershed Association Hicks Creek Watershed Association (HCWA) was formed in August 2001. Its mission is to restore and protect Hicks Creek Watershed by promoting environmental integrity including restoring Hicks Creek to a flowing creek, controlling erosion and sedimentation,
Hillside Rod & Gun Club The objective of the Club shall be to promote and foster good public sentiment for better fish, game and forest management; to encourage sportsmenÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s activities, especially hunting and fishing through all social and physical means, and engage in any
Lackawanna River Corridor Association The Lackawanna River Corridor Association (LRCA) was created by local citizens in 1987 to promote the restoration and conservation of the Lackawanna River and its watershed resources in the great Northeast Pennsylvania.
Paxton Creek Watershed Association To deal with watershed problems such as erosion and flooding, to protect and enhance watershed resources, and to facilitate practical, hands-on education.
Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts (PACD) PACD provides districts with education and information to help them in their work in land and water conservation. Over the years, the Association has been an integral part of the shaping of the modern conservation district.
Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds & Rivers (POWR) Advocates for the protection, restoration and enjoyment of our common wealth of water resources, and conducts programs that foster stewardship, communication, leadership and action in PA
Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission (SCC) The Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission (SCC) is an 11-member commission that has a primary function of providing oversight and support to the state’s 66 county conservation districts for the implementation of conservation programs in an efficient
Pine Creek Headwaters Protection Group, Inc. Aka the “Pine Creek Waterdogs”. “Pine Creek and its watershed: unlike anywhere in the world.”
Pine Creek Watershed River Conservation Plan The Pine Creek watershed begins in the mountains of Potter and Tioga counties and is characterized by many spring-fed brook trout streams. As it makes its descent toward Lycoming County through the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon, it grows in size and becomes a
Pocono Northeast Resource Conservation & Development (PNERCD) Council The Pocono Northeast Resource Conservation and Development Council is a community resource providing expertise in resource management and development throughout a ten county area of Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Schuylkill Action Network Members of the Schuylkill Action Network share information, expertise, and technology to help each other achieve a shared vision of clean water and a healthy environment for the Schuylkill River and its tributaries
Schuylkill Headwaters Association The Schuylkill River has much to offer. It tells the story of a historical coal mining community that was once the driving force behind the industrial Revolution in America.
Schuylkill River Conservation Plan The Conservation Fund, Natural Lands Trust and the Patrick Center for Environmental Research of The Academy of Natural Sciences have formed a partnership to develop a conservation plan for the entire Schuylkill River watershed.
Schuylkill River Greenway Association Tour, explore, hike, bike, jog, canoe, kayak, tube, fish, camp, shop with the 128-mile Schuylkill River as its spine, our Schuylkill River National and State Heritage Area is alive with a remarkable diversity of historic, recreational and cultural attract
Shamokin Creek Restoration Alliance Shamokin Creek Restoration Alliance Mission is to promote cooperation among all parties with an interest in resolving problems of mine drainage and abandoned mine land (AML) reclamation In the Shamokin Creek Watershed
Swatara Creek Watershed Association The Swatara Creek Watershed Association, Inc. was founded in 1970 in response to encouragement from the Chamber of Commerce and State and federal agencies to promote conservation of the Swatara Creek Watershed.
The Manada Conservancy The Manada Conservancy is a land trust–a local, non-profit membership organization dedicated to the protection and preservation of the natural, historic, agricultural and scenic resources of the Manada and Swatara Creek basins in Pennsylvania’s Dauphi
Tioga County Concerned Citizens Committee, Inc. The TCCCC is a non-profit corporation dedicated to protecting and improving the environment (esp. in Tioga County, PA).
Towanda Creek Watershed Association Towanda Creek’s headwaters are found in Tioga County and flows through Bradford County to the Susquehanna River.
Western PA Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation (WPCAMR) Formed in 1982 by concerned Conservation Districts, WPCAMR brings together an alliance of 24 County Conservation Districts and cooperative organizations in the bituminous coal region of Western Pennsylvania.
Wildlands Conservancy Wildlands Conservancy envisions an excellent quality of place in the Lehigh River valley and beyond … Wildlands Conservancy’s mission is to preserve, protect, and enhance the land, water, ecological, and recreational resources of the region. We fulfil

Bradford County Conservation District The Directors and staff of the Bradford County Conservation District stand ready to offer technical assistance and educational guidance to land owners and managers, local governments, teachers, students and people from every walk of life.
Columbia County Conservation District The purpose of the Conservation District is to promote protection, maintenance, improvement, and wise use of the land, water, and other natural resources.
Dauphin County Conservation District The Dauphin County Conservation District mission is to ensure the responsible use of Dauphin CountyÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s natural resources; protect and restore the natural environment; promote public health and safety; and enhance the quality of life for al
Lackawanna County Conservation District LCCD is a legal subdivision of state government responsible under state law for conservation work within county boundaries. Established in 1958, LCCD strives to provide for the conservation of soil and water resources through the control and prevention of
Lebanon County Conservation District The Lebanon County Conservation District was organized at the request of county citizens to provide conservation of the soil, water, woodland and wildlife resources; to assist in watershed protection and flood prevention; to preserve the tax base; and to
Luzerne Conservation District To resolve land and water resource problems through voluntary compliance with landowners; to enlist and coordinate help from all public and private sources that can contribute to accomplishing district goals, and to make citizens aware of the relationship
Northumberland County Conservation District Formed in 1945 under the Conservation District Law, is a subdivision of state government and is one of 66 Conservation Districts throughout the state of Pennsylvania. The purpose of the Conservation District is to promote protection, maintenance, improvem
Schuylkill Conservation District The Schuylkill Conservation District is governed by a nine member volunteer Board of directors with monthly Board meetings.
Sullivan County Conservation District We provide people with information and assistance for making decisions in the conservation management of natural resource by providing quality services
Tioga County Conservation District On this website you will find information about the various programs and staff here at the District.
Wayne County Conservation District The Wayne Conservation District was established in 1955. Through the years there have been many changes for the District. There were even some name changes that occurred. Originally the District was called the Wayne County Soil Conservation District. Then
Wyoming County Conservation District Since its foundation in 1949, the Wyoming County Conservation District endeavors, To be the local contact for meeting the needs of the public pertaining to the conservation of soil

101 Top Web Resources on Climate Change A list of sites dedicated to climate change and its effect on the environment, including fun and informative blogs covering climate change, greenhouse gases, polar Icecaps, etc.
Abandoned Mine Reclamation Environmental Education This site provides a wide variety of training programs for educators, students, and the general public, including courses, informational materials, and opportunities.
Adopt-A-Watershed Adopt-A-Watershed is a school-community learning experience that uses a local watershed as a living laboratory in which students engage in hands-on activities, making science applicable and relevant to their lives.
AMD & ART A discussion of AMD & ART’s approach to reclaiming land and water damaged by acid mine drainage, an extensive tour of the AMD & ART reclamation site and treatment process, etc.
America Outdoors Association America Outdoors is an international association representing the world’s finest adventure travel outfitters, tour companies, and outdoor educators.
Aquatic Macroinvertebrate Key of New York State A key to aquatic macroinvertebrates from the Stream Bio-monitoring Unit of the New York Department of Environmental Conservation
Artist James Maria Check out his gallery page and specifically the first one “Meditation on Promise and Providence, 2012” and the sixth one “Taxiarchos: Revelation, 2012” are from the Huber Breaker. Maybe, 8, 13, 14, & 15 are too.
Ashley's Huber Breaker Beyond the Breaker
Building Green Provide members with accurate, unbiased, and timely green design information
Chesapeake Academic Resources for Teachers Chesapeake Academic Resources for Teachers (ChART) is a resource designed to help educators provide meaningful watershed educational experiences to their students. ChART offers educators Bay related lesson plans and activities, field studies and professio
Coal Classroom – Coal Association of Canada You can learn a good deal About Coal on this Webpage
Earth 911 A community that helps consumers find their own shade of green, match their values to their purchase behaviors, adopt environmentally sound practices, and drive impactful environmental changes
Hands-on Experiments to test for Acid Mine Drainage
Kids Sustainability Videos Twenty kids videos about sustainability
Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Kids Page Explore and learn more about mining
Pennsylvania Statewide Conference on Abandoned Mine Reclamation The Pennsylvania Statewide Conference on Abandoned Mine Reclamation brings together at least 200 people annually to provide workshops related to outreach, policy, science, and watershed planning.
PSU Cooperative Extension Extends non formal outreach educational opportunities to individuals, families, businesses, and communities throughout Pennsylvania.
Save Our Streams Program (West Virginia DEP) The programs’ mission is to promote the preservation and restoration of our state’s waters by providing a better understanding of their ecological integrity. This mission is accomplished by training citizen scientists to monitor and become watchdogs over
St. Vincent College – Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve Mission to preserve land and the ecosystem, along with the history of the area

Adopt-A-Watershed Adopt-A-Watershed is a school-community learning experience that uses a local watershed as a living laboratory in which students engage in hands-on activities, making science applicable and relevant to their lives.
Federal Emergency Managment Agency On March 1, 2003, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. FEMA’s continuing mission within the new department is to lead the effort to prepare the nation for all hazards and effectively manag
IRS Charitable Orgs Tax Information for Charitable Organizations
Mining Health and Safety Administration (U.S. DOL) Administers the provisions of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act) and to enforce compliance with mandatory safety and health standards as a means to eliminate fatal accidents; to reduce the frequency and severity of nonfatal accident
National Energy Technology Laboratory The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) is a science, technology, and energy laboratory owned and operated by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). As part of DOEâ€™s national laboratory system, we support DOE mission to advance the national
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration To understand and predict changes in the Earthâ€™s environment and conserve and manage coastal and marine resources to meet our Nationâ€™s economic, social, and environmental needs.
National Resource Conservation Service The Natural Resources Conservation Service provides leadership in a partnership effort to help people conserve, maintain, and improve our natural resources and environment.
Office of Surface Mining (U.S. DOI) Protecting the environment during coal mining and making sure the land is reclaimed afterward have been national requirements since 1977, when America’s Surface Mining Law was signed by the President Carter. Making sure those requirements are met is the r
Office of Wetlands, Oceans, & Watersheds Promotes a watershed approach to manage, protect, and restore the water resources and aquatic ecosystems of our marine and fresh waters.
U. S. Geologic Survey Federal source for science about the Earth, its natural and living resources, natural hazards, and the environment.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Today, as always, we stand ready… engineers, scientists, real estate specialists and administrators alike to meet national security, emergency and other national requirements.
U.S. Department of Agriculture USDA remains committed to helping America’s farmers and ranchers
U.S. Department of the Interior The Department manages one of every five acres of land in the United States, providing opportunities for wilderness, wildlife protection, recreation, and resource development
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency The mission of the Environmental Protection Agency is to protect human health and the environment. Since 1970, EPA has been working for a cleaner, healthier environment for the American people.
U.S. Farm Service Agency A customer-driven agency with a diverse and multi-talented work force, dedicated to achieving an economically and environmentally sound future for American Agriculture.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people
U.S. House of Representatives Official homepage of the U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Senate http://www.senate.gov/

Bureau of Transportation Statistics Geographic Information Services A national resource for transportation spatial data and analysis.
Conservation / Geography from ESRI The ESRI Conservation Program Website
Conservation GeoPortal Discover and Publish Conservation Maps & Data. A service of The Conservation Commons.
eMap PA PA DEP’s Online web based mapping application has been developed to display PA DEP Data and more.
Environmental Protection Agency: My Environment The MyEnvironment search application is designed to provide a cross-section of environmental information based on the user’s location. Specific results will be displayed in a map based on 4 categories: MyAir, MyHealth, MyLand, MyWater & MyEcological
Environmental Protection Agency: Surf Your Watershed Surf Your Watershed contains several EPA water related GIS databases
Geo Community Data Free and pay-per-download data
Geospatial Onestop now Data.gov Geospatial Onestop is part of a presidential mandate supporting the E-Government initiative administered through the Department of the Interior. It is a compilation of geospatial data from around the world and seeks to standardize geospatial data acquisit
GIS Education From ESRI Online or distance learning programs in GIS; Some resources to check out
Maine Office of GIS (MEGIS) Maine Office of GIS
MAPTECH A land mapping software leader
Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (MACURISA) Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association
National Atlas The National Atlas of the United StatesÃ‚Â® is intended to provide a comprehensive, map-like view into the enormous wealth of data collected by the Federal Government.
National Geographic MapMaker Interactive Find nearly any place on Earth, and view it by population, climate, and much more. Plus, browse antique maps, find country facts, or plan your next outdoor adventure with our trail maps.
New York State GIS Clearinghouse New York State GIS Clearinghouse
PA Magic Pennsylvania Mapping and Geographic Information Consortium
PASDA PA Spatial Data Access Geospatial Data Clearinghouse out of PSU
Terra Server One of the world’s largest online databases, providing free public access to a vast data store of maps and aerial photographs of the United States.
Texas A&M Geoservices List of free online geocoders
TIPS Technical Information Processing System for the Office Of Surface Mining. TIPS provides specialized hardware, scientific software, customized software training, and technical assistance to its user community. TIPS helps strengthen the capabilities of Sta
TopoZone TopoZone is the Web’s center for professional and recreational map users.
West Virginia DEP GIS Server West Virginia DEP GIS Server

Anthracite Coal Region of Northeastern Pennsylvania – Facebook A gathering place to reflect upon the history, culture, and media representations of the Greater Anthracite Region
Anthracite History of the Delaware, Lehigh, & Wyoming Valleys A self guided tour of several historical points of the DL&W valleys
Anthracite Living History Group This group fosters the development of the Avondale Mine Disaster Site Preservation Committee with regional coalition support.
Ashley's Huber Breaker Beyond the Breaker
Black Diamonds Experience Pennsylvania’s Anthracite Mining Herita…
Eckley Miners' Village Eckley is an old mining town or “patch”, built in the anthracite region of Pennsylvania during the nineteenth century.
Electric City Trolley Museum A volunteer non-profit group that supports the act…
Historical Coal Mine Disasters in the Anthracite Region U.S. Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Ad…
History of Anthracite Coal Mining Mine Safety and Health Administration District 1 -… Mine Safety and Health Administration District 1 -…
Huber Breaker Preservation Society The Facebook page for the Huber Breaker Preservation Society, while their website is being updated
Mining Songs from the Historical Society of Pennsylvania Five mining songs and descriptions
Operation Scarlift Operation Scarlift Reports by PA DEP
Pennsylvania Annual Reports on Mining Activities Historical Mining Activities from 1870 to present …
Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum The Museum is located in McDade Park in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The Museum tells the story of the people who came from Europe to work in the anthracite mining and textiles industries. Schedule a Coal Mine Tour today!
Pennsylvania Historical Maps & Atlases
Pennsylvania's Northern Anthracite Coal Field: 1870 – 1970 In an effort to understand the anthracite mining operations of Northeast Pennsylvania, numerous attempts were made to locate an A-Z encyclopedic reference only to find that no compilations existed other than the annual reports issued by the Pennsylvania D
Pioneer Tunnel May 1963, Pioneer Tunnel Ashland, PA, which ceased…
Popalis Family History: Shenandoah Gallery
Technical Report Archive & Image Library (TRAIL)
THE COAL REGIONS: Mines at Jeddo, Ebervale, Harleigh, & Milnesville – NY Times 1865 A description of the mines in the Jeddo Basin for 1865. A reporter recorded his travels in the early anthracite coal mining era.
The North-East United States Historical Geographical Information System (NEHGIS) Electronic Atlases, Reference E-Books and Digital …
Underground Miners The Official Page For Abandoned Coal Mine Research…
Welcome to the Coal Region! This web site is a collection of nostalgia and reg…

Abandoned Mine Lands Portal The AML Portal is a partnership that spans federal, state, and local efforts; dedicated to raising awareness about abandoned mine lands.
America Outdoors Association America Outdoors is an international association representing the world’s finest adventure travel outfitters, tour companies, and outdoor educators.
American Rivers Since 1973, American Rivers has been dedicated to protecting and restoring healthy, natural rivers and the variety of life they sustain for people, fish, and wildlife.
American Water Resources Association To advance multidisciplinary water resources education, management, and research
Appalachian Energy and Environment Partnership Formerly ECRR, was created through a partnership between the EPA and the Office of Surface Mining (OSM). This site is a meeting place for watershed organizations working in eastern coal country.
Chesapeake Bay Program America’s premier watershed restoration patnership.
Ducks Unlimited Ducks Unlimited conserves, restores, and manages wetlands and associated habitats for North America’s waterfowl. These habitats also benefit other wildlife and people.
Earth Force Earth Force is youth for a change! Through Earth Force, youth discover and implement lasting solutions to environmental issues in their community.
Environmental Alliance for Senior Involvement The mission of the Environmental Alliance for Senior Involvement is to build, promote, and utilize the environmental ethic, expertise, and commitment of older persons to expand citizen involvement in protecting and caring for our environment for present a
Environmental Defense Fund Environmental Defense is fighting to protect human health, restore our oceans and ecosystems, and curb global warming.
Environmental Leadership Program The Environmental Leadership Program seeks to transform public understanding of environmental issues by training and supporting a diverse network of visionary, action-oriented emerging leaders.
Interstate Mining Compact Commission The Interstate Mining Compact Commission is a multi-state governmental agency / organization that represents the natural resource interests of its member states.
Izaak Walton League of America A diverse group of 50,000 men and women dedicated to protecting our nation’s soil, air, woods, waters and wildlife.
Mining, Minerals and Sustainable Development (MMSD) Mining, Minerals and Sustainable Development (MMSD) was an independent two-year process of consultation and research with the objective of understanding how to maximise the contribution of the mining and minerals sector to sustainable development at the g
National Association of Abandoned Mine Land Programs Dedicated to raising awareness about abandoned mine lands. Stay Out Stay Alive.
National Association of Conservation Districts The NACD is the voice of America’s 3,000 local conservation districts.
National Association of Counties Continues to ensure that the nation’s 3066 counties are heard and understood in the White House and the halls of Congress.
National Association of Resource Conservation and Development Council (NARCDC) Assists local Councils to identify, address and solve challenges to sustain and improve quality of life in their own communities.
National Energy Foundation Dedicated to the development, dissemination, and implementation of supplementary educational materials, programs, and courses related to energy, water, natural resources, science and math, technology, conservation, and the environment.
National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Conserves healthy populations of fish, wildlife and plants, on land and in the sea, through creative and respectful partnerships, sustainable solutions, and better education.
National Image Library – U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s online collection of public domain still photographs
National Mining Association The voice of the American mining industry in Washington, D.C.
National Resource Defence Council The nation’s most effective environmental action organization.
National Wildlife Federation Founded in 1936, National Wildlife Federation is the nation’s largest and oldest protector of wildlife.
Partnership for the Delaware Estuary Environmental and economic improvements, brought about by the cooperative efforts of private citizens, industry, environmentalists, and local, state, and federal governments
River Network River Network’s Mission is to help people understand, protect and restore rivers and their watersheds.
Stream Corridor Restoration from the NRCS
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation The Chesapeake Bay Foundation is a catalyst for bold and creative solutions to Bay problems. Staff members set the agenda, serve as watchdogs, and speak out on behalf of the Chesapeake Bay to business, government, and the public.
The Conservation Fund The Conservation Fund forges partnerships to preserve our nation’s outdoor heritage.
The Nature Conservancy The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.
Trout Unlimited Trout Unlimited mission is to conserve, protect and restore North Americaâ€™s trout and salmon fisheries and their watersheds.
United States Mine Rescue Association Advocate for Improved Mine Rescue Training and the largest mine rescue organization in the world. The site has a large database of mine disasters world wide both past and present.
USDA National Finance Center NFC’s mission is to design, develop, implement, and operate cost effective financial, administrative, and management information systems and services supporting the missions of USDA and its customers.

Catawissa Creek Restoration Association The Catawissa Creek Restoration Association, a non profit organization, was founded in 1997 to promote the recreational use of the Catawissa Creek from it’s head waters in Luzerne/Schuylkill Counties, to it’s terminus in the Susquehanna River in Columbia
ClearWater Conservancy Promotes conservation and restoration of natural resources in central Pennsylvania through land protection, watershed stewardship, and environmental outreach.
Datashed Datashed is a collaborative effort of Stream Restoration Incorporated, PA DEP, and others to provide the tools needed to actively monitor and maintain passive treatment systems.
Endless Mountains Resource Conservation & Development Council (EMRC&D) The Endless Mountains Resource Conservation and Development Council will lead a diverse group of stakeholders in the sound conservation and stewardship of the regionÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s natural resources. The Council will promote the rural quality of life and its e
Fishing Creek Watershed Association “People working together for a better environment.” The Association is made up of people working together and coordinating efforts to improve the quality of the Fishing Creek Watershed.
Friends of the Nescopeck We are an organization devoted to the protection and preservation of the Nescopeck Creek Watershed.
Greater Hazleton CAN DO, Inc. CAN DO, Inc. is a non-profit industrial/economic development corporation in Hazleton, Pennsylvania.
Hicks Creek Watershed Association Hicks Creek Watershed Association (HCWA) was formed in August 2001. Its mission is to restore and protect Hicks Creek Watershed by promoting environmental integrity including restoring Hicks Creek to a flowing creek, controlling erosion and sedimentation,
Hillside Rod & Gun Club The objective of the Club shall be to promote and foster good public sentiment for better fish, game and forest management; to encourage sportsmenÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s activities, especially hunting and fishing through all social and physical means, and engage in any
Lackawanna River Corridor Association The Lackawanna River Corridor Association (LRCA) was created by local citizens in 1987 to promote the restoration and conservation of the Lackawanna River and its watershed resources in the great Northeast Pennsylvania.
Paxton Creek Watershed Association To deal with watershed problems such as erosion and flooding, to protect and enhance watershed resources, and to facilitate practical, hands-on education.
Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts (PACD) PACD provides districts with education and information to help them in their work in land and water conservation. Over the years, the Association has been an integral part of the shaping of the modern conservation district.
Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds & Rivers (POWR) Advocates for the protection, restoration and enjoyment of our common wealth of water resources, and conducts programs that foster stewardship, communication, leadership and action in PA
Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission (SCC) The Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission (SCC) is an 11-member commission that has a primary function of providing oversight and support to the state’s 66 county conservation districts for the implementation of conservation programs in an efficient
Pine Creek Headwaters Protection Group, Inc. Aka the “Pine Creek Waterdogs”. “Pine Creek and its watershed: unlike anywhere in the world.”
Pine Creek Watershed River Conservation Plan The Pine Creek watershed begins in the mountains of Potter and Tioga counties and is characterized by many spring-fed brook trout streams. As it makes its descent toward Lycoming County through the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon, it grows in size and becomes a
Pocono Northeast Resource Conservation & Development (PNERCD) Council The Pocono Northeast Resource Conservation and Development Council is a community resource providing expertise in resource management and development throughout a ten county area of Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Schuylkill Action Network Members of the Schuylkill Action Network share information, expertise, and technology to help each other achieve a shared vision of clean water and a healthy environment for the Schuylkill River and its tributaries
Schuylkill Headwaters Association The Schuylkill River has much to offer. It tells the story of a historical coal mining community that was once the driving force behind the industrial Revolution in America.
Schuylkill River Conservation Plan The Conservation Fund, Natural Lands Trust and the Patrick Center for Environmental Research of The Academy of Natural Sciences have formed a partnership to develop a conservation plan for the entire Schuylkill River watershed.
Schuylkill River Greenway Association Tour, explore, hike, bike, jog, canoe, kayak, tube, fish, camp, shop with the 128-mile Schuylkill River as its spine, our Schuylkill River National and State Heritage Area is alive with a remarkable diversity of historic, recreational and cultural attract
Shamokin Creek Restoration Alliance Shamokin Creek Restoration Alliance Mission is to promote cooperation among all parties with an interest in resolving problems of mine drainage and abandoned mine land (AML) reclamation In the Shamokin Creek Watershed
Swatara Creek Watershed Association The Swatara Creek Watershed Association, Inc. was founded in 1970 in response to encouragement from the Chamber of Commerce and State and federal agencies to promote conservation of the Swatara Creek Watershed.
The Manada Conservancy The Manada Conservancy is a land trust–a local, non-profit membership organization dedicated to the protection and preservation of the natural, historic, agricultural and scenic resources of the Manada and Swatara Creek basins in Pennsylvania’s Dauphi
Tioga County Concerned Citizens Committee, Inc. The TCCCC is a non-profit corporation dedicated to protecting and improving the environment (esp. in Tioga County, PA).
Towanda Creek Watershed Association Towanda Creek’s headwaters are found in Tioga County and flows through Bradford County to the Susquehanna River.
Western PA Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation (WPCAMR) Formed in 1982 by concerned Conservation Districts, WPCAMR brings together an alliance of 24 County Conservation Districts and cooperative organizations in the bituminous coal region of Western Pennsylvania.
Wildlands Conservancy Wildlands Conservancy envisions an excellent quality of place in the Lehigh River valley and beyond … Wildlands Conservancy’s mission is to preserve, protect, and enhance the land, water, ecological, and recreational resources of the region. We fulfil

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