{"id":52,"date":"2011-01-14T14:39:59","date_gmt":"2011-01-14T19:39:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/epcamr.org\/home\/?page_id=52"},"modified":"2022-08-17T13:13:43","modified_gmt":"2022-08-17T17:13:43","slug":"links","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/epcamr.org\/home\/links\/","title":{"rendered":"Links"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a title=\"Abandoned Mine Drainage Links\" href=\"https:\/\/epcamr.org\/home\/links\/links-abandoned-mine-drainage\/\">Abandoned Mine Drainage<\/a><br \/>\n<a title=\"Abandoned Mine Land Links\" href=\"https:\/\/epcamr.org\/home\/links\/links-abandoned-mine-land\/\"> Abandoned Mine Lands<\/a><br \/>\n<a title=\"Beneficial Use of Materials for Reclamation Links\" href=\"https:\/\/epcamr.org\/home\/links\/links-beneficial-use-materials-reclamation\/\"> Beneficial Use of Materials for Reclamation<\/a><br \/>\n<a title=\"Coal Industry\" href=\"https:\/\/epcamr.org\/home\/links\/links-coal-industry\/\"> Coal Industry<\/a><br \/>\n<a title=\"Conservation District Links\" href=\"https:\/\/epcamr.org\/home\/links\/links-conservation-district\/\">Conservation Districts<\/a><br \/>\n<a title=\"County Government Links\" href=\"https:\/\/epcamr.org\/home\/links\/links-county-government\/\"> County Government<\/a><br \/>\n<a title=\"Environmental Education Links\" href=\"https:\/\/epcamr.org\/home\/links\/links-environmental-education\/\"> Environmental Education and Art<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/epcamr.org\/home\/links\/links-federal-government\/\">Federal Government<\/a><br \/>\n<a title=\"Geographic Information System Links\" href=\"https:\/\/epcamr.org\/home\/links\/links-geographic-information-system\/\">Geographic Information Systems<\/a><br \/>\n<a title=\"Grant Resource Links\" href=\"https:\/\/epcamr.org\/home\/links\/links-grant-resource\/\"> Grant Resources<\/a><a title=\"Historical &amp; Preservation Links\" href=\"https:\/\/epcamr.org\/home\/links\/links-historical-preservation\/\"> Historical &#038; Preservation<\/a><a title=\"Local Government Assistance Links\" href=\"https:\/\/epcamr.org\/home\/links\/links-institute\/\"> Institutes(Mining and Environment Focused)<\/a><br \/>\n<a title=\"Local Government Assistance Links\" href=\"https:\/\/epcamr.org\/home\/links\/links-local-government-assistance\/\">Local Government Assistance<\/a><a title=\"National Level Resource Links\" href=\"https:\/\/epcamr.org\/home\/links\/links-national-level-resource\/\"> National Level Resources<\/a><a title=\"News Media Outlet Links\" href=\"https:\/\/epcamr.org\/home\/links\/links-news-media-outlet\/\"> News Media Outlets<\/a><a title=\"Non-Profit Assistance Links\" href=\"https:\/\/epcamr.org\/home\/links\/links-non-profit-assistance\/\"> Non-Profit Assistance<\/a><a title=\"State Government Links\" href=\"https:\/\/epcamr.org\/home\/links\/links-state-government\/\"> State Government<\/a><a title=\"Watershed &amp; Nonprofit Group Links\" href=\"https:\/\/epcamr.org\/home\/links\/links-watershed-nonprofit-group\/\"> Watershed &amp; Non-Profit Groups<\/a><\/p>\n<p>All Links<\/p>\n<li id=\"linkcat-16\" class=\"widget-container widget_links amr_widget\"><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><span>Abandoned Mine Drainage<\/span><\/h3>\n\t<ul class='xoxo blogroll'>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/wvwri.org\/programs-and-projects\/retired-programs\/acid-drainage-technology-initiative\/\" title=\"The ADTI was initiated by the West Virginia Water Research Institute in 1995 to identify, evaluate, and develop cost-effective and practical acid drainage technologies. \">Acid Drainage Technology Initiative<\/a>\nThe ADTI was initiated by the West Virginia Water Research Institute in 1995 to identify, evaluate, and develop cost-effective and practical acid drainage technologies. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.valdosta.edu\/~tmanning\/hon399\/wally.htm\" title=\"Narrative on Acid Mine Drainage by Walter D. Lawhorn, Biology student at Valdosta State University \">Acid Mine Drainage: The Unseen Enemy<\/a>\nNarrative on Acid Mine Drainage by Walter D. Lawhorn, Biology student at Valdosta State University <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220804091146\/https:\/\/www.amdandart.info\/\" title=\"A discussion of AMD &amp; ART&#8217;s approach to reclaiming land and water damaged by acid mine drainage, an extensive tour of the AMD &amp; ART reclamation site and treatment process, etc.\">AMD &amp; ART<\/a>\nA discussion of AMD &amp; ART&#8217;s approach to reclaiming land and water damaged by acid mine drainage, an extensive tour of the AMD &amp; ART reclamation site and treatment process, etc.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amd.osmre.gov\/passtreat\/\" title=\"Welcome to the Inventory of acid mine drainage Treatment Projects on Abandoned Mine Land Discharges. The inventory contains information on location, treatment type, cost and funding partners of the treatment systems in four states in OSM&#8217;s Appalachian Reg\">Appalachian Region Passive Treatment Inventory<\/a>\nWelcome to the Inventory of acid mine drainage Treatment Projects on Abandoned Mine Land Discharges. The inventory contains information on location, treatment type, cost and funding partners of the treatment systems in four states in OSM&#8217;s Appalachian Reg<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/water.epa.gov\/scitech\/wastetech\/guide\/coal\/upload\/2009_03_26_guide_coal_manual_bmpmanual1.pdf\" title=\"Guidelines from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) \">Coal Mining Best Management Practices Guidance Manual<\/a>\nGuidelines from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/pa.water.usgs.gov\/projects\/energy\/amd\/\" title=\"Study from the United States Geologic Survey (USGS) \">Coal-Mine-Drainage Projects in Pennsylvania<\/a>\nStudy from the United States Geologic Survey (USGS) <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tu.org\/tu-projects\/eastern-abandoned-mines-project\" title=\"a report on AMD\/AML Problems in the Eastern US Coalfields from Trout Unlimited\">Eastern Abandoned Mines Project &#8211; Trout Unlimited<\/a>\na report on AMD\/AML Problems in the Eastern US Coalfields from Trout Unlimited<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/craddock_t.tripod.com\/amd_experiments-html.htm\">Hands-on Experiments to test for Acid Mine Drainage<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20150419051917\/http:\/\/www.wvu.edu:80\/~agexten\/landrec\/passtrt\/passtrt.htm\" title=\"Explanation of the wide array of AMD Treatment Systems created by West Virginia University Professor, Jeff Skousen \">Overview of Passive Systems for Treating Acid Mine Drainage<\/a>\nExplanation of the wide array of AMD Treatment Systems created by West Virginia University Professor, Jeff Skousen <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dep.state.pa.us\/dep\/deputate\/minres\/bamr\/amd\/science_of_AMD.htm\" title=\"Informative website about the Chemistry of AMD by the Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation  \">The Science of Acid Mine Drainage and Passive Treatment<\/a>\nInformative website about the Chemistry of AMD by the Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahs.dep.pa.gov\/TMDL\/\" title=\"Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) &#8211; The sum of the individual waste load allocations and load allocations; a margin of safety is included with the two types of allocations so that any additional loading, regardless of source, would not produce a violation\">Total Maximum Daily Loads on PA DEP Website<\/a>\nTotal Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) &#8211; The sum of the individual waste load allocations and load allocations; a margin of safety is included with the two types of allocations so that any additional loading, regardless of source, would not produce a violation<\/li>\n\n\t<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"linkcat-17\" class=\"widget-container widget_links amr_widget\"><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><span>Abandoned Mine Lands<\/span><\/h3>\n\t<ul class='xoxo blogroll'>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.abandonedmines.gov\/\" title=\"The AML Portal is a partnership that spans federal, state, and local efforts; dedicated to raising awareness about abandoned mine lands. \">Abandoned Mine Lands Portal<\/a>\nThe AML Portal is a partnership that spans federal, state, and local efforts; dedicated to raising awareness about abandoned mine lands. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amrclearinghouse.org\/\" title=\"This site is an information clearinghouse for Pennsylvania watershed associations, especially those dealing with abandoned mine reclamation issues.  Hosted by the Western Pennsylvania Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation.\">AMR Clearinghouse<\/a>\nThis site is an information clearinghouse for Pennsylvania watershed associations, especially those dealing with abandoned mine reclamation issues.  Hosted by the Western Pennsylvania Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/technology.infomine.com\/enviromine\/\" title=\"Environmental Technologies for the Mining Industry \">InfoMine \/ EnviroMine<\/a>\nEnvironmental Technologies for the Mining Industry <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nrcs.usda.gov\/wps\/portal\/nrcs\/detail\/national\/ndcsmc\/?cid=nrcs143_009158\">Stream Corridor Restoration from the NRCS<\/a><\/li>\n\n\t<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"linkcat-20\" class=\"widget-container widget_links amr_widget\"><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><span>Beneficial Use of Materials for Reclamation<\/span><\/h3>\n\t<ul class='xoxo blogroll'>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.casellaorganics.com\/\" title=\"Casella Organics provides world-class removal, transportation, recycling, processing, and marketing of organic resources including short paper fiber, ash, wood wastes, biosolids and compost. \">Casella Organics<\/a>\nCasella Organics provides world-class removal, transportation, recycling, processing, and marketing of organic resources including short paper fiber, ash, wood wastes, biosolids and compost. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jpmascaro.com\" title=\"We operate several of the largest and most modern indoor composting facilities in the country. We compost biosolids (sludge) from municipal wastewater treatment plants and produce a rich, organic compost suitable for a wide variety of landscaping and soil\">J.P. Mascaro &amp; Sons<\/a>\nWe operate several of the largest and most modern indoor composting facilities in the country. We compost biosolids (sludge) from municipal wastewater treatment plants and produce a rich, organic compost suitable for a wide variety of landscaping and soil<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mabiosolids.org\" title=\"A professional organization comprised of utilities, businesses and non-government committed to good management of biosolids in the six states of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. \">Mid-Atlantic Biosolids Association<\/a>\nA professional organization comprised of utilities, businesses and non-government committed to good management of biosolids in the six states of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.biosolids.org\/\" title=\"AMSA, EPA and Water Environment Federation cooperative Biosolids Clearinghouse \">National Biosolids Partnership<\/a>\nAMSA, EPA and Water Environment Federation cooperative Biosolids Clearinghouse <\/li>\n\n\t<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"linkcat-32\" class=\"widget-container widget_links amr_widget\"><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><span>Coal Industry<\/span><\/h3>\n\t<ul class='xoxo blogroll'>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.AmericasPower.org\" title=\"The ACCCE supports policies that promote the use of coal, one of America\u2019s largest domestically produced energy resources, to ensure a reliable and affordable supply of electricity to meet the nation\u2019s growing demand for energy.\">America&#039;s Power: American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity<\/a>\nThe ACCCE supports policies that promote the use of coal, one of America\u2019s largest domestically produced energy resources, to ensure a reliable and affordable supply of electricity to meet the nation\u2019s growing demand for energy.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.blaschakcoal.com\" title=\"Currently operated by the second generation of Blaschaks with eleven family members all actively involved, collectively bringing in excess of one hundred years of mining experience. \">Blaschak Coal Corporation<\/a>\nCurrently operated by the second generation of Blaschaks with eleven family members all actively involved, collectively bringing in excess of one hundred years of mining experience. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.centraliacoal.com\/index.html\" title=\"Centralia Coal Sales Company is the largest marketing representative of Anthracite in the United States.  Good Site for background on current coal mining practices.   \">Centralia Coal Sales Company<\/a>\nCentralia Coal Sales Company is the largest marketing representative of Anthracite in the United States.  Good Site for background on current coal mining practices.   <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.coal.ca\/\" title=\"Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, represents companies engaged in the exploration, development, use and transportation of coal.  \">Coal Association of Canda<\/a>\nHeadquartered in Calgary, Alberta, represents companies engaged in the exploration, development, use and transportation of coal.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/coaldiver.org\/coal-diver\/Pennsylvania-Anthracite\" title=\"Everything you wanted to know about coal, but were afraid to ask.  \">Coal Diver &#8211; PA Anthracite<\/a>\nEverything you wanted to know about coal, but were afraid to ask.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mining.com\/coal\/\" title=\"Mining Top News provides you with a wide range of mining news coverage of mining industry and its related sectors. In general it covers a comprehensive reporting of Mining Related Issues.  Specifically, this link provides Coal Related News.    The news  \">Mining Top News &#8211; Coal<\/a>\nMining Top News provides you with a wide range of mining news coverage of mining industry and its related sectors. In general it covers a comprehensive reporting of Mining Related Issues.  Specifically, this link provides Coal Related News.    The news  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.readinganthracite.com\" title=\"At READING ANTRACITE, men, machines and science have formed a great team at. This team produces 900 to 1,100 tons a day of clean, washed, carefully prepared anthracite coal.  In 2006, READING ANTRACITE is celebrating 135 years of progress in the mining, p\">Reading Anthracite<\/a>\nAt READING ANTRACITE, men, machines and science have formed a great team at. This team produces 900 to 1,100 tons a day of clean, washed, carefully prepared anthracite coal.  In 2006, READING ANTRACITE is celebrating 135 years of progress in the mining, p<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ultracleanfuels.com\/\" title=\" America&#8217;s coal energized the development of a young nation. It fueled factories, warmed homes, and powered mighty trains and ships that made our country an economic giant. Coal earned its nickname of the 19th century, \\King Coal.\\&#8221;  In the 21st Century \">Ultra Clean Fuels<\/a>\n America&#8217;s coal energized the development of a young nation. It fueled factories, warmed homes, and powered mighty trains and ships that made our country an economic giant. Coal earned its nickname of the 19th century, \\King Coal.\\&#8221;  In the 21st Century <\/li>\n\n\t<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"linkcat-18\" class=\"widget-container widget_links amr_widget\"><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><span>Conservation Districts<\/span><\/h3>\n\t<ul class='xoxo blogroll'>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bccdpa.com\/\" title=\"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.  \">Bradford County Conservation District<\/a>\nThe 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.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.columbiaccd.org\/\" title=\"The purpose of the Conservation District is to promote protection, maintenance, improvement, and wise use of the land, water, and other natural resources. \">Columbia County Conservation District<\/a>\nThe purpose of the Conservation District is to promote protection, maintenance, improvement, and wise use of the land, water, and other natural resources. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dauphincd.org\" title=\"The Dauphin County Conservation District mission is to ensure the responsible use of Dauphin County\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s natural resources; protect and restore the natural environment; promote public health and safety; and enhance the quality of life for al \">Dauphin County Conservation District<\/a>\nThe Dauphin County Conservation District mission is to ensure the responsible use of Dauphin County\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s natural resources; protect and restore the natural environment; promote public health and safety; and enhance the quality of life for al <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lccd.net\/\" title=\"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\">Lackawanna County Conservation District<\/a>\nLCCD 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<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lccd.org\/\" title=\"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 \">Lebanon County Conservation District<\/a>\nThe 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 <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.luzernecd.org\/\" title=\"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\">Luzerne Conservation District<\/a>\nTo 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<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nccdpa.org\/\" title=\"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\">Northumberland County Conservation District<\/a>\nFormed 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<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.co.schuylkill.pa.us\/offices\/conservation\/conservation.asp\" title=\"The Schuylkill Conservation District is governed by a nine member volunteer Board of directors with monthly Board meetings. \">Schuylkill Conservation District<\/a>\nThe Schuylkill Conservation District is governed by a nine member volunteer Board of directors with monthly Board meetings. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sullcon.com\/\" title=\"We provide people with information and assistance for making decisions in the conservation management of natural resource by providing quality services  \">Sullivan County Conservation District<\/a>\nWe provide people with information and assistance for making decisions in the conservation management of natural resource by providing quality services  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tiogacountypa.us\/departments\/conservation-district\" title=\"On this website you will find information about the various programs and staff here at the District. \">Tioga County Conservation District<\/a>\nOn this website you will find information about the various programs and staff here at the District. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/waynecountypa.gov\/186\/Wayne-Conservation-District\" title=\"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\">Wayne County Conservation District<\/a>\nThe 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<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wyomingcountypa.gov\/conservation-district\/\" title=\"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 \">Wyoming County Conservation District<\/a>\nSince 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 <\/li>\n\n\t<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"linkcat-29\" class=\"widget-container widget_links amr_widget\"><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><span>County Government<\/span><\/h3>\n\t<ul class='xoxo blogroll'>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/gis.columbiapa.org\/\" title=\"The Columbia County GIS viewer was released January 28, 2004. This is a work in progress &#8211; functionality, colors, data layers, etc., may change without notice. Your patience is appreciated as this website is developed.  Parcel data is current as of Marc \">Columbia County GIS Viewer<\/a>\nThe Columbia County GIS viewer was released January 28, 2004. This is a work in progress &#8211; functionality, colors, data layers, etc., may change without notice. Your patience is appreciated as this website is developed.  Parcel data is current as of Marc <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.luzernecounty.org\/\" title=\"Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Homepage \">Luzerne County, Pennsylvania<\/a>\nLuzerne County, Pennsylvania Homepage <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.northumberlandco.org\/index.php\/government-offices\/gis\/mapping-site\" title=\"Provided through Union County. \">Northumberland County GIS Viewer<\/a>\nProvided through Union County. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.co.schuylkill.pa.us\/parcelviewer\/\" title=\"This page is provided by Schuylkill County GIS for public access information. The displayed information is public data available to everyone at the Schuylkill County Courthouse.  \">Schuylkill Parcel Locator<\/a>\nThis page is provided by Schuylkill County GIS for public access information. The displayed information is public data available to everyone at the Schuylkill County Courthouse.  <\/li>\n\n\t<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"linkcat-27\" class=\"widget-container widget_links amr_widget\"><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><span>Environmental Education and Art<\/span><\/h3>\n\t<ul class='xoxo blogroll'>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.environmentalsciencedegree.com\/climate-change\/\" title=\"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.\">101 Top Web Resources on Climate Change<\/a>\nA 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.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amrclearinghouse.org\/Sub\/education\/\" title=\"This site provides a wide variety of training programs for educators, students, and the general public, including courses, informational materials, and opportunities.\">Abandoned Mine Reclamation Environmental Education<\/a>\nThis site provides a wide variety of training programs for educators, students, and the general public, including courses, informational materials, and opportunities.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/eelink.net\/eetap\/info76.pdf\" title=\"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. \">Adopt-A-Watershed<\/a>\nAdopt-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. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220804091146\/https:\/\/www.amdandart.info\/\" title=\"A discussion of AMD &amp; ART&#8217;s approach to reclaiming land and water damaged by acid mine drainage, an extensive tour of the AMD &amp; ART reclamation site and treatment process, etc.\">AMD &amp; ART<\/a>\nA discussion of AMD &amp; ART&#8217;s approach to reclaiming land and water damaged by acid mine drainage, an extensive tour of the AMD &amp; ART reclamation site and treatment process, etc.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.americaoutdoors.org\/\" title=\"America Outdoors is an international association representing the world&#8217;s finest adventure travel outfitters, tour companies, and outdoor educators.  \">America Outdoors Association<\/a>\nAmerica Outdoors is an international association representing the world&#8217;s finest adventure travel outfitters, tour companies, and outdoor educators.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dec.ny.gov\/animals\/35772.html\" title=\"A key to aquatic macroinvertebrates from the Stream Bio-monitoring Unit of the New York Department of Environmental Conservation\">Aquatic Macroinvertebrate Key of New York State<\/a>\nA key to aquatic macroinvertebrates from the Stream Bio-monitoring Unit of the New York Department of Environmental Conservation<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/jamesmaria.com\/\" title=\"Check out his gallery page and specifically the first one &#8220;Meditation on Promise and Providence, 2012&#8221; and the sixth one &#8220;Taxiarchos: Revelation, 2012&#8221; are from the Huber Breaker.  Maybe, 8, 13, 14, &amp; 15 are too.\">Artist James Maria<\/a>\nCheck out his gallery page and specifically the first one &#8220;Meditation on Promise and Providence, 2012&#8221; and the sixth one &#8220;Taxiarchos: Revelation, 2012&#8221; are from the Huber Breaker.  Maybe, 8, 13, 14, &amp; 15 are too.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ashleysbreaker.org\/\" title=\"Beyond the Breaker\">Ashley&#039;s Huber Breaker<\/a>\nBeyond the Breaker<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.buildinggreen.com\/calc\/fuel_cost.cfm\" title=\"Provide members with accurate, unbiased, and timely green design information\">Building Green<\/a>\nProvide members with accurate, unbiased, and timely green design information<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chesapeakebay.net\/content\/publications\/cbp_12256.pdf\" title=\"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\">Chesapeake Academic Resources for Teachers<\/a>\nChesapeake 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<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.coal.ca\/coal-kit\/\" title=\"You can learn a good deal About Coal on this Webpage \">Coal Classroom &#8211; Coal Association of Canada<\/a>\nYou can learn a good deal About Coal on this Webpage <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.earth911.com\/\" title=\"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\">Earth 911<\/a>\nA 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<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/craddock_t.tripod.com\/amd_experiments-html.htm\">Hands-on Experiments to test for Acid Mine Drainage<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityhub.com\/kidsvideos\/\" title=\"Twenty kids videos about sustainability\">Kids Sustainability Videos<\/a>\nTwenty kids videos about sustainability<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.msha.gov\/kids\/kidshp.htm\" title=\"Explore and learn more about mining \">Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Kids Page<\/a>\nExplore and learn more about mining <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.treatminewater.com\" title=\"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.   \">Pennsylvania Statewide Conference on Abandoned Mine Reclamation<\/a>\nThe 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.   <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.extension.psu.edu\/\" title=\"Extends non formal outreach educational opportunities to individuals, families, businesses, and communities throughout Pennsylvania. \">PSU Cooperative Extension<\/a>\nExtends non formal outreach educational opportunities to individuals, families, businesses, and communities throughout Pennsylvania. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dep.wv.gov\/WWE\/getinvolved\/sos\/Pages\/default.aspx\" title=\"The programs&#8217; mission is to promote the preservation and restoration of our state&#8217;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 \">Save Our Streams Program (West Virginia DEP)<\/a>\nThe programs&#8217; mission is to promote the preservation and restoration of our state&#8217;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 <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wpnr.org\/\" title=\"Mission to preserve land and the ecosystem, along with the history of the area\">St. Vincent College &#8211; Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve<\/a>\nMission to preserve land and the ecosystem, along with the history of the area<\/li>\n\n\t<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"linkcat-21\" class=\"widget-container widget_links amr_widget\"><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><span>Federal Government<\/span><\/h3>\n\t<ul class='xoxo blogroll'>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/eelink.net\/eetap\/info76.pdf\" title=\"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. \">Adopt-A-Watershed<\/a>\nAdopt-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. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fema.gov\/\" title=\"On March 1, 2003, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. FEMA&#8217;s continuing mission within the new department is to lead the effort to prepare the nation for all hazards and effectively manag\">Federal Emergency Managment Agency<\/a>\nOn March 1, 2003, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. FEMA&#8217;s continuing mission within the new department is to lead the effort to prepare the nation for all hazards and effectively manag<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/charities-and-nonprofits\" title=\"Tax Information for Charitable Organizations \">IRS Charitable Orgs<\/a>\nTax Information for Charitable Organizations <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.msha.gov\/\" title=\"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\">Mining Health and Safety Administration (U.S. DOL)<\/a>\nAdministers 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<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.netl.doe.gov\/\" title=\"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 DOE\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s national laboratory system, we support DOE mission to advance the national \">National Energy Technology Laboratory<\/a>\nThe 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 DOE\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s national laboratory system, we support DOE mission to advance the national <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.noaa.gov\/\" title=\"To understand and predict changes in the Earth\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s environment and conserve and manage coastal and marine resources to meet our Nation\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s economic, social, and environmental needs. \">National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration<\/a>\nTo understand and predict changes in the Earth\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s environment and conserve and manage coastal and marine resources to meet our Nation\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s economic, social, and environmental needs. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nrcs.usda.gov\/\" title=\"The Natural Resources Conservation Service provides leadership in a partnership effort to help people conserve, maintain, and improve our natural resources and environment.  \">National Resource Conservation Service<\/a>\nThe Natural Resources Conservation Service provides leadership in a partnership effort to help people conserve, maintain, and improve our natural resources and environment.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.osmre.gov\/\" title=\"Protecting the environment during coal mining and making sure the land is reclaimed afterward have been national requirements since 1977, when America&#8217;s Surface Mining Law was signed by the President Carter. Making sure those requirements are met is the r\">Office of Surface Mining (U.S. DOI)<\/a>\nProtecting the environment during coal mining and making sure the land is reclaimed afterward have been national requirements since 1977, when America&#8217;s Surface Mining Law was signed by the President Carter. Making sure those requirements are met is the r<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/aboutepa\/about-office-water\" title=\"Promotes a watershed approach to manage, protect, and restore the water resources and aquatic ecosystems of our marine and fresh waters.  \">Office of Wetlands, Oceans, &amp; Watersheds<\/a>\nPromotes a watershed approach to manage, protect, and restore the water resources and aquatic ecosystems of our marine and fresh waters.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.usgs.gov\/\" title=\"Federal source for science about the Earth, its natural and living resources, natural hazards, and the environment. \">U. S. Geologic Survey<\/a>\nFederal source for science about the Earth, its natural and living resources, natural hazards, and the environment. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usace.army.mil\/\" title=\"Today, as always, we stand ready&#8230; engineers, scientists, real estate specialists and administrators alike to meet national security, emergency and other national requirements.  \">U.S. Army Corps of Engineers<\/a>\nToday, as always, we stand ready&#8230; engineers, scientists, real estate specialists and administrators alike to meet national security, emergency and other national requirements.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.usda.gov\/\" title=\"USDA remains committed to helping America&#8217;s farmers and ranchers \">U.S. Department of Agriculture<\/a>\nUSDA remains committed to helping America&#8217;s farmers and ranchers <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.doi.gov\/\" title=\"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. Department of the Interior<\/a>\nThe Department manages one of every five acres of land in the United States, providing opportunities for wilderness, wildlife protection, recreation, and resource development <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.epa.gov\/\" title=\"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. Environmental Protection Agency<\/a>\nThe 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.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fsa.usda.gov\" title=\"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. Farm Service Agency<\/a>\nA customer-driven agency with a diverse and multi-talented work force, dedicated to achieving an economically and environmentally sound future for American Agriculture. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fws.gov\/\" title=\"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. Fish and Wildlife Service<\/a>\nWorking with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and  their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people   <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.house.gov\/\" title=\"Official homepage of the U.S. House of Representatives \">U.S. House of Representatives<\/a>\nOfficial homepage of the U.S. House of Representatives <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.senate.gov\/\" title=\"http:\/\/www.senate.gov\/ \">U.S. Senate<\/a>\nhttp:\/\/www.senate.gov\/ <\/li>\n\n\t<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"linkcat-22\" class=\"widget-container widget_links amr_widget\"><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><span>Geographic Information Systems<\/span><\/h3>\n\t<ul class='xoxo blogroll'>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bts.gov\/maps\" title=\"A national resource for transportation spatial data and analysis.  \">Bureau of Transportation Statistics Geographic Information Services<\/a>\nA national resource for transportation spatial data and analysis.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.conservationgis.org\/\" title=\"The ESRI Conservation Program Website \">Conservation \/ Geography from ESRI<\/a>\nThe ESRI Conservation Program Website <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/conserveonline.org\/\" title=\"Discover and Publish Conservation Maps &amp; Data.  A service of The Conservation Commons.   \">Conservation GeoPortal<\/a>\nDiscover and Publish Conservation Maps &amp; Data.  A service of The Conservation Commons.   <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.emappa.dep.state.pa.us\/emappa\/viewer.htm\" title=\"PA DEP&#8217;s Online web based mapping application has been developed to display PA DEP Data and more.  \">eMap PA<\/a>\nPA DEP&#8217;s Online web based mapping application has been developed to display PA DEP Data and more.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.epa.gov\/myenvironment\/\" title=\"The MyEnvironment search application is designed to provide a cross-section of environmental information based on the user&#8217;s location.  Specific results will be displayed in a map based on 4 categories: MyAir, MyHealth, MyLand, MyWater &amp; MyEcological \">Environmental Protection Agency: My Environment<\/a>\nThe MyEnvironment search application is designed to provide a cross-section of environmental information based on the user&#8217;s location.  Specific results will be displayed in a map based on 4 categories: MyAir, MyHealth, MyLand, MyWater &amp; MyEcological <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/cfpub.epa.gov\/surf\/locate\/index.cfm\" title=\"Surf Your Watershed contains several EPA water related GIS databases \">Environmental Protection Agency: Surf Your Watershed<\/a>\nSurf Your Watershed contains several EPA water related GIS databases <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geocomm.com\/\" title=\"Free and pay-per-download data \">Geo Community Data<\/a>\nFree and pay-per-download data <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/data.gov\/\" title=\"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\">Geospatial Onestop now Data.gov<\/a>\nGeospatial 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<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.esri.com\/industries\/education\" title=\"Online or distance learning programs in GIS; Some resources to check out   \">GIS Education From ESRI<\/a>\nOnline or distance learning programs in GIS; Some resources to check out   <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/megis.maine.gov\/\" title=\"Maine Office of GIS \">Maine Office of GIS (MEGIS)<\/a>\nMaine Office of GIS <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.maptech.com\/\" title=\"A land mapping software leader\">MAPTECH<\/a>\nA land mapping software leader<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.macurisa.org\/\" title=\"Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association \">Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (MACURISA)<\/a>\nMid-Atlantic Chapter of the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usgs.gov\/faqs\/national-atlas-program-has-ended-any-data-still-available\" title=\"The National Atlas of the United States\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00ae is intended to provide a comprehensive, map-like view into the enormous wealth of data collected by the Federal Government. \">National Atlas<\/a>\nThe National Atlas of the United States\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00ae is intended to provide a comprehensive, map-like view into the enormous wealth of data collected by the Federal Government. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mapmaker.nationalgeographic.org\/\" title=\"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. \">National Geographic MapMaker Interactive<\/a>\nFind 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. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nysgis.state.ny.us\/\" title=\"New York State GIS Clearinghouse \">New York State GIS Clearinghouse<\/a>\nNew York State GIS Clearinghouse <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pamagic.org\/\" title=\"Pennsylvania Mapping and Geographic Information Consortium\">PA Magic<\/a>\nPennsylvania Mapping and Geographic Information Consortium<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pasda.psu.edu\/\" title=\"PA Spatial Data Access Geospatial Data Clearinghouse out of PSU \">PASDA<\/a>\nPA Spatial Data Access Geospatial Data Clearinghouse out of PSU <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.webgis.com\/terraserver.html\" title=\"One of the world&#8217;s largest online databases, providing free public access to a vast data store of maps and aerial photographs of the United States.  \">Terra Server<\/a>\nOne of the world&#8217;s largest online databases, providing free public access to a vast data store of maps and aerial photographs of the United States.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geoservices.tamu.edu\/Services\/Geocode\/OtherGeocoders\/\" title=\"List of free online geocoders\">Texas A&amp;M Geoservices<\/a>\nList of free online geocoders<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmre.gov\/programs\/technical-innovation-and-professional-services\" title=\"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\">TIPS<\/a>\nTechnical 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<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topozone.com\/\" title=\"TopoZone is the Web&#8217;s center for professional and recreational map users. \">TopoZone<\/a>\nTopoZone is the Web&#8217;s center for professional and recreational map users. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/tagis.dep.wv.gov\/home\/\" title=\"West Virginia DEP GIS Server \">West Virginia DEP GIS Server<\/a>\nWest Virginia DEP GIS Server <\/li>\n\n\t<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"linkcat-23\" class=\"widget-container widget_links amr_widget\"><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><span>Grant Resources<\/span><\/h3>\n\t<ul class='xoxo blogroll'>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pennsylvaniawatersheds.org\/\" title=\"Formerly known as the Western Pennsylvania Watershed Program, is a grant-making foundation that invests in efforts to protect healthy, natural streams around the state \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u009d and also to clean up pollution and repair damaged wildlife habitat. \">Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds<\/a>\nFormerly known as the Western Pennsylvania Watershed Program, is a grant-making foundation that invests in efforts to protect healthy, natural streams around the state \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u009d and also to clean up pollution and repair damaged wildlife habitat. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.smartcommunities.ncat.org\/management\/financl.shtml\" title=\"List of funding resources related to sustainable energy projects.   \">Funding for Sustainable Energy Projects<\/a>\nList of funding resources related to sustainable energy projects.   <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.depweb.state.pa.us\/growinggreener\" title=\"Through Growing Greener II (Act 45 of 2005), Pennsylvania is investing $625 million to address some of the state\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s most pressing environmental problems, spark new growth in core communities, and create new opportunities for citizens. \">Growing Greener<\/a>\nThrough Growing Greener II (Act 45 of 2005), Pennsylvania is investing $625 million to address some of the state\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s most pressing environmental problems, spark new growth in core communities, and create new opportunities for citizens. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.polaris.com\/en-us\/company\/trails-application.aspx\" title=\"Promotes safe and responsible riding and preserving access; Provides funds for trail development and maintenance projects, safety and education initiatives, lobbying, and other projects to increase and maintain land access\">Polaris T.R.A.I.L.S. Grant Program<\/a>\nPromotes safe and responsible riding and preserving access; Provides funds for trail development and maintenance projects, safety and education initiatives, lobbying, and other projects to increase and maintain land access<\/li>\n\n\t<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"linkcat-7\" class=\"widget-container widget_links amr_widget\"><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><span>Historical &amp; Preservation<\/span><\/h3>\n\t<ul class='xoxo blogroll'>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AnthraciteCoalRegion\" title=\"A gathering place to reflect upon the history, culture, and media representations of the Greater Anthracite Region\">Anthracite Coal Region of Northeastern Pennsylvania &#8211; Facebook<\/a>\nA gathering place to reflect upon the history, culture, and media representations of the Greater Anthracite Region<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/delawareandlehigh.org\/about\/history\/coal-commerce-and-industry\/\" title=\"A self guided tour of several historical points of the DL&amp;W valleys\">Anthracite History of the Delaware, Lehigh, &amp; Wyoming Valleys<\/a>\nA self guided tour of several historical points of the DL&amp;W valleys<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/avondale1869.epcamr.org\/\" title=\"This group fosters the development of the Avondale Mine Disaster Site Preservation Committee with regional coalition support. \">Anthracite Living History Group<\/a>\nThis group fosters the development of the Avondale Mine Disaster Site Preservation Committee with regional coalition support. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ashleysbreaker.org\/\" title=\"Beyond the Breaker\">Ashley&#039;s Huber Breaker<\/a>\nBeyond the Breaker<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pacoalhistory.com\/\" title=\"Experience Pennsylvania&#8217;s Anthracite Mining Herita&#8230; \">Black Diamonds<\/a>\nExperience Pennsylvania&#8217;s Anthracite Mining Herita&#8230; <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eckleyminers.org\/\" title=\"Eckley is an old mining town or &#8220;patch&#8221;, built in the anthracite region of Pennsylvania during the nineteenth century.\">Eckley Miners&#039; Village<\/a>\nEckley is an old mining town or &#8220;patch&#8221;, built in the anthracite region of Pennsylvania during the nineteenth century.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ectma.org\/\" title=\"A volunteer non-profit group that supports the act&#8230; \">Electric City Trolley Museum<\/a>\nA volunteer non-profit group that supports the act&#8230; <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20160701052707\/http:\/\/arlweb.msha.gov\/District\/Dist_01\/Fatals\/HISTFAT.htm\" title=\"U.S. Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Ad\u2026 \">Historical Coal Mine Disasters in the Anthracite Region<\/a>\nU.S. Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Ad\u2026 <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20160715213410\/http:\/\/arlweb.msha.gov\/District\/Dist_01\/History\/history.htm\" title=\"Mine Safety and Health Administration District 1 -\u2026 Mine Safety and Health Administration District 1 -\u2026 \">History of Anthracite Coal Mining<\/a>\nMine Safety and Health Administration District 1 -\u2026 Mine Safety and Health Administration District 1 -\u2026 <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Huber-Breaker-Preservation-Society-156891827666744\/\" title=\"The Facebook page for the Huber Breaker Preservation Society, while their website is being updated\">Huber Breaker Preservation Society<\/a>\nThe Facebook page for the Huber Breaker Preservation Society, while their website is being updated<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/discover.hsp.org\/Search\/Results?lookfor=miners+songs&#038;type=AllFields\" title=\"Five mining songs and descriptions\">Mining Songs from the Historical Society of Pennsylvania<\/a>\nFive mining songs and descriptions<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.portal.state.pa.us\/portal\/server.pt\/community\/operation_scarlift\/21625\" title=\"Operation Scarlift Reports by PA DEP\">Operation Scarlift<\/a>\nOperation Scarlift Reports by PA DEP<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/coalmininghistorypa.org\/\" title=\"Historical Mining Activities from 1870 to present \u2026 \">Pennsylvania Annual Reports on Mining Activities<\/a>\nHistorical Mining Activities from 1870 to present \u2026 <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.anthracitemuseum.org\/\" title=\"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 Anthracite Heritage Museum<\/a>\nThe 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!<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.historicmapworks.com\/Browse\/United_States\/Pennsylvania\/\">Pennsylvania Historical Maps &amp; Atlases<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.northernfield.info\/index.php\" title=\"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\">Pennsylvania&#039;s Northern Anthracite Coal Field: 1870 &#8211; 1970<\/a>\nIn 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<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pioneertunnel.com\" title=\"May 1963, Pioneer Tunnel Ashland, PA, which ceased&#8230; \">Pioneer Tunnel<\/a>\nMay 1963, Pioneer Tunnel Ashland, PA, which ceased&#8230; <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/popalis.50webs.com\/ImageGallery.htm\">Popalis Family History: Shenandoah Gallery<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.technicalreports.org\/trail\/search\/\">Technical Report Archive &amp; Image Library (TRAIL)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/1865\/10\/15\/news\/coal-regions-mines-jeddo-ebervale-harleigh-milnesville-c-characteristics-middle.html\" title=\"A description of the mines in the Jeddo Basin for 1865.  A reporter recorded his travels in the early anthracite coal mining era.  \">THE COAL REGIONS: Mines at Jeddo, Ebervale, Harleigh, &amp; Milnesville \u2013 NY Times 1865<\/a>\nA description of the mines in the Jeddo Basin for 1865.  A reporter recorded his travels in the early anthracite coal mining era.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nehgis.org\/\" title=\"Electronic Atlases, Reference E-Books and Digital &#8230; \">The North-East United States Historical Geographical Information System (NEHGIS)<\/a>\nElectronic Atlases, Reference E-Books and Digital &#8230; <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.undergroundminers.com\/\" title=\"The Official Page For Abandoned Coal Mine Research&#8230; \">Underground Miners<\/a>\nThe Official Page For Abandoned Coal Mine Research&#8230; <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.coalregion.com\/\" title=\"This web site is a collection of nostalgia and reg&#8230; \">Welcome to the Coal Region!<\/a>\nThis web site is a collection of nostalgia and reg&#8230; <\/li>\n\n\t<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"linkcat-31\" class=\"widget-container widget_links amr_widget\"><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><span>Institutes (Mining &amp; Environment Focus)<\/span><\/h3>\n\t<ul class='xoxo blogroll'>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bucknell.edu\/\" title=\"The homepage of Bucknell University based in Lewisburg, PA  \">Bucknell University<\/a>\nThe homepage of Bucknell University based in Lewisburg, PA  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mines.edu\/index_js.shtml\" title=\"Colorado School of Mines in Golden, CO. \">Colorado School of Mines<\/a>\nColorado School of Mines in Golden, CO. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.firescience.org\/public-service-careers\/\" title=\"Public Service Careers &amp; Public Service Opportunities: Information &amp; resources for a successful career helping others\">Fire Science Online<\/a>\nPublic Service Careers &amp; Public Service Opportunities: Information &amp; resources for a successful career helping others<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gmu.edu\/\" title=\"The homepage of George Madison University, Fairfax, VA \">George Mason University<\/a>\nThe homepage of George Madison University, Fairfax, VA <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kings.edu\" title=\"Homepage of Kings College based in Wilkes-Barre, PA \">Kings College<\/a>\nHomepage of Kings College based in Wilkes-Barre, PA <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.learnhowtobecome.org\/volunteer-and-nonprofit-careers\/\" title=\"Guide to non-profit career opportunities.  Volunteer work is not just an item on a resume or college application \u2013 it\u2019s an essential part of a functioning society. The benefits of volunteer work reach far and wide with a ripple effect. \">Learn How to Become.org<\/a>\nGuide to non-profit career opportunities.  Volunteer work is not just an item on a resume or college application \u2013 it\u2019s an essential part of a functioning society. The benefits of volunteer work reach far and wide with a ripple effect. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lhup.edu\" title=\"The homepage of Lock Haven University \">Lock Haven University<\/a>\nThe homepage of Lock Haven University <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.affordablecollegesonline.org\/online-colleges\/pennsylvania\/\" title=\"This site provides strategies and information about pursuing an affordable higher education, including free community resource materials and financial-aid and college savings strategy tools.  \">Pennsylvania Online Colleges &amp; Universities<\/a>\nThis site provides strategies and information about pursuing an affordable higher education, including free community resource materials and financial-aid and college savings strategy tools.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.psu.edu\/\" title=\"Homepage of the Pennsylvania State University \">Pennsylvania State University<\/a>\nHomepage of the Pennsylvania State University <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erm.cas.psu.edu\/\" title=\"Preparing students to successfully and creatively analyze, manage, and protect the environmental resources of Pennsylvania, the nation, and the world.   \">PSU Environmental Resource Managment<\/a>\nPreparing students to successfully and creatively analyze, manage, and protect the environmental resources of Pennsylvania, the nation, and the world.   <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.stvincent.edu\/\" title=\" Saint Vincent College is a coeducational, Catholic, liberal arts college sponsored by the Benedictine Monks of Saint Vincent Archabbey, the first Benedictine foundation in the United States, founded in 1846, Latrobe, PA.    \">Saint Vincent College<\/a>\n Saint Vincent College is a coeducational, Catholic, liberal arts college sponsored by the Benedictine Monks of Saint Vincent Archabbey, the first Benedictine foundation in the United States, founded in 1846, Latrobe, PA.    <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sru.edu\/\" title=\"Slippery Rock University is located just 50 minutes north of downtown Pittsburgh, PA \">Slippery Rock University<\/a>\nSlippery Rock University is located just 50 minutes north of downtown Pittsburgh, PA <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wvu.edu\/\" title=\"Where greatness is learned.  Morgantown, WV. \">West Virginia University<\/a>\nWhere greatness is learned.  Morgantown, WV. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/wvwri.nrcce.wvu.edu\/\" title=\"Dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the natural environment through research and outreach with industry, government agencies, academia, and citizens groups. \">West Virginia University Water Research Institute<\/a>\nDedicated to the preservation and restoration of the natural environment through research and outreach with industry, government agencies, academia, and citizens groups. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wilkes.edu\/\" title=\"Homepage of Wilkes University.  Wilkes-Barre, PA \">Wilkes University<\/a>\nHomepage of Wilkes University.  Wilkes-Barre, PA <\/li>\n\n\t<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"linkcat-30\" class=\"widget-container widget_links amr_widget\"><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><span>Local Government Assistance<\/span><\/h3>\n\t<ul class='xoxo blogroll'>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.10000friends.org\/\" title=\"An alliance of organizations and individuals committed to enhancing the quality of life in Pennsylvania by promoting social and economic policies and actions for the well-being of Pennsylvania residents\">10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania<\/a>\nAn alliance of organizations and individuals committed to enhancing the quality of life in Pennsylvania by promoting social and economic policies and actions for the well-being of Pennsylvania residents<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.elibrary.dep.state.pa.us\/dsweb\/Get\/Document-72565\/254-5403-100.pdf\" title=\"Yard waste can be easily composted to produce beneficial products such as soil conditioners or mulch. Yard waste composting is a sensible solid waste management alternative for Pennsylvania municipalities. \">Guidelines for Yard Waste Composting Facilities<\/a>\nYard waste can be easily composted to produce beneficial products such as soil conditioners or mulch. Yard waste composting is a sensible solid waste management alternative for Pennsylvania municipalities. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lgc.org\/\" title=\"The Center for Livable Communities is a national initiative of the Local Government Commission (LGC). A nonprofit, nonpartisan, membership organization of elected officials, city and county staff, and other interested individuals throughout California and\">Local Government Commission<\/a>\nThe Center for Livable Communities is a national initiative of the Local Government Commission (LGC). A nonprofit, nonpartisan, membership organization of elected officials, city and county staff, and other interested individuals throughout California and<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.planningpa.org\/\" title=\"The Pennsylvania Planning Association (PPA) is a chapter of the American Planning Association (APA). PPA is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization for professional planners and planning officials, as well as other organizations and individuals interested i\">Pennsylvania Planning Association<\/a>\nThe Pennsylvania Planning Association (PPA) is a chapter of the American Planning Association (APA). PPA is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization for professional planners and planning officials, as well as other organizations and individuals interested i<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.smartcommunities.ncat.org\/\" title=\"Offers a host of useful information to help you understand the concept of sustainable development. You\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2ll find overview articles, slide shows, links to other sources of information, recommended books and videos, and educational materials and progra\">Smart Communities Network<\/a>\nOffers a host of useful information to help you understand the concept of sustainable development. You\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2ll find overview articles, slide shows, links to other sources of information, recommended books and videos, and educational materials and progra<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.smartgrowth.org\/\" title=\"In communities across the nation, there is a growing concern that current development patterns &#8212; dominated by what some call \\sprawl\\&#8221; &#8212; are no longer in the long-term interest of our cities \">Smart Growth Online<\/a>\nIn communities across the nation, there is a growing concern that current development patterns &#8212; dominated by what some call \\sprawl\\&#8221; &#8212; are no longer in the long-term interest of our cities <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sustainable.org\/\" title=\"Identifies quality resources on sustainability and to disseminate them in a timely way to the public. \">Sustainable Communities Network<\/a>\nIdentifies quality resources on sustainability and to disseminate them in a timely way to the public. <\/li>\n\n\t<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"linkcat-25\" class=\"widget-container widget_links amr_widget\"><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><span>National Level Resources<\/span><\/h3>\n\t<ul class='xoxo blogroll'>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.abandonedmines.gov\/\" title=\"The AML Portal is a partnership that spans federal, state, and local efforts; dedicated to raising awareness about abandoned mine lands. \">Abandoned Mine Lands Portal<\/a>\nThe AML Portal is a partnership that spans federal, state, and local efforts; dedicated to raising awareness about abandoned mine lands. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.americaoutdoors.org\/\" title=\"America Outdoors is an international association representing the world&#8217;s finest adventure travel outfitters, tour companies, and outdoor educators.  \">America Outdoors Association<\/a>\nAmerica Outdoors is an international association representing the world&#8217;s finest adventure travel outfitters, tour companies, and outdoor educators.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.americanrivers.org\/\" title=\"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 Rivers<\/a>\nSince 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.   <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.awra.org\/\" title=\"To advance multidisciplinary water resources education, management, and research\">American Water Resources Association<\/a>\nTo advance multidisciplinary water resources education, management, and research<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aeepartnership.org\/\" title=\"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.\">Appalachian Energy and Environment Partnership<\/a>\nFormerly 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.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chesapeakebay.net\/\" title=\"America&#8217;s premier watershed restoration patnership.  \">Chesapeake Bay Program<\/a>\nAmerica&#8217;s premier watershed restoration patnership.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ducks.org\/\" title=\"Ducks Unlimited conserves, restores, and manages wetlands and associated habitats for North America&#8217;s waterfowl. These habitats also benefit other wildlife and people. \">Ducks Unlimited<\/a>\nDucks Unlimited conserves, restores, and manages wetlands and associated habitats for North America&#8217;s waterfowl. These habitats also benefit other wildlife and people. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.earthforce.org\/\" title=\"Earth Force is youth for a change! Through Earth Force, youth discover and implement lasting solutions to environmental issues in their community. \">Earth Force<\/a>\nEarth Force is youth for a change! Through Earth Force, youth discover and implement lasting solutions to environmental issues in their community. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.easi.org\/\" title=\"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 Alliance for Senior Involvement<\/a>\nThe 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<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.environmentaldefense.org\/home.cfm\" title=\"Environmental Defense is fighting to protect human health, restore our oceans and ecosystems, and curb global warming.  \">Environmental Defense Fund<\/a>\nEnvironmental Defense is fighting to protect human health, restore our oceans and ecosystems, and curb global warming.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.elpnet.org\/\" title=\"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.  \">Environmental Leadership Program<\/a>\nThe Environmental Leadership Program seeks to transform public understanding of environmental issues by training and supporting a diverse network of visionary, action-oriented emerging leaders.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.imcc.isa.us\/\" title=\"The Interstate Mining Compact Commission is a multi-state governmental agency \/ organization that represents the natural resource interests of its member states. \">Interstate Mining Compact Commission<\/a>\nThe Interstate Mining Compact Commission is a multi-state governmental agency \/ organization that represents the natural resource interests of its member states. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.iwla.org\/\" title=\"A diverse group of 50,000 men and women dedicated to protecting our nation&#8217;s soil, air, woods, waters and wildlife. \">Izaak Walton League of America<\/a>\nA diverse group of 50,000 men and women dedicated to protecting our nation&#8217;s soil, air, woods, waters and wildlife. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.iied.org\/mining-minerals-sustainable-development\" title=\"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\">Mining, Minerals and Sustainable Development (MMSD)<\/a>\nMining, 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<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/naamlp.net\/\" title=\"Dedicated to raising awareness about abandoned mine lands. Stay Out Stay Alive.  \">National Association of Abandoned Mine Land Programs<\/a>\nDedicated to raising awareness about abandoned mine lands. Stay Out Stay Alive.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nacdnet.org\/\" title=\"The NACD is the voice of America&#8217;s 3,000 local conservation districts. \">National Association of Conservation Districts<\/a>\nThe NACD is the voice of America&#8217;s 3,000 local conservation districts. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.naco.org\/\" title=\"Continues to ensure that the nation&#8217;s 3066 counties are heard and understood in the White House and the halls of Congress. \">National Association of Counties<\/a>\nContinues to ensure that the nation&#8217;s 3066 counties are heard and understood in the White House and the halls of Congress. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.narcdc.org\/\" title=\"Assists local Councils to identify, address and solve challenges to sustain and improve quality of life in their own communities.  \">National Association of Resource Conservation and Development Council (NARCDC)<\/a>\nAssists local Councils to identify, address and solve challenges to sustain and improve quality of life in their own communities.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nef1.org\/\" title=\"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 Energy Foundation<\/a>\nDedicated 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. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nfwf.org\/\" title=\"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 Fish &amp; Wildlife Foundation<\/a>\nConserves healthy populations of fish, wildlife and plants, on land and in the sea, through creative and respectful partnerships, sustainable solutions, and better education.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/digitalmedia.fws.gov\/\" title=\"U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service&#8217;s online collection of public domain still photographs \">National Image Library &#8211; U.S. Fish &amp; Wildlife Service<\/a>\nU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service&#8217;s online collection of public domain still photographs <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nma.org\/\" title=\"The voice of the American mining industry in Washington, D.C.  \">National Mining Association<\/a>\nThe voice of the American mining industry in Washington, D.C.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nrdc.org\/\" title=\"The nation&#8217;s most effective environmental action organization.  \">National Resource Defence Council<\/a>\nThe nation&#8217;s most effective environmental action organization.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nwf.org\/\" title=\"Founded in 1936, National Wildlife Federation is the nation&#8217;s largest and oldest protector of wildlife. \">National Wildlife Federation<\/a>\nFounded in 1936, National Wildlife Federation is the nation&#8217;s largest and oldest protector of wildlife. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.delawareestuary.org\/\" title=\"Environmental and economic improvements, brought about by the cooperative efforts of private citizens, industry, environmentalists, and local, state, and federal governments \">Partnership for the Delaware Estuary<\/a>\nEnvironmental and economic improvements, brought about by the cooperative efforts of private citizens, industry, environmentalists, and local, state, and federal governments <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rivernetwork.org\/\" title=\"River Network&#8217;s Mission is to help people understand, protect and restore rivers and their watersheds. \">River Network<\/a>\nRiver Network&#8217;s Mission is to help people understand, protect and restore rivers and their watersheds. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nrcs.usda.gov\/wps\/portal\/nrcs\/detail\/national\/ndcsmc\/?cid=nrcs143_009158\">Stream Corridor Restoration from the NRCS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cbf.org\" title=\"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 Chesapeake Bay Foundation<\/a>\nThe 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. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.conservationfund.org\/\" title=\"The Conservation Fund forges partnerships to preserve our nation&#8217;s outdoor heritage. \">The Conservation Fund<\/a>\nThe Conservation Fund forges partnerships to preserve our nation&#8217;s outdoor heritage. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/nature.org\/\" title=\"The Nature Conservancy&#8217;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.  \">The Nature Conservancy<\/a>\nThe Nature Conservancy&#8217;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.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tu.org\" title=\"Trout Unlimited mission is to conserve, protect and restore North America\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s trout and salmon fisheries and their watersheds. \">Trout Unlimited<\/a>\nTrout Unlimited mission is to conserve, protect and restore North America\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s trout and salmon fisheries and their watersheds. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.usmra.com\/\" title=\"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.   \">United States Mine Rescue Association<\/a>\nAdvocate 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.   <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nfc.usda.gov\/\" title=\"NFC&#8217;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.  \">USDA National Finance Center<\/a>\nNFC&#8217;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.  <\/li>\n\n\t<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"linkcat-19\" class=\"widget-container widget_links amr_widget\"><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><span>News Media Outlets<\/span><\/h3>\n\t<ul class='xoxo blogroll'>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.appvoices.org\/\" title=\"Appalachian Voices is committed to protecting and restoring the ecological integrity, economic vitality, and cultural heritage of the central and southern Appalachians.  \">Appalachian Voices<\/a>\nAppalachian Voices is committed to protecting and restoring the ecological integrity, economic vitality, and cultural heritage of the central and southern Appalachians.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/wvgazette.com\/\" title=\"Charleston, West Virginia Newspaper Series on Mountiain Top Mining  \">Charleston Gazette Mining the Mountains Series<\/a>\nCharleston, West Virginia Newspaper Series on Mountiain Top Mining  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.citizensvoice.com\" title=\"Newspaper serving Luzerne County \">Citizens Voice<\/a>\nNewspaper serving Luzerne County <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.emagazine.com\/\" title=\"The online home of E &#8211; The Environemnetal Magazine \">E &#8211; The Environmental Magazine<\/a>\nThe online home of E &#8211; The Environemnetal Magazine <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/wnep.com\/category\/on-air\/pa-outdoor-life\/\" title=\"WNEP Channel 16 Pennsylvania Outdoor Life \">Pennsylvania Outdoor Life<\/a>\nWNEP Channel 16 Pennsylvania Outdoor Life <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.schuylkill.com\/\" title=\"Newspaper serving Schuylkill County \">Pottsville Republican &amp; Evening Herald<\/a>\nNewspaper serving Schuylkill County <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thetimes-tribune.com\/\" title=\"Greater Scranton Area Newspaper \">Scranton Times Tribune<\/a>\nGreater Scranton Area Newspaper <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.standardspeaker.com\/\" title=\"Greater Hazleton Area Newspaper \">Standard Speaker<\/a>\nGreater Hazleton Area Newspaper <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dailyitem.com\/\" title=\"Serving the Susquehanna Valley (Sunbury, Danville and Selensgrove Areas) \">The Daily Item<\/a>\nServing the Susquehanna Valley (Sunbury, Danville and Selensgrove Areas) <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thedailyreview.com\/\" title=\" Newspaper serving Bradford County \">The Daily Review<\/a>\n Newspaper serving Bradford County <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pressenterpriseonline.com\/\" title=\"Columbia County Newspaper \">The Press Enterprise<\/a>\nColumbia County Newspaper <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tnonline.com\" title=\"Carbon County Newspaper based in Lehighton, PA \">The Times News<\/a>\nCarbon County Newspaper based in Lehighton, PA <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/water.epa.gov\/type\/rsl\/monitoring\/vm_index.cfm\" title=\"The Volunteer Monitor newsletter facilitates the exchange of ideas, monitoring methods, and practical advice among volunteer environmental monitoring groups across the nation.  This project has been partially funded under cooperative agreement by the U.S.\">The Volunteer Monitor Newsletter<\/a>\nThe Volunteer Monitor newsletter facilitates the exchange of ideas, monitoring methods, and practical advice among volunteer environmental monitoring groups across the nation.  This project has been partially funded under cooperative agreement by the U.S.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/timesleader.com\/\" title=\"Newspaper serving Luzerne County \">Times Leader<\/a>\nNewspaper serving Luzerne County <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.doi.gov\/news\" title=\"News Releases of the US DOI \">U.S. Department of the Interior &#8211; News<\/a>\nNews Releases of the US DOI <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wbre.com\/\" title=\"Wilkes-Barre \/ Scranton Area Local News \">WBRE 28 &#8211; News On Your Side<\/a>\nWilkes-Barre \/ Scranton Area Local News <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wnep.com\/\" title=\"WNEP Channel 16 News covers Bradford, Carbon, Clinton, Columbia, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Lycoming, Monroe, Montour, Northumberland, Pike, Schuylkill, Snyder, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Union, Wayne, Wyoming Counties  WNEP Channel 16 News covers Bradford, Carbon,\">WNEP 16 &#8211; The News Station<\/a>\nWNEP Channel 16 News covers Bradford, Carbon, Clinton, Columbia, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Lycoming, Monroe, Montour, Northumberland, Pike, Schuylkill, Snyder, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Union, Wayne, Wyoming Counties  WNEP Channel 16 News covers Bradford, Carbon,<\/li>\n\n\t<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"linkcat-24\" class=\"widget-container widget_links amr_widget\"><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><span>Non-Profit Assistance<\/span><\/h3>\n\t<ul class='xoxo blogroll'>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amrclearinghouse.org\/\" title=\"This site is an information clearinghouse for Pennsylvania watershed associations, especially those dealing with abandoned mine reclamation issues.  Hosted by the Western Pennsylvania Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation.\">AMR Clearinghouse<\/a>\nThis site is an information clearinghouse for Pennsylvania watershed associations, especially those dealing with abandoned mine reclamation issues.  Hosted by the Western Pennsylvania Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.envsc.org\/\" title=\"Supporting the environmental movement from the grassroots up \">Environmental Support Center<\/a>\nSupporting the environmental movement from the grassroots up <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/managementhelp.org\/\" title=\"Complete, highly integrated library for nonprofits and for-profits \">Free Management Library<\/a>\nComplete, highly integrated library for nonprofits and for-profits <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.issuespa.net\/\" title=\"The PA Economic League presents a nonpartisan issue resource \">Issues PA<\/a>\nThe PA Economic League presents a nonpartisan issue resource <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.genie.org\/\" title=\"At your service with information and resources for the nonprofit community. \">Nonprofit GENIE<\/a>\nAt your service with information and resources for the nonprofit community. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.oriononline.org\" title=\"The fastest-growing network of environmental and community organizations in North America. \">Orion Grassroots Network<\/a>\nThe fastest-growing network of environmental and community organizations in North America. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/epcamr.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/stormwater_handbook.pdf\" title=\"Please use this website as a network for addressing stormwater management. \">Stormwater Resource Handbook<\/a>\nPlease use this website as a network for addressing stormwater management. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.techsoup.org\/index.cfm?cg=header_tss&#038;sg=home\" title=\"TechSoup Stock connects nonprofits with donated and discounted technology products.  \">TechSoup<\/a>\nTechSoup Stock connects nonprofits with donated and discounted technology products.  <\/li>\n\n\t<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"linkcat-28\" class=\"widget-container widget_links amr_widget\"><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><span>State Government<\/span><\/h3>\n\t<ul class='xoxo blogroll'>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dec.ny.gov\/animals\/35772.html\" title=\"A key to aquatic macroinvertebrates from the Stream Bio-monitoring Unit of the New York Department of Environmental Conservation\">Aquatic Macroinvertebrate Key of New York State<\/a>\nA key to aquatic macroinvertebrates from the Stream Bio-monitoring Unit of the New York Department of Environmental Conservation<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pabulletin.com\/\" title=\" Pennsylvania&#8217;s official gazette for laws, rulemaking and pertinent information.\">Pennsylvania Bulletin<\/a>\n Pennsylvania&#8217;s official gazette for laws, rulemaking and pertinent information.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pacode.com\/\" title=\"The Commonwealth&#8217;s official publication of rules and regulations.  \">Pennsylvania Code<\/a>\nThe Commonwealth&#8217;s official publication of rules and regulations.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.agriculture.pa.gov\/Pages\/default.aspx#.Vh_o-vlViko\" title=\"Official website of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) \">Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA)<\/a>\nOfficial website of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dcnr.state.pa.us\/\" title=\"Official website of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation &amp; Conservation of Naturals Resources (PA DCNR) \">Pennsylvania Department of Conservation &amp; Naturals Resources (PA DCNR)<\/a>\nOfficial website of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation &amp; Conservation of Naturals Resources (PA DCNR) <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dep.state.pa.us\/\" title=\"Official website for the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) \">Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP)<\/a>\nOfficial website for the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.depweb.state.pa.us\/portal\/server.pt\/community\/abandoned_mine_reclamation\/13961\" title=\"Administers and oversees the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Program in Pennsylvania. The bureau is responsible for resolving problems such as mine fires, mine subsidence, dangerous highwalls and other hazards which have resulted from past mining practices, an\">Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation (PA DEP BAMR)<\/a>\nAdministers and oversees the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Program in Pennsylvania. The bureau is responsible for resolving problems such as mine fires, mine subsidence, dangerous highwalls and other hazards which have resulted from past mining practices, an<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.portal.state.pa.us\/portal\/server.pt\/community\/bureau_of_mining_programs\/20865\" title=\"Bureau of State Government which regulates Active Mining in PA.  In combination with the main office in Harrisburg, the bureau has 6 District Mining Offices:  California, Greensburg, Knox, Cambria, Moshannon and Pottsville.   \">Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Mining Programs (PA DEP BMP)<\/a>\nBureau of State Government which regulates Active Mining in PA.  In combination with the main office in Harrisburg, the bureau has 6 District Mining Offices:  California, Greensburg, Knox, Cambria, Moshannon and Pottsville.   <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.portal.state.pa.us\/portal\/server.pt\/community\/mining_and_reclamation_advisory_board\/21043\" title=\"A board of industry and public representatives that oversee the PA Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Mineral Resources Management.    \">Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Mining &amp; Reclamation Advisory Board (PA DEP MRAB)<\/a>\nA board of industry and public representatives that oversee the PA Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Mineral Resources Management.    <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dot.state.pa.us\/\" title=\"Official website for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PENN DOT) \">Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)<\/a>\nOfficial website for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PENN DOT) <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.legis.state.pa.us\/\" title=\"Official Pennsylvania State Legislature Homepage \">Pennsylvania General Assembly<\/a>\nOfficial Pennsylvania State Legislature Homepage <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.naturalheritage.state.pa.us\/\" title=\"Our purpose is to provide current, reliable, objective information to help inform environmental decisions. PNHP information can be used to guide conservation work and land-use planning, ensuring the maximum conservation benefit with the minimum cost. The \">Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program (PNHP)<\/a>\nOur purpose is to provide current, reliable, objective information to help inform environmental decisions. PNHP information can be used to guide conservation work and land-use planning, ensuring the maximum conservation benefit with the minimum cost. The <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.state.pa.us\" title=\"Pennsylvania&#8217;s portal to State Information and Resources \">Pennsylvania PowerPort<\/a>\nPennsylvania&#8217;s portal to State Information and Resources <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.srbc.net\/\" title=\"A water management agency serving the Susquehanna River Watershed \">Susquehanna River Basin Commission<\/a>\nA water management agency serving the Susquehanna River Watershed <\/li>\n\n\t<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"linkcat-26\" class=\"widget-container widget_links amr_widget\"><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><span>Watershed &amp; Nonprofit Groups<\/span><\/h3>\n\t<ul class='xoxo blogroll'>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ccra.epcamr.org\" title=\"The Catawissa Creek Restoration Association, a non profit organization, was founded in 1997 to promote the recreational use of the Catawissa Creek from it&#8217;s head waters in Luzerne\/Schuylkill Counties, to it&#8217;s terminus in the Susquehanna River in Columbia \">Catawissa Creek Restoration Association<\/a>\nThe Catawissa Creek Restoration Association, a non profit organization, was founded in 1997 to promote the recreational use of the Catawissa Creek from it&#8217;s head waters in Luzerne\/Schuylkill Counties, to it&#8217;s terminus in the Susquehanna River in Columbia <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.clearwaterconservancy.org\/\" title=\"Promotes conservation and restoration of natural resources in central Pennsylvania through land protection, watershed stewardship, and environmental outreach.  \">ClearWater Conservancy<\/a>\nPromotes conservation and restoration of natural resources in central Pennsylvania through land protection, watershed stewardship, and environmental outreach.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www2.datashed.org\/\" title=\"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.\">Datashed<\/a>\nDatashed 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.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.endlessmountainsrcd.org\/\" title=\"The Endless Mountains Resource Conservation and Development Council will lead a diverse group of stakeholders in the sound conservation and stewardship of the region\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s natural resources.  The Council will promote the rural quality of life and its e\">Endless Mountains Resource Conservation &amp; Development Council (EMRC&amp;D)<\/a>\nThe Endless Mountains Resource Conservation and Development Council will lead a diverse group of stakeholders in the sound conservation and stewardship of the region\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s natural resources.  The Council will promote the rural quality of life and its e<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/fcwa.net\/\" title=\"&#8220;People working together for a better environment.&#8221;  The Association is made up of people working together and coordinating efforts to improve the quality of the Fishing Creek Watershed. \">Fishing Creek Watershed Association<\/a>\n&#8220;People working together for a better environment.&#8221;  The Association is made up of people working together and coordinating efforts to improve the quality of the Fishing Creek Watershed. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.friendsofthenescopeck.org\" title=\"We are an organization devoted to the protection and preservation of the Nescopeck Creek Watershed.  \">Friends of the Nescopeck<\/a>\nWe are an organization devoted to the protection and preservation of the Nescopeck Creek Watershed.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hazletoncando.com\/\" title=\"CAN DO, Inc. is a non-profit industrial\/economic development corporation in Hazleton, Pennsylvania.  \">Greater Hazleton CAN DO, Inc.<\/a>\nCAN DO, Inc. is a non-profit industrial\/economic development corporation in Hazleton, Pennsylvania.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20170519182352\/http:\/\/hickscreek.org\/\" title=\"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,\">Hicks Creek Watershed Association<\/a>\nHicks 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,<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.blossburg.org\/orgs\/hillsiderodandgunclub\/index.htm\" rel=\"contact colleague\" title=\"The objective of the Club shall be to promote and foster good public sentiment for better fish, game and forest management; to encourage sportsmen\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s activities, especially hunting and fishing through all social and physical means, and engage in any\">Hillside Rod &amp; Gun Club<\/a>\nThe objective of the Club shall be to promote and foster good public sentiment for better fish, game and forest management; to encourage sportsmen\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s activities, especially hunting and fishing through all social and physical means, and engage in any<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lrca.org\" title=\"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.  \">Lackawanna River Corridor Association<\/a>\nThe 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.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.paxtoncreek.org\/\" title=\"To deal with watershed problems such as erosion and flooding, to protect and enhance watershed resources, and to facilitate practical, hands-on education. \">Paxton Creek Watershed Association<\/a>\nTo deal with watershed problems such as erosion and flooding, to protect and enhance watershed resources, and to facilitate practical, hands-on education. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/pacd.org\/your-district\/find-your-district\/\" title=\"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 Association of Conservation Districts (PACD)<\/a>\nPACD 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.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pawatersheds.org\" title=\"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 Organization for Watersheds &amp; Rivers (POWR)<\/a>\nAdvocates 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 <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.agriculture.pa.gov\/Protect\/StateConservationCommission\/Pages\/default.aspx#.Vh_adPlViko\" title=\"The Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission (SCC) is an 11-member commission that has a primary function of providing oversight and support to the state&#8217;s 66 county conservation districts for the implementation of conservation programs in an efficient \">Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission (SCC)<\/a>\nThe Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission (SCC) is an 11-member commission that has a primary function of providing oversight and support to the state&#8217;s 66 county conservation districts for the implementation of conservation programs in an efficient <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinecreekwatershedrcp.org\/\" title=\"Aka the &#8220;Pine Creek Waterdogs&#8221;.  &#8220;Pine Creek and its watershed: unlike anywhere in the world.&#8221;\">Pine Creek Headwaters Protection Group, Inc.<\/a>\nAka the &#8220;Pine Creek Waterdogs&#8221;.  &#8220;Pine Creek and its watershed: unlike anywhere in the world.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/npcweb.org\/water-resources\/river-planning\/pine-creek-river-conservation-plan\/\" title=\"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\">Pine Creek Watershed River Conservation Plan<\/a>\nThe 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<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pnercd.org\" title=\"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. \">Pocono Northeast Resource Conservation &amp; Development (PNERCD) Council<\/a>\nThe 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. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.schuylkillwaters.com\" title=\"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 Action Network<\/a>\nMembers 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 <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.schuylkillheadwaters.org\/\" title=\"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 Headwaters Association<\/a>\nThe 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.   <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.phillywatersheds.org\/doc\/Schuylkill_RCP.pdf\" title=\"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 Conservation Plan<\/a>\nThe 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.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.schuylkillriver.org\" title=\"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\">Schuylkill River Greenway Association<\/a>\nTour, 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<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.shamokincreek.org\" title=\"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  \">Shamokin Creek Restoration Alliance<\/a>\nShamokin 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  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mbcomp.com\/swatara\" title=\"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. \">Swatara Creek Watershed Association<\/a>\nThe 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. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.manada.org\/\" title=\"The Manada Conservancy is a land trust&#8211;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&#8217;s Dauphi \">The Manada Conservancy<\/a>\nThe Manada Conservancy is a land trust&#8211;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&#8217;s Dauphi <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tcccc-inc.org\" title=\"The TCCCC is a non-profit corporation dedicated to protecting and improving the environment (esp. in Tioga County, PA).   \">Tioga County Concerned Citizens Committee, Inc.<\/a>\nThe TCCCC is a non-profit corporation dedicated to protecting and improving the environment (esp. in Tioga County, PA).   <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sullcon.com\/programs\/watershed.html\" title=\"Towanda Creek&#8217;s headwaters are found in Tioga County and flows through Bradford County to the Susquehanna River.  \">Towanda Creek Watershed Association<\/a>\nTowanda Creek&#8217;s headwaters are found in Tioga County and flows through Bradford County to the Susquehanna River.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wpcamr.org\" title=\"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.  \">Western PA Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation (WPCAMR)<\/a>\nFormed 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.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wildlandspa.org\/\" title=\"Wildlands Conservancy envisions an excellent quality of place in the Lehigh River valley and beyond &#8230;  Wildlands Conservancy&#8217;s mission is to preserve, protect, and enhance the land, water, ecological, and recreational resources of the region.  We fulfil\">Wildlands Conservancy<\/a>\nWildlands Conservancy envisions an excellent quality of place in the Lehigh River valley and beyond &#8230;  Wildlands Conservancy&#8217;s mission is to preserve, protect, and enhance the land, water, ecological, and recreational resources of the region.  We fulfil<\/li>\n\n\t<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"linkcat-16\" class=\"widget-container widget_links amr_widget\"><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><span>Abandoned Mine Drainage<\/span><\/h3>\n\t<ul class='xoxo blogroll'>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/wvwri.org\/programs-and-projects\/retired-programs\/acid-drainage-technology-initiative\/\" title=\"The ADTI was initiated by the West Virginia Water Research Institute in 1995 to identify, evaluate, and develop cost-effective and practical acid drainage technologies. \">Acid Drainage Technology Initiative<\/a>\nThe ADTI was initiated by the West Virginia Water Research Institute in 1995 to identify, evaluate, and develop cost-effective and practical acid drainage technologies. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.valdosta.edu\/~tmanning\/hon399\/wally.htm\" title=\"Narrative on Acid Mine Drainage by Walter D. Lawhorn, Biology student at Valdosta State University \">Acid Mine Drainage: The Unseen Enemy<\/a>\nNarrative on Acid Mine Drainage by Walter D. Lawhorn, Biology student at Valdosta State University <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220804091146\/https:\/\/www.amdandart.info\/\" title=\"A discussion of AMD &amp; ART&#8217;s approach to reclaiming land and water damaged by acid mine drainage, an extensive tour of the AMD &amp; ART reclamation site and treatment process, etc.\">AMD &amp; ART<\/a>\nA discussion of AMD &amp; ART&#8217;s approach to reclaiming land and water damaged by acid mine drainage, an extensive tour of the AMD &amp; ART reclamation site and treatment process, etc.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amd.osmre.gov\/passtreat\/\" title=\"Welcome to the Inventory of acid mine drainage Treatment Projects on Abandoned Mine Land Discharges. The inventory contains information on location, treatment type, cost and funding partners of the treatment systems in four states in OSM&#8217;s Appalachian Reg\">Appalachian Region Passive Treatment Inventory<\/a>\nWelcome to the Inventory of acid mine drainage Treatment Projects on Abandoned Mine Land Discharges. The inventory contains information on location, treatment type, cost and funding partners of the treatment systems in four states in OSM&#8217;s Appalachian Reg<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/water.epa.gov\/scitech\/wastetech\/guide\/coal\/upload\/2009_03_26_guide_coal_manual_bmpmanual1.pdf\" title=\"Guidelines from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) \">Coal Mining Best Management Practices Guidance Manual<\/a>\nGuidelines from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/pa.water.usgs.gov\/projects\/energy\/amd\/\" title=\"Study from the United States Geologic Survey (USGS) \">Coal-Mine-Drainage Projects in Pennsylvania<\/a>\nStudy from the United States Geologic Survey (USGS) <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tu.org\/tu-projects\/eastern-abandoned-mines-project\" title=\"a report on AMD\/AML Problems in the Eastern US Coalfields from Trout Unlimited\">Eastern Abandoned Mines Project &#8211; Trout Unlimited<\/a>\na report on AMD\/AML Problems in the Eastern US Coalfields from Trout Unlimited<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/craddock_t.tripod.com\/amd_experiments-html.htm\">Hands-on Experiments to test for Acid Mine Drainage<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20150419051917\/http:\/\/www.wvu.edu:80\/~agexten\/landrec\/passtrt\/passtrt.htm\" title=\"Explanation of the wide array of AMD Treatment Systems created by West Virginia University Professor, Jeff Skousen \">Overview of Passive Systems for Treating Acid Mine Drainage<\/a>\nExplanation of the wide array of AMD Treatment Systems created by West Virginia University Professor, Jeff Skousen <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dep.state.pa.us\/dep\/deputate\/minres\/bamr\/amd\/science_of_AMD.htm\" title=\"Informative website about the Chemistry of AMD by the Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation  \">The Science of Acid Mine Drainage and Passive Treatment<\/a>\nInformative website about the Chemistry of AMD by the Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahs.dep.pa.gov\/TMDL\/\" title=\"Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) &#8211; The sum of the individual waste load allocations and load allocations; a margin of safety is included with the two types of allocations so that any additional loading, regardless of source, would not produce a violation\">Total Maximum Daily Loads on PA DEP Website<\/a>\nTotal Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) &#8211; The sum of the individual waste load allocations and load allocations; a margin of safety is included with the two types of allocations so that any additional loading, regardless of source, would not produce a violation<\/li>\n\n\t<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"linkcat-17\" class=\"widget-container widget_links amr_widget\"><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><span>Abandoned Mine Lands<\/span><\/h3>\n\t<ul class='xoxo blogroll'>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.abandonedmines.gov\/\" title=\"The AML Portal is a partnership that spans federal, state, and local efforts; dedicated to raising awareness about abandoned mine lands. \">Abandoned Mine Lands Portal<\/a>\nThe AML Portal is a partnership that spans federal, state, and local efforts; dedicated to raising awareness about abandoned mine lands. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amrclearinghouse.org\/\" title=\"This site is an information clearinghouse for Pennsylvania watershed associations, especially those dealing with abandoned mine reclamation issues.  Hosted by the Western Pennsylvania Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation.\">AMR Clearinghouse<\/a>\nThis site is an information clearinghouse for Pennsylvania watershed associations, especially those dealing with abandoned mine reclamation issues.  Hosted by the Western Pennsylvania Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/technology.infomine.com\/enviromine\/\" title=\"Environmental Technologies for the Mining Industry \">InfoMine \/ EnviroMine<\/a>\nEnvironmental Technologies for the Mining Industry <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nrcs.usda.gov\/wps\/portal\/nrcs\/detail\/national\/ndcsmc\/?cid=nrcs143_009158\">Stream Corridor Restoration from the NRCS<\/a><\/li>\n\n\t<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"linkcat-20\" class=\"widget-container widget_links amr_widget\"><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><span>Beneficial Use of Materials for Reclamation<\/span><\/h3>\n\t<ul class='xoxo blogroll'>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.casellaorganics.com\/\" title=\"Casella Organics provides world-class removal, transportation, recycling, processing, and marketing of organic resources including short paper fiber, ash, wood wastes, biosolids and compost. \">Casella Organics<\/a>\nCasella Organics provides world-class removal, transportation, recycling, processing, and marketing of organic resources including short paper fiber, ash, wood wastes, biosolids and compost. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jpmascaro.com\" title=\"We operate several of the largest and most modern indoor composting facilities in the country. We compost biosolids (sludge) from municipal wastewater treatment plants and produce a rich, organic compost suitable for a wide variety of landscaping and soil\">J.P. Mascaro &amp; Sons<\/a>\nWe operate several of the largest and most modern indoor composting facilities in the country. We compost biosolids (sludge) from municipal wastewater treatment plants and produce a rich, organic compost suitable for a wide variety of landscaping and soil<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mabiosolids.org\" title=\"A professional organization comprised of utilities, businesses and non-government committed to good management of biosolids in the six states of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. \">Mid-Atlantic Biosolids Association<\/a>\nA professional organization comprised of utilities, businesses and non-government committed to good management of biosolids in the six states of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.biosolids.org\/\" title=\"AMSA, EPA and Water Environment Federation cooperative Biosolids Clearinghouse \">National Biosolids Partnership<\/a>\nAMSA, EPA and Water Environment Federation cooperative Biosolids Clearinghouse <\/li>\n\n\t<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"linkcat-32\" class=\"widget-container widget_links amr_widget\"><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><span>Coal Industry<\/span><\/h3>\n\t<ul class='xoxo blogroll'>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.AmericasPower.org\" title=\"The ACCCE supports policies that promote the use of coal, one of America\u2019s largest domestically produced energy resources, to ensure a reliable and affordable supply of electricity to meet the nation\u2019s growing demand for energy.\">America&#039;s Power: American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity<\/a>\nThe ACCCE supports policies that promote the use of coal, one of America\u2019s largest domestically produced energy resources, to ensure a reliable and affordable supply of electricity to meet the nation\u2019s growing demand for energy.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.blaschakcoal.com\" title=\"Currently operated by the second generation of Blaschaks with eleven family members all actively involved, collectively bringing in excess of one hundred years of mining experience. \">Blaschak Coal Corporation<\/a>\nCurrently operated by the second generation of Blaschaks with eleven family members all actively involved, collectively bringing in excess of one hundred years of mining experience. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.centraliacoal.com\/index.html\" title=\"Centralia Coal Sales Company is the largest marketing representative of Anthracite in the United States.  Good Site for background on current coal mining practices.   \">Centralia Coal Sales Company<\/a>\nCentralia Coal Sales Company is the largest marketing representative of Anthracite in the United States.  Good Site for background on current coal mining practices.   <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.coal.ca\/\" title=\"Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, represents companies engaged in the exploration, development, use and transportation of coal.  \">Coal Association of Canda<\/a>\nHeadquartered in Calgary, Alberta, represents companies engaged in the exploration, development, use and transportation of coal.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/coaldiver.org\/coal-diver\/Pennsylvania-Anthracite\" title=\"Everything you wanted to know about coal, but were afraid to ask.  \">Coal Diver &#8211; PA Anthracite<\/a>\nEverything you wanted to know about coal, but were afraid to ask.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mining.com\/coal\/\" title=\"Mining Top News provides you with a wide range of mining news coverage of mining industry and its related sectors. In general it covers a comprehensive reporting of Mining Related Issues.  Specifically, this link provides Coal Related News.    The news  \">Mining Top News &#8211; Coal<\/a>\nMining Top News provides you with a wide range of mining news coverage of mining industry and its related sectors. In general it covers a comprehensive reporting of Mining Related Issues.  Specifically, this link provides Coal Related News.    The news  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.readinganthracite.com\" title=\"At READING ANTRACITE, men, machines and science have formed a great team at. This team produces 900 to 1,100 tons a day of clean, washed, carefully prepared anthracite coal.  In 2006, READING ANTRACITE is celebrating 135 years of progress in the mining, p\">Reading Anthracite<\/a>\nAt READING ANTRACITE, men, machines and science have formed a great team at. This team produces 900 to 1,100 tons a day of clean, washed, carefully prepared anthracite coal.  In 2006, READING ANTRACITE is celebrating 135 years of progress in the mining, p<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ultracleanfuels.com\/\" title=\" America&#8217;s coal energized the development of a young nation. It fueled factories, warmed homes, and powered mighty trains and ships that made our country an economic giant. Coal earned its nickname of the 19th century, \\King Coal.\\&#8221;  In the 21st Century \">Ultra Clean Fuels<\/a>\n America&#8217;s coal energized the development of a young nation. It fueled factories, warmed homes, and powered mighty trains and ships that made our country an economic giant. Coal earned its nickname of the 19th century, \\King Coal.\\&#8221;  In the 21st Century <\/li>\n\n\t<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"linkcat-31\" class=\"widget-container widget_links amr_widget\"><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><span>Institutes (Mining &amp; Environment Focus)<\/span><\/h3>\n\t<ul class='xoxo blogroll'>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bucknell.edu\/\" title=\"The homepage of Bucknell University based in Lewisburg, PA  \">Bucknell University<\/a>\nThe homepage of Bucknell University based in Lewisburg, PA  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mines.edu\/index_js.shtml\" title=\"Colorado School of Mines in Golden, CO. \">Colorado School of Mines<\/a>\nColorado School of Mines in Golden, CO. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.firescience.org\/public-service-careers\/\" title=\"Public Service Careers &amp; Public Service Opportunities: Information &amp; resources for a successful career helping others\">Fire Science Online<\/a>\nPublic Service Careers &amp; Public Service Opportunities: Information &amp; resources for a successful career helping others<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gmu.edu\/\" title=\"The homepage of George Madison University, Fairfax, VA \">George Mason University<\/a>\nThe homepage of George Madison University, Fairfax, VA <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kings.edu\" title=\"Homepage of Kings College based in Wilkes-Barre, PA \">Kings College<\/a>\nHomepage of Kings College based in Wilkes-Barre, PA <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.learnhowtobecome.org\/volunteer-and-nonprofit-careers\/\" title=\"Guide to non-profit career opportunities.  Volunteer work is not just an item on a resume or college application \u2013 it\u2019s an essential part of a functioning society. The benefits of volunteer work reach far and wide with a ripple effect. \">Learn How to Become.org<\/a>\nGuide to non-profit career opportunities.  Volunteer work is not just an item on a resume or college application \u2013 it\u2019s an essential part of a functioning society. The benefits of volunteer work reach far and wide with a ripple effect. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lhup.edu\" title=\"The homepage of Lock Haven University \">Lock Haven University<\/a>\nThe homepage of Lock Haven University <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.affordablecollegesonline.org\/online-colleges\/pennsylvania\/\" title=\"This site provides strategies and information about pursuing an affordable higher education, including free community resource materials and financial-aid and college savings strategy tools.  \">Pennsylvania Online Colleges &amp; Universities<\/a>\nThis site provides strategies and information about pursuing an affordable higher education, including free community resource materials and financial-aid and college savings strategy tools.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.psu.edu\/\" title=\"Homepage of the Pennsylvania State University \">Pennsylvania State University<\/a>\nHomepage of the Pennsylvania State University <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/erm.cas.psu.edu\/\" title=\"Preparing students to successfully and creatively analyze, manage, and protect the environmental resources of Pennsylvania, the nation, and the world.   \">PSU Environmental Resource Managment<\/a>\nPreparing students to successfully and creatively analyze, manage, and protect the environmental resources of Pennsylvania, the nation, and the world.   <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.stvincent.edu\/\" title=\" Saint Vincent College is a coeducational, Catholic, liberal arts college sponsored by the Benedictine Monks of Saint Vincent Archabbey, the first Benedictine foundation in the United States, founded in 1846, Latrobe, PA.    \">Saint Vincent College<\/a>\n Saint Vincent College is a coeducational, Catholic, liberal arts college sponsored by the Benedictine Monks of Saint Vincent Archabbey, the first Benedictine foundation in the United States, founded in 1846, Latrobe, PA.    <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sru.edu\/\" title=\"Slippery Rock University is located just 50 minutes north of downtown Pittsburgh, PA \">Slippery Rock University<\/a>\nSlippery Rock University is located just 50 minutes north of downtown Pittsburgh, PA <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wvu.edu\/\" title=\"Where greatness is learned.  Morgantown, WV. \">West Virginia University<\/a>\nWhere greatness is learned.  Morgantown, WV. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/wvwri.nrcce.wvu.edu\/\" title=\"Dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the natural environment through research and outreach with industry, government agencies, academia, and citizens groups. \">West Virginia University Water Research Institute<\/a>\nDedicated to the preservation and restoration of the natural environment through research and outreach with industry, government agencies, academia, and citizens groups. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wilkes.edu\/\" title=\"Homepage of Wilkes University.  Wilkes-Barre, PA \">Wilkes University<\/a>\nHomepage of Wilkes University.  Wilkes-Barre, PA <\/li>\n\n\t<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"linkcat-18\" class=\"widget-container widget_links amr_widget\"><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><span>Conservation Districts<\/span><\/h3>\n\t<ul class='xoxo blogroll'>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bccdpa.com\/\" title=\"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.  \">Bradford County Conservation District<\/a>\nThe 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.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.columbiaccd.org\/\" title=\"The purpose of the Conservation District is to promote protection, maintenance, improvement, and wise use of the land, water, and other natural resources. \">Columbia County Conservation District<\/a>\nThe purpose of the Conservation District is to promote protection, maintenance, improvement, and wise use of the land, water, and other natural resources. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dauphincd.org\" title=\"The Dauphin County Conservation District mission is to ensure the responsible use of Dauphin County\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s natural resources; protect and restore the natural environment; promote public health and safety; and enhance the quality of life for al \">Dauphin County Conservation District<\/a>\nThe Dauphin County Conservation District mission is to ensure the responsible use of Dauphin County\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s natural resources; protect and restore the natural environment; promote public health and safety; and enhance the quality of life for al <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lccd.net\/\" title=\"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\">Lackawanna County Conservation District<\/a>\nLCCD 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<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lccd.org\/\" title=\"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 \">Lebanon County Conservation District<\/a>\nThe 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 <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.luzernecd.org\/\" title=\"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\">Luzerne Conservation District<\/a>\nTo 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<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nccdpa.org\/\" title=\"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\">Northumberland County Conservation District<\/a>\nFormed 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<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.co.schuylkill.pa.us\/offices\/conservation\/conservation.asp\" title=\"The Schuylkill Conservation District is governed by a nine member volunteer Board of directors with monthly Board meetings. \">Schuylkill Conservation District<\/a>\nThe Schuylkill Conservation District is governed by a nine member volunteer Board of directors with monthly Board meetings. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sullcon.com\/\" title=\"We provide people with information and assistance for making decisions in the conservation management of natural resource by providing quality services  \">Sullivan County Conservation District<\/a>\nWe provide people with information and assistance for making decisions in the conservation management of natural resource by providing quality services  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tiogacountypa.us\/departments\/conservation-district\" title=\"On this website you will find information about the various programs and staff here at the District. \">Tioga County Conservation District<\/a>\nOn this website you will find information about the various programs and staff here at the District. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/waynecountypa.gov\/186\/Wayne-Conservation-District\" title=\"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\">Wayne County Conservation District<\/a>\nThe 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<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wyomingcountypa.gov\/conservation-district\/\" title=\"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 \">Wyoming County Conservation District<\/a>\nSince 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 <\/li>\n\n\t<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"linkcat-29\" class=\"widget-container widget_links amr_widget\"><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><span>County Government<\/span><\/h3>\n\t<ul class='xoxo blogroll'>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/gis.columbiapa.org\/\" title=\"The Columbia County GIS viewer was released January 28, 2004. This is a work in progress &#8211; functionality, colors, data layers, etc., may change without notice. Your patience is appreciated as this website is developed.  Parcel data is current as of Marc \">Columbia County GIS Viewer<\/a>\nThe Columbia County GIS viewer was released January 28, 2004. This is a work in progress &#8211; functionality, colors, data layers, etc., may change without notice. Your patience is appreciated as this website is developed.  Parcel data is current as of Marc <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.luzernecounty.org\/\" title=\"Luzerne County, Pennsylvania Homepage \">Luzerne County, Pennsylvania<\/a>\nLuzerne County, Pennsylvania Homepage <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.northumberlandco.org\/index.php\/government-offices\/gis\/mapping-site\" title=\"Provided through Union County. \">Northumberland County GIS Viewer<\/a>\nProvided through Union County. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.co.schuylkill.pa.us\/parcelviewer\/\" title=\"This page is provided by Schuylkill County GIS for public access information. The displayed information is public data available to everyone at the Schuylkill County Courthouse.  \">Schuylkill Parcel Locator<\/a>\nThis page is provided by Schuylkill County GIS for public access information. The displayed information is public data available to everyone at the Schuylkill County Courthouse.  <\/li>\n\n\t<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"linkcat-27\" class=\"widget-container widget_links amr_widget\"><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><span>Environmental Education and Art<\/span><\/h3>\n\t<ul class='xoxo blogroll'>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.environmentalsciencedegree.com\/climate-change\/\" title=\"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.\">101 Top Web Resources on Climate Change<\/a>\nA 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.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/amrclearinghouse.org\/Sub\/education\/\" title=\"This site provides a wide variety of training programs for educators, students, and the general public, including courses, informational materials, and opportunities.\">Abandoned Mine Reclamation Environmental Education<\/a>\nThis site provides a wide variety of training programs for educators, students, and the general public, including courses, informational materials, and opportunities.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/eelink.net\/eetap\/info76.pdf\" title=\"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. \">Adopt-A-Watershed<\/a>\nAdopt-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. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220804091146\/https:\/\/www.amdandart.info\/\" title=\"A discussion of AMD &amp; ART&#8217;s approach to reclaiming land and water damaged by acid mine drainage, an extensive tour of the AMD &amp; ART reclamation site and treatment process, etc.\">AMD &amp; ART<\/a>\nA discussion of AMD &amp; ART&#8217;s approach to reclaiming land and water damaged by acid mine drainage, an extensive tour of the AMD &amp; ART reclamation site and treatment process, etc.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.americaoutdoors.org\/\" title=\"America Outdoors is an international association representing the world&#8217;s finest adventure travel outfitters, tour companies, and outdoor educators.  \">America Outdoors Association<\/a>\nAmerica Outdoors is an international association representing the world&#8217;s finest adventure travel outfitters, tour companies, and outdoor educators.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dec.ny.gov\/animals\/35772.html\" title=\"A key to aquatic macroinvertebrates from the Stream Bio-monitoring Unit of the New York Department of Environmental Conservation\">Aquatic Macroinvertebrate Key of New York State<\/a>\nA key to aquatic macroinvertebrates from the Stream Bio-monitoring Unit of the New York Department of Environmental Conservation<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/jamesmaria.com\/\" title=\"Check out his gallery page and specifically the first one &#8220;Meditation on Promise and Providence, 2012&#8221; and the sixth one &#8220;Taxiarchos: Revelation, 2012&#8221; are from the Huber Breaker.  Maybe, 8, 13, 14, &amp; 15 are too.\">Artist James Maria<\/a>\nCheck out his gallery page and specifically the first one &#8220;Meditation on Promise and Providence, 2012&#8221; and the sixth one &#8220;Taxiarchos: Revelation, 2012&#8221; are from the Huber Breaker.  Maybe, 8, 13, 14, &amp; 15 are too.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ashleysbreaker.org\/\" title=\"Beyond the Breaker\">Ashley&#039;s Huber Breaker<\/a>\nBeyond the Breaker<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.buildinggreen.com\/calc\/fuel_cost.cfm\" title=\"Provide members with accurate, unbiased, and timely green design information\">Building Green<\/a>\nProvide members with accurate, unbiased, and timely green design information<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chesapeakebay.net\/content\/publications\/cbp_12256.pdf\" title=\"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\">Chesapeake Academic Resources for Teachers<\/a>\nChesapeake 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<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.coal.ca\/coal-kit\/\" title=\"You can learn a good deal About Coal on this Webpage \">Coal Classroom &#8211; Coal Association of Canada<\/a>\nYou can learn a good deal About Coal on this Webpage <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.earth911.com\/\" title=\"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\">Earth 911<\/a>\nA 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<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/craddock_t.tripod.com\/amd_experiments-html.htm\">Hands-on Experiments to test for Acid Mine Drainage<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityhub.com\/kidsvideos\/\" title=\"Twenty kids videos about sustainability\">Kids Sustainability Videos<\/a>\nTwenty kids videos about sustainability<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.msha.gov\/kids\/kidshp.htm\" title=\"Explore and learn more about mining \">Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Kids Page<\/a>\nExplore and learn more about mining <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.treatminewater.com\" title=\"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.   \">Pennsylvania Statewide Conference on Abandoned Mine Reclamation<\/a>\nThe 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.   <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.extension.psu.edu\/\" title=\"Extends non formal outreach educational opportunities to individuals, families, businesses, and communities throughout Pennsylvania. \">PSU Cooperative Extension<\/a>\nExtends non formal outreach educational opportunities to individuals, families, businesses, and communities throughout Pennsylvania. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dep.wv.gov\/WWE\/getinvolved\/sos\/Pages\/default.aspx\" title=\"The programs&#8217; mission is to promote the preservation and restoration of our state&#8217;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 \">Save Our Streams Program (West Virginia DEP)<\/a>\nThe programs&#8217; mission is to promote the preservation and restoration of our state&#8217;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 <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wpnr.org\/\" title=\"Mission to preserve land and the ecosystem, along with the history of the area\">St. Vincent College &#8211; Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve<\/a>\nMission to preserve land and the ecosystem, along with the history of the area<\/li>\n\n\t<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"linkcat-21\" class=\"widget-container widget_links amr_widget\"><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><span>Federal Government<\/span><\/h3>\n\t<ul class='xoxo blogroll'>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/eelink.net\/eetap\/info76.pdf\" title=\"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. \">Adopt-A-Watershed<\/a>\nAdopt-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. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fema.gov\/\" title=\"On March 1, 2003, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. FEMA&#8217;s continuing mission within the new department is to lead the effort to prepare the nation for all hazards and effectively manag\">Federal Emergency Managment Agency<\/a>\nOn March 1, 2003, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. FEMA&#8217;s continuing mission within the new department is to lead the effort to prepare the nation for all hazards and effectively manag<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/charities-and-nonprofits\" title=\"Tax Information for Charitable Organizations \">IRS Charitable Orgs<\/a>\nTax Information for Charitable Organizations <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.msha.gov\/\" title=\"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\">Mining Health and Safety Administration (U.S. DOL)<\/a>\nAdministers 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<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.netl.doe.gov\/\" title=\"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 DOE\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s national laboratory system, we support DOE mission to advance the national \">National Energy Technology Laboratory<\/a>\nThe 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 DOE\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s national laboratory system, we support DOE mission to advance the national <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.noaa.gov\/\" title=\"To understand and predict changes in the Earth\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s environment and conserve and manage coastal and marine resources to meet our Nation\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s economic, social, and environmental needs. \">National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration<\/a>\nTo understand and predict changes in the Earth\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s environment and conserve and manage coastal and marine resources to meet our Nation\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s economic, social, and environmental needs. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nrcs.usda.gov\/\" title=\"The Natural Resources Conservation Service provides leadership in a partnership effort to help people conserve, maintain, and improve our natural resources and environment.  \">National Resource Conservation Service<\/a>\nThe Natural Resources Conservation Service provides leadership in a partnership effort to help people conserve, maintain, and improve our natural resources and environment.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.osmre.gov\/\" title=\"Protecting the environment during coal mining and making sure the land is reclaimed afterward have been national requirements since 1977, when America&#8217;s Surface Mining Law was signed by the President Carter. Making sure those requirements are met is the r\">Office of Surface Mining (U.S. DOI)<\/a>\nProtecting the environment during coal mining and making sure the land is reclaimed afterward have been national requirements since 1977, when America&#8217;s Surface Mining Law was signed by the President Carter. Making sure those requirements are met is the r<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/aboutepa\/about-office-water\" title=\"Promotes a watershed approach to manage, protect, and restore the water resources and aquatic ecosystems of our marine and fresh waters.  \">Office of Wetlands, Oceans, &amp; Watersheds<\/a>\nPromotes a watershed approach to manage, protect, and restore the water resources and aquatic ecosystems of our marine and fresh waters.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.usgs.gov\/\" title=\"Federal source for science about the Earth, its natural and living resources, natural hazards, and the environment. \">U. S. Geologic Survey<\/a>\nFederal source for science about the Earth, its natural and living resources, natural hazards, and the environment. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usace.army.mil\/\" title=\"Today, as always, we stand ready&#8230; engineers, scientists, real estate specialists and administrators alike to meet national security, emergency and other national requirements.  \">U.S. Army Corps of Engineers<\/a>\nToday, as always, we stand ready&#8230; engineers, scientists, real estate specialists and administrators alike to meet national security, emergency and other national requirements.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.usda.gov\/\" title=\"USDA remains committed to helping America&#8217;s farmers and ranchers \">U.S. Department of Agriculture<\/a>\nUSDA remains committed to helping America&#8217;s farmers and ranchers <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.doi.gov\/\" title=\"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. Department of the Interior<\/a>\nThe Department manages one of every five acres of land in the United States, providing opportunities for wilderness, wildlife protection, recreation, and resource development <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.epa.gov\/\" title=\"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. Environmental Protection Agency<\/a>\nThe 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.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fsa.usda.gov\" title=\"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. Farm Service Agency<\/a>\nA customer-driven agency with a diverse and multi-talented work force, dedicated to achieving an economically and environmentally sound future for American Agriculture. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fws.gov\/\" title=\"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. Fish and Wildlife Service<\/a>\nWorking with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and  their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people   <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.house.gov\/\" title=\"Official homepage of the U.S. House of Representatives \">U.S. House of Representatives<\/a>\nOfficial homepage of the U.S. House of Representatives <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.senate.gov\/\" title=\"http:\/\/www.senate.gov\/ \">U.S. Senate<\/a>\nhttp:\/\/www.senate.gov\/ <\/li>\n\n\t<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"linkcat-22\" class=\"widget-container widget_links amr_widget\"><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><span>Geographic Information Systems<\/span><\/h3>\n\t<ul class='xoxo blogroll'>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bts.gov\/maps\" title=\"A national resource for transportation spatial data and analysis.  \">Bureau of Transportation Statistics Geographic Information Services<\/a>\nA national resource for transportation spatial data and analysis.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.conservationgis.org\/\" title=\"The ESRI Conservation Program Website \">Conservation \/ Geography from ESRI<\/a>\nThe ESRI Conservation Program Website <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/conserveonline.org\/\" title=\"Discover and Publish Conservation Maps &amp; Data.  A service of The Conservation Commons.   \">Conservation GeoPortal<\/a>\nDiscover and Publish Conservation Maps &amp; Data.  A service of The Conservation Commons.   <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.emappa.dep.state.pa.us\/emappa\/viewer.htm\" title=\"PA DEP&#8217;s Online web based mapping application has been developed to display PA DEP Data and more.  \">eMap PA<\/a>\nPA DEP&#8217;s Online web based mapping application has been developed to display PA DEP Data and more.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.epa.gov\/myenvironment\/\" title=\"The MyEnvironment search application is designed to provide a cross-section of environmental information based on the user&#8217;s location.  Specific results will be displayed in a map based on 4 categories: MyAir, MyHealth, MyLand, MyWater &amp; MyEcological \">Environmental Protection Agency: My Environment<\/a>\nThe MyEnvironment search application is designed to provide a cross-section of environmental information based on the user&#8217;s location.  Specific results will be displayed in a map based on 4 categories: MyAir, MyHealth, MyLand, MyWater &amp; MyEcological <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/cfpub.epa.gov\/surf\/locate\/index.cfm\" title=\"Surf Your Watershed contains several EPA water related GIS databases \">Environmental Protection Agency: Surf Your Watershed<\/a>\nSurf Your Watershed contains several EPA water related GIS databases <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geocomm.com\/\" title=\"Free and pay-per-download data \">Geo Community Data<\/a>\nFree and pay-per-download data <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/data.gov\/\" title=\"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\">Geospatial Onestop now Data.gov<\/a>\nGeospatial 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<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.esri.com\/industries\/education\" title=\"Online or distance learning programs in GIS; Some resources to check out   \">GIS Education From ESRI<\/a>\nOnline or distance learning programs in GIS; Some resources to check out   <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/megis.maine.gov\/\" title=\"Maine Office of GIS \">Maine Office of GIS (MEGIS)<\/a>\nMaine Office of GIS <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.maptech.com\/\" title=\"A land mapping software leader\">MAPTECH<\/a>\nA land mapping software leader<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.macurisa.org\/\" title=\"Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association \">Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (MACURISA)<\/a>\nMid-Atlantic Chapter of the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usgs.gov\/faqs\/national-atlas-program-has-ended-any-data-still-available\" title=\"The National Atlas of the United States\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00ae is intended to provide a comprehensive, map-like view into the enormous wealth of data collected by the Federal Government. \">National Atlas<\/a>\nThe National Atlas of the United States\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00ae is intended to provide a comprehensive, map-like view into the enormous wealth of data collected by the Federal Government. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mapmaker.nationalgeographic.org\/\" title=\"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. \">National Geographic MapMaker Interactive<\/a>\nFind 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. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nysgis.state.ny.us\/\" title=\"New York State GIS Clearinghouse \">New York State GIS Clearinghouse<\/a>\nNew York State GIS Clearinghouse <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pamagic.org\/\" title=\"Pennsylvania Mapping and Geographic Information Consortium\">PA Magic<\/a>\nPennsylvania Mapping and Geographic Information Consortium<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pasda.psu.edu\/\" title=\"PA Spatial Data Access Geospatial Data Clearinghouse out of PSU \">PASDA<\/a>\nPA Spatial Data Access Geospatial Data Clearinghouse out of PSU <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.webgis.com\/terraserver.html\" title=\"One of the world&#8217;s largest online databases, providing free public access to a vast data store of maps and aerial photographs of the United States.  \">Terra Server<\/a>\nOne of the world&#8217;s largest online databases, providing free public access to a vast data store of maps and aerial photographs of the United States.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/geoservices.tamu.edu\/Services\/Geocode\/OtherGeocoders\/\" title=\"List of free online geocoders\">Texas A&amp;M Geoservices<\/a>\nList of free online geocoders<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmre.gov\/programs\/technical-innovation-and-professional-services\" title=\"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\">TIPS<\/a>\nTechnical 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<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topozone.com\/\" title=\"TopoZone is the Web&#8217;s center for professional and recreational map users. \">TopoZone<\/a>\nTopoZone is the Web&#8217;s center for professional and recreational map users. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/tagis.dep.wv.gov\/home\/\" title=\"West Virginia DEP GIS Server \">West Virginia DEP GIS Server<\/a>\nWest Virginia DEP GIS Server <\/li>\n\n\t<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"linkcat-23\" class=\"widget-container widget_links amr_widget\"><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><span>Grant Resources<\/span><\/h3>\n\t<ul class='xoxo blogroll'>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pennsylvaniawatersheds.org\/\" title=\"Formerly known as the Western Pennsylvania Watershed Program, is a grant-making foundation that invests in efforts to protect healthy, natural streams around the state \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u009d and also to clean up pollution and repair damaged wildlife habitat. \">Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds<\/a>\nFormerly known as the Western Pennsylvania Watershed Program, is a grant-making foundation that invests in efforts to protect healthy, natural streams around the state \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u20ac\u009d and also to clean up pollution and repair damaged wildlife habitat. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.smartcommunities.ncat.org\/management\/financl.shtml\" title=\"List of funding resources related to sustainable energy projects.   \">Funding for Sustainable Energy Projects<\/a>\nList of funding resources related to sustainable energy projects.   <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.depweb.state.pa.us\/growinggreener\" title=\"Through Growing Greener II (Act 45 of 2005), Pennsylvania is investing $625 million to address some of the state\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s most pressing environmental problems, spark new growth in core communities, and create new opportunities for citizens. \">Growing Greener<\/a>\nThrough Growing Greener II (Act 45 of 2005), Pennsylvania is investing $625 million to address some of the state\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s most pressing environmental problems, spark new growth in core communities, and create new opportunities for citizens. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.polaris.com\/en-us\/company\/trails-application.aspx\" title=\"Promotes safe and responsible riding and preserving access; Provides funds for trail development and maintenance projects, safety and education initiatives, lobbying, and other projects to increase and maintain land access\">Polaris T.R.A.I.L.S. Grant Program<\/a>\nPromotes safe and responsible riding and preserving access; Provides funds for trail development and maintenance projects, safety and education initiatives, lobbying, and other projects to increase and maintain land access<\/li>\n\n\t<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"linkcat-7\" class=\"widget-container widget_links amr_widget\"><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><span>Historical &amp; Preservation<\/span><\/h3>\n\t<ul class='xoxo blogroll'>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AnthraciteCoalRegion\" title=\"A gathering place to reflect upon the history, culture, and media representations of the Greater Anthracite Region\">Anthracite Coal Region of Northeastern Pennsylvania &#8211; Facebook<\/a>\nA gathering place to reflect upon the history, culture, and media representations of the Greater Anthracite Region<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/delawareandlehigh.org\/about\/history\/coal-commerce-and-industry\/\" title=\"A self guided tour of several historical points of the DL&amp;W valleys\">Anthracite History of the Delaware, Lehigh, &amp; Wyoming Valleys<\/a>\nA self guided tour of several historical points of the DL&amp;W valleys<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/avondale1869.epcamr.org\/\" title=\"This group fosters the development of the Avondale Mine Disaster Site Preservation Committee with regional coalition support. \">Anthracite Living History Group<\/a>\nThis group fosters the development of the Avondale Mine Disaster Site Preservation Committee with regional coalition support. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/ashleysbreaker.org\/\" title=\"Beyond the Breaker\">Ashley&#039;s Huber Breaker<\/a>\nBeyond the Breaker<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pacoalhistory.com\/\" title=\"Experience Pennsylvania&#8217;s Anthracite Mining Herita&#8230; \">Black Diamonds<\/a>\nExperience Pennsylvania&#8217;s Anthracite Mining Herita&#8230; <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eckleyminers.org\/\" title=\"Eckley is an old mining town or &#8220;patch&#8221;, built in the anthracite region of Pennsylvania during the nineteenth century.\">Eckley Miners&#039; Village<\/a>\nEckley is an old mining town or &#8220;patch&#8221;, built in the anthracite region of Pennsylvania during the nineteenth century.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ectma.org\/\" title=\"A volunteer non-profit group that supports the act&#8230; \">Electric City Trolley Museum<\/a>\nA volunteer non-profit group that supports the act&#8230; <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20160701052707\/http:\/\/arlweb.msha.gov\/District\/Dist_01\/Fatals\/HISTFAT.htm\" title=\"U.S. Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Ad\u2026 \">Historical Coal Mine Disasters in the Anthracite Region<\/a>\nU.S. Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Ad\u2026 <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20160715213410\/http:\/\/arlweb.msha.gov\/District\/Dist_01\/History\/history.htm\" title=\"Mine Safety and Health Administration District 1 -\u2026 Mine Safety and Health Administration District 1 -\u2026 \">History of Anthracite Coal Mining<\/a>\nMine Safety and Health Administration District 1 -\u2026 Mine Safety and Health Administration District 1 -\u2026 <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Huber-Breaker-Preservation-Society-156891827666744\/\" title=\"The Facebook page for the Huber Breaker Preservation Society, while their website is being updated\">Huber Breaker Preservation Society<\/a>\nThe Facebook page for the Huber Breaker Preservation Society, while their website is being updated<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/discover.hsp.org\/Search\/Results?lookfor=miners+songs&#038;type=AllFields\" title=\"Five mining songs and descriptions\">Mining Songs from the Historical Society of Pennsylvania<\/a>\nFive mining songs and descriptions<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.portal.state.pa.us\/portal\/server.pt\/community\/operation_scarlift\/21625\" title=\"Operation Scarlift Reports by PA DEP\">Operation Scarlift<\/a>\nOperation Scarlift Reports by PA DEP<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/coalmininghistorypa.org\/\" title=\"Historical Mining Activities from 1870 to present \u2026 \">Pennsylvania Annual Reports on Mining Activities<\/a>\nHistorical Mining Activities from 1870 to present \u2026 <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.anthracitemuseum.org\/\" title=\"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 Anthracite Heritage Museum<\/a>\nThe 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!<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.historicmapworks.com\/Browse\/United_States\/Pennsylvania\/\">Pennsylvania Historical Maps &amp; Atlases<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.northernfield.info\/index.php\" title=\"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\">Pennsylvania&#039;s Northern Anthracite Coal Field: 1870 &#8211; 1970<\/a>\nIn 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<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pioneertunnel.com\" title=\"May 1963, Pioneer Tunnel Ashland, PA, which ceased&#8230; \">Pioneer Tunnel<\/a>\nMay 1963, Pioneer Tunnel Ashland, PA, which ceased&#8230; <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/popalis.50webs.com\/ImageGallery.htm\">Popalis Family History: Shenandoah Gallery<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.technicalreports.org\/trail\/search\/\">Technical Report Archive &amp; Image Library (TRAIL)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/1865\/10\/15\/news\/coal-regions-mines-jeddo-ebervale-harleigh-milnesville-c-characteristics-middle.html\" title=\"A description of the mines in the Jeddo Basin for 1865.  A reporter recorded his travels in the early anthracite coal mining era.  \">THE COAL REGIONS: Mines at Jeddo, Ebervale, Harleigh, &amp; Milnesville \u2013 NY Times 1865<\/a>\nA description of the mines in the Jeddo Basin for 1865.  A reporter recorded his travels in the early anthracite coal mining era.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nehgis.org\/\" title=\"Electronic Atlases, Reference E-Books and Digital &#8230; \">The North-East United States Historical Geographical Information System (NEHGIS)<\/a>\nElectronic Atlases, Reference E-Books and Digital &#8230; <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.undergroundminers.com\/\" title=\"The Official Page For Abandoned Coal Mine Research&#8230; \">Underground Miners<\/a>\nThe Official Page For Abandoned Coal Mine Research&#8230; <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.coalregion.com\/\" title=\"This web site is a collection of nostalgia and reg&#8230; \">Welcome to the Coal Region!<\/a>\nThis web site is a collection of nostalgia and reg&#8230; <\/li>\n\n\t<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"linkcat-30\" class=\"widget-container widget_links amr_widget\"><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><span>Local Government Assistance<\/span><\/h3>\n\t<ul class='xoxo blogroll'>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.10000friends.org\/\" title=\"An alliance of organizations and individuals committed to enhancing the quality of life in Pennsylvania by promoting social and economic policies and actions for the well-being of Pennsylvania residents\">10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania<\/a>\nAn alliance of organizations and individuals committed to enhancing the quality of life in Pennsylvania by promoting social and economic policies and actions for the well-being of Pennsylvania residents<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.elibrary.dep.state.pa.us\/dsweb\/Get\/Document-72565\/254-5403-100.pdf\" title=\"Yard waste can be easily composted to produce beneficial products such as soil conditioners or mulch. Yard waste composting is a sensible solid waste management alternative for Pennsylvania municipalities. \">Guidelines for Yard Waste Composting Facilities<\/a>\nYard waste can be easily composted to produce beneficial products such as soil conditioners or mulch. Yard waste composting is a sensible solid waste management alternative for Pennsylvania municipalities. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lgc.org\/\" title=\"The Center for Livable Communities is a national initiative of the Local Government Commission (LGC). A nonprofit, nonpartisan, membership organization of elected officials, city and county staff, and other interested individuals throughout California and\">Local Government Commission<\/a>\nThe Center for Livable Communities is a national initiative of the Local Government Commission (LGC). A nonprofit, nonpartisan, membership organization of elected officials, city and county staff, and other interested individuals throughout California and<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.planningpa.org\/\" title=\"The Pennsylvania Planning Association (PPA) is a chapter of the American Planning Association (APA). PPA is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization for professional planners and planning officials, as well as other organizations and individuals interested i\">Pennsylvania Planning Association<\/a>\nThe Pennsylvania Planning Association (PPA) is a chapter of the American Planning Association (APA). PPA is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization for professional planners and planning officials, as well as other organizations and individuals interested i<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.smartcommunities.ncat.org\/\" title=\"Offers a host of useful information to help you understand the concept of sustainable development. You\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2ll find overview articles, slide shows, links to other sources of information, recommended books and videos, and educational materials and progra\">Smart Communities Network<\/a>\nOffers a host of useful information to help you understand the concept of sustainable development. You\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2ll find overview articles, slide shows, links to other sources of information, recommended books and videos, and educational materials and progra<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.smartgrowth.org\/\" title=\"In communities across the nation, there is a growing concern that current development patterns &#8212; dominated by what some call \\sprawl\\&#8221; &#8212; are no longer in the long-term interest of our cities \">Smart Growth Online<\/a>\nIn communities across the nation, there is a growing concern that current development patterns &#8212; dominated by what some call \\sprawl\\&#8221; &#8212; are no longer in the long-term interest of our cities <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sustainable.org\/\" title=\"Identifies quality resources on sustainability and to disseminate them in a timely way to the public. \">Sustainable Communities Network<\/a>\nIdentifies quality resources on sustainability and to disseminate them in a timely way to the public. <\/li>\n\n\t<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"linkcat-25\" class=\"widget-container widget_links amr_widget\"><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><span>National Level Resources<\/span><\/h3>\n\t<ul class='xoxo blogroll'>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.abandonedmines.gov\/\" title=\"The AML Portal is a partnership that spans federal, state, and local efforts; dedicated to raising awareness about abandoned mine lands. \">Abandoned Mine Lands Portal<\/a>\nThe AML Portal is a partnership that spans federal, state, and local efforts; dedicated to raising awareness about abandoned mine lands. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.americaoutdoors.org\/\" title=\"America Outdoors is an international association representing the world&#8217;s finest adventure travel outfitters, tour companies, and outdoor educators.  \">America Outdoors Association<\/a>\nAmerica Outdoors is an international association representing the world&#8217;s finest adventure travel outfitters, tour companies, and outdoor educators.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.americanrivers.org\/\" title=\"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 Rivers<\/a>\nSince 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.   <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.awra.org\/\" title=\"To advance multidisciplinary water resources education, management, and research\">American Water Resources Association<\/a>\nTo advance multidisciplinary water resources education, management, and research<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aeepartnership.org\/\" title=\"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.\">Appalachian Energy and Environment Partnership<\/a>\nFormerly 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.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chesapeakebay.net\/\" title=\"America&#8217;s premier watershed restoration patnership.  \">Chesapeake Bay Program<\/a>\nAmerica&#8217;s premier watershed restoration patnership.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ducks.org\/\" title=\"Ducks Unlimited conserves, restores, and manages wetlands and associated habitats for North America&#8217;s waterfowl. These habitats also benefit other wildlife and people. \">Ducks Unlimited<\/a>\nDucks Unlimited conserves, restores, and manages wetlands and associated habitats for North America&#8217;s waterfowl. These habitats also benefit other wildlife and people. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.earthforce.org\/\" title=\"Earth Force is youth for a change! Through Earth Force, youth discover and implement lasting solutions to environmental issues in their community. \">Earth Force<\/a>\nEarth Force is youth for a change! Through Earth Force, youth discover and implement lasting solutions to environmental issues in their community. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.easi.org\/\" title=\"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 Alliance for Senior Involvement<\/a>\nThe 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<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.environmentaldefense.org\/home.cfm\" title=\"Environmental Defense is fighting to protect human health, restore our oceans and ecosystems, and curb global warming.  \">Environmental Defense Fund<\/a>\nEnvironmental Defense is fighting to protect human health, restore our oceans and ecosystems, and curb global warming.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.elpnet.org\/\" title=\"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.  \">Environmental Leadership Program<\/a>\nThe Environmental Leadership Program seeks to transform public understanding of environmental issues by training and supporting a diverse network of visionary, action-oriented emerging leaders.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.imcc.isa.us\/\" title=\"The Interstate Mining Compact Commission is a multi-state governmental agency \/ organization that represents the natural resource interests of its member states. \">Interstate Mining Compact Commission<\/a>\nThe Interstate Mining Compact Commission is a multi-state governmental agency \/ organization that represents the natural resource interests of its member states. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.iwla.org\/\" title=\"A diverse group of 50,000 men and women dedicated to protecting our nation&#8217;s soil, air, woods, waters and wildlife. \">Izaak Walton League of America<\/a>\nA diverse group of 50,000 men and women dedicated to protecting our nation&#8217;s soil, air, woods, waters and wildlife. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.iied.org\/mining-minerals-sustainable-development\" title=\"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\">Mining, Minerals and Sustainable Development (MMSD)<\/a>\nMining, 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<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/naamlp.net\/\" title=\"Dedicated to raising awareness about abandoned mine lands. Stay Out Stay Alive.  \">National Association of Abandoned Mine Land Programs<\/a>\nDedicated to raising awareness about abandoned mine lands. Stay Out Stay Alive.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nacdnet.org\/\" title=\"The NACD is the voice of America&#8217;s 3,000 local conservation districts. \">National Association of Conservation Districts<\/a>\nThe NACD is the voice of America&#8217;s 3,000 local conservation districts. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.naco.org\/\" title=\"Continues to ensure that the nation&#8217;s 3066 counties are heard and understood in the White House and the halls of Congress. \">National Association of Counties<\/a>\nContinues to ensure that the nation&#8217;s 3066 counties are heard and understood in the White House and the halls of Congress. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.narcdc.org\/\" title=\"Assists local Councils to identify, address and solve challenges to sustain and improve quality of life in their own communities.  \">National Association of Resource Conservation and Development Council (NARCDC)<\/a>\nAssists local Councils to identify, address and solve challenges to sustain and improve quality of life in their own communities.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nef1.org\/\" title=\"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 Energy Foundation<\/a>\nDedicated 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. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nfwf.org\/\" title=\"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 Fish &amp; Wildlife Foundation<\/a>\nConserves healthy populations of fish, wildlife and plants, on land and in the sea, through creative and respectful partnerships, sustainable solutions, and better education.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/digitalmedia.fws.gov\/\" title=\"U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service&#8217;s online collection of public domain still photographs \">National Image Library &#8211; U.S. Fish &amp; Wildlife Service<\/a>\nU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service&#8217;s online collection of public domain still photographs <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nma.org\/\" title=\"The voice of the American mining industry in Washington, D.C.  \">National Mining Association<\/a>\nThe voice of the American mining industry in Washington, D.C.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nrdc.org\/\" title=\"The nation&#8217;s most effective environmental action organization.  \">National Resource Defence Council<\/a>\nThe nation&#8217;s most effective environmental action organization.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nwf.org\/\" title=\"Founded in 1936, National Wildlife Federation is the nation&#8217;s largest and oldest protector of wildlife. \">National Wildlife Federation<\/a>\nFounded in 1936, National Wildlife Federation is the nation&#8217;s largest and oldest protector of wildlife. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.delawareestuary.org\/\" title=\"Environmental and economic improvements, brought about by the cooperative efforts of private citizens, industry, environmentalists, and local, state, and federal governments \">Partnership for the Delaware Estuary<\/a>\nEnvironmental and economic improvements, brought about by the cooperative efforts of private citizens, industry, environmentalists, and local, state, and federal governments <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rivernetwork.org\/\" title=\"River Network&#8217;s Mission is to help people understand, protect and restore rivers and their watersheds. \">River Network<\/a>\nRiver Network&#8217;s Mission is to help people understand, protect and restore rivers and their watersheds. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nrcs.usda.gov\/wps\/portal\/nrcs\/detail\/national\/ndcsmc\/?cid=nrcs143_009158\">Stream Corridor Restoration from the NRCS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cbf.org\" title=\"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 Chesapeake Bay Foundation<\/a>\nThe 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. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.conservationfund.org\/\" title=\"The Conservation Fund forges partnerships to preserve our nation&#8217;s outdoor heritage. \">The Conservation Fund<\/a>\nThe Conservation Fund forges partnerships to preserve our nation&#8217;s outdoor heritage. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/nature.org\/\" title=\"The Nature Conservancy&#8217;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.  \">The Nature Conservancy<\/a>\nThe Nature Conservancy&#8217;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.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tu.org\" title=\"Trout Unlimited mission is to conserve, protect and restore North America\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s trout and salmon fisheries and their watersheds. \">Trout Unlimited<\/a>\nTrout Unlimited mission is to conserve, protect and restore North America\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s trout and salmon fisheries and their watersheds. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.usmra.com\/\" title=\"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.   \">United States Mine Rescue Association<\/a>\nAdvocate 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.   <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nfc.usda.gov\/\" title=\"NFC&#8217;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.  \">USDA National Finance Center<\/a>\nNFC&#8217;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.  <\/li>\n\n\t<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"linkcat-19\" class=\"widget-container widget_links amr_widget\"><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><span>News Media Outlets<\/span><\/h3>\n\t<ul class='xoxo blogroll'>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.appvoices.org\/\" title=\"Appalachian Voices is committed to protecting and restoring the ecological integrity, economic vitality, and cultural heritage of the central and southern Appalachians.  \">Appalachian Voices<\/a>\nAppalachian Voices is committed to protecting and restoring the ecological integrity, economic vitality, and cultural heritage of the central and southern Appalachians.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/wvgazette.com\/\" title=\"Charleston, West Virginia Newspaper Series on Mountiain Top Mining  \">Charleston Gazette Mining the Mountains Series<\/a>\nCharleston, West Virginia Newspaper Series on Mountiain Top Mining  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.citizensvoice.com\" title=\"Newspaper serving Luzerne County \">Citizens Voice<\/a>\nNewspaper serving Luzerne County <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.emagazine.com\/\" title=\"The online home of E &#8211; The Environemnetal Magazine \">E &#8211; The Environmental Magazine<\/a>\nThe online home of E &#8211; The Environemnetal Magazine <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/wnep.com\/category\/on-air\/pa-outdoor-life\/\" title=\"WNEP Channel 16 Pennsylvania Outdoor Life \">Pennsylvania Outdoor Life<\/a>\nWNEP Channel 16 Pennsylvania Outdoor Life <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.schuylkill.com\/\" title=\"Newspaper serving Schuylkill County \">Pottsville Republican &amp; Evening Herald<\/a>\nNewspaper serving Schuylkill County <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thetimes-tribune.com\/\" title=\"Greater Scranton Area Newspaper \">Scranton Times Tribune<\/a>\nGreater Scranton Area Newspaper <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.standardspeaker.com\/\" title=\"Greater Hazleton Area Newspaper \">Standard Speaker<\/a>\nGreater Hazleton Area Newspaper <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dailyitem.com\/\" title=\"Serving the Susquehanna Valley (Sunbury, Danville and Selensgrove Areas) \">The Daily Item<\/a>\nServing the Susquehanna Valley (Sunbury, Danville and Selensgrove Areas) <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thedailyreview.com\/\" title=\" Newspaper serving Bradford County \">The Daily Review<\/a>\n Newspaper serving Bradford County <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pressenterpriseonline.com\/\" title=\"Columbia County Newspaper \">The Press Enterprise<\/a>\nColumbia County Newspaper <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tnonline.com\" title=\"Carbon County Newspaper based in Lehighton, PA \">The Times News<\/a>\nCarbon County Newspaper based in Lehighton, PA <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/water.epa.gov\/type\/rsl\/monitoring\/vm_index.cfm\" title=\"The Volunteer Monitor newsletter facilitates the exchange of ideas, monitoring methods, and practical advice among volunteer environmental monitoring groups across the nation.  This project has been partially funded under cooperative agreement by the U.S.\">The Volunteer Monitor Newsletter<\/a>\nThe Volunteer Monitor newsletter facilitates the exchange of ideas, monitoring methods, and practical advice among volunteer environmental monitoring groups across the nation.  This project has been partially funded under cooperative agreement by the U.S.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/timesleader.com\/\" title=\"Newspaper serving Luzerne County \">Times Leader<\/a>\nNewspaper serving Luzerne County <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.doi.gov\/news\" title=\"News Releases of the US DOI \">U.S. Department of the Interior &#8211; News<\/a>\nNews Releases of the US DOI <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wbre.com\/\" title=\"Wilkes-Barre \/ Scranton Area Local News \">WBRE 28 &#8211; News On Your Side<\/a>\nWilkes-Barre \/ Scranton Area Local News <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wnep.com\/\" title=\"WNEP Channel 16 News covers Bradford, Carbon, Clinton, Columbia, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Lycoming, Monroe, Montour, Northumberland, Pike, Schuylkill, Snyder, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Union, Wayne, Wyoming Counties  WNEP Channel 16 News covers Bradford, Carbon,\">WNEP 16 &#8211; The News Station<\/a>\nWNEP Channel 16 News covers Bradford, Carbon, Clinton, Columbia, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Lycoming, Monroe, Montour, Northumberland, Pike, Schuylkill, Snyder, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Union, Wayne, Wyoming Counties  WNEP Channel 16 News covers Bradford, Carbon,<\/li>\n\n\t<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"linkcat-24\" class=\"widget-container widget_links amr_widget\"><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><span>Non-Profit Assistance<\/span><\/h3>\n\t<ul class='xoxo blogroll'>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amrclearinghouse.org\/\" title=\"This site is an information clearinghouse for Pennsylvania watershed associations, especially those dealing with abandoned mine reclamation issues.  Hosted by the Western Pennsylvania Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation.\">AMR Clearinghouse<\/a>\nThis site is an information clearinghouse for Pennsylvania watershed associations, especially those dealing with abandoned mine reclamation issues.  Hosted by the Western Pennsylvania Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.envsc.org\/\" title=\"Supporting the environmental movement from the grassroots up \">Environmental Support Center<\/a>\nSupporting the environmental movement from the grassroots up <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/managementhelp.org\/\" title=\"Complete, highly integrated library for nonprofits and for-profits \">Free Management Library<\/a>\nComplete, highly integrated library for nonprofits and for-profits <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.issuespa.net\/\" title=\"The PA Economic League presents a nonpartisan issue resource \">Issues PA<\/a>\nThe PA Economic League presents a nonpartisan issue resource <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.genie.org\/\" title=\"At your service with information and resources for the nonprofit community. \">Nonprofit GENIE<\/a>\nAt your service with information and resources for the nonprofit community. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.oriononline.org\" title=\"The fastest-growing network of environmental and community organizations in North America. \">Orion Grassroots Network<\/a>\nThe fastest-growing network of environmental and community organizations in North America. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/epcamr.org\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/stormwater_handbook.pdf\" title=\"Please use this website as a network for addressing stormwater management. \">Stormwater Resource Handbook<\/a>\nPlease use this website as a network for addressing stormwater management. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.techsoup.org\/index.cfm?cg=header_tss&#038;sg=home\" title=\"TechSoup Stock connects nonprofits with donated and discounted technology products.  \">TechSoup<\/a>\nTechSoup Stock connects nonprofits with donated and discounted technology products.  <\/li>\n\n\t<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"linkcat-28\" class=\"widget-container widget_links amr_widget\"><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><span>State Government<\/span><\/h3>\n\t<ul class='xoxo blogroll'>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dec.ny.gov\/animals\/35772.html\" title=\"A key to aquatic macroinvertebrates from the Stream Bio-monitoring Unit of the New York Department of Environmental Conservation\">Aquatic Macroinvertebrate Key of New York State<\/a>\nA key to aquatic macroinvertebrates from the Stream Bio-monitoring Unit of the New York Department of Environmental Conservation<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pabulletin.com\/\" title=\" Pennsylvania&#8217;s official gazette for laws, rulemaking and pertinent information.\">Pennsylvania Bulletin<\/a>\n Pennsylvania&#8217;s official gazette for laws, rulemaking and pertinent information.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pacode.com\/\" title=\"The Commonwealth&#8217;s official publication of rules and regulations.  \">Pennsylvania Code<\/a>\nThe Commonwealth&#8217;s official publication of rules and regulations.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.agriculture.pa.gov\/Pages\/default.aspx#.Vh_o-vlViko\" title=\"Official website of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) \">Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA)<\/a>\nOfficial website of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dcnr.state.pa.us\/\" title=\"Official website of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation &amp; Conservation of Naturals Resources (PA DCNR) \">Pennsylvania Department of Conservation &amp; Naturals Resources (PA DCNR)<\/a>\nOfficial website of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation &amp; Conservation of Naturals Resources (PA DCNR) <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dep.state.pa.us\/\" title=\"Official website for the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) \">Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP)<\/a>\nOfficial website for the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.depweb.state.pa.us\/portal\/server.pt\/community\/abandoned_mine_reclamation\/13961\" title=\"Administers and oversees the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Program in Pennsylvania. The bureau is responsible for resolving problems such as mine fires, mine subsidence, dangerous highwalls and other hazards which have resulted from past mining practices, an\">Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation (PA DEP BAMR)<\/a>\nAdministers and oversees the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Program in Pennsylvania. The bureau is responsible for resolving problems such as mine fires, mine subsidence, dangerous highwalls and other hazards which have resulted from past mining practices, an<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.portal.state.pa.us\/portal\/server.pt\/community\/bureau_of_mining_programs\/20865\" title=\"Bureau of State Government which regulates Active Mining in PA.  In combination with the main office in Harrisburg, the bureau has 6 District Mining Offices:  California, Greensburg, Knox, Cambria, Moshannon and Pottsville.   \">Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Mining Programs (PA DEP BMP)<\/a>\nBureau of State Government which regulates Active Mining in PA.  In combination with the main office in Harrisburg, the bureau has 6 District Mining Offices:  California, Greensburg, Knox, Cambria, Moshannon and Pottsville.   <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.portal.state.pa.us\/portal\/server.pt\/community\/mining_and_reclamation_advisory_board\/21043\" title=\"A board of industry and public representatives that oversee the PA Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Mineral Resources Management.    \">Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Mining &amp; Reclamation Advisory Board (PA DEP MRAB)<\/a>\nA board of industry and public representatives that oversee the PA Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Mineral Resources Management.    <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dot.state.pa.us\/\" title=\"Official website for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PENN DOT) \">Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)<\/a>\nOfficial website for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PENN DOT) <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.legis.state.pa.us\/\" title=\"Official Pennsylvania State Legislature Homepage \">Pennsylvania General Assembly<\/a>\nOfficial Pennsylvania State Legislature Homepage <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.naturalheritage.state.pa.us\/\" title=\"Our purpose is to provide current, reliable, objective information to help inform environmental decisions. PNHP information can be used to guide conservation work and land-use planning, ensuring the maximum conservation benefit with the minimum cost. The \">Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program (PNHP)<\/a>\nOur purpose is to provide current, reliable, objective information to help inform environmental decisions. PNHP information can be used to guide conservation work and land-use planning, ensuring the maximum conservation benefit with the minimum cost. The <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.state.pa.us\" title=\"Pennsylvania&#8217;s portal to State Information and Resources \">Pennsylvania PowerPort<\/a>\nPennsylvania&#8217;s portal to State Information and Resources <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.srbc.net\/\" title=\"A water management agency serving the Susquehanna River Watershed \">Susquehanna River Basin Commission<\/a>\nA water management agency serving the Susquehanna River Watershed <\/li>\n\n\t<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"linkcat-26\" class=\"widget-container widget_links amr_widget\"><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><span>Watershed &amp; Nonprofit Groups<\/span><\/h3>\n\t<ul class='xoxo blogroll'>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ccra.epcamr.org\" title=\"The Catawissa Creek Restoration Association, a non profit organization, was founded in 1997 to promote the recreational use of the Catawissa Creek from it&#8217;s head waters in Luzerne\/Schuylkill Counties, to it&#8217;s terminus in the Susquehanna River in Columbia \">Catawissa Creek Restoration Association<\/a>\nThe Catawissa Creek Restoration Association, a non profit organization, was founded in 1997 to promote the recreational use of the Catawissa Creek from it&#8217;s head waters in Luzerne\/Schuylkill Counties, to it&#8217;s terminus in the Susquehanna River in Columbia <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.clearwaterconservancy.org\/\" title=\"Promotes conservation and restoration of natural resources in central Pennsylvania through land protection, watershed stewardship, and environmental outreach.  \">ClearWater Conservancy<\/a>\nPromotes conservation and restoration of natural resources in central Pennsylvania through land protection, watershed stewardship, and environmental outreach.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www2.datashed.org\/\" title=\"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.\">Datashed<\/a>\nDatashed 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.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.endlessmountainsrcd.org\/\" title=\"The Endless Mountains Resource Conservation and Development Council will lead a diverse group of stakeholders in the sound conservation and stewardship of the region\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s natural resources.  The Council will promote the rural quality of life and its e\">Endless Mountains Resource Conservation &amp; Development Council (EMRC&amp;D)<\/a>\nThe Endless Mountains Resource Conservation and Development Council will lead a diverse group of stakeholders in the sound conservation and stewardship of the region\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s natural resources.  The Council will promote the rural quality of life and its e<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/fcwa.net\/\" title=\"&#8220;People working together for a better environment.&#8221;  The Association is made up of people working together and coordinating efforts to improve the quality of the Fishing Creek Watershed. \">Fishing Creek Watershed Association<\/a>\n&#8220;People working together for a better environment.&#8221;  The Association is made up of people working together and coordinating efforts to improve the quality of the Fishing Creek Watershed. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.friendsofthenescopeck.org\" title=\"We are an organization devoted to the protection and preservation of the Nescopeck Creek Watershed.  \">Friends of the Nescopeck<\/a>\nWe are an organization devoted to the protection and preservation of the Nescopeck Creek Watershed.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hazletoncando.com\/\" title=\"CAN DO, Inc. is a non-profit industrial\/economic development corporation in Hazleton, Pennsylvania.  \">Greater Hazleton CAN DO, Inc.<\/a>\nCAN DO, Inc. is a non-profit industrial\/economic development corporation in Hazleton, Pennsylvania.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20170519182352\/http:\/\/hickscreek.org\/\" title=\"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,\">Hicks Creek Watershed Association<\/a>\nHicks 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,<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.blossburg.org\/orgs\/hillsiderodandgunclub\/index.htm\" rel=\"contact colleague\" title=\"The objective of the Club shall be to promote and foster good public sentiment for better fish, game and forest management; to encourage sportsmen\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s activities, especially hunting and fishing through all social and physical means, and engage in any\">Hillside Rod &amp; Gun Club<\/a>\nThe objective of the Club shall be to promote and foster good public sentiment for better fish, game and forest management; to encourage sportsmen\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s activities, especially hunting and fishing through all social and physical means, and engage in any<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lrca.org\" title=\"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.  \">Lackawanna River Corridor Association<\/a>\nThe 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.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.paxtoncreek.org\/\" title=\"To deal with watershed problems such as erosion and flooding, to protect and enhance watershed resources, and to facilitate practical, hands-on education. \">Paxton Creek Watershed Association<\/a>\nTo deal with watershed problems such as erosion and flooding, to protect and enhance watershed resources, and to facilitate practical, hands-on education. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/pacd.org\/your-district\/find-your-district\/\" title=\"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 Association of Conservation Districts (PACD)<\/a>\nPACD 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.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pawatersheds.org\" title=\"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 Organization for Watersheds &amp; Rivers (POWR)<\/a>\nAdvocates 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 <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.agriculture.pa.gov\/Protect\/StateConservationCommission\/Pages\/default.aspx#.Vh_adPlViko\" title=\"The Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission (SCC) is an 11-member commission that has a primary function of providing oversight and support to the state&#8217;s 66 county conservation districts for the implementation of conservation programs in an efficient \">Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission (SCC)<\/a>\nThe Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission (SCC) is an 11-member commission that has a primary function of providing oversight and support to the state&#8217;s 66 county conservation districts for the implementation of conservation programs in an efficient <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinecreekwatershedrcp.org\/\" title=\"Aka the &#8220;Pine Creek Waterdogs&#8221;.  &#8220;Pine Creek and its watershed: unlike anywhere in the world.&#8221;\">Pine Creek Headwaters Protection Group, Inc.<\/a>\nAka the &#8220;Pine Creek Waterdogs&#8221;.  &#8220;Pine Creek and its watershed: unlike anywhere in the world.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/npcweb.org\/water-resources\/river-planning\/pine-creek-river-conservation-plan\/\" title=\"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\">Pine Creek Watershed River Conservation Plan<\/a>\nThe 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<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pnercd.org\" title=\"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. \">Pocono Northeast Resource Conservation &amp; Development (PNERCD) Council<\/a>\nThe 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. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.schuylkillwaters.com\" title=\"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 Action Network<\/a>\nMembers 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 <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.schuylkillheadwaters.org\/\" title=\"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 Headwaters Association<\/a>\nThe 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.   <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.phillywatersheds.org\/doc\/Schuylkill_RCP.pdf\" title=\"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 Conservation Plan<\/a>\nThe 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.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.schuylkillriver.org\" title=\"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\">Schuylkill River Greenway Association<\/a>\nTour, 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<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.shamokincreek.org\" title=\"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  \">Shamokin Creek Restoration Alliance<\/a>\nShamokin 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  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mbcomp.com\/swatara\" title=\"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. \">Swatara Creek Watershed Association<\/a>\nThe 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. <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.manada.org\/\" title=\"The Manada Conservancy is a land trust&#8211;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&#8217;s Dauphi \">The Manada Conservancy<\/a>\nThe Manada Conservancy is a land trust&#8211;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&#8217;s Dauphi <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tcccc-inc.org\" title=\"The TCCCC is a non-profit corporation dedicated to protecting and improving the environment (esp. in Tioga County, PA).   \">Tioga County Concerned Citizens Committee, Inc.<\/a>\nThe TCCCC is a non-profit corporation dedicated to protecting and improving the environment (esp. in Tioga County, PA).   <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sullcon.com\/programs\/watershed.html\" title=\"Towanda Creek&#8217;s headwaters are found in Tioga County and flows through Bradford County to the Susquehanna River.  \">Towanda Creek Watershed Association<\/a>\nTowanda Creek&#8217;s headwaters are found in Tioga County and flows through Bradford County to the Susquehanna River.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wpcamr.org\" title=\"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.  \">Western PA Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation (WPCAMR)<\/a>\nFormed 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.  <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wildlandspa.org\/\" title=\"Wildlands Conservancy envisions an excellent quality of place in the Lehigh River valley and beyond &#8230;  Wildlands Conservancy&#8217;s mission is to preserve, protect, and enhance the land, water, ecological, and recreational resources of the region.  We fulfil\">Wildlands Conservancy<\/a>\nWildlands Conservancy envisions an excellent quality of place in the Lehigh River valley and beyond &#8230;  Wildlands Conservancy&#8217;s mission is to preserve, protect, and enhance the land, water, ecological, and recreational resources of the region.  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