Lukol Directory: Regional: North America: Canada: Science and Environment

Pollution Probe
A leading Canadian environmental organization on many issues. Provide information, publications and activities.
http://www.pollutionprobe.org/

Canadian Bioinformatics Workshops
Provides information about bioinformatics in Canada. Workshops, certification and resources.
http://www.bioinformatics.ca/

Centre Patronal de l'Environnement du Québec
The CPEQ's mission is to promote the interests of industry and business in environmental matters with the governments and public in the context of sustainable development. The Centre presents a unified position on important matters of common interest by coordinating its members' objectives and achieving a reasonable consensus.
http://www.cpeq.qc.ca

Canadian Bioinformatics Help Desk Directory of Canadian Researchers
A directory listing Canadian life science researchers, many of whom are sponsored by Genome Canada.
http://www.gchelpdesk.ualberta.ca/bioinfo_...

Canadian Mathematical Society
Information on the CMS including activities and publications.
http://www.math.ca/

CanadianEnvironmental.com
Forum for professionals who manage environmental issues related to industry to network, develop solutions, and access environmental information and resources. Events, legislation and resources.
http://www.canadianenvironmental.com/

North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation
The CEC address regional environmental concerns and promote the enforcement of environmental law. Complements the environmental provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Provides news, events, projects, information and resources.
http://www.cec.org

Innovation Canada
Internet publication by the Canada Foundation for Innovation-an independent corporation established by the Government of Canada in 1997. Features research news and stories based on the projects that receive support.
http://www.innovationcanada.ca/

Environmental Bureau of Investigation
EBI is a project of the Energy Probe Research Foundation (EPRF). Protect public resources through the application and enforcement of environmental laws.Features the Citizens Guide to Environmental Investigation and Private Prosecution online.
http://www.e-b-i.net/

Canadian National Museum of Science and Technology
Features educational activities, online exhibits, and museum events. Located in Ottawa.
http://www.sciencetech.technomuses.ca/

Canadian Mycological Resource
A mycological portal for Canadians. Information and links which are useful for amateur and professional mycologists.
http://www.fungi.ca/

Statistical Society of Canada
Information, resources and publications.
http://www.ssc.ca/

Sierra Club of Canada
Work on matters of public policy and environmental awareness. Information on local chapters and working groups in every region of the country.
http://www.sierraclub.ca/

Geomatics Industry Association of Canada
GIAC is a business association dedicated to serving the geomatics industry in Canada. Provides information on membership, publications links and products.
http://www.giac.ca/

Canadian Soil Information System
Soils maps and descriptions, plus extensive information on related topics in agriculture and ecology.
http://sis.agr.gc.ca/cansis/

Synoptic Dendroclimatology: Central to Eastern Canada
Reconstruction of spatiotemporal warm season drought severity over a 220-year period using tree-ring chronologies distributed across the southern Canadian boreal forest. Discusses the implications of large scale atmospheric circulation shifts.
http://io.uwinnipeg.ca/~mgirardi/

Canadian Association of Palynologists
Covers all branches of palynology from the Paleozoic through the Quaternary. Provides newsletter and information resource on Canadian palynology.
http://www.scirpus.ca/cap/cap.shtml

Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society
Mission is the advancement of meteorology and oceanography in Canada. Provides information on services, membership and links.
http://www.cmos.ca

Mat's Great Outdoor Site
A collection of information and links related to Canada's environment.
http://www.freewebs.com/matybg/

Prairie Regional Research Data Centre
Computer lab which hosts Statistics Canada surveys permitting longitudinal research in several Health and Social Sciences fields. Provides description of services.
http://www.ucalgary.ca/~rdc/

People and Planet
A gateway to environment, peace and sustainable living sites, featuring eco-jobs, volunteer opportunities, events, resources, and an e-mail newsletter.
http://www.planetfriendly.net/

The Ecology Action Centre
Canadian group has been an active advocate in protecting the environment since 1972. Working on issues of transportartion, wilderness, sustainable communities and the marine environment.
http://www.ecologyaction.ca/

Chemical Institute of Canada
Umbrella organization for the Canadian Society for Chemistry, the Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering and the Canadian Society for Chemical Technology. Information and resources.
http://www.cheminst.ca/

Car Heaven
Program to take polluting cars off the roads in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario. Participants are offered a free tow of the vehicle and financial incentives.
http://www.carheaven.ca

Canadian Federation of Biological Societies
Information about the CFBS which represents Canadian biological and biomedical professional associations.
http://www.cfbs.org/

CanExplore
Developed through a cooperative agreement between Agriculture and Agri-food Canada, Environment Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and Natural Resources Canada. Provides access to information related to the sustainable use of natural resources.
http://rn4nr.agr.ca/

David Suzuki Foundation
An environmental non-profit organization working to design a vision of Earth in which humans live within the planet's productive capacity, and finding and communicating practical steps to bring that vision to reality. Includes news and articles.
http://www.davidsuzuki.org/

Greenpeace Canada
Independent campaigning organization that uses non-violent, creative confrontation to expose global environmental problems. Provides information, news, resources and research solutions.
http://www.greenpeace.ca/

Canadian Association of Physicists
Information on the association for physicists living in Canada.
http://www.cap.ca/

First Nations Environmental Network
A circle of Canadian First Nations people working to protect and restore the balance of all life through traditional Indigenous values.
http://www.fnen.org/

Envireform
To equip Canadians to participate in shaping international trade and finance regimes that enhance environmental quality, social cohesion and sustainable development at home and abroad
http://www.envireform.utoronto.ca

Friends of the Environment Foundation
Encourage Canadians to participate in the restoration of their local environment.
http://www.td.com/fef/

The Green Group
Provides information on environmental education for a sustainable future including the Eco-Pals program -- a pen-pen program on an environmental theme for students grades K to 9.
http://www.green-group.com/

The Canadian Information Processing Society
CIPS is an association of Canadian information technology (IT) professionals. Provide membership information and resources for members.
http://www.cips.ca/

Canadian Environmental Network
Work to protect the Earth and promote ecologically sound ways of life. The CEN works on many issues. Provides resources, newsletter and large link collection.
http://www.cen-rce.org/

Empowering Environmental Students on the World Wide Web
Provides one-stop resources for environmental information. News, events, links, issues and archives.
http://www.thegreenpages.ca

Partnership Group for Science and Engineering
PAGSE is a cooperative association of more than 20 national organizations in science and engineering. Provides information on events, publications and links.
http://www.pagse.org/

Environment Probe
Public interest organization that promotes property rights and market mechanisms to protect the environment. On line publications on property rights, fisheries, forestry, water and wastewater.
http://www.environmentprobe.org/enviroprob...

Royal Society of Canada
National body of distinguished Canadian scientists and scholars that promote learning and research. Provides information on membership, programs and publications.
http://www.rsc.ca/

Canadian Environmental Law Association
Non-profit organization that uses existing laws to protect and advocate for the environment. Provides publications and documents related to CELA's client representation.
http://www.cela.ca/

The Evergreen Foundation
Work to create healthy cities through innovative community naturalization projects across Canada - on school grounds, on public lands, and on the home landscape. Provides information about programs, resources and events.
http://www.evergreen.ca/

Canadian Association of Geographers
CAG is the national organization representing practicing geographers from public and private sectors and from universities. Provides events, publications and contact information.
http://www.cag-acg.ca/

Minerals and Metals a World to Discover
An educational tour of Canada's minerals and metals. Provides information on how these natural resources are used in daily activities by playing games on this page.
http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/mms/scho-ecol/

The Genetics Society of Canada (GSC) Conference
To be held in Halifax in June 5-8, 2003. Provides event and contact information.
http://www.thesnidersweb.com/gsc2003/

Canadian Centre for Pollution Prevention
Extensive information on implementing actions that avoid or minimize the creation of pollution and waste, including conferences, events, and education opportunities.
http://www.c2p2online.com/

National Microbiology Laboratory
The NML is a high containment laboratories, for human and animal health located in the Canadian Science Centre for Human and Animal Health in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Provides information on research, training and activities.
http://www.nml.ca

Pembina Institute for Appropriate Development
Independent, citizen-based non-profit organization involved in environmental education, research, public policy development, and corporate environmental management services.
http://www.pembina.org/

Mining Watch Canada
Provides response to the threats to public health, water and air quality, fish and wildlife habitat and community interests posed by irresponsible mineral policies and practices in Canada and around the world.
http://www.miningwatch.ca/

Canadian Institute for Environmental Law and Policy
Provide leadership in the development of environmental law and policy that promotes the public interest. Site provides news, history, reports and contact information.
http://www.cielap.org/

Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists
Non-profit registered society, whose primary focus is to further the conservation and prudent management of Canada's natural resources based on sound ecological principles. Provides tools, resource links, job listings and contact information.
http://www.cseb-scbe.org/

Go for Green
Charitable organization encouraging Canadians to pursue healthy, outdoor physical activities while being good environmental citizens. Support initiatives to enhance personal and environmental health.
http://www.goforgreen.ca/

Energy Probe Research Foundation
An environmental think-tank who perform research on issues affecting Canadians, and who work to effect policy change via the media and their various sub-organizations.
http://www.eprf.ca/

International Institute for Sustainable Development
IISD promotes sustainable development in decision-making. Info on Community Adaptation and Sustainable Livelihoods (CASL) program. Resources addressing climate change and adaptation in the Arctic and Great Plains.
http://iisd1.iisd.ca/

Energy Probe Research Foundation
Comprised of Probe International, Energy Probe, Environmental Bureau of Investigation, Environment Probe, Urban Renaissance Institute, Consumer Policy Institute, and Margaret Laurence Fund. One of Canada's leading environmental and public policy research institutes.
http://www.e-p-r-f.org/eprf/index.html

Canadian Council on Ecological Areas
The CCEA is committed to establishing a comprehensive network of protected areas linked together in a system that will protect Canada's terrestrial and aquatic diversity in perpetuity.
http://www.ccea.org/

Canadian Operational Research Society
Provides information, bulletins and activities. Site in English and French.
http://www.cors.ca/

Canadian Biodiversity Information Network
Part of the clearing-house Mechanism (CHM) of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity. Provides biodiversity information and data from across the country.
http://www.cbin.ec.gc.ca/

Science and Technology for Canadians
Government of Canada portal for science and technology. Provides features, links, news and activities for the public like Citizen Watch.
http://science.gc.ca

Canada's Digital Collections
Collections include over 600 web sites covering Canadian history, geography, science, technology and culture, ranging from national treasures to local history. The site features educational resources, such as curriculum units, classroom activities, quizzes and games. Also available in French.
http://collections.ic.gc.ca/

Aboriginal Canada Portal: Environment and Natural Resources
Government of Canada portal for aboriginal environment and natural resource information. Provides features, links, news and activities.
http://www.aboriginalcanada.gc.ca/acp/site...

NRC - Research Press
Part of Canada Institute for Scientific and Technical Information (CISTI), NRC Research Press publishes scholarly journals, monographs, conferences and allied publications in paper and electronic format.
http://pubs.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/

Canadian Council of Professional Engineers
CCPE regulate the practice of engineering in Canada. Provides information on their national programs, guidelines, policies, services and initiatives.
http://www.ccpe.ca/

Friends of the Earth Canada
Environmental organizations that campaign on the most urgent environmental and social issues of the day. Information on the activities of FOE.
http://www.foecanada.org/

Great Canadian Scientists
Meet some great Canadian scientists and learn about their achievements. The site consists of early draft chapters of the book, as well as a great reference for learning more about the scientists.
http://www.science.ca/

Hyperlab
Review of science and technology in France and Canada: scientific exchange handbook, France's most famous scientists, newsletter, franco-canadian newsgroup.
http://ambafrance-ca.org/hyperlab/

Sierra Legal Defence Fund
Protects the environment by upholding and enforcing Canada's environmental laws, providing free legal advice and representation. Information on environmental conditions and issues (examples include air and water pollution, impacts of logging, endangered species, and B.C. salmon).
http://www.sierralegal.org

Sierra Youth Coalition / Coalition Jeunesse Sierra
The SYC is the youth-run branch of the Sierra Club of Canada that serves as an action centre for youth concerned about the environment.
http://www.syc-cjs.org/

Entomological Society of Canada
About the organization, publications, articles, common names of insects, calendar of meetings and events, and links.
http://esc-sec.org/

Biodiesel Association of Canada (BAC)
Promotes the development of a Canadian commercial biodiesel industry. Introduction to biodiesel, fuel uses, news items, where to buy, and publications.
http://www.biodiesel-canada.org/

Environmental Defence Canada
Provides assistance in environmental law for environmental protection and the tools and knowledge to protect and improve the environment. Site has news, articles and resources.
http://www.edcanada.org/

Sub Topics:
Science Institutions
Archaeology
Environment Canada
Parks
Climate Change Indicators
Research Institutions
Institutions
Paleontology
Conservation and Endangered Species
Weather
Biodiversity
Agriculture
Astronomy
Technology
By Province or Territory
By Region
Academic Departments
Earth Science
Forestry
Wildlife
Water Resources
Science Fairs
Botanical Gardens
Zoos
Products and Services
Natural Hazards
Waste and Recycling
Environmental Health


Related Topics:
Regional: North America: Science and Environment
Regional: Polar Regions: Arctic: Science and Environment
Regional: North America: Canada: Government: Departments and Agencies: Environment
Regional: North America: Canada: Society and Culture: History: Science



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