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Natural Landscapes and Wildlife
photographs. Adam Gibbs Studio
BC PROVINCIAL PARKS OF
NORTH BY NORTHWEST Maps, pictures, trekking information, along with
information about parks and the local flora and fauna. http://www.bcadventure.com/adventure/explore/north/parks/index.html
BIOGEMS The new National
Resources Defense Council (NRDC) website explores remarkable natural areas
in North and Central
America
that are critically endangered by commercial exploitation. A visually
compelling and easy to navigate site with video clips, slide shows and much
more. http://www.savebiogems.org
DAMAGOTCHI! Check out BC
Hydro's environmental priorities. Play a simulation game where you get to
balance water resources, hydroelectricity, fish, flood control, recreation
and environmental concerns. http://www.bchydro.com/environment
ECOACTION.CA Makes
environmental action easy for everyone. Downloadable postcard and sticker
campaigns; strategies for Internet action; links to detailed background on
various issues; provides downloadable campaign materials; a Newsroom with
stories relating to the environmental campaigns. http://www.ecoaction.ca
GREEN MAP SYSTEM Green
Maps use a shared visual language of icons to chart sites of environmental
significance in urban places around the world. Each map merges the ancient
art of map making and new media in a unique, localized way, showcasing the
resources that impact the quality of life in a community. http://www.greenmap.com
OFFSHORE ENVIRONMENT
Information on the impact of the offshore oil and gas industry on the ocean
environment and living resources. Provides a collection of articles
covering environmental issues as well as access to the latest oil&gas
industry and environment news http://www.offshore-environment.com
ORPHANED WILDLIFE
REHABILITATION SOCIETY (OWL) http://www.owlcanada.ca
POLLUTIONWATCH Information
about the chemicals that manufacturing facilities release in your
community. Lists toxic compounds that are being released in each postal
code area and provides information regarding health effects and regulations
concerning toxic chemicals. http://www.pollutionwatch.org
STORIES FROM THE BASIN
From Environment Canada's Georgia Basin Ecosystem Initiative.
"Stories from the Basin" focuses on community action and
environmental science happening within the Georgia Basin. http://www.pyr.ec.gc.ca/GeorgiaBasin
WILD ANIMAL REHABILITATION
CENTRE Near Victoria, an SPCA funded facility for the rehabilitation of
injured and orphaned wild animals. On-line facility tour and animal photos.
http://www.wildarc.com
WILDLIFE RESCUE ASSOCIATION
OF BC, an urban wildlife rehabilitation facility located at Burnaby lake in the lower mainland of
BC. Specializes in native and
migratory birds but also treats small mammals. http://www.wildliferescue.ca
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