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Internet Newsbrief            December 18, 1998 
                                                          

Internet Newsbrief is a weekly service from the EPA Headquarters Information
Resources Center that provides a sampling of new and/or useful Internet resources
for EPA staff and other environmental professionals. 

If you have any questions concerning the information provided in this Newsbrief,
please contact the Headquarters Information Resources Center through email at
[email protected] or by phone (202) 260-5922. 

Permission is granted to make and distribute copies of Internet Newsbrief provided
appropriate credit is given to the U.S. EPA Headquarters Information Resources
Center and the disclaimer paragraph is included. 

** EPA INFORMATION **

U.S. EPA History Office Web Site
http://www.epa.gov/history/

The EPA established its history program "to preserve the Agency's institutional
memory and provide EPA managers and staff with a clear perspective of the past
as an aid in dealing with current and future problems." This site provides finding aids
to the Historical Document Collection and online historical publications such as The
Guardian: Origins of the EPA and The Guardian: EPA's Formative Years,
1970-1973. See the Frequently Asked Questions page for a variety of topics
regarding EPA's establishment and functions. 

** ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION **

Natural Heritage Network
http://www.heritage.tnc.org/

The Natural Heritage Network represents the largest ongoing effort in the western
hemisphere to gather standardized data on endangered plants, animals, and
ecosystems and improve the public's access to appropriate biodiversity information.
This project is a joint effort of The Nature Conservancy, the Association for
Biodiversity Information, and many natural heritage programs throughout the U.S.,
Canada, Central America and the Caribbean, and South America. The resources
accessible through this network include databases maintained by these natural
heritage programs on the plants, animals, and natural communities that occur within
their political jurisdiction. Use the navigational compass on this page to reach the
specific programs that interest you. 

** GOVERNMENT INFORMATION **

National Biological Information Infrastructure (NBII)
http://www.nbii.gov/index.html

The NBII, a U.S. Geological Survey-led initiative, is dedicated to the development
of an electronic "federation" of biological data and information sources. Its success
rests on a growing network of partners who share biological information. The goal
of the NBII is to provide swift user access to biological databases, online tools for environmental and ecological data analysis, directories, and guides maintained by
Federal, State, and local government agencies, non-governmental institutions, and
private sector organizations in the United States and around the world. 

** INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION **

International Joint Commission (IJC)
http://www.ijc.org/

The International Joint Commission assists governments in finding solutions to
problems with the waters that border the United States and Canada. This site,
available in English and French, has been recently revised. Currently, it offers
full-text publications such as the International Air Quality Advisory Board's
November 1998 Special Report on Transboundary Air Quality Issues and the
IJC's Focus magazine. The November-December issue of Focus includes articles
on the Strategic Plan for the IJC, Sea-to-Sea Overview of Transboundary Air
Quality Issues, and Linking Water Quality to Wildlife and Human Health. Many
other special reports, as well as information on treaties and agreements, are
available from the Publications and About the IJC sections. 

** BUSINESS/CORPORATE/NONPROFIT INFORMATION **

ELDIS: Electronic Development and Environment Information System
http://www.ids.ac.uk/eldis/eldis.html

ELDIS is funded by Danida, UNEP/Infoterra, and the UK Department of
International Development and hosted by the Institute of Development Studies at
the University of Sussex. It is a gateway to information sources on development
and the environment offering an easy route to the latest information, including free,
full-text publications from a numerous international developmental organizations.
The database ELDIS provides describes and links to a variety of information
sources, including WWW sites, databases, library catalogs, bibliographies, and
email discussion groups. Search for online documents, organizations and
bibliographical information or use the subject and country guides to locate materials
on your particular topic. 

DISCLAIMER 

The information provided in Internet Newsbrief was correct, to the best of our
knowledge, at the time of publication. It is important to remember, however, the
dynamic nature of the Internet. Resources that are free and publicly available one
day may require a fee or restrict access the next, and the location of items may
change as menus and homepages are reorganized. 

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