National College Initiatives
Arizona
Northern Arizona University
Center for Sustainable Environments
Prescott College
Sustainable Campus Initiative
California
California Polytechnic State University
Campus Sustainability Initiative
California State University, Chico
Environmental Affairs Council
California Technical Institute
Environmental Task Force
Graduate Theological Union
Theological Roundtable on Ecological
Ethics and Spirituality
John F. Kennedy University
University Green Project
Occidental College
Council for a Livable Campus
Eco/Oxy
Eco-LA
Stanford University
Students for a Sustainable Stanford
University of La Verne
Sustainable Campus Task Force
Colorado
Colorado College
Working Group for Campus Sustainability
Fort Lewis College
Campus Ecology site
University of Colorado
Environmental Center
Connecticut
Connecticut College
C-Green Environmental Program
Florida
Stetson University
Environmental Responsibility Council
University of Florida
Sustainable University of Florida
Georgia
Emory University
Committee on Environmental Stewardship
University of Georgia
Students and Educators for Ecological
Design and Sustainability (SEEDS)
Indiana
Ball State University
Council on the EnvironmentIndiana University Bloomington
Council for Environmental Stewardship
Louisiana
Tulane University
Green.Tulane.edu
Maine
Bates College
Environmental Resources
Bowdoin College
Sustainability Office
Colby College
Environmental Advisory Group
Unity College
Sustainability Committee
Maryland
University of Maryland
Johns Hopkins University
The Greening of Johns Hopkins
MICA
Sustainability Services
Campus Ecology Project
Massachusetts
Hampshire College
Sustainable Campus Plan
Harvard University
Green Campus Initiative
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Environmental Programs Task Force
Mt. Holyoke University
Center for Environmental Literacy
Tufts Universtiy
Institute of the Environment
Williams College
Campus Environmental Advisory Committee
Michigan
Michigan State University
Committee for a Sustainable Campus
University of Michigan
The Sustainable University Initiative
Minneapolis
Macalester College
Campus Environmental Issues Committee
University of Minnesota
Sustainable Campus Initiative
New Hampshire
Dartmouth University
Resource Working Group
University of New Hampshire
Office of Sustainability Programs
New Jersey
Princeton University
Environmental Reform Committee
Rutgers University
Sustainable Rutgers
New York
Clarkson University
Environmental Sustainability
Colgate University
Campus Ecology Group
Columbia University
Columbia Conserves
Cornell University
Cornell Center for the Environment
Daemen College
Center for Sustainable Communities
and Civic Engagement
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Ecological Economics, Values,
and Policy Program
St. Bonaventure University
University Sustainability Program
SUNY Buffalo
UB Green
North Carolina
Duke University
Greening Initiative
North Carolina State University
Environmental Sustainability
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Sustainability Coalition
Warren Wilson College
Campus Greening
Ohio
Bowling Green State University
Greeing the University
Oregon
Lewis & Clark College
Student Site for Environmental Issues
Portland State University
University Sustainability
University of Oregon
Environmental Issues Committee
Pennsylvania
Carnegie Mellon
Green Practices
Chatham College
Chatham College Sustainability
Penn State
Green Destiny Council for Ecological Responsibility
University of Pennsylvania
Environmental Group
Rhode Island
Brown University
Campus Environmental Stewardship
University of Rhode Island
Campus Sustainability
South Carolina
Clemson University
Environmental Committee
Furman University
Habitat Earth
Midlands Technical College
MTC Green
University of South Carolina
Environmental Advisory Committee
Tennessee
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Committee on the Campus Environment
Texas
University of Texas at Austin
Campus Environmental Center
University of Texas
Health Science Center at Houston
Vermont
Middlebury College
Environmental Council Index
University of Vermont
Environmental Council
Washington
University of Washington
UrSus: Students for a Sustainable UW
Whitman College
Campus Ecology
Washington DC
George Washington University
Green University Initiative
Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Campus Ecology Program
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Sustainability Committee
College and University Sustainability
Broward College is a proud member of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. This is the premier site for information on all aspects of sustainability at colleges and universities.
*All employees and students at the Broward College can access
these resources by using a BC email address as a user name.
Visit the AASHE Resource Center for databases containing thousands of course syllabi, campus sustainability initiatives, teaching methods & projects contributed by faculty, staff, administrators and students from across the U.S. and Canada.
MIT | Environmental Virtual Campus
MIT’s Environmental Virtual Campus aids colleges in complying with federal environmental regulations and implementing green practices such as recycling, pollution prevention and improving energy efficiency.
The NWF Campus Ecology Mini-SitePart of the National Wildlife Federation, Campus Ecology supports efforts to transform the nation's college campuses into living models of an ecologically sustainable society, and is training a new generation of environmental leaders.
ClimateEdu : News for a Green Campus
ClimateEdu is a bi-monthly online newsletter by the NWF that covers campus projects that are breaking new ground in climate action and sustainability. Each issue includes a mix of resources, book reviews, tools, editorials and event listings. Click above for a free subscription.
Second Nature
Second Nature is committed "transforming higher education for a sustainable society". Their website provides resources covering topics from green buildings to sustainable purchasing and also highlights innovative, pragmatic approaches to sustainability taking place on campuses.
University Leaders for a Sustainable Future
Includes a searchable resource database of books, articles, journal reports, websites as well as articles on curriculum initiatives, faculty development and campus audits.
National & Global Sustainability
ENN | Environmental News Network
Original articles, news from environmental journals, and the day's headlines to help you keep tabs on the state of the planet and ways to live an eco-friendly life.
The Earth Day Network's mission is to broaden, diversify and activate the environmental movement worldwide, driving action year-round through a combination of education, public policy and consumer campaigns. Pledge Acts of Green or Measure your Eco-Footprint.
A great site with environmental tips on air conditioners, lawn care, pesticides, organic gardening, lead poisoning, and more. Earth Share is a federation of America's leading
non-profit environmental and conservation charities.
The National Library for the Environment | CRS Reports
The National Library for the Environment posts the most recent Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports online. Covering topics spanning the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species, the conservation Reserve Program, Global Change, Fishery Conservation and Management, etc., these CRS documents report on a wealth of current environmental information.
Pollution and Climate Change
Broward Air Quality Site
The Broward County Department of Planning & Environmental Protections' Air Quality Division website features air quality index monthly results as well as alerts and a wealth of information on pollution prevention.
The Climate Analysis Indicators Tool (CAIT)
This online information database, developed by the World Resources Institute, provides free access to global or country-specific environmental data.
The EPA | Climate Change Mini-Site
Contains links to information regarding the causes and possible effects of global warming, actions that can be taken, and much more.
Scorecard | The Pollution Information Site
Information on NatureEnvironmental Defense created this site so that by entering your zip code, you'll see a map highlighting local sources of pollution and information about the effects of those chemicals. You may be surprised to learn what pollutants are being released in Broward County.
Earthtrends | The World Resources Institute
An " Environmental Portal" sponsored by the World Resources Institute that offers articles, research topics and all kinds of helpful information about the world's various environments.
An encyclopedia of information about every known plant and animal in the world developed by the University of Florida, United Nations, & the Natural History Museum of the Smithsonian.
Provides field guides to 4,800 plants & animals, complete with photos and information.
Enter your zip code for a custom field guide to local species in your area.
An electronic reference about the Earth, its natural environments and their interaction with society; the encyclopedia is a free, expert-reviewed collection of articles written by scholars, professionals, educators and experts who collaborate and review each other's work. The articles are written in non-technical language and are extremely useful for students and educators as well as the general public.
The Lady Bird Johnson Native Plant Network
ConservationThis prestigious Wildflower Center's Native Plant Information Network allows you to search for native plant info by traits or names, browse through a collection of 25,364 plant images, and even ask questions to be answered by their resident horticulturalist.
The Nature Conservancy
An organization devoted to preserving plants, animals and natural communities with an excellent website offering diverse and intriguing articles on everything from natural conservation to climate change. Check out the locator map to learn about conservation projects throughout the world and receive details on how to visit preserves, help restore natural area, and take guided walks through wildlife refuges and more.
A native plant conservation initiative run by a branch of the National Park Service
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
This organization is committed to "Conserving the Nature of America" and provides articles on wildlife conservation efforts around the country as well as an endangered species list and links to affiliated conservation organizations' websites.
Sustainability Advocates & Organizations
The DEP | Florida Department of Environmental Protection
The EPA | The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency website.
The David Suzuki Foundation works "to find ways for society to live in balance with the natural world that sustains us. Focusing on four program areas -- oceans and sustainable fishing, forests and wild lands, climate change and clean energy, and the web of life -- the Foundation uses science and education to promote solutions that help conserve nature.
A non-profit organization spreading a nationwide effort to engage the colleges and schools across the nation in forums on solutions to global warming in an effort to avert massive climate change and promote clean energy initiatives.
The National Council for Science
The National Council for Science and the Environment is a nonprofit organization that works to improve the scientific basis for environmental decision making.
Researches at this organization are constantly putting out reports regarding the state of our world and possible actions to lead to a more sustainable future. Many excellent resources are available at this website.
Green Careers
Eco.org
Offers listings of internships in the environmental
sector and also publishes
The Complete Guide
to Environmental Careers.
Contains a comprehensive listing of jobs in the
environmental field, career news, employer
interviews, and career research reports.
Environmental Career Opportunities
A helpful searchable online database
of environmental job opportunities