Research Guides: Environmental Science: Government Information

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Looking for technical reports, government data, or related information? Try one of the resources on this page! You can find additional resources on our Federal Scientific & Technical Reports guide linked below.

Federal Scientific & Technical Reports
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National Government & Environmental Organization Websites

Science.gov
Science.gov searches for federally funded scientific research from a wide variety of sources.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
When the U.S. government passes an environmental law, the EPA is responsible for creating the regulations around it. Find out more from their website.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
NOAA Climate.gov provides science and information for a climate-smart nation.
Office of Nuclear Energy
The Office of Nuclear Energy’s (NE) primary mission is to advance nuclear power as a resource capable of making major contributions in meeting our Nation’s energy supply, environmental, and energy security needs.
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforement (OSMRE)
Since 1977, OSMRE has protected the environment and people while regulating surface coal mining in the United States, and funded the restoration of abandoned coal mines.

Local Government & Environmental Organization Websites

Maryland Department of Natural Resources
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has information on the largest US Estuary, the Chesapeake Bay.
Chesapeake Bay Program
A multistate program working with the EPA on various Chesapeake Bay environmental issues.
USGS Chesapeake Bay
U.S. Geological Survey website with information on the Chesapeake Bay

Technical Reports

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Federally funded technical reports issued before 1975. Space exploration, alternative energy sources, nuclear reactors, mining, and water purification are among the topics in more than 20,000 documents summarizing engineering and regulatory investigations. Page images with searchable metadata.

Legal Information

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Nexis Uni includes full text newspapers, company news and financial information, as well as federal, state, and international legal materials. Also contains some medical and reference sources.

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