Federal Government Resources: Environment

The agency leading the United States’ environmental science, research, education and assessment efforts. Provides information on water, air quality, climate science, pollution, and green living.

A scientific agency within the United States Department of Commerce focused on the conditions of the oceans and the atmosphere.

Subset of the National Weather Service that provides national and global weather, forecasts and warnings.

The world’s largest archive of weather data. This data provide an historical perspective allowing for the study of climate change, the greenhouse effect and other environmental concerns. Contains the World Data Center for Meteorology.

Compiles water-use information and data for all states by county and drainage basin.

A division of the Environmental Protection Agency focusing on drinking and ground water, wetlands, oceans, and watersheds, and wastewater management.

Database which reports information on toxic chemical releases and other waste management issues as reported by various industries. Users can plug in their zip code and receive a list of chemicals and toxic facilities in any geographic area.