Other Government Agencies (Items in red type are especially useful)
Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry (ATSDR)
The mission of this agency is to prevent exposure to hazardous substances from any source.
Bureau of Land Management
This portion of the web site allows the public to view, print, and download information on public lands and mineral records. Additional information can be found on oil and gas leases, developing rights of way, and carrying out land exchanges.
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
The CFR is a codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the Executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government. If you need to know the official rules, this is the site to use.
Government Search Engine
A search engine of government resources, web pages, agencies, statistics, and departments.
Government Regulation Information
This site provides users with information about different aspects of the government, with links to the Federal Register, the Code of Federal Regulations, the White House, federal agencies, and more!
Government Statistics
A collection of interesting statistical data from many different government agencies. Useful for winning at "Trivial Pursuit!"
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
An organization of the Department of Commerce, NOAA is composed of the National Ocean Service, National Weather Service, National Marine Fisheries Service, National Environmental Satellite Data and Information Service, and Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research. Everything you ever needed to know about the Earth's weather and oceans can be found here.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
OSHA's acts as a governmental advocate of American workers by protecting their health, preventing injuries and saving their lives.
Post Office
Need to find a zip code? All of the post office information that you need to send mail is located at this site.
State Web Sites: Use the format of "http://www.(state).(2 letter state abbreviation).us"
Use this format to find the web site for any state in the United States.
United States Census Bureau
If you need to find out how many people live in a certain city in the United States, this site is for you. Not only does it provide various statistics, but it can also map the area you are looking for.
United States Geological Survey (USGS)
The USGS web site provides information on biology, geology, mapping, and water from the USGS.
- Water Quality Data Online - This section of the USGS' web site allows users to find information on 2,800 streams and 5,000 wells in 46 states.
- Satellite Imagery - Do you need an aerial photo but don't have time to formally order one? Look at this site because it contains aerial views for almost all parts of the United States!
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