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Natural Resources & the Environment

Research Guide for students and faculty in the NREN department or related disciplines.

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Background and reference sources

AccessScience This link opens in a new window
A college-level encyclopedia of science and technology. Includes a science dictionary, an "In the News" section, and several features for undergraduate students: basic tables, study guides, and brief scientific biographies. Mac Users: Use Safari with this database. There have been access problems with Internet Explorer.

Agricultural Research Service
Research agency of the USDA. Great for exploring current research topics in agriculture and food systems.

Science.gov This link opens in a new window
Gateway to information resources at government science agencies including science web sites and databases of technical reports, journal articles, conference proceedings, and other published materials.

Environmental Protection Agency Topics
Topics of Interest from the EPA. A good source for background information and topic ideas
Fish & Wildlife National Digital Library
Human-Wildlife Conflicts
USGS Gap Analysis Project
GAP works to ensure that common species – those that are not officially endangered – remain common by identifying those species and plant communities that are not adequately represented in existing conservation lands.