For links to localities in this county listing sites concerned with the local natural environment as well as scientific institutions and companies, and for similar sites concerned with multiple localities in this county or with the county as a whole. Botanical Gardens (1) Brooklyn@ (6) Geology (1) Manhattan@ (2) Parks@ (3) Staten Island@ (3) Weather@ (8) Zoos@ (1) 1. Environmental Studies of the World Trade Center Area After the September 11, 2001 Attack - US Geological Survey report on studies of asbestos and other materials in dust and debris. 2. Green Guerillas - Nonprofit organization helping grassroots groups in New York City to establish and maintain community gardens. Information, ongoing projects, success stories. 3. Natural Resources Protective Association (NRPA) - Dedicated to the protection of the marine waters of Raritan Bay, Lower New York Bay, and the NY Bight marine ecosystems. Provides information about issues and activities. 4. The City Naturalist - Photographs of the plants and animals of New York City's Central Park, Riverside Park and Hudson River and descriptions of the habitat,reproduction and value of these living organisms. 5. C.H.O.K.E. - Coalition Helping Organize a Kleaner Environment NEW! - Non-profit group fighting the increased number of power plants in New York City. 6. New York Restoration Project - Founded by Bette Midler, works to create and restore parks and community gardens. Includes before and after photographs, maps to gardens, special events, details of programs and ways to donate or volunteer.

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