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Map Database

The Environmental Studies Program has compiled a database of over 250 maps.  Searchable by keywords, date, and type.  Click the mainenance tab in the upper right corner to define title tabs such as format, type, stock, etc.  You can copy or check out maps by coming to the Caples Carriage House,     (941) 487-4365.  You must have a valid New College user ID and password.

Outside Resources

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services- Division of Forestry

Volunteer opportunities for ESP students. Students interested in working at a local forest should check out Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest.


GetEmpowered: Fueling Florida's Future Symposium

A conference held at New College of Florida on February 22, 2008  For your reference, the presentations of each of the speakers are now available online.

Environment Florida

Environment Florida is a statewide, citizen-based environmental advocacy organization. Report from Envt FL titled: Troubled Waters: An analysis of the 2005 Clean Water Act Compliance.

Council for Sustainable Florida 

The premier statewide organization committed to the balance of economic interests with the need to be socially and environmentally responsible.  Click here for the current calendar of events

Sarasota County Openly Plans for Excellence (SCOPE)

SCOPE is a community-wide process that seeks to bring the people of Sarasota County together to build a shared understanding of the qualities that make it a good place to live, work, and raise a family.
 
Sarasota Bay National Estuary Program

An organization dedicated to improving and protecting the area's greatest and most important natural asset - Sarasota Bay.
   
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

The webiste of the state organization charged with managing fish and wildlife resources.
   
Sierra Student Coalition

The SSC is a network of high school and college students from across the country working to protect the environment. The SSC is the student arm of the Sierra Club, the nation's oldest and largest grassroots environmental organization.

Grist Magazine

News about green issues and sustainable living.
   
The Tree Foundation

TREE Foundation pursues and promotes research, education, and exploration to advance the conservation of our planet's botanical resources and ecosystems dependent upon them.
   
Canopy Construction Associates

CCA provides canopy access and consultation with regard to the appropriate site location, selection of access options, and costs.
 
Oscar Scherer State Park
A beautiful location in Florida's state park system and one of our partners on the Science and Environment Council.