Top : Regional : North America : United States : Arizona :
Science and Environment
Websites
Catalog of meteorites found in the state, including map of fall locations. For each find, there is a picture and description, including meteorite type, weight, and date and circumstances of discovery.
site exerpt
Arizona Meteorites The first in a series of planetary science web pages produced by The University of Arizona's Space Imagery Center Map of Meteorite Locations (Click Map Location Stars for Pictures and Info) List of Arizona Meteorites Credits Acknowledgements Links...Provides independent information on research-based desert crop production and protection. From the University of Arizona.
http://ag.arizona.edu/crops/
Nonprofit organization devoted to Arizona's native plants
http://www.aznps.org
Information on Champion specimens of giant Saguaro cactus.
http://www.geocities.com/pleggenk/
Personal site and life in the Arizona desert, with emphasis on its wildlife, including the coyote but also its neighbors. Photos, information, art, and links.
http://www.geocities.com/desertcoyote_99
Arizona Naturalist Pinau Merlin celebrates life in the desert by keeping a close eye on it
http://www.smithsonianmag.si.edu...ssues01/dec01/tunnel_vision.html
Information about the aftermath of the 2002 fire on the Tonto and Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests and adjoining areas and plans to salvage the dead and dying timber left in its wake.
http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/asnf/salvage
International non-profit wetlands, waterfowl, and wildlife conservation organization. Includes membership details, volunteer form, contact information, and links to statewide chapters.
http://www.azdu.org/
Organization of groups and individuals committed to the protection and restoration of wilderness lands in the state.
http://www.azwild.org
Dedicated to protecting the Heritage Fund. Offers information on legislative action, tours, and educational opportunities.
http://azheritage.org/
Provides for the exchange of information on the status, protection, and management of riparian systems in the State. Includes information on meeting locations, newsletters, and issues.
http://azriparian.asu.edu/
Non-profit organization promoting exchange of information about trees and the essential role they play in the wellbeing of Arizona communities. Newsletter and information about training and volunteering.
http://aztrees.org/
News and information about efforts by Native Americans, scientists, conservationists and citizens to resist installation of telescopes and other development on Mount Graham's desert "Sky-Island" ecosystem.
http://www.mountgraham.org/