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Science and Environment Web Site Links Illinois Department of Natural Resources - Find out what's new at the Department, learn its history, follow legislation, download applications for licenses or permits, purchase conservation merchandise, or just learn more about the world. Publications, museums, kids and education featured.
Illinois Environmental Council - Promotes sound environmental policy and protections for land, air, water, wildlife, and human health in the State of Illinois. Provides programs of education, policy study, publication, and outreach for groups and individual members.
Illinois Solar Energy Association - Seeks to provide education and resources through monthly meetings, sponsored events, expositions, and competitions. Site features educational articles, newsletter, rebate program information and links.
Illinois Natural History Survey - Extensive information on state flora and fauna, wetlands, ecological research, and related topics.
Illinois Environmental Compliance - Periodical providing an independent source of environmental regulation, policy and enforcement data.
Illinois State Water Survey - Services to the public, but its primary goal is to disseminate a wide variety of water and water-use information in an array of useable formats.
Flora and Fauna of Illinois - State government information resources.
Illinois NOx Emissions - Offers state and metro area nitrous oxide (NOx) emissions data for coal-burning power plants on an annual basis.
Illinois Nature Preserves Commission - Preserving, protecting, and defending the resources of Illinois for the benefit of the public.
Illinois State Geological Survey - ISGS provides objective scientific information to government, business, and the public. Our research and service programs encompass geologic mapping, water and mineral resources, environmental and engineering geology, geochemistry, and education.
Springdale Cemetery Savanna - Sid Eslinger Savanna is a rare remnant of tallgrass oak savanna located in historic Springdale Cemetery in Peoria, Illinois. Peoria Wilds N.F.P. is the organization responsible for the ecological restoration of this site.
Illinois Native Plant Society - For professionals and amateurs who share an interest in all aspects of the flora native to the state. Information on chapters, publications, invasive plants, nurseries and seeds, membership, and contacts are featured.
Illinois Lake Management Association - ILMA promotes understanding and comprehensive management of lake and watershed ecosystems. Features information on membership, annual conference, news, events calendar, and programs.
Illinois EcoWatch Network - Encourages adult volunteers, high school science teachers, and students to become a "citizen scientists" by getting involved in monitoring rivers, forests, prairies, wetlands, or urban parkland habitats.
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency - Information about permit application forms, vehicle emissions testing station locations, annual reports on the state's environmental conditions, the history and organizational structure of the Illinois EPA, and contact information.
Association Of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts - Locally managed programs are the most effective means of solving local natural resource problems.
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Other Useful Travel Web Links
Travelocity - Offers a variety of travel services, including fare finder, hotel and car rental information, reservations, and destination information.
Expedia Travel - Compare prices, shop for a vacation or cruise, reserve a hotel room or rent a car.
Discovery Online - Discovery Online
Travelweb - Worldwide accommodation reservations at hotels of participating chains.
Lonely Planet - Offers travel advice, detailed maps, travel news, popular message boards and health information. Also lists information and updates regarding their guidebooks.
U.S. Department of State: Travel Warnings & Consular Information Sheets - US government's official travel advice and travel warnings. Registration for automated email updates.
Fodor's Travel Online - In-depth restaurant and hotel reviews in cities around the world, and smart travel tips to make vacation planning easier.
Travel Health Online - Health information categorized by type of illness, and by destination. Also a list of travel medicine providers.
Orbitz: Airline Tickets, Hotels, Car Rentals, Travel Deals - Provides customers with access to the broadest choice of air fares and some of the lowest prices for flights, hotels, and rental cars.
Travel-Library.com travel information and travelogues - Travel and tourism information worldwide with an emphasis on personal travelogues.
Marriott International - Includes directory and online reservations.
Hyatt Hotels and Resorts - Hyatt offers amenities and luxury for travelers.
Best Western - Worldwide hotel chain. Includes directory of locations, online reservations, promotions, and other information.
Radisson Hotels - Real-time, online reservations and information.
Choice Hotels International - Book reservations on-line at Comfort, Quality, Clarion, Sleep, Rodeway, EconoLodge and MainStay Suite hotels worldwide.
Travelweb - Worldwide accommodation reservations at hotels of participating chains.
TripAdvisor - Collection of hotel reviews and destination information, including vacation packages worldwide.
Fairmont Hotels and Resorts - Hotels in the United States, Canada , Bermuda, Barbados and Mexico. Hotel reservations online.
Omni Hotels - Offers a virtual reality tour of each luxury four-star hotel. Located in the US, Canada and Mexico. Hotel reservations online.
Holiday Inn Hotels and Resorts - Holiday Inn hotels have over 1500 locations worldwide.
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