Research Guides: School of Environmental Sustainability (SES): Government resources

National Government Agencies

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
ATSDR is a federal public health agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. ATSDR serves the public by using the best science, taking responsive public health actions, and providing trusted health information to prevent harmful exposures and diseases related to toxic substances.
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
U.S. Forest Service (USDA)
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
U.S. National Weather Service (NOAA)
Provides weather, water, and climate data, forecasts and warnings for the protection of life and property and enhancement of the national economy.
U.S. Natural Resources Conservation Service (via USDA)
Contains links to organizations and research centers nationwide - click on "States and Regions" or "Centers" on the left side of the page.

Selected state agencies. For a more complete list, check the national agency websites listed above.

Agencies dedicated to research in the Great Lakes region.