TABLE OF CONTENTS

How to use this guide

General information sources:  government and non-government

Chapter 1:  Agriculture, soil, and pesticides/weed and pest control
	Information Sources
		Government
		Non-government
	Identifying soil type and quality
	Pesticides:  contamination, disposal, and potential health effects
	Sustainable food production and pest control techniques
	Purchasing organic farming and gardening supplies

Chapter 2:  Air quality (indoor and atmospheric) and climate
	Information Sources
		Government
		Non-government
	Indoor air pollution

Chapter 3:  Coastal resources and marine fisheries
	Information Sources
		Government
		Non-government

Chapter 4:  Consumer behavior
	Information Sources
		Government
		Non-government
	Environmentally responsible purchasing and investing
	Purchasing organic food
	Reducing consumption of natural resources

Chapter 5:  Energy
	Information Sources
		Government
		Non-government
	Architects and contractors specializing in energy efficiency, alternative energy sources, or otherwise sustainable design
	Energy conservation techniques and alternative energy sources

Chapter 6:  Environmental justice
	Information Sources
		Government
		Non-government
	Special Section:  Environmental information regarding Native American communities

Chapter 7:  Hazardous and radioactive substances and waste, solid waste, and recycling
	Information Sources
		Government
			Special Section:  The Toxics Release Inventory
		Non-government
	Lead hazards
	Hazardous household products
	Radon contamination
	Waste reduction in the home and workplace
	Recycling programs

Chapter 8:  Land use, protected areas, wetlands, and wildlife
	Information Sources
		Government
		Non-government
	Site suitability analyses for potential projects
	Greenways activities
	Land preservation opportunities

Chapter 9:  Population
	Information Sources
		Government
		Non-government
	Family planning options

Chapter 10:  Transportation
	Information Sources
		Government
		Non-government
	Bicycling
	Public transportation and carpools
	Electric vehicles

Chapter 11:  Water, freshwater fisheries, and fishes
	Information Sources
		Government
		Non-government
	Conserving water
	Testing drinking water quality in the home and workplace
	Monitoring surface waters

Appendix:  Public record laws

Directory of government sources

Directory of non-government sources