Environmental Resources
This subject guide highlights trusted resources for environmental news, advocacy, education, and sustainable living.
🌎 Environmental News
Environmental News Network
Global environmental news and policy coverage.
Environmental News Network (enn.com ↗)
Grist
Climate news, commentary, and culture.
NPR Climate Desk
In-depth climate reporting and analysis.
Environmental Health News
Research and reporting on environmental health.
Environmental Health News (ehn.org ↗)
Living on Earth
Weekly environmental radio program.
Treehugger
Sustainable living tips and green news.
⚖️ Environmental Watchdogs
Organic Consumers Association
Advocacy for organic and sustainable agriculture.
Organic Consumers Association (organicconsumers.org ↗)
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
State environmental regulation and enforcement.
Sierra Club – Pennsylvania Chapter
Environmental advocacy and policy initiatives.
Sierra Club PA (sierraclub.org ↗)
📚 Environmental Education
Monroe County Conservation District
Local conservation programs and education.
Monroe County Conservation District (mcconservation.org ↗)
Pennsylvania Environmental Education Center
Resources and lesson plans for educators.
Pennsylvania Association of Environmental Educators
Professional network for educators.
Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center
Outdoor environmental education programs.
🌱 Farming & Sustainable Agriculture
Josie Porter Farm
Local CSA with seasonal produce.
Josie Porter Farm (josieporterfarm.com ↗)
Genesis Farm
Organic farm and learning center.
Genesis Farm (genesisfarm.org ↗)
Local Harvest
Directory of farms and markets.
Local Harvest (localharvest.org ↗)
Monroe Farmers Market
Local produce and artisan goods.
Monroe Farmers Market (monroefarmersmarket.com ↗)
Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture
Supports sustainable farming systems.
Rodale Institute
Research on regenerative agriculture.
Rodale Institute (rodaleinstitute.org ↗)
⛽ Fuel Economy
U.S. EPA Fuel Economy
Fuel-efficient vehicle guidance.
U.S. DOE Fuel Economy
Energy-efficient transportation tools.
FuelEconomy.gov (fueleconomy.gov ↗)
🏞️ Natural Areas & Recreation
Delaware State Forest
Hiking, camping, and wildlife areas.
Delaware State Forest (pa.gov ↗)
Tobyhanna State Park
Lake, trails, and recreation.
Tobyhanna State Park (pa.gov ↗)
Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Protected wildlife habitat.
Cherry Valley Refuge (fws.gov ↗)
♻️ Recycling & Reuse
Pocono Mountains Freecycle
Reuse network to reduce waste.
🌲 Land Conservation Advocates
Friends of Cherry Valley
Supports wildlife refuge conservation.
Friends of Cherry Valley (friendsofcv.org ↗)
Heritage Conservancy
Protects land and historic sites.
Heritage Conservancy (heritageconservancy.org ↗)
The Nature Conservancy – Pennsylvania
Preserves ecosystems and habitats.
Nature Conservancy (nature.org ↗)
Pennsylvania DCNR
Manages parks and forests.
Pennsylvania Environmental Council
Environmental policy and projects.
Pennsylvania Land Trust Association
Supports conservation statewide.
Pocono Heritage Land Trust
Protects Pocono lands and waters.
Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful
Community cleanup and sustainability programs.
Keep PA Beautiful (keeppabeautiful.org ↗)
Delaware River Basin Commission
Regional water management.
🐝 Pollinator Protection & Wildlife Support
Swarmed (BeeSwarmed.org)
Connects you with local beekeepers to safely relocate honey bee swarms and protect pollinators.
Pollinator Partnership
Promotes the health of pollinators through conservation, education, and research.
Pollinator Partnership (pollinator.org ↗)
Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation
Protects pollinators and other invertebrates through science-based conservation efforts.
National Park Service
U.S. National Park Service resources on pollinators, including their importance, conservation efforts, and ways to support pollinator habitats.
🚴 Trails & Alternative Transportation
Appalachian Mountain Club
Trail maintenance and outdoor programs.
Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Protects the Appalachian Trail.
Keystone Trails Association
Supports PA hiking trails.
Pocono Outdoor Club
Local outdoor recreation group.
Pocono Outdoor Club (Facebook ↗)
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
Converts railways into trails.
Rails-to-Trails (railstotrails.org ↗)
💧 Water Quality
Brodhead Watershed Association
Protects local waterways.
Clean Water Action – Pennsylvania
Advocacy for clean water laws.
Clean Water Action (cleanwateraction.org ↗)
Delaware Riverkeeper Network
River protection and advocacy.
DRN (delawareriverkeeper.org ↗)
PennFuture – Clean Water
Statewide initiatives.
Tobyhanna Creek Watershed Association
Local watershed protection.
🛒 Green Shopping
Green Business Network
Eco-friendly business directory.
Bookshop.org
Supports independent bookstores.