More Links for Students and Teachers
State, National, and International Wetland Links
Litter and Marine Debris Links
Endangered Wildlife Links
Global Warming Links
The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, signed in Ramsar, Iran, in 1971, is an intergovernmental treaty which provides the framework for national action and international cooperation for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources.
The US Environmental Protection Agency wetland page provides information on what wetlands are, why they should be protected, how wetlands can be protected, and how you can get involved to protect this vital resource.
The California Coastal Commission website is a comprehensive resource providing information on protection of California's coastal areas.
Resources about impacts of litter on wildlife
Recursos sobre el impacto de la basura en los animales
Some PVHS students and teachers have requested information on impacts of litter on wildlife. The following links provide some additional information.
The Problem with Marine Debris - California Coastal Commission resource on how marine debris can be harmful
Become a Coastal Steward - Make a difference for our coast and ocean - California Coastal Commission
Plastic Jellyfish - How plastics can harm marine life
"Eco-Challenge" - What do we have in our homes that can harm the environment and what steps can we take to be
minimize that impact?
Litter Kills - Activity for Kids
Beach Litter - Facts and figures on where beach litter comes from, what is the most common type of beach litter, and why it can be harmful to the environment.
Floatable Debris - Information on trash floating in coastal waters
Kids Against Marine Litter - United Nations Environment Programme sponsored site on preventing trash in our oceans
Litter and Wildlife - DOE standards based activity for grades 9-10 (ecology, biology, environmental science) on how litter impacts wildlife and actions that can be taken by individuals, communities, and governments to reduce the negative impact of litter on wildlife.
Endangered Wildlife Links
Habitat Conservation, California Department of Fish and Game
California Endangered Animal Listing
Threatened and Endangered Animals of California
Environmental Impact on Endangered Animals
The Endangered Species Program, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Santa Cruz Long-Toed Salamander
Red-Legged Frog and other endangered animals, photos
California Red-Legged Frog
California Tiger Salamander
Endangered Species in Santa Cruz County
California Endangered Species Guide (Teacher Resource)
Global Warming Links
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