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A source for authoritative conservation information on more than 50,000 plants, animals, and ecological communities of the United States and Canada.Online Encyclopedia.

The City of Vancouver, British Columbia provides a list of alternative disposal locations for specific materials here.

The Dr. David Szuki Web Site.

Here are some serious observations and pictures of the negative impact of fish farms in British Columbia. See pictures of salmon covered with sea lice. This is a subject touched upon daily by CKNW - AM980 Radio host Rafe Mair. If you don't like what you read and see, call, write or e-mail your provincial and federal member of parliament to complain. In the end, it is your health that is at risk.

Additional information about fish farms can be found at the web site of the Watershed Watch Salmon Society, who say their mission is to elevate the level of dialogue surrounding wild salmon and salmon habitat, and to improve our chances of saving salmon. Their web site provides a printable letter which can be faxed to provincial authorities.

Got Mercury in your food?: If you often eat fish, you should know how much mercury you may be ingesting. Now, there's an easy calculator to find out. Simply fill in your weight, along with the type and amount of fish you consume each week. It will instantly tell you whether you are over the EPA's recommended limit.

Mercury-free Dentist: Locate a mercury-free dentist in your area.

EARTH ENERGY SOCIETY OF CANADA: Represents the domestic earth energy (ground-source / geothermal heat pump) industry, with a mission to promote quality installations and to promote earth energy technology as a viable economic and environmental option in Canada's energy scenario.

Tobacco Facts: Sponsored by the BC Ministry of Health. Check the dead smokers clock.

Reach For Unbleached: A national foundation and Canadian registered charity with a focus on consumer education about paper and pulp mill monitoring.

Recycle your car batteries for cash at Edmonds Batteries, 6468 King George Highway in Surrey, B.C., phone 604-596-8774 and 20131 Industrial Avenue in Langley, B.C., phone 604-534-7995.

Recycle gypsum wallboard at New West Gypsum Recycling Inc., 5620 - 198th Street, Langley, B.C. or 38 Vulcan Street, New Westminster, B.C., phone 604-534-9925.

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