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title: Online Resources and Organizations
description: "**Summary** A curated list of online resources, organizations, and publications relevant to environmental education and AML/AMD topics in Pennsylvania. Many of the original AMR Clearinghouse links in this section are from the early 2000s and may be inactive -- current…"
url: "https://aml-connect.org/aml-knowledge-base/online-resources-and-organizations/"
updated: "2026-03-14"
category: Environmental Education
---

# Online Resources and Organizations

**Summary**

A curated list of online resources, organizations, and publications relevant to environmental education and AML/AMD topics in Pennsylvania. Many of the original AMR Clearinghouse links in this section are from the early 2000s and may be inactive -- current verified links are noted. This page is a living reference and should be updated as resources change.

## Pennsylvania State Resources

- **PA DEP Environmental Education** -- Central hub for PA EE grants, teacher resources, student resources, and program information. pa.gov/agencies/dep/residents/environmental-education
- **PA DEP for Educators** -- Lesson plans, activities, and curriculum resources for teachers and home schoolers. pa.gov/agencies/dep/residents/environmental-education/teachers
- **PA DCNR Education** -- School, student, and community programs through DCNR's Bureau of State Parks and Bureau of Forestry. dcnr.pa.gov
- **PA Fish and Boat Commission** -- Aquatic education programs for educators and students. fishandboat.com
- **PA Center for Environmental Education (PCEE)** -- Listings of EE programs, teacher certification courses, and EE facilities statewide. pcee.org
- **Pennsylvania Association of Environmental Educators (PAEE)** -- Professional network for PA EE practitioners. Hosts annual conference and MWEE awards. paee.net

## Federal Resources

- **EPA Environmental Education** -- Grants, teacher resources, and EE program information from the US Environmental Protection Agency. epa.gov/education
- **USGS Science in Your Watershed** -- Projects, publications, and databases for individual watersheds. Use scientific information to understand your local watershed. water.usgs.gov
- **NOAA B-WET Program** -- Chesapeake Bay Watershed Education and Training grants supporting MWEEs throughout PA and the watershed region. fisheries.noaa.gov

## National Organizations

- **North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE)** -- Network of EE professionals across North America and 55+ countries. Resources for EE professionals, classroom materials K-12, and grant opportunities. naaee.org
- **Council for Environmental Education** -- Administers Project WILD nationally. councilforee.org
- **River Network** -- Resources for watershed organizations including fundraising guidance and peer support. rivernetwork.org

## Pennsylvania Watershed Organizations and Networks

- **POWR (Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers)** -- Statewide watershed organization network, River of the Year program, SWAG mini grants, sojourn grants. pawatersheds.org
- **WPCAMR (Western Pennsylvania Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation)** -- Primary peer network for PA AML/AMD practitioners. wpcamr.org
- **WeConservePA** -- Conservation directory, news, and resources for PA conservation organizations. weconservepa.org
- **Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC)** -- Policy, watershed protection, and conservation education programs statewide. pecpa.org

## AMD-Specific Online Resources

- **Watershed Atlas of the Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers** -- Graphic depictions of each watershed with site-specific AMD contamination data. watershedatlas.org (verify current availability)
- **AMDTreat** -- Free OSMRE application for estimating AMD abatement costs. Available from osmre.gov.
- **AML-Connect Knowledge Base** -- AML Basics, Chemistry Fundamentals, and treatment system pages provide web-based learning resources for educators and students covering AMD science and remediation.

[Admin: This page is a curated link list and requires periodic review. Many original AMR Clearinghouse links (pre-2010) have been replaced with current verified equivalents. Flag any dead links found during review for removal or replacement.]

## Related Pages

- [Educator Resources and Training](https://aml-connect.org/aml-knowledge-base/educator-resources-and-training/)
- [AMD-Specific Education](https://aml-connect.org/aml-knowledge-base/amd-specific-education/)
- [Finding Assistance](https://aml-connect.org/aml-knowledge-base/finding-assistance/) (Organizational Development)

**Source and Last Reviewed**
Sources: AMR Clearinghouse source material; current verified links from DEP, DCNR, NAAEE, POWR, WPCAMR, PAEE websites (2026-03).
*Last reviewed: 2026-03 | This page requires annual review. Verify all links before each review cycle.*

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