Links
Government Links & Resources – Local, State, Federal
Local Town of Silver City website for information and updated contacts SILVER CITY HALL 101 W. Broadway P.O. Box 1188 Silver City, NM 88062 Contact: Sharon Miller (505) 538-3731 townofsc@zianet.com Silver City Daily Press online daily news. Grant County COUNTY MANAGER Harry Burgess Grant County Administration Building P.O. Box 898 Silver City, NM 88062 ELECTED […]
Other Environmental Links & Resources
National Council for Science and the Evironment – (NCSE) has been working since 1990 to improve the scientific basis for environmental decisionmaking. As a neutral science-based organization, NCSE promotes science and its relationship with decisionmaking only, and does not take positions on environmental issues themselves. Western Environmental Law Center – is a public interest law […]
Responsible Energy Production Links & Resources
New Mexico Public Interest Research Group Advocating in the public interest for clean and renewable energy. Energy Information Administration publishes State Electricity Profiles which provide an overview of energy generating capacity and emissions in the state. The November, 2001 profile for New Mexico (7 pages, 148k) can be downloaded from them at new_mexico.pdf Clean Energy […]
Environmental Health/Clean Air Links & Resources
Sierra Club Clean Air Program – See especially their Factsheets & Resources Sierra Club, Rio Grande Chapter – Practicing and promoting the responsible use of the earth’s ecosystems and resources; active in pursuing violations to the Clean Air Act by power plants in New Mexico. Environmental Protection Agency Air Quality Issues Non Attainment Areas for […]
Community Planning Links & Resources
Center of the American West provides excellent information about growth patterns and trends in the Western U.S. U.S. Census Bureau provides abundant information about population, housing, economic factors and more on their site at http://www.census.gov/ Town of Silver City Community Development Department Town of Silver City Office of Sustainability Viva Verde Guide Grant County Planning […]
Water Quality Links & Resources
Amigos Bravos – Friends of the Wild Rivers – Dedicated to the restoration and preservation of the Río Grande watershed. NM Office of the State Engineer Water Use and Conservation – Tips and resources for personal water conservation from Office of the State Engineer Water Conservation Program 1-800-WATER-NM (1-800-928-3766) Environmental Protection Agency – Water Issues Surf […]
Responsible Mining Links & Resources
Center for Science in Public Participation provides training and technical advice to grassroots groups on water pollution and natural resource development issues, especially those related to mining. Earthworks is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting communities and the environment from the impacts of irresponsible mineral and energy development while seeking sustainable solutions. Mining and Minerals […]
