LINKS to a variety of noncommercial eco-tourism information sites.
(Categorization is in progress and is not yet complete)
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Adventure Travel*Ecotravel Center & Trade- Conservation International 's guide to ecotravel information to assist travelers self-design exciting travel experiences that benefit conservation and provide opportunities for local communities.
*Eco Travels in Latin America - This web site deals broadly with environmental travel. This page provides the specific links to materials on the EcoTravels site as well as other Internet resources that will be of great use to travelers, researchers businesses and entrepreneurs.
*Tourism Offices Worldwide Directory -The TOWD is a guide to official tourism information, an index of official government tourism offices, convention and visitors bureaus, and similar agencies. No travel agents, tour operators or hotels.
Animal Research, Protection and Observation*Ecotravel Center & Trade- Conservation International 'is guide to ecotravel information to assist travelers self-design exciting travel experiences that benefit conservation and provide opportunities for local communities.
*United Nations Environment Program Production & Consumption Unit - For the provider or traveler, this site offers reports, missions and a good look at the relevance of the subject worldwide.
Bird Watching*Audubon Institute - Organization which advocates the appreciation and conservation of the world's diverse ecosystems, including swamps, grasslands, and the ocean.
*Sierra Club - Although membership is required for participating in many of the activities which are organized by this club, the dues are minimal and are primarily used for accomplishing their preservation goals.
Coastal Issues*Ecotravel Center & Trade- Conservation International 'is guide to ecotravel information to assist travelers self-design exciting travel experiences that benefit conservation and provide opportunities for local communities.
*The International Eco Tourism Society- Founded in 1990, TIES is the largest and oldest ecotourism organization in the world dedicated to generating and disseminating information about ecotourism. It currently has members in more than 70 countries. The organization's membership includes academics, consultants, conservation professionals and organizations, governments, architects, tour operators, lodge owners and managers, general development experts, and Eco-tourists.
*Sierra Club - Although membership is required for participating in many of the activities which are organized by this club, the dues are minimal and are primarily used for accomplishing their preservation goals.
*United Nations Environment Program Production & Consumption Unit - For the provider or traveler, this site offers reports, missions and a good look at the relevance of the subject worldwide.
*World Tourism Organization - Includes reports from the first international ecotourism summit & provides substantial information on the subject.
Ecotourism Careers and Business Information*Eco.org- An Environmental Careers Organization that is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the development of individuals' environmental careers.
*Global Development Research Center International eco-tourism and sustainable tourism information including guidelines and trends .
*The International Eco Tourism Society- Founded in 1990, TIES is the largest and oldest ecotourism organization in the world dedicated to generating and disseminating information about ecotourism. It currently has members in more than 70 countries. The organization's membership includes academics, consultants, conservation professionals and organizations, governments, architects, tour operators, lodge owners and managers, general development experts, and Eco-tourists.
*Tourism Offices Worldwide Directory -The TOWD is a guide to official tourism information, an index of official government tourism offices, convention and visitors bureaus, and similar agencies. No travel agents, tour operators or hotels.
*United Nations Environment Program Production & Consumption Unit - For the provider or traveler, this site offers reports, missions and a good look at the relevance of the subject worldwide.
*World Tourism Organization - Includes reports from the first international ecotourism summit & provides substantial information on the subject.
Eco-tourism International Locations Outside of the USA*Belize Eco Tourism Association -Codes of ethics, practices, projects.
*Eco Travels in Latin America - This web site deals broadly with environmental travel. This page provides the specific links to materials on the EcoTravels site as well as other Internet resources that will be of great use to travelers, researchers businesses and entrepreneurs.
*Global Development Research Center International eco-tourism and sustainable tourism information including guidelines and trends .
*Planeta.com This site offers much information, regarding environmental travel around the globe, and particularly in the Americas and Mexico.
*Suriname Opens Its Rain forest After a Civil War- Another Culture Bites The Dust: Suriname Opens Its Rain forest After a Civil War, But Leaves A Journalist Wondering, What Does Eco Tourism Really Mean, Anyway?
*The International Eco Tourism Society- Founded in 1990, TIES is the largest and oldest ecotourism organization in the world dedicated to generating and disseminating information about ecotourism. It currently has members in more than 70 countries. The organization's membership includes academics, consultants, conservation professionals and organizations, governments, architects, tour operators, lodge owners and managers, general development experts, and Eco-tourists.
*Tourism Offices Worldwide Directory -The TOWD is a guide to official tourism information, an index of official government tourism offices, convention and visitors bureaus, and similar agencies. No travel agents, tour operators or hotels.
*United Nations Environment Program Production & Consumption Unit - For the provider or traveler, this site offers reports, missions and a good look at the relevance of the subject worldwide.
*World Tourism Organization - Includes reports from the first international ecotourism summit & provides substantial information on the subject.
Environmental Organizations and Agencies*Envirolink - EnviroLink is a nonprofit organization and online community that unites hundreds of organizations and volunteers around the world with millions of people in more than 150 countries. EnviroLink is dedicated to providing comprehensive, up-to-date environmental information and news.
*Eco-tourism Web Ring You will find links to more genuine eco-tourism sites from here.
*Sierra Club - Although membership is required for participating in many of the activities which are organized by this club, the dues are minimal and are primarily used for accomplishing their preservation goals.
*The International Eco Tourism Society- Founded in 1990, TIES is the largest and oldest ecotourism organization in the world dedicated to generating and disseminating information about ecotourism. It currently has members in more than 70 countries. The organization's membership includes academics, consultants, conservation professionals and organizations, governments, architects, tour operators, lodge owners and managers, general development experts, and Eco-tourists.
*United Nations Environment Program Production & Consumption Unit - For the provider or traveler, this site offers reports, missions and a good look at the relevance of the subject worldwide.
*World Tourism Organization - Includes reports from the first international ecotourism summit & provides substantial information on the subject.
Florida Eco-tourism*Eco Tourism Florida Keys- An overview of the Keys fragile ecosystem, societies involved in it's preservation and articles by Christi Mathews.
*Ecotravel Center & Trade- Conservation International 'is guide to ecotravel information to assist travelers self-design exciting travel experiences that benefit conservation and provide opportunities for local communities.
*Sierra Club - Although membership is required for participating in many of the activities which are organized by this club, the dues are minimal and are primarily used for accomplishing their preservation goals.
Hawaii Eco-tourism*Hawaiian Eco-tourism Association - Goals, Associates, Issues, Events and more links.
*Sierra Club - Although membership is required for participating in many of the activities which are organized by this club, the dues are minimal and are primarily used for accomplishing their preservation goals.
Independent Informative Eco-tourism Web Sites*Eco-tourism Web Ring You will find links to more genuine eco-tourism sites from here.
*Suriname Opens Its Rain forest After a Civil War- Another Culture Bites The Dust: Suriname Opens Its Rain forest After a Civil War, But Leaves A Journalist Wondering, What Does Eco Tourism Really Mean, Anyway?
Nature Oriented Activities*Audubon Institute - Organization which advocates the appreciation and conservation of the world's diverse ecosystems, including swamps, grasslands, and the ocean.
*Eco Tourism Florida Keys- An overview of the Keys fragile ecosystem, societies involved in it's preservation and articles by Christi Mathews.
*Ecotravel Center & Trade- Conservation International 'is guide to ecotravel information to assist travelers self-design exciting travel experiences that benefit conservation and provide opportunities for local communities.
*Eco Travels in Latin America - This web site deals broadly with environmental travel. This page provides the specific links to materials on the EcoTravels site as well as other Internet resources that will be of great use to travelers, researchers businesses and entrepreneurs.
*Planeta.com This site offers much information, regarding environmental travel around the globe, and particularly in the Americas and Mexico.
*Sierra Club - Although membership is required for participating in many of the activities which are organized by this club, the dues are minimal and are primarily used for accomplishing their preservation goals.
*Tourism Offices Worldwide Directory -The TOWD is a guide to official tourism information, an index of official government tourism offices, convention and visitors bureaus, and similar agencies. No travel agents, tour operators or hotels.
*United Nations Environment Program Production & Consumption Unit - For the provider or traveler, this site offers reports, missions and a good look at the relevance of the subject worldwide.
*World Tourism Organization - Includes reports from the first international ecotourism summit & provides substantial information on the subject.
Nonprofit Eco-tourism Organizations, Societies and Groups*Audubon Institute - Organization which advocates the appreciation and conservation of the world's diverse ecosystems, including swamps, grasslands, and the ocean.
*Bio-Parks Network-An initiative of The Portuguese Institute of Ecology (INPECO) this organization is looking at ways to conserve, preserve and foster sustainable economic growth in Portugal.Cetacean Society International. A U.S. based nonprofit organization which serves worldwide to preserve all.
*Envirolink - EnviroLink is a nonprofit organization and online community that unites hundreds of organizations and volunteers around the world with millions of people in more than 150 countries. EnviroLink is dedicated to providing comprehensive, up-to-date environmental information and news.
*Ecotravel Center & Trade- Conservation International 'is guide to ecotravel information to assist travelers self-design exciting travel experiences that benefit conservation and provide opportunities for local communities.
*Eco Travels in Latin America - This web site deals broadly with environmental travel. This page provides the specific links to materials on the EcoTravels site as well as other Internet resources that will be of great use to travelers, researchers businesses and entrepreneurs.
*Friends of the Trees Society - promotes sustainable living, ecotourism, agraforestry, and ethical wild-crafting worldwide.
*Global Development Research Center International eco-tourism and sustainable tourism information including guidelines and trends.
*Sierra Club - Although membership is required for participating in many of the activities which are organized by this club, the dues are minimal and are primarily used for accomplishing their preservation goals.
*The International Eco Tourism Society- Founded in 1990, TIES is the largest and oldest ecotourism organization in the world dedicated to generating and disseminating information about ecotourism. It currently has members in more than 70 countries. The organization's membership includes academics, consultants, conservation professionals and organizations, governments, architects, tour operators, lodge owners and managers, general development experts, and Eco-tourists.
*Tourism Offices Worldwide Directory -The TOWD is a guide to official tourism information, an index of official government tourism offices, convention and visitors bureaus, and similar agencies. No travel agents, tour operators or hotels.
*United Nations Environment Program Production & Consumption Unit - For the provider or traveler, this site offers reports, missions and a good look at the relevance of the subject worldwide.
*World Tourism Organization - Includes reports from the first international ecotourism summit & provides substantial information on the subject.
PAST THIS POINT LINKS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE DIRECTORY - IN PROGRESS:
Academy of Natural Sciences
BBC News
Bluewater Network
City of Jacksonville
Center for Infectious Diseases
Conscious Choice:
Cruise Junkie
http://www.cruisejunkie.com/
Fast Company
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Florida State Parks
Honolulu Star Bulletin
International Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus
Inn Serendipity
Jacksonville Business Journal
Looksmart Find Articles
North America Oceana Organization
Oceana Organization
Ocean Conservancy
Planeta
San Pedro Sun
St. Johns Water River Management District
Stop Cruise Pollution
http://www.stopcruisepollution.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=pressrelease.detail&pressreleaseID=146 (Take an onsite tour of a cruise ship to see how it pollutes)
St. Petersburg Times
Tasmanian Conservation Trust
United Nations Environmental Project
United States Department of State
United States Environmental Protection Agency
http://www.epa.gov/rivers/keyJohn.html
http://www.epa.gov/owow/oceans/cruise_ships/white_paper.pdf
US Government Information
US National Park Service
http://www.nps.gov/timu/ ( Timuquan preserve information)
University of Alaska, Fairbanks
USA Today
Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs
World Tourism Organization
Ye Old Conciousness Shop
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