Air

• Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) - Information and resources concerning Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) programs, practitioners, materials, government and association links, and other facilities resources
• Project A.I.R.E. - Topics covered include: air quality, rainforests, radon, the creation of environmental laws, the greenhouse effect, and ozone. Grades K-12.
• Dirty Air is Hard to Bear  (pdf)   - Booklet describing the history of air pollution and Michigan's efforts to control air pollution. 
• Great Links to Great Science Resources - Science resources sorted by category, subcategory, and grade level.
• Mercury - Details what Mercury is and how it affects the environment.  Provides contacts for disposing of Mercury.  
• Mercury Spills (pdf) - Provides information on how to clean up small mercury spills.
• Open Burning Regulations (pdf) - Information on open burning regulations in Michigan .
• Ozone (pdf) - Fact sheet describing ozone.  Provides suggestions on how we can help reduce ozone.
• Ozone Action Days/Forecasts -  Hourly updates on current 1 hour and 8 hour ozone values.
• Radon- DEQ site for local information and sources for test kits.
• Radon - The EPA site for sources of information on Indoor Air Quality.
• Mercury in the Classroom - Teachers, help reduce mercury in your classroom!
• West Michigan Ozone Action! - West Michigan Clean Air Coalition, with Ozone Action! updates

Land

• Acorn Naturalists  - Resources for Exploring Aquatic Habitats (Curricula on watershed education, wetlands, streams, rivers, ponds, lakes, bogs.)
• Contaminated Site Cleanups - Part 201 Citizen's Guide (pdf) - What you need to know if you own or purchase property with environmental contamination.
• Contaminated Sites in Michigan - A downloadable DEQ database comprised of identified sites of environmental contamination.

Water

• Pollution Pipe: Street to Stream (pdf)-   For students in Grades 6-12 on non-point sources of pollution found in runoff and the effects of development on watersheds. Shows the relationship between urban development and impervious ground cover created by streets, parking lots, and roofs. Provides a list of pollutants found in runoff, as well as some steps that can be taken to prevent water pollution. From the Center for Global Environmental Education (CGEE).
• World of Fresh Water (pdf) - Helps 4^th-6^th grade students understand the effects of pollutants on lakes, rivers, and streams
• America's Water Resources - Provides information about the nation's water resources, the economic value of clean water, and actions needed to protect water resources.
• Building a Pond (pdf) - DEQ guide to permit procedure for building a pond.
• Common Aquatic Plants of Michigan - A description of some of the most commonly occurring aquatic plants in Michigan .
• The Great Lakes - Comprehensive DEQ site on many issues surrounding the Great Lakes.
• Preventing Groundwater Contamination (pdf) - Information about groundwater and ways to prevent contamination
• Storm Drain Stenciling Project Guidelines - Information on starting storm drain stenciling projects in your community.
• Water's Journey: The River Returns . This new environmental web documentary is an in-depth exploration of the St. John's watershed, threats to the river and efforts to clean it up. "Water's Journey: The River Returns is part of the award-winning "Water's Journey" series directed by Wes Skiles of Karst Producations.
• Water Science for Schools- Information about a variety of water topics.   You'll find online activities, pictures, data tables, maps and a glossary of terms.    
• Federal Funding Sources for Watershed Protection (pdf) - A new video entitled "Getting In Step: A Video Guide for Conducting Watershed Outreach Campaigns" is designed to help agencies plan and evaluate outreach programs. Created by the National Service Center for Environmental Publications (NSCEP), the video can be used as a guide for any type of environmental preparation. The NSCEP produces many other helpful publications and items through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for outreach and education. Order a copy by calling 1-800-490-9198 or on the web. 
• Water Testing - Information on testing private water wells for drinking water. 
• Wetland Protection   (pdf) - Describes types of wetlands and benefits to the environment.
• Give Water a Hand - National watershed education program designed to involve young people in local environmental service projects.
• Storm Water Teaching Guide  -   Storm water curriculum guides.
• Storm Water Month Outreach Materials and Reference Documents -   An EPA website designed to educate all people on storm water.  
• T.E.A.C.H. Great Lakes - Focuses on advancing the nature and distribution of Great Lakes-related education materials to the broad audience of educators and students in the Great Lakes region and beyond. 
• Fisheries Learning on the Web - Award-winning, Web-based curriculum material for grades 4-8.   Each standards-based lesson features an engaging activity focusing on one of three primary areas: ecosystem, water, or fish.