There are many ways to make a difference in the conservation of wildlife. But first, become informed. Remember that by increasing your own awareness of these issues, you'll be in a better position to make an impact.
Become a member of the Philadelphia Zoo's conservation and science listserv. You'll be kept up to date on the conservation and science department's program activities, regional and international volunteer opportunities and local as well as global conservation issues. Email peckham.valerie@phillyzoo.org to join the listserve.
Here are links to articles and websites covering subjects of conservation significance. This list is by no means complete. Consider it a starting point on your journey of discovery!
GreenWorks TV National Wildlife Federation U.S. Environmental Protection Agency The World Conservation Union
Cornell Lab of Ornithology Citizen Science Programs National Audubon Society The Nature Mapping Program in Washington
Million Solar Roofs Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Union of Concerned Scientists U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary International Coral Reef Action The Nature Conservancy The World Conservation Union
National Invasive Species Council The World Conservation Union Invasive Species Specialist Group
Monterey Bay Aquarium, Seafood Watch Program National Audubon Society Seafood Choice Alliance
Birdlife International Bushmeat Crisis Task Force Conservation International Pennsylvania Game Commission Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service U.S. World Wildlife Fund The World Conservation Union Species Survival Commission World Wildlife Fund
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission Smart Communities Network, U.S. Department of Energy
American Water Resources Association The Delaware Estuary Program The Delaware Riverkeeper Network Philadelphia Water Department Schuylkill Watershed Conservation Plan Water Resources Institute
American Zoo and Aquarium Association Conservation Breeding Specialist Group World Association of Zoos and Aquariums The World Conservation Union Re-introduction Specialist Group