Science and Environment

» Department of the Environment
   Contains information on a number of NI environmental agencies.

   
   http://www.doeni.gov.uk/

» Environment and Heritage Service Northern Ireland
   The government agency protecting and conserving the natural and built environment explains its responsibilities and activities.

   
   http://www.ehsni.gov.uk/

» Living by the Loughshore
   Provides a guide to the province's loughs.

   
   http://www.loughshore.com

» Lough Neagh and Lower Bann Wetlands
   Provides information about the management strategy, wildlife and archaeology of the lough and wetlands.

   
   http://www.loughneagh.com/

» North West Waste Plan
   Provides the text of the document in Adobe Acrobat format, as well as a background to the plan.

   
   http://www.northwestwasteplan.org.uk/

» Northern Ireland Semiconductor Research Centre
   Includes a who's who, publication details, information on research opportunities and relevant links.

   
   http://www.ee.qub.ac.uk/nisrc/

» Peatlands
   The Environment and Heritage Service explains what peatland is and describes its plants, wildlife, archaeology, history, and the uses of peat. Includes issues, conservation and places to visit.

   
   http://www.peatlandsni.gov.uk/

» Research and Special Collections Available Locally (NI)
   RASCAL is the result of a two year mapping project based at Queen's University Belfast to create and develop a new electronic portal to research and special collections in the province.

   
   http://www.rascal.ac.uk/

» Southern Waste Management Partnership
   Includes objectives, waste facts and the text of the latest waste management plan.

   
   http://www.swampni.org.uk/

» The Ulster Canal
   Campaign to re-open the canal between Lough Neagh and Lough Erne with news, history and map.

   
   http://www.ulstercanal.org/