WashingtonLifeScience.com - Part of a specialized national network of state- and province-based biotechnology, medical device, and life science sites. Washington Native Plant Society - Organization dedicated to the conservation and study of native plants. Includes history and goals of the organization, as well as educational activities, and membership information. Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative - Working to restore and protect marine resources and habitats in the northwest Washington counties of Clallam, Island, Jefferson, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish and Whatcom. Center for Environmental Law and Policy - A nonprofit membership organization working to preserve and restore Washington's freshwater resources through agency monitoring, litigation, education, and policy research. Mars Society Puget Sound - The Puget Sound area chapter of this international organization dedicated to furthering the goal of the exploration and settlement of the Red Planet. Offers news, books, videos, discussion groups, and membership information. Puget Soundkeeper Alliance - An environmental group aimed at protecting and preserving Puget Sound by stopping the discharge of toxic pollution through advocacy and vigilant monitoring. Offers information about enforcement, pollution preventions, news, volunteer opportunities, and resource center. State of Washington Water Research Center - Serves as a primary link between water-related personnel in the academic community; local, state, and federal government; and the private sector. Offers a newsletter, announcements, and local watershed conditions. Structural Engineers Association of Washington - Contains contact information, links to other chapters, upcoming events, related links, news, and publications. Earth Share of Washington - Strives to protect the quality of life through stewardship of the environment. Includes member groups, workplace giving, volunteer opportunities, news, and events. Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board - Includes a list of weeds, laws, county boards, education, and links. Climate of Washington - Narrative written by the State Climatologists and published by the National Climatic Data Center. Washington State Department of Natural Resources - State government department dedicated to educating and preserving Washington's natural resources. Offers a list of programs, news, publications, list of natural hazards, education, and employment opportunities. Northwest Association for Biomedical Research - Promoting public understanding of the implications and applications of the process of biomedical research. SWANA Washington Evergreen Chapter - Includes members from all ranks of the solid waste management community, and every corner of the State of Washington. Washington Environmental Council - Statewide advocacy organization that works to improve and enforce environmental laws. Includes links to state legislature, donation and volunteer opportunities, and links. Nisqually River Council - Oversees protection of the aquatic and wildlife habitats, waters, and wetlands of the river basin. Includes organization information, watershed map, reports on chinook salmon recovery efforts and other activities, and links to related sites. Washington Association of Conservation Districts - Non-profit organization representing Washington's 48 conservation districts. Meetings, district listings, legislative information, publications, and links. Environmental & Land Use Hearings Office - Independent state agency housing boards for pollution control, shoreline hearings, forest practices, and hydraulic appeals. Includes a calendar, research, record of decisions, and case data. Washington State Pest Management Resource Service - Research-based pest management information for agricultural producers and homeowners. Includes crop profiles, overview of pesticides and other forms of control, applicator training, and weed control.