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| Organization | Website | Contact Information | Ask An Expert | About | Organization Type | State |
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| Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency | https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-emergency-management-agency | Contact Information |
MEMA coordinates with federal, state and local government agencies, non-profits and businesses to prepare, respond and recover from emergencies and disasters. |
State agency | massachusetts | |
| Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs | https://www.mass.gov/orgs/executive-office-of-energy-and-environmental-affairs | Contact Information |
EEA seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance the Commonwealth’s environmental resources while ensuring a clean energy future for the state’s residents. The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs serves commonwealth residents interested in outdoor recreational opportunities, energy consumers and power companies, residents and businesses interacting with environmental protection laws and regulations, clean energy companies and residents interested in clean energy, farmers, and residents who work with animals. |
State agency | massachusetts | |
| Massachusetts Geological Survey | http://mgs.geo.umass.edu/ | Contact Information |
The Massachusetts Geological Survey's mission is to perform research on the land, mineral, and water resources of the state; coordinate/facilitate research and communication among various agencies, researchers and stakeholders; collect, compile, analyze, correlate and preserve all data pertaining to the geological environment; disseminate to the public all information leading to a better understanding of the geology, hydrology, and natural environment through the preparation of maps, databases, reports and other publications. |
State geological survey | massachusetts | |
| Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management | https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-office-of-coastal-zone-management | Contact Information |
CZM is the lead policy, planning, and technical assistance agency on coastal and ocean issues within the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) and implements the state’s coastal program under the federal Coastal Zone Management Act. Through local and regional coordination and collaboration, CZM balances management of vital economic and natural resources of the Massachusetts coast and ocean waters. CZM provides technical assistance and support—primarily to local officials, marine businesses, environmental groups, and coastal homeowners—as well as information to people who visit and volunteer for the coast. |
State agency | massachusetts | |
| Massachusetts Water Resources Authority | http://www.mwra.state.ma.us/ | Contact Information |
MWRA is a Massachusetts public authority established by an enabling act enacted in 1984. MWRA's mission is to provide reliable, cost-effective, high-quality water and sewer services that protect public health, promote environmental stewardship, maintain customer confidence, and support a prosperous economy. |
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| Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy | https://www.michigan.gov/egle/0,9429,,00.html | Contact Information |
The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy's mission is to protect Michigan’s environment and public health by managing air, water, land, and energy resources. |
State agency | michigan | |
| Michigan Geological Survey | https://wmich.edu/geologysurvey | Contact Information |
The mission of the Michigan Geological Survey is to facilitate basic and applied geological research to promote the best use of Michigan's geological resources for their social and economic benefits while protecting associated resource values and the environment. |
State geological survey | michigan | |
| Michigan Office of the Great Lakes | https://www.michigan.gov/ogl/ | Contact Information |
The Office of the Great Lakes was created by the Michigan Legislature in 1985 under the Great Lakes Protection Act. It presently houses the Areas of Concern Program, Coastal Management Program, and the Great Lakes Coordination Program. The Michigan Office of the Great Lakes is a leader in Great Lakes policy development and strategic program implementation to protect, restore, and sustain the Great Lakes watershed. The OGL collaborates with partner organizations to support sustainable use of coastal resources, coordinate restoration of severely degraded areas, manage water quality and quantity, prevent aquatic invasive species, and engage in emerging policy issues. The OGL provides advice and assistance to the Governor’s Office and other state offices. |
State agency | michigan | |
| Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division | https://www.michigan.gov/msp/0,4643,7-123-72297_60152_66814---,00.html | Contact Information |
The Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) is responsible for coordinating state and federal resources to assist local government in response and relief activities in the event of an emergency or disaster. The division also coordinates homeland security initiatives and various federal grants. |
State agency | michigan | |
| Mineralogical Society of America | http://www.minsocam.org |
The Mineralogical Society of America (MSA) was founded in 1919 for the advancement of mineralogy, crystallography, geochemistry, petrology, and promotion of their uses in other sciences, industry, and the arts.
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