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Browse an extensive list of federal, state, and local agencies, and other organizations that work on geoscience issues.
| Organization | Website | Contact Information | Ask An Expert | About | Organization Type | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paleobotanical Section of the Botanical Society of America | https://www.botany.org/paleo/ |
The Paleobotanical Section of Botanical Society of America is the oldest organization of paleobotanists in the world. |
Non-profit | |||
| Paleontological Research Institution | https://www.priweb.org/ | Contact Information |
PRI’s Museum of the Earth was established in 2003 to provide the general public with a unique opportunity to explore our world through a mix of natural history displays, interactive science features, and art exhibitions. |
Non-profit | ||
| Paleontological Society | https://www.paleosoc.org/ |
The Paleontological Society is an international nonprofit organization devoted exclusively to the advancement of the science of paleontology. |
Non-profit | |||
| Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection | https://www.dep.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx |
The Department of Environmental Protection's mission is to protect Pennsylvania's air, land and water from pollution and to provide for the health and safety of its citizens through a cleaner environment. We will work as partners with individuals, organizations, governments and businesses to prevent pollution and restore our natural resources. |
State agency | pennsylvania | ||
| Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency | https://www.pema.pa.gov/Pages/Default.aspx | Contact Information |
The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency helps communities and citizens mitigate against, prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies including natural disasters, acts of terrorism, or other humanmade disasters. |
State agency | pennsylvania | |
| Pennsylvania Geological Survey | https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/about/Pages/Geological-Survey.aspx |
The Pennsylvania Geological Survey's mission is to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania by collecting, preserving, and disseminating impartial information on the Commonwealth's geology, geologic resources, and topography in order to contribute to the understanding, wise use, and conservation of its land and included resources. |
State geological survey | pennsylvania | ||
| Petroleum History Institute | https://petroleumhistory.org/ |
The mission of the Petroleum History Institute is to pursue the history, heritage and development of the modern oil industry from its 1859 inception in Oil Creek Valley, Pennsylvania, to its early roots in other regions in North America and the subsequent spread throughout the world to its current global status. |
Non-profit | |||
| Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration | https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/ | Contact Information |
PHMSA's mission is to protect people and the environment by advancing the safe transportation of energy and other hazardous materials that are essential to our daily lives. To do this, the agency establishes national policy, sets and enforces standards, educates, and conducts research to prevent incidents. We also prepare the public and first responders to reduce consequences if an incident does occur. |
Federal agency | ||
| Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council | http://www.crmc.ri.gov/ | Contact Information |
The Coastal Resources Management Council is a management agency with regulatory functions. Its primary responsibility is for the preservation, protection, development and where possible the restoration of the coastal areas of the state via the implementation of its integrated and comprehensive coastal management plans and the issuance of permits for work with the coastal zone of the state. |
State agency | rhode island | |
| Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management | http://www.dem.ri.gov/ | Contact Information |
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) serves as the chief steward of the state’s natural resources. The DEM's mission put simply is to protect, restore, and promote our environment to ensure Rhode Island remains a wonderful place to live, visit, and raise a family. |
State agency | rhode island |