Go Green Virginia
The Town of Abingdon is a participant in the Green Government Challenge
The following is a list of links and information on other state and local green initiatives:
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http://earth911.org/
This is a site with search-by-zip code engine to find nearest recycle and re-use centers for a host of items and products.
Earth 911 delivers actionable local information on recycling and product stewardship that empowers consumers to act locally, live
responsibly and contribute to sustainability.
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http://www.asdevelop.org/
Appalachian Sustainable Development's mission involves uniting citizens living in and near the watersheds of the Clinch and Powell Rivers to affirm the need for development that is sustainable and beneficial for nature and people, for culture and community. The site provides links on local organic farming and marketing in the Abingdon and southwestern Virginia Area.
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http://www.rainforestweb.org/What_You_Can_Do/Green_Transportation/ Source of good information on green transportation from Rainforestweb.org
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http://www.uppertnriver.org/
The mission of the Upper Tennessee River Roundtable is to achieve clean water throughout the watershed with the involvement of
citizens in planning, educating, attracting funding, and advocating our water resources. The Roundtable envisions the citizens within
the watershed of the Clinch, Holston, and Powell Rivers practicing conservation and good stewardship.
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http://www.vacreepertrail.com/
Virginia Creeper Trail
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http://www.samab.org/
The Southern Appalachian Man and the Biosphere Reserve Program was established in 1988 to help the area's public land
managers to work together on some shared environmental issues and problems.
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http://www.fws.gov/northeast/virginiafield/ or locally in Abingdon http://www.fws.gov/northeast/va/svfo.htm
The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife and plants and
their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.
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http://www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/virginia/misc/The Nature Conservancy Clinch Valley Program, East Main St., Abingdon, Virginia
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http://www.deq.state.va.us//
Virginia Dept. of Environmental Quality (environmental quality protection and regulation)
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http://www.dgif.state.va.us//
Virginia Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries (hunting & fishing lisences, boat registration, etc.)
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http://www.vdacs.virginia.gov//
Virginia Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/natural_heritage/index.shtml
The Department of Conservation and Recreation works with Virginians to conserve, protect, and enhance their lands and improve the quality of the Chesapeake Bay and our rivers and streams, promotes the stewardship and enjoyment of natural, cultural and outdoor
recreational resources, and ensures the safety of Virginia's dams.
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http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/gwj/mr/
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
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http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/gwj/
George Washington and Jefferson National Forests