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/