Resources

Energy:

Energy Encyclopedia- Great place to start learning about all types.

Alternative Energy News- Current issues
Alternative Energy Tips- Great do-it-yourself tips
Physics 162 (Lots of Resource links! A college class homepage. Scroll downto the Internet Resources section)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory- Very thorough
Alternative Energy Store- All the products you will need!
EnergyBlog- Articles on alternative energy

Solar Energy International- Focus on education and learning
Home Power- Renewable energy for the homeowner

Nuclear vs. Renewables

Cheq Bay Renewables

Housing:
Solar Homes- Lots of information and designs of solar homes
Home Plans- Examples of home plans
Rural Home Technology- Great for our area
Bio Home- Very different dome homes
StrawBale Homes- Links at bottom

Earth Shelters- Homes underground

Earth Shelter Homes

Water Conservation Kohler water saving projects

International Dome House Company promoting new home design

The Natural Home-Design and technology ideas

Sustainable Home Design- focuses on modern home designs

Dream Green Homes- Variety of designs and styles

Eco System Homes

Politics/Community Planning:

Bayfield County Maps-This is the ONE!- Use the polygon tool to measure your area

Soil Types in Bayfield County

Soil Map-Searchable
County Land Use Maps-Maps of soils, vegetation, water, zoning
Terra Server-Aerial Photographs

Topographical Maps-Bayfield County

Aerial Photo Maps

Community Planning Guide Worldwide projects for communities
Smart Communities Basic info on Land use planning
LandUse- Info on how to manage your land
Forms of Government-Definitions Wikipedia

Government Definitions- History Guy

Independent Institute

Google Earth

Sustainable Communities

Sustainable Communities HUD

Five Common Political Systems

Technology:

People in Action- List of links to other sites
Future Friendly- House Technology
Case Studies in Sustainability
Sustainable Technologies- Blog with great examples

STEP-Sustainable Technology Education Program

Green Technology Resources- Links galore!

Sustainable Technologies – Everything you need to know!

Sustainable Economics

The Sustainable Economy

Sustainable Economy

Growing a Sustainable Economy

3 Keys to a Sustainable Economy

The Balance

German Example of Sustainable Economy

Participatory Economics

Agriculture/Natural Resources:

What isSustainable Agriculture? Good place to start

Sustainable Agriculture-National GeographicExamples, pictures

Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture Lots of practical info

SAGE Educational site

Soil Surveys

Sustainable Agriculture Foundation

USDA Natural Resources-Lots of great technical information!
What is Sustainable Agriculture?
MOSES
Poly FaceFarms-Great example and educational

Sustainable Agriculture 101

USDA Sustainable Agriculture

Crop King-Hydroponic Farming- Info and products

Village Farms-Hydroponics-sustainability link

Aquaponics- This is a twist on farming!
Sweetwater Organics- Fish/Vegetable Farm

Aquaponics

Transportation:
Sustainable Transportation Tips-
Eco Mall- Transportation- Examples
Green Cars- compare efficiency of cars
Fuel Cells Info-How they work
USDE Vehicle Technology- Hybrid and electric cars
USDE Fuels- Alternative fuel sources
Alternative Fuel Cars- Green vehicles
Alternative Fuel-Vehicle Directory- Hundreds of great links on this site!

Alternative Fuel Vehicle Types

Alternative Fuels Locator

General:

Sustainable Schools

The Eco Mall

ForThe Future

Simple Steps

The Green Guide

Green Living Tips

Green Living Ideas

Earth Easy