U.S. Coast Guard Environmental Stewardship Efforts

United States Coast Guard

http://www.uscg.mil

The U.S Coast Guard is a maritime, multi-mission, military service within the Department of Homeland Security and one of the nation's five armed services. The U.S. Coast Guard is also a strong environmental steward and this layer showcases Coast Guard efforts to protect and conserve the environment in the Pacific including environmental response, energy conservation, marine debris cleanups, fisheries and sanctuary enforcement, polar operations and wildlife conservation initiatives. Come explore the Coast Guard and learn how to assist them in protecting the environment by providing direct feedback on illegal fishing, pollution, and issues relevant to Coast Guard missions!

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The 2009 Goldman Environmental Prize Recipients

Goldman Environmental Prize

http://www.goldmanprize.org

Circle the globe on a tour narrated by Robert Redford that explores the stories of the 2009 Goldman Environmental Prize recipients. The Prize annually honors inspiring grassroots environmental leaders from around the world with a cash prize of $150,000 and spreads the word about their important work. Through this KML,visit massive mountaintop removal coal mines in Appalachia, majestic waterfalls in the Congo Basin Rainforest, ship breaking yards lining the beaches of Bangladesh, and other locations where Prize winners are taking on extraordinary challenges on behalf of the environment.

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