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	Federal
	Environmental Protection Agency Offers a speakers bureau, teaching guides, videos, a library, free informational booklets, grants for schools, and teacher training workshops.		Ed Program Coordinator New England Reg Office JFK Federal Building Boston, MA 02203 617-565-9447
	National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adm NOAA includes the National Weather Service, which maintains weather data online for many sites, including the Barnes Airport in Westfield.		No information
	U.S. Geological Survey The USGS coordinates collection of stream gaging data, and is also in charge of producing and distributing topographic maps for the continental U.S. Locally, topos can be purchased at Conner's in Westfield and at many outdoor stores.		No information
	State
	MA Dept of Conservation and Recreation Governor Romney has signed enabling legislation unifying the Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) and the Department of Environmental Management (DEM). The new Department of Conservation and Recreation will serve to build upon both agencies' strengths and commitment to creating a world-class parks and recreation system.		DCR 251 Causeway Street, Suite 600 Boston, MA 02114-2104 617 626-1250
	MA Riverways Programs The mission of the Riverways Programs is to promote the restoration, protection and ecological integrity of the Commonwealth's rivers, streams and adjacent lands.		Riverways Programs Joan Kimball, Director 251 Causeway St., Suite 400 Boston, MA 02114 (617) 626-1540
	MA Dept of Environmental Protection DEP sponsors activities on solid waste management for grades K-12. It also provides recycling information and assistance to schools through the REAPS program. DEP's speakers bureau is comprised of environmental professionals who visit high school classrooms to discuss current issues.		Public Affairs 617-292-5960
	MA Dept of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Environmental Law Enforcement DFWELE sponsors several programs including the Aquatic Resource Education Program, Aquatic Wild Program, Project Wild, and the Watershed Education Program. They also provide informal speakers by special arrangement.		DFWELE Field Headquarters Westboro, MA 01581 508-792 7270
	MA Division of Conservation Services DCS offers a speakers bureau that discusses topics concerning land and water conservation.		DCS 100 Cambridge St Boston, MA 02202 617-727-1552
	MA Executive Office of Environmental Affairs The Executive Office of Environmental Affairs oversees the operations of many natural resource agencies, including the Dept of Conservation and Recreation, and the Dept of Environmental Protection.		EOEA Ellen Roy Herzfelder, Secretary 251 Causeway Street, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02114 (617) 626-1000
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