The Center works to provide a scientific perspective aimed at effective stewardship of biodiversity and its potential economic benefit.  

If you would like to have a link to your site posted on this page, please EMail the director at Philip.Lienesch@wku.edu.  In the message, include a description of the project, web site URL, mailing address (including EMail) and phone number of at least one contact person. 

GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS

Kentucky State Nature Preserves Commission (Joyce Bender)

The agency charged with identifying, acquiring and managing biologically important natural areas, and educating the public as to the value of biodiversity


Kentucky State Parks (Sam Devine, Kentucky Department of Parks)

A guide to the 49 state parks and one interstate park in Kentucky, including information of facilities, scenic highlights and upcoming events

PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS

Kentucky Society of Natural History (Berl Meyer)

A nonprofit organization promoting the study of nature and the natural sciences, with members from throughout Kentucky and neighboring states

Kentucky Chapter of the Nature Conservancy (Ritchie Kessler)

The Nature Conservancy is a leading international, nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the diversity of life on Earth.  The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.
 
All materials copyright 1998 Western Kentucky University
Last modified 18 October 1999