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National Environmental Data

These sources are listed as "National" but can be limited to a specific geography for your purposes.

Earth Explorer
Earth Explorer is a product of the US Geological Survey containing downloads of DOQQ'S (digital aerial photography), the National Elevation Dataset, Digital Line Graph data, as well as other Satellite imagery for the lower 48 states. These are free digital products. Just log in as Guest for access.
EPA Substance Registry System
Provides information on substances and how they are represented in the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations and information systems. Search by name, CAS number and in other ways.
EPA Superfund
This portal provides access to the EPA's Superfund program. Information on searching for Superfund sites in your area, as well as brownfield information is provided. Laws related to Superfund are also referenced.
ESDI: Earth Science Data Interface
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The Earth Science Data Interface (ESDI) is a product of the Global Land Cover Facility of the US Geological Survey and NASA. It can be used to search for and download Landsat, MODIS or AVHRR derived products depending on the search. Search by map to browse and query, by path for Landsat, and product for MODIS or AVHRR. Downloads from all Landsat's can be found at: http://www.landcover.org/data/landsat/.
National Atlas of the United States
This resource offers information about the development of the atlas, the ability to create United States maps, and maps pertaining to the environment and other aspects of the United States.
National Map
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The U.S. Geological Survey consolidates information from local, state and federal agencies to seamlessly integrate many layers of georeferenced data into this national map. Find and print the map, or download the data associated with the area you have found.
Toxmap
Provides map access and searching to toxic chemicals related to Superfund sites, provided by the National Library of Medicine.

Ohio Environmental Data

Ohio EPA: Water Quality Standards
Details Ohio water quality standards and guidelines.
USGS: Ohio Water Science Center
Contains real time and historical data on streamflow, ground water, water quality, and precipitation.
AirOhio: Ohio EPA Air Monitoring
Air monitoring data from Ohio EPA. Contains Current Air Quality Map, air Quality and Your Health, Air Quality Reports, Air Quality Index Reports (Ozone only)- April through October, Air Quality Index Forecasts (U.S. EPA), Air Pollution Advisory Programs in Ohio, Pollen and Mold Summaries for Ohio Cities, Air Monitoring Sites in Ohio.
Marcellus and Utica Shale: Ohio EPA
Contains information about regulations, and faq's about the geologic formations where much of the Natural Gas drilling that uses hydraulic fracturing or "fracking" generally occurs in Ohio.

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