The Lyons Press is proud to present the forty-fourth edition of the National Wildlife Federation"s Conservation Directory. This annual directory of national and international conservation organizations and agencies working to protect the environment has become the most vital resource of its kind. Included are: * members of the United States Congress * federal government agencies * state and regional government organizations * citizens" groups * educational institutions with conservation programs * conservation information resources including databases and services, periodicals, and other directories of interest * federally protected conservation areas including parks, refuges, and marine sanctuaries * useful indexes that list groups by causes * and pages and pages of other valuable information Whether your interest is coral reefs or cultural preservation, native plants or national parks, sport fishing or sustainable ecosystems, the 1999 Conservation Directory is the single best resource of information. This annual directory is essential for colleges and universities, libraries, environmental activists, students, outdoor writers, science editors, natural-resource agencies, those seeking employment in the field of conservation, researchers, and all individuals interested in wildlife and ecology.