The CDC's Biomonitoring Project specializes in biomonitoring, which is the direct measurement of people's exposure to toxic substances in the environment by measuring the substances or their metabolites in human specimens, such as blood or urine.

THe Breast Cancer Fund links to resources on cancer prevention as well as efforts to measure the body burdens of chemicals in the state of California.

Discussses the chemicals found in mother's milk, and ways to reduce the burden. Also contains links to more information and resources.

Biomonitoring Resource Center is a program of Commonweal. The Center’s website offers information on biomonitoring, as well as a study of chemicals found in a cross-section of California residents.

This site houses the Environmental Working Group’s biomonitoring studies covering adult, newborn, and multi-generational exposure. The site also offers discussion about the significance of the results and a self-quiz.

Chemical Body Burden was created by a collaboration of health professionals, scientists, citizens groups and environmental organizations. This site focuses on the synthetic chemicals and heavy metals we carry in our bodies.

This resource provides the results of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s ongoing biomonitoring efforts.

A product of the Toxic-Free Legacy Coalition, Pollution in People provides the background and results of a biomonitoring study conducted on a group of citizens from Washington state.  

Healthy Child Healthy World facilitates awareness of preventable health and development problems caused by exposures to toxic substances in homes, schools and communities and promotes the protection of children from these toxics.

Toxic contaminants and their health effects is one topic, among others, on which the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) focuses. They offer information about children’s health, the health effects of pollution, common chemicals in our lives, pesticides and scientific integrity.

Scorecard not only provides information about national pollution, but features county-level reports based on zip code. The site gives detailed information on air and water pollutants, including what and how much of a chemical is released in each area, lists top polluters and superfund sites, and addresses environmental justice issues. In addition, a database of chemical profiles, health effects , and regulations are available.

The ATSDR is a federal public health agency of the Department of Health and Human Services. ATSDR provides health information about chemicals through databases such as Toxicological Profiles

Provides health information about chemicals.

Provides several useful databases on chemicals of concern and their health and environmental effects.

Provides access to scientific articles in the published literature.

Searchable database that provides citations on the scientific studies done on chemicals.

Provides information on the chemicals and products released into the environment.

Protecting humans and wildlife from harmful chemicals.

Local-Motion works to raise awareness about the connections between environmental toxins and negative health consequences.

A product of the Environmental Health Association of Nova Scotia. The Guide provides general consumer advice on the issue and also covers a variety of specific products, from personal care products to pest control. The site also offers home-made alternatives to household cleaners.

Contains information on over 200 nanotechnology-based products, ranging from electronics to cosmetics. The Consumer Products Inventory is a product of the Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies, a partnership between the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and the Pew Charitable Trusts.

The National Library of Medicine created this database to collect information available on the chemical ingredients of over 6,000 consumer brands. By using sources such as a product’s Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), information such as known ingredients and health effects are cataloged for scientists and consumers. 

Our Stolen Future continues the work initiated by the book, which was published in 1996. The site provides up-to-date information on the science behind endocrine disruption.

EHN is compiled from leading national and international news sources. EHN is published 7 days/week. Stories are selected based on relevance to environmental health issues, regardless of viewpoint. EHN is a product of Environmental Health Sciences, a non-profit organization founded to facilitate public understanding of emerging scientific links between environmental exposures and human health.

CHE facilitates networking and dialogue among diverse individuals and groups in order to share knowledge and assist in partnerships that can effectively address environmental health issues. 

The Center for Food Safety is a non-profit organization focusing on harmful food production technologies and promoting sustainable alternatives. The Center runs several campaigns, including a hormone campaign focusing on cattle. 

Grassroots, democratic group organizing people to increase their power on issues of environmental stewardship, sustainable communities and economic justice in Colorado.

Uncompahgre Valley Association is 501(c)3 local community group in Montrose County, Colorado.

Concerned Citizens Alliance is 501(c)3s local community group in Mesa County, Colorado.

WeCAN is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to help provide basic human services in a respectful manner to individuals and families in our service area, and to work with them to enhance family stability and self-sufficiency in western Colorado.

Grand Valley Citizens Alliance is 501(c)3 local community group in Garfield County, Colorado.

OGAP is a resource for citizens and communities that are dealing with oil and gas development. OGAP's multi-tiered approach involves people who are directly affected by the impacts of oil and gas development in working for strong reforms and better industry practices. We utilize media, public education and community organizing in our efforts to change the way oil and gas development occurs in North America.

ACAT promotes environmental health and justice.

Local-Motion works to raise awareness about the connections between environmental toxins and negative health consequences.

The Oregon Toxics Alliance focuses on protecting communities and natural resources from contamination through policy reform and safer practices.

The Toxics Action Center helps communities fight toxic pollution by working on a variety of issues including cleaning up hazardous waste sites, stopping the spraying of pesticides, pressuring companies to reduce their toxic chemical use, and other issues.

WTC works to protect public health and the environment by eliminating toxic pollution through the promotion of alternatives, education and other avenues.

WSERC works to protect natural resources and promotes healthy communities on the western slope of Colorado.

EWG is a nonprofit environmental research organization based in Washington, DC and a leading content provider for public interest groups and concerned citizens about threats to health and the environment and to find solutions.

HCCA's mission is to protect, restore, and enhance the natural ecosystems and quality of life in the Upper Gunnison River Basin of Colorado

Healthy Child Healthy World facilitates awareness of preventable health and development problems caused by exposures to toxic substances in homes, schools and communities and promotes the protection of children from these toxics.

Protecting humans and wildlife from harmful chemicals.

Health Care without Harm is a global coalition that works to protect health by reducing pollution in the health care industry.

Local-Motion works to raise awareness about the connections between environmental toxins and negative health consequences.

Compiles information on health care issues and provides environmental health alert 

Planet Natural is a retailer that offers natural products for the home, lawn and garden. Some of the products available through this site include organic lawn care products, heirloom seeds, natural pest control products, pet care supplies and natural cleaning supplies. 

Care2 Health Living aims to provide everyday solutions to those interested in living naturally through a compilation of articles ranging from healthy eating to non-toxic cleaning.

Local-Motion works to raise awareness about the connections between environmental toxins and negative health consequences.

Promotes a lifestyle of living consciously, buying wisely, and working with others to make a difference.

Compiles environmental and health information. The web site, which complements a publication by the same name, is run by The Green Guide Institute.

Features a virtual house that shows potential health risks to children and how they can be avoided, has a safe products store, illustrates beneficial home practices, provides several user-friendly information resources, and includes a quiz which provides a personalized assessment on home practices.

NRDC provides several links, some of which are listed above as well, related to toxics and health.

OSF provides endocrine disruption-related links for scientific, medical, environmental and health non-governmental organizations, government and agency, journalism, and industry websites. 

Campaign for Safe Cosmetics is a coalition working to protect the health of consumers and workers by requiring the health and beauty industry to phase out the use of chemicals linked to cancer, birth defects and other health problems, and replace them with safer alternatives.

Fragranced Products Information Network includes information on the health, environmental and regulatory aspects related to fragrances.

Not Too Pretty focuses on the use of phthalates in cosmetics, including information for several countries.

Environmental Working Group (EWG) developed Skin Deep as a consumer database that provides a brand-by-brand personal care product safety guide on thousands of products. The database provides safety ratings, product comparisons and can generate custom shopping lists.

Think Before You Pink calls for awareness about cosmetic companies that support the fight against breast cancer but continue to use toxic chemicals in their products. Think Before You Pink is a project of Breast Cancer Action.

This compendium provides a list of the common names of pesticides, their classification, and basic chemical information for each pesticide.

Formerly the National Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides, Beyond Pesticides works to reduce and eliminate the use of toxic pesticides. Beyond Pesticides also specializes in providing the public with useful information on pesticides and alternative methods of pest management.

NCAP promotes healthy solutions to pest problems by providing information on alternatives, advocating reduced use, and more.

PAN is an international coalition that works to replace toxic pesticides with ecologically sound alternatives.

PANNA is one of five PAN Regional Centers worldwide, focusing on pesticide issues in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico.

This database compiles news, analysis and regulatory information on pesticides. The main focus and origin of the web site is pesticide law.

RPN offers an online responsible purchasing resource center to aid in institutional purchasing programs. RPN is run by the Center for a New American Dream.

Consumer Reports Greener Choices provides product information and aids in product selection.

Conscious Consumer provides resources for individuals interested in purchasing power. Conscious Consumer is a Center for a New American Dream program.

Energy Star is a government/industry partnership that has grown out of a voluntary labeling program started by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The program saves money and reduces pollution by facilitating the conservation of energy. The web site provides guidance for both individuals and businesses.

Environmental Choice is a North American environmental certification program, EcoLogo, founded by the Canadian government. The web site provides information about the program, participating companies and products.

This program provides resources for janitorial staff to reduce chemical exposure and reduce the use of harmful products. The program is run by the Western Regional Pollution Prevention Network.

Office of the Federal Environmental Executive promotes implementation of green purchasing and other sustainable practices within the federal government.

Building for Health is a national and international vendor for healthy and environmentally friendly construction material alternatives.

Compiles information on sustainable materials, products, systems, and services for the commercial and residential building construction industry.

A coalition of leaders from the building industry who work to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy. The Council developed the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System, a green building framework and certification system.

Drinking Water, a product of the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), offers information on the quality of the nation’s drinking water. Topics covered range from groundwater contamination to water filters to bottled water.