A590 Low & High Newton Bypass - Work is now well underway, The Lakeland, Ulverston and Furness areas of Cumbria connection off the M6. Website features job vacancies, information on the road's construction and a progress gallery.
www.a590.co.uk

Cumbria Wildlife Trust - Protects wildlife in Cumbria and has 5000+ members dedicated to this cause managing The Lake District and Cumbria's nature reserves.
www.wildlifetrust.org.uk/cumbria

Friends of The Lake District - A charity that works to protect and enhance the landscape of the Lake District and Cumbria and to promote its understanding and quiet enjoyment. Currently there are 7000 members whose support helps care for this outstandingly beautiful area of international importance.
www.fld.org.uk

Limestone Pavement Action Group - Limestone pavement is a globally rare habitat which is threatened by extraction for the rock garden and water feature trade. The Limestone Pavement Action group (LPAG) is working to help deliver the UK Biodiversity Action Plan for limestone pavement.
www.limestone-pavements.org.uk

Recycle for Cumbria - Resource Cumbria is a partnership between Cumbria's seven councils that aims to make a world of difference by focusing on reducing, reusing and recycling waste.
www.recycleforcumbria.org

Solway Coast - Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is situated in the North West corner of England, stretching from Rockcliffe Marsh on the Scotish Border to just North of the historic harbour town of Maryport. The offices of the AONB are based in the Victorian seaside town of Silloth, adjoining the Solway Coast Discovery Centre.
www.solwaycoastaonb.org.uk

South Lakeland Recycling - Sort It Out website from The South Lakeland District Council. The site is for children who want to learn about how to deal with the waste we create.
www.southlakelandrecycling.co.uk

Talking Rubbish Cumbria - Waste comes in various types and forms and is generated through the disposal of unwanted materials. Talking Rubbish considers the collection, treatment and disposal of municipal waste but describes aspects of the other types of waste where relevant.
www.talkingrubbish.org

Wildlife in Cumbria - The place online to find out about wildlife and biodiversity in Cumbria. This is the work of over twenty organisations, all joining together to promote Cumbria as Britain's best-kept wildlife secret.
www.wildlifeincumbria.org.uk