Harrogate and District Naturalists' Society - Aims to promote the study and enjoyment of wildlife in all its forms and to disseminate the knowledge of natural history. Activities, membership, reports. - http://www.knaresborough.co.uk/hdns/
York Ornithological Club - Birds and birdwatching in North Yorkshire. - http://www.tka.co.uk/yoc/
Craven and Pendle Geological Society - An amateur society particularly concerned with Carboniferous geology and the Crinoidea. - http://www.kabrna.com/cpgs/
Yorkshire Swan Rescue Hospital - Offers rescue, rehabilitation and release of sick and injured swans and water birds in Yorkshire and the surrounding counties. - http://www.ysrh.org.uk/
Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - Describes the landscape, wildlife and heritage of the area, with information about conservation, and for visitors. - http://www.howardianhills.org.uk/
Rethink Rubbish - Offers information for residents about ways of reducing waste, including recycling and composting. Also includes news and links to related sites. - http://www.rethinkrubbish-northyorks.com/
North Yorkshire Joint Structure Plan - Information about the long term environmental plan for the county, programme of action and links to downloadable publications. - http://www.nystructureplan.org/