LibGuides: Biology: Government Agencies

Government Information

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) conducts critical science and provides health information that protects against expensive and dangerous health threats, and responds when these arise.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
This office is responsible for coordinating federal health, medical, and health related social services and recovery to major emergencies and federally declared disasters.

Food & Drug Administration
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It consists of the Office of the Commissioner and four directorates overseeing the core functions of the agency: Medical Products and Tobacco, Foods and Veterinary Medicine, Global Regulatory Operations and Policy, and Operations.
U.S. Department of Agriculture
One branch of the USDA specifically deals with food and nutrition.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Search here for endangered species as well as conservation plans and more.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) contains a summary of the Endangered Species Act and more granular information.

U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) contains information about sustainability practices initiated and supported by the federal government.