Library Guides: Open Educational Resources Guide: Environment & Conservation OER

Environment & Conservation OER

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Environment OER Textbook Examples

Introduction to Environmental Sciences and Sustainability by Emily P. Harris
This text "focuses on the most relevant environmental science issues and addresses ways to incorporate sustainable practices. This resource is targeted at environmental science students." CC BY
Knowing Home: Braiding Indigenous Science with Western Science, Book 1 by Edited by Gloria Snively and Wanosts'a7 Lorna Williams
This text " attempts to capture the creative vision of Indigenous scientific knowledge and technology that is derived from an ecology of a home place. The traditional wisdom component of Indigenous Science—the values and ways of decision-making—assists humans in their relationship with each other, the land and water, and all of creation." CC BY_NC-SA
Sustainability: A Comprehensive Foundation by Tom Theis and Jonathan Tomkin
"First and second-year college students are introduced to this expanding new field, comprehensively exploring the essential concepts from every branch of knowledge – including engineering and the applied arts, natural and social sciences, and the humanities." CC BY
Introduction to Soil Science by Amber Anderson
"This textbook introduces readers to introductory soil science topics including the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils; soil formation, classification, and global distribution; soil health, soils and humanity, and sustainable land management." CC BY
Advanced Water Mathematics by Michael Alvord and Regina Blasberg
"Learning and understanding mathematical concepts in the areas of water distribution and water treatment" CC BY