For homeowners interested in restoring their historic homes, but worried about the environment, solutions are available! A "Go Green" section is included on the National Trust site at http://www.preservationnation.org/magazine/2008/january-february/green-home-tips.html. The American Institute of Architecture provides resources on the topic as well (http://www.aia.org/nwsltr_cote.cfm?pagename=cote_a_200608_preservation). While the economic and social benefits of preserving our nation's past are widely published by the government and nonprofit organziations, citizens and interest groups need to remember that preserving our world for future generations requires more than "fixing up" the past. Preperations must be made in the present also. The Whole Building Design Guide provides guidelines for water efficiency, sustainable sites and materials, and conserving energy among other tips and resources. This information can be found on their webpage http://www.ccb.org/resources/sustainable_hp.php.

For people interested in becoming involved with America's preservation have unlimited resources at their fingertips with the World Wide Web. The National Trust for Historic Preservation is the largest nonprofit preservation organization (http://www.preservationnation.org/). The headquarters, shown right, is located in Washington, D.C., but members are active in all 50 states. Founded in 1949, the organization is dedicated to educating and leading preservation efforts in cities across the nation. Funds are raised by private citizens through membership to the organization and donations. The website contains a wealth of information regarding preservation, and the organization publishes a magazine that can be obtained through group membership. Resources, issues, guides to becoming involved, and a list of sites are provided on the site as well. It's an excellent way to educate yourself on the topic, as well as conduct research about preserving architecture and culture in your own town.