|
| Aral
Sea Story |
Information on the drying up of the
Aral Sea which was once the fourth biggest inland sea
in the world. |
| Asian
Water Scientist Network |
Includes
a directory of water scientists in Asia and worldwide
listings of upcoming conferences of possible interest. |
| Australian
Water Web |
A
web site built by the students and teachers of Casino
High School, NSW, Australia. Plan to present information
about our local waterways, projects and world wide discussion
forums. Topics: wetlands, platypus. |
| California
Bay-Delta Authority |
About
programs to develop and implement a long-term comprehensive
program to restore ecological health and improve water
management in the San Francisco Bay-Delta ecosystem.
|
| Canada's
Aquatic Environments |
This
large, comprehensive website details the aquatic habitats,
animals and plants of Canada |
| Canada's
National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI) |
information
about releases of pollutants into air, water and land,
from Environment Canada |
| Christina
River Basin / Watershed of Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania |
Information
hub and method of public outreach for enhancing informed
public participation in watershed management in the
Christina River Basin of Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. |
| Delaware's
Pollution Control Strategy |
Working
through Tributary Action Teams it is designed to educate
about water pollution prevention in Delaware's watersheds.
Includes resources to learn how to be effective in preventing
water pollution. |
| EDF
Chemical Scorecard |
Toxic
Release Inventory data for the US. Sources and amounts
of toxic chemicals released to air and water. Also has
information on health effects and other topics. |
| Environment
Canada's Freshwater Web site: Frames version |
Organized
by issue, the site is designed to educate us about the
importance and extent of fresh water in Canada. Topics
include: the nature of water, water management, policy
and legislation, and water and culture. Also links to
other water-related Web sites. |
| Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Water |
US
federal agency responsible for protecting and improving
water quality. Site includes details of national water
programs, online library, local information, laws, and
kids page. |
| GIWA
- Global International Waters Assessment |
Led
by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP),
the aim of GIWA is to produce a comprehensive and integrated
global assessment of international waters. Information
is available in English, Arabic, Chinese, French, German,
Russian, Spanish, and Swedish. |
| Global
Water Partnership |
They
support integrated water resources management programmes
by collaboration, at their request, with governments
and existing networks and by forging new collaborative
arrangements. |
| Hillslope
and Watershed Hydrology Lab, Oregon State University |
Conducts
research on the hydrologic cycle, particularly runoff
generation processes in diverse watersheds. Includes
publications and presentations, information about opportunities
for students, and related links. |
| Hydrologic
Engineering Center (HEC), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
Research,
training, and software for hydrologic engineering and
water resources planning and management. |
| Hydrology-Related
Internet Resources |
Compiled
and maintained at Pacific Northwest National Laboratories. |
| Institute
of Hydraulic Engineering, University Stuttgart |
Lists
areas of research, degrees offered, and publications |
| International
Network on Water, Environment, and Health |
Part
of United Nations University. Fosters the application
of appropriate technologies to meet water needs and
assist environmental industries in developing countries.
|
| Isotopes
in Water and Environmental Management |
Uses
of isotopes (both stable and radioactive) and isotope
data in hydrology. Source is IAEA. |
| Marin
County Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program |
Public
education resource about watersheds, water quality,
and preventing water pollution. |
| MedBioWorld's
Hydrology Journals |
Bioscience
journal directory site presents hydrology, marine science,
freshwater science and aquaculture journals. |
| Netherlands
Water Partnership - Water Information Network |
Comprehensive
database of the Netherlands water community. Includes
information on organisations with their geographic/technical
areas of expertise, water projects, and international
water events. Describes water issues and projects in
all parts of the world. |
| Resources
for the Future Library: Water |
Research
reports (PDF format) and project summaries related to
economic and policy aspects of water allocation/management
and water quality improvement. Sample topics include
marketing water, water as a source of international
conflict, economic value of fresh water, and cross-media
pollution. |
| Snow
Hydrology Research Group, UC Santa Barbara |
Information
about research on watershed hydrology and modeling,
remote sensing, and data management. Freely downloadable
software for snow hydrology and hydrochemistry. |
| Southeast
Watershed Research Laboratory |
Branch
of the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) collecting
water resource related data to monitor the environment
as it is affected by land use. |
| Spatial
Hydrology |
Internet
directory for hydrologic modeling, GIS, GPS and remote
sensing. |
| UCOWR:
Universities Council on Water Resources |
Purpose
is to provide a comprehensive information resource for
water professionals. |
| UNESCO
Water Portal |
Database
access and worldwide news and information on fresh water
topics, including scientific policies, programmes, forums,
events, photos and links. |
| University
of Florida Water Resources Research Center |
Funding
research projects in Florida, offering descriptions
of these grants, information on other water resource
news and links to government and university sites. |
| University
of Minnesota Extension Service -- Water Quality |
Information
for citizens interested in water quality, for water
educators, and for Extension personnel. Extensive collection
of links and other resources. |
| University
of New South Wales Water Research Laboratory |
Information
about research and consulting in hydrology, hydraulics,
groundwater, coastal engineering, and related areas. |
| U.S.
Water News On-Line |
Coverage
includes water supply, water quality, policy and legislation,
litigation and water rights, conservation, climate,
and international water news. |
| USEPA
- Biological Indicators of Watershed Health |
Water
quality and how aquatic life (fish, invertebrates, algae)
is used to measure the overall health of the nation's
waters. Lots of links to state and federal programs
as well as other sites. |
| USGS
-- Water Resources of the United States |
Home
page for water resources information from the U.S. Geological
Survey. Topics include ground water, surface water,
water use, water quality, acid rain, toxic substances
hydrology |
| UW
Extension water & natural resources |
Information
about water quality programs and related environmental
concerns in Wisconsin. |
| Water
- European Environmental Agency |
Collection
of reports, links, and data sets on European water resources
topics. |
| Water
Bank |
Site
dedicated to creating a marketplace for buyers and sellers
of water rights, water utilities and water sources such
as springs. |
| Water
Librarians' Home Page |
Resources
for librarians in water agencies and similar institutions. |
| Water
Online |
For
water and wastewater professionals. Industry news, regulatory
updates, latest technology announcements and employment
opportunities |
| Water
Resources Engineering Management |
MSc
in Water Environmental Engineering and Management. Taught
by Glasgow University and Heriot-Watt University. |
| Water
Web Consortium |
Internet
directory, webring, online forums, and international
workshops intended to promote the sharing of information
concerning water and the earth's environment. |
| WaterHistory.org |
Articles
explore prehistoric and historic water projects worldwide. |
| WaterModeling.org |
Mailing
list, technical glossary, and other information for
professionals. Focused on computer modeling for hydrology
and hydraulic engineering. |
| Waternunc.com |
Portal
site for water businesses and the topic of water management,
particularly in France. |
| Watershed
Atlas of the Allegheny River |
Describes
what a watershed is, how a water cycle works, and shows
how the last glacier shaped the western Pennsylvania/southwest
New York region. Focus is on how water workes within
natural systems, and how human activities can impact
water quality. |
| World
Water Conservation |
Reports
on the status of water supply and water-saving measures
at various locations around the world. |
| World
Water Day |
Focuses
on international water issues such as working to alleviate
poverty and hunger, sustainable development, environmental
integrity, and human health. |
| World
Water Resources and Their Use |
Information
on quantities and forms of water worldwide, including
discharge of rivers, as well as water use and demand.
From UNESCO and Russian State Hydrologic Institute. |
| The
World's Water |
Supplement
to a book by Peter H. Gleick. Comprehensive data on
worldwide freshwater resources and associated political,
economic, scientific, and technological issues. |
| Wyoming
Water Resources Data System |
The
Water Resources Data System is a clearinghouse of hydrological
and climatological data for the State of Wyoming |