Watershed Management Resources
Last
Update:
12/18/03
American Water Resources Association Professional
working to advance water resources research and management. Numerous professional
conferences, journals, etc.
Earthwater
Stencils, Ltd. - Storm drain
stenciling is an educational, interactive tool to engage people of all
ages in community involvement for watershed pollution prevention. It is an
action project for students and community involvement for adults.
Educating Young People About Water On-line search
more than 100 curricula summaries and checklists by grade level or topic. Also includes
materials for developing a community-based, youth water education program that links key
community members with youth.
EcoIQ
provides media products and services to promote community,
business, and personal decisions that are at the same time economically
and ecologically beneficial -- decisions
that are eco-intelligent.
The
Ecological Society of America (ESA) is a non-partisan, nonprofit
organization of scientists founded in 1915 to: stimulate sound ecological
research; clarify and communicate the science of ecology; and promote the
responsible application of ecological knowledge to public issues.
Environmental Defense
Fund Chemical Scorecard Lists potential pollution sources and shows location on street
maps. One source of information for your watershed assessment.
Environmental
History Quiz - Millions of words have been written about the
environment, and millions more will be written in the future. All will
be wasted unless they are read, understood and lived for the good of the
natural world and our humble place in it.
EnviroScapes
- "EnviroScape is a unique, interactive learning tool that helps
people make a visual connection between land use and water quality. Once
they see it, they don't forget it. And, anyone can use it."
Envirothon
- promotes a desire to learn more about the natural environment and
develop knowledge and skills to apply the basic principles and practices
of resource management and ecology.
Erosion
Control Magazine - Want information related to the erosion control
and sedimentation industries? Look no further!
Farm*A*Syst
Voluntary partnership between government agencies and private business that enables
individuals to prevent pollution on farms, ranches, and homes using confidential
environmental self-assessments.
Foundation
EARTH'S Library - A major part of Foundation EARTH's mission is to
provide farmers with credible information about farming practices and
new production technologies that are environmentally sound.
Freshwater
Initiative The goal of The Nature Conservancy’s Freshwater
Initiative is to dramatically increase freshwater conservation in the
United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
Give Water A Hand Do
you know of a youth group or class that wants to take action? With Give Water A Hand,
young people team up with educators, natural resource experts and others. Guides,
workshops and more.
Global
Network of Environment and Technology - a site made possible by a
cooperative agreement from the Federal Energy Technology Center (FETC)
and the Department of Energy Office of Science and Technology (OST).
Grand
Valley State University Water Resources Institute -
The
Robert B. Annis Water Resources Institute (WRI) is a multidisciplinary
research organization. The mission of the Institute is to preserve,
protect, and improve our natural resources.
Great Lakes
Information Network - a partnership that provides one place
online for people to find information relating to the binational Great
Lakes region of North America.
Groundwater
Foundation - Free things! What more can we say?!
Land Stewardship
Resource Centre Resources, programs and services of over 100 organizations (as
well as publishers) in Alberta and across North America that can help citizens on their
personal paths toward more sustainable landuse.
M.E.A.N.D.R.S.
The Partnership for M.E.A.N.D.R.S. (Meeting the Ecological and
Agricultural Needs of the Dowagiac River System) is a locally led
watershed group that is interested in protecting and enhancing the
Dowagiac River Watershed while supporting an agricultural economy.
Michigan
Lake and Stream Associations, Inc., a non-profit corporation comprised
of individuals and associations who desire to conserve and improve
Michigan's lakes, rivers and streams, and their watersheds, and the Great
Lakes, and to protect and promote the wise use of Michigan's Water
resources.
Missouri
Watershed Information Network (MoWIN) helps citizens increase their
knowledge about current watershed conditions and best management
practices. Current features include a watershed events calendar, ongoing
projects, local contacts, Missouri’s water supplies, funding sources,
educational resources, watershed management information and Acronym City
- where nearly 700 acronyms are defined.
National Extension Water
Quality Database Brings together in one easy-to-use site all water quality educational
materials generated by State Cooperative Extension Services. More than 2800 citations with
over 1200 full-text documents.
NEMO:
Nonpoint Education for Municipal Features a new way of presenting information to
engineers, planners, and commissioners. The original NEMO program is being expanded
with the addition of more data layers, new audiences, more partners.
Stormwater
Manager's Resource Center is designed specifically for stormwater
practitioners, local government officials and others that need technical
assistance on stormwater management issues. Created and maintained by the Center
for Watershed Protection, the SMRC has everything you need to know
about stormwater in a single site.
Thornapple
River Watershed Group - This
site has information about environmental issues local to the Thornapple
River Watershed, in Kent, Ionia, Barry, Allegan, and Eaton counties, in
Michigan, USA.
Trees
Forever - working to facilitate the planting and care of trees,
woodlands, and forests through action-oriented programs that empower
people, build community, and promote environmental awareness.
University Water
Information Network International water research compiled by the Water Resources
Scientific Information Center (WRSIC) of USGS. Abstracts in database covers a wide variety
of topics. Abstracts written between 1967 and 1993. Over 265,000 abstracts and citations.
Water Center Publications
- University
of Nebraska - large
number of (mostly free) publications relating to environmental programs
focusing on water quality.
Water Conserve: Water
Conservation Portal - portal and internet search tool that provides
access to reviewed water conservation news and information.
Water Quality
Information Center (National Ag Library) Electronic access to information about water
and agriculture. Developed by the National Agriculture Library and the Agriculture
Research Service. Easy to use. Lots of scientifically-based information.
Water
Resources Discussion Lists - Compiled by the
The
Water Quality Information Center at the National Agricultural
Library Agricultural Research Service, U. S. Department of Agriculture
Water Resources Jobs on the Internet
Need we say more?
Watershed
Analysis Risk Management Framework This site describes our software tool called WARMF
(Watershed Analysis Risk Management Framework). WARMF is a windows-based decision support
system for watershed management. It guides stakeholders through the consensus building
process and helps them determine TMDLs for point and nonpoint source loads.
WATERWEB
- Forum for water resource webmasters and water information providers to
develop and implement the concepts of "Water on the Web" for the
common benefit of water resources communities everywhere.
West
Michigan Trout Unlimited - To conserve,
protect and restore coldwater fisheries. Here are some links
to related resources.
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