Web Directory

» Aral Sea Story
   Information on the drying up of the Aral Sea which was once the fourth biggest inland sea in the world.
   http://nailaokda.8m.com/

» Asian Water Scientist Network
   Includes a directory of water scientists in Asia and worldwide listings of upcoming conferences of possible interest.
   http://members.tripod.com/awsn/

» 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.
   http://calwater.ca.gov/

» Canada's Aquatic Environments
   This large, comprehensive website details the aquatic habitats, animals and plants of Canada
   http://www.aquatic.uoguelph.ca/

» 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.
   http://www.wr.udel.edu/cb/index.html

» 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.
   http://www.dnrec.state.de.us/water2000/Sections/Watershed/ws/

» 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.
   http://www.scorecard.org/

» Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Water
   US federal agency responsible for protecting and improving water quality. Details of national water programs, online library, local information, laws, and kids page.
   http://www.epa.gov/OW/

» 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.
   http://www.gwpforum.org/

» 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.
   http://www.cof.orst.edu/cof/fe/watershd/

» Hydrologic Engineering Center (HEC), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
   Research, training, and software for hydrologic engineering and water resources planning and management.
   http://www.hec.usace.army.mil/

» IWA Publishing
   Subsidiary of the International Water Association offering information services on drinking water, wastewater and related environmental fields.
   http://www.iwapublishing.com/

» Institute of Hydraulic Engineering, University Stuttgart
   Lists areas of research, degrees offered, and publications.
   http://www.iws.uni-stuttgart.de/index.en.html

» Isotopes in Water and Environmental Management
   Uses of isotopes (both stable and radioactive) and isotope data in hydrology. Source is IAEA.
   http://www.iaea.org/Publications/Booklets/Isotopes/index.html

» Journal of Water Science
   International electronic journal publishing original research papers in the areas of hydrology (surface and groundwater), water quality, hydrobiology, ecotoxicology, potable and wastewater treatment and water resources management.
   http://www.rse.inrs.ca

» Marin County Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program
   Public education resource about watersheds, water quality, and preventing water pollution.
   http://mcstoppp.org/

» Mexican Institute of Water Technology (IMTA)
   State-owned organization dedicated to research, development, transfer of technology, and education related to water management and conservation. Find details of mission, infrastructure, products, and services. [Spanish, English]
   http://www.imta.gob.mx

» 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 wo
   http://www.nwp.nl/

» Riparian Forest Buffers
   Illustrated document discusses stream side forests as protection and enhancement of the water resources of the eastern United States.
   http://www.na.fs.fed.us/spfo/pubs/n_resource/riparianforests/

» 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.
   http://www.ars.usda.gov/main/site_main.htm?modecode=66020500

» Spatial Hydrology
   Internet directory for hydrologic modeling, GIS, GPS and remote sensing.
   http://www.spatialhydrology.com/

» 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.
   http://www.worldwater.org/

» 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.
   http://uswaternews.com/homepage.html

» UCOWR: Universities Council on Water Resources
   Purpose is to provide a comprehensive information resource for water professionals.
   http://www.ucowr.siu.edu/

» UNESCO Water Portal
   Database access and worldwide news and information on fresh water topics, including scientific policies, programmes, forums, events, photos and links.
   http://www.unesco.org/water/

» 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.
   http://www.epa.gov/bioindicators/

» 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.
   http://water.usgs.gov/

» UW Extension Water & Natural Resources
   Information about water quality programs and related environmental concerns in Wisconsin.
   http://clean-water.uwex.edu/

» 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.
   http://www.ce.ufl.edu/~wrrc/

» 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.
   http://www3.extension.umn.edu/water/

» University of New South Wales Water Research Laboratory
   Information about research and consulting in hydrology, hydraulics, groundwater, coastal engineering, and related areas.
   http://www.wrl.unsw.edu.au/index.php3

» Water - European Environmental Agency
   Collection of reports, links, and data sets on European water resources topics.
   http://www.eea.europa.eu/themes/water

» Water Bank
   Site dedicated to creating a marketplace for buyers and sellers of water rights, water utilities and water sources such as springs.
   http://www.waterbank.com/

» Water Librarians' Home Page
   Resources for librarians in water agencies and similar institutions.
   http://www.interleaves.org/~rteeter/waterlib.html

» Water Online
   For water and wastewater professionals. Industry news, regulatory updates, latest technology announcements and employment opportunities
   http://www.wateronline.com/

» 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.
   http://www.waterweb.org/

» WaterHistory.org
   Articles explore prehistoric and historic water projects worldwide.
   http://www.waterhistory.org/

» Waternunc.com
   Portal site for water businesses and the topic of water management, particularly in France.
   http://www.waternunc.com/gb/indexgb.htm

» 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 works within natural systems, and how human activities can impact water quality.
   http://www.watershedatlas.org/index.html

» World Water Conservation
   Reports on the status of water supply and water-saving measures at various locations around the world.
   http://worldwaterconservation.com/

» World Water Day
   Focuses on international water issues such as working to alleviate poverty and hunger, sustainable development, environmental integrity, and human health.
   http://www.worldwaterday.org/

» Wyoming Water Resources Data System
   The Water Resources Data System is a clearinghouse of hydrological and climatological data for the State of Wyoming
   http://www.wrds.uwyo.edu/