Web Directory

» Bring Back the Don
   Community groups working to revitalize the Don River watershed, Toronto, by planting trees, creating wetlands, educating the public and creating places to visit. Includes maps, pictures, a comprehensive FAQ, and details of how to get involved.
   http://www.toronto.ca/don/

» Bushkill Stream Conservancy
   A partnership of individuals and organizations dedicated to the preservation of Bushkill Creek, a trout stream in the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania. Includes photographs, projects, and events.
   http://bushkill.org/

» Friends of The River
   State-wide river Californian conservation group. Provides public education, activist training and organizing, and expert advocacy to influence public policy decisions on land, water, and energy management issues. Journals and reports and latest campaign n
   http://www.friendsoftheriver.org/

» Friends of the River Narmada
   International coalition of individuals and organizations (primarily of Indian descent) who support the campaign by the Narmada Bachao Andolan (Save the Narmada movement) to save the River Narmada in India from 30 large, 135 medium and 3000 small hydroelec
   http://www.narmada.org/

» Friends of the Shenandoah River
   A volunteer, non-profit, scientific organization dedicated to the preservation and protection of the Shenandoah River watershed and its tributaries in Virginia.
   http://www.fosr.org/

» Futafriends - Conservation Efforts in Southern Chile
   Grassroots community group campaigning to defend the Futaleufu River in Chile against a proposed hydroelectric power plant. Background information, details of sponsors, and information on how to help the campaign.
   http://www.futafriends.org/

» Georgia River Network
   Dedicated to the conservation of Georgia's waters. Help people protect and restore their rivers and watersheds. Foster on-the-ground restoration, policy work, and education campaigns for the protection of rivers for the economic, recreational, biological,
   http://www.garivers.org/

» Grand River Conservation Authority
   Organization responsible for protecting the Grand River watershed in Ontario Canada, which includes tributary creeks and rivers such as the Conestogo, Speed, Eramosa and Nith. River data, background information, media releases, and details of how to get i
   http://www.grandriver.ca/

» Idaho Rivers United
   Statewide, non-profit river conservation group devoted to the protection of Idaho's rivers, streams and riparian areas and the recovery of Idaho's wild salmon and steelhead.
   http://www.idahorivers.org/

» International Commission for the Protection of the Rhine (ICPR)
   International organization linking countries with an interest in protecting and regenerating the Rhine. Includes information about the organization, how the river is monitored, and current projects and programs. Multilingual site.
   http://www.iksr.org/

» King County Map of Watersheds
   Clickable map of watersheds in King County, Washington state, USA, with information about each watershed, habitats, projects and wastewater treatment systems.
   http://www.kingcounty.gov/environment/watersheds.aspx

» Kok River Basin
   An overview of water resources, environmental and socio-economic issues in the Kok River Basin of North Thailand. Includes a clear and detailed summary of the Kok River Basin study (1998-2000).
   http://www.kellnielsen.dk/kok/namkok.htm

» Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership
   A community volunteer program dedicated to preserving the water quality of the Lawrence Brook in the central New Jersey area of the United States.
   http://lbwp.org/

» Living Rivers
   A US-based organization with offices in Utah and Arizona that aims to mobilize people to protect rivers. Living Rivers employs grassroots organizing, litigation, research, and campaigns that promote large-scale river restoration, habitat preservation and
   http://www.livingrivers.net/

» Mersey Basin Campaign
   A community-business partnership with a 25-year plan to improve the rivers, streams, and canals of the Mersey Basin in North West England. Winner of the 1999 International River Prize for the best river basin management initiative in the world.
   http://www.merseybasin.org.uk/

» Minnesota River Basin Data Center
   GIS data, data inventory, maps, descriptive information and publications about the Minnesota River Basin and its major watersheds.
   http://mrbdc.mnsu.edu/

» Mosquito Creek Watershed
   Detailed watershed description including salmon habitat restoration projects, community events and stakeholders. Promotes stewardship of natural ecosystems and wildlife habitat in North Vancouver.
   http://www.mosquitocreek.org/

» Nile Basin Initiative
   Cooperative venture between nations who share the waters of the Nile river to achieve water security and avert conflicts over water resources. History of the project and maps and photographs of the river.
   http://www.nilebasin.org/

» Nile Basin Society
   Citizens initiative to increase awareness of the Nile River water crisis and to promote cooperation between Nile riparian countries for a sustainable water future.
   http://www.nilebasin.com/

» Niobrara Council
   Council of 13 groups that helps manage the Niobrara Scenic River in north central Nebraska. Information about the Council, slide show, news, events, and details of Council meetings.
   http://niobraracouncil.org/

» Ouachita River Foundation
   Non-profit organization dedicated to protection of Ouachita River in Louisiana and Arkansas. Includes information about the river, photographs, and history.
   http://www.ouachitariver.org/

» Pajaro River Watershed Flood Prevention Authority
   Information on the Pajaro River watershed study.
   http://www.pajaroriverwatershed.org/

» Passaic River Restoration Initiative
   A major project to restore the Passaic River in New Jersey, led by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), whose objectives include environmental restoration and economic revitalization.
   http://prri.org/

» Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy
   Non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and conserving the Perkiomen watershed in Pennsylvania through education, conservation, and watchdog activities. Newsletters, links, and educational materials for adults and children.
   http://www.perkiomenwatershed.org/

» Prairie Rivers Network
   Prairie Rivers Network strives to protect the rivers and streams of Illinois by providing information and assistance to individuals and community groups.
   http://www.prairierivers.org/

» Redwood-Cottonwood Rivers Control Area
   Non-regulatory organization that works to enhance and protect the Redwood and Cottonwood Rivers. Journals, technical information, news, events, images, and details of how to get involved.
   http://www.rcrca.com/

» River Alliance of Wisconsin
   Statewide citizen advocacy organization, working to protect and restore the state's rivers. Includes information about concerns and activities in areas including selective small dam removal, hydropower relicensing, and control of polluted runoff.
   http://www.wisconsinrivers.org/

» River Bann and Lough Neagh Association
   Community-based group of boating enthusiasts, environmentalists, anglers, and naturalists who aim to preserve and promote the amenities of the Bann and Lough Neagh, their tributaries and associated waterways, in Ireland.
   http://riverbannloughneagh.org/

» Rivers Alliance of Connecticut
   Community coalition of river organizations and individuals formed to protect and restore Connecticut's rivers. Map of Connecticut rivers, state legislation, news, background, and contact details for local river groups.
   http://www.riversalliance.org/

» Save Our Seine Environment Inc.
   Save Our Seine (SOS) is a community based stewardship group whose mandate is to protect, preserve and enhance the Seine River Environment within the City of Winnipeg.
   http://www.saveourseine.com/

» Save the Laja
   Non-profit conservation group Salvemos el Rio Laja, A.C. ("Save the Laja") is working to restore the Rio Laja River Basin in the state of Guanajuato in central Mexico.
   http://www.rio-laja.org/

» Save the Murray
   A not-for-profit partnership between community groups, business, and government to save Australia's Murray River. Site contains information about the river's problems and the programs being launched to address them.
   http://www.savethemurray.com

» Snowy River Alliance
   Community group dedicated to saving the Snowy River in NSW and Victoria, Australia from the effects of hydroelectricity and irrigation. Includes information about the river itself and the long-running campaign to restore it.
   http://www.snowyriveralliance.com.au/

» St. Lawrence Centre (SLC)
   Canadian Federal research and development center devoted to the hydrology and ecosystem of the St. Lawrence River. Includes project and program details, publications, and events. Bilingual English/French.
   http://www.qc.ec.gc.ca/csl/acc/csl001_e.html

» The Arana Gulch Watershed Alliance
   Dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of Arana Creek through public outreach and advocacy.
   http://www.aranagulch.org/

» The Catawba River Foundation
   To promote an environmentally sound program for management, conservation, and preservation of the Catawba River.
   http://catawbariverkeeper.org/

» The Lower Mekong Basin
   An overview of water resources and environmental issues in this area (the Cambodian, Laotian, Thai and Vietnamese parts of the Mekong Basin). Includes background, how resources are shared between nations, and a photographic slide tour of the river.
   http://www.kellnielsen.dk/mekong/mekong_basin.htm

» The Nile River
   Comprehensive website dedicated to Egypt's River Nile. Maps and fact files and an assessment of human impacts on the river (including the impact of the Aswan High Dam).
   http://www.mbarron.net/Nile/

» Thornapple River Environmental Issues
   The Thornapple River Watershed Council of West Michigan, USA, is working to improve the Thornapple through citizen action, advocacy, and campaigning. Information about ongoing campaigns and activities and many photographs.
   http://www.thornappleriver.com/

» Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper
   Independent environmental organization whose mission is to advocate and secure the protection of the Chattahoochee River, its tributaries and watershed, in Georgia, Alabama, and Florida.
   http://www.chattahoochee.org/

» Winyah Rivers Foundation
   Grassroots community organization that aims to protect, preserve, monitor and revitalize the greater Winyah Watershed that empties into Winyah Bay, South Carolina.
   http://www.winyahrivers.org/

» Wolf Creek Hydrologic Unit Area (HUA) Water Quality Project
   Project funded by US Department of Agriculture (USDA) that aims to improve the quality of water in the Wolf Creek Watershed in Lenawee County, Michigan through education and demonstration.
   http://web1.msue.msu.edu/msue/projects/wolfcreek/index.html