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