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USGS -- Water Resources of the United States
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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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Australian Water Web
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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.
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EDF Chemical Scorecard
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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.
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Environment Canada's Freshwater Web site: Frames version
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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.
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U.S. Water News On-Line
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Coverage includes water supply, water quality, policy and legislation, litigation and water rights, conservation, climate, and international water news.
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University of Minnesota Extension Service -- Water Quality
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Information for citizens interested in water quality, for water educators, and for Extension personnel. Extensive collection of links and other resources.
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Netherlands Water Partnership - Water Information Network
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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.
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Global Water Partnership
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They support integrated water resources management programmes by collaboration, at their request, with governments and existing networks and by forging new collaborative arrangements.
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Water Bank
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Site dedicated to creating a marketplace for buyers and sellers of water rights, water utilities and water sources such as springs.
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Water
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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.
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World Water Resources and Their Use
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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.
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Rock Island Corps of Engineers Water Information
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Provides current water levels, archived data, and water level forecasts for the Rock Island District Water Management Center.
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Asian Water Scientist Network
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Includes a directory of water scientists in Asia and worldwide listings of upcoming conferences of possible interest.
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Hydrologic Engineering Center (HEC), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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Research, training, and software for hydrologic engineering and water resources planning and management.
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Water Web Consortium
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Internet directory, webring, online forums, and international workshops intended to promote the sharing of information concerning water and the earth's environment.
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WaterModeling.org
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Mailing list, technical glossary, and other information for professionals. Focused on computer modeling for hydrology and hydraulic engineering.
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Waternunc.com
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Portal site for water businesses and the topic of water management, particularly in France.
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Marin County Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program
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Public education resource about watersheds, water quality, and preventing water pollution.
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Watershed Atlas of the Allegheny River
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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.
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World Water Conservation
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Reports on the status of water supply and water-saving measures at various locations around the world.
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Canada's National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI)
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information about releases of pollutants into air, water and land, from Environment Canada
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UW Extension water & natural resources
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Information about water quality programs and related environmental concerns in Wisconsin.
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The World's Water
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Supplement to a book by Peter H. Gleick. Comprehensive data on worldwide freshwater resources and associated political, economic, scientific, and technological issues.
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Water Librarians' Home Page
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Resources for librarians in water agencies and similar institutions.
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Christina River Basin / Watershed of Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania
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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.
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GIWA - Global International Waters Assessment
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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.
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Resources for the Future Library: Water
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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.
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Wyoming Water Resources Data System
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The Water Resources Data System is a clearinghouse of hydrological and climatological data for the State of Wyoming
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USEPA - Biological Indicators of Watershed Health
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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.
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MedBioWorld's Hydrology Journals
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Bioscience journal directory site presents hydrology, marine science, freshwater science and aquaculture journals.
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UNESCO Water Portal
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Database access and worldwide news and information on fresh water topics, including scientific policies, programmes, forums, events, photos and links.
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Canada and Freshwater - Experience and Practices
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1998 report about the state of national water quantity, use, and quality. Provides an overview of sustainable water management in Canada encompassing partnerships, an ecosystem approach, and the role of science, as well as a perspective on international concerns related to freshwater.
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Aral Sea Story
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Information on the drying up of the Aral Sea which was once the fourth biggest inland sea in the world.
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Hillslope and Watershed Hydrology Lab, Oregon State University
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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.
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University of New South Wales Water Research Laboratory
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Information about research and consulting in hydrology, hydraulics, groundwater, coastal engineering, and related areas.
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Snow Hydrology Research Group, UC Santa Barbara
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Information about research on watershed hydrology and modeling, remote sensing, and data management. Freely downloadable software for snow hydrology and hydrochemistry.
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California Bay-Delta Authority
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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.
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University of Florida Water Resources Research Center
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Funding research projects in Florida, offering descriptions of these grants, information on other water resource news and links to government and university sites.
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Delaware's Pollution Control Strategy
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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.
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Isotopes in Water and Environmental Management
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Uses of isotopes (both stable and radioactive) and isotope data in hydrology. Source is IAEA.
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Hydrology-Related Internet Resources
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Compiled and maintained at Pacific Northwest National Laboratories.
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WaterHistory.org
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Articles explore prehistoric and historic water projects worldwide.
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Water - European Environmental Agency
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Collection of reports, links, and data sets on European water resources topics.
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International Network on Water, Environment, and Health
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Part of United Nations University. Fosters the application of appropriate technologies to meet water needs and assist environmental industries in developing countries.
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Institute of Hydraulic Engineering, University Stuttgart
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Lists areas of research, degrees offered, and publications.
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Water Resources Engineering Management
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MSc in Water Environmental Engineering and Management. Taught by Glasgow University and Heriot-Watt University.
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World Water Day
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Focuses on international water issues such as working to alleviate poverty and hunger, sustainable development, environmental integrity, and human health.
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Southeast Watershed Research Laboratory
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Branch of the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) collecting water resource related data to monitor the environment as it is affected by land use.
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UCOWR: Universities Council on Water Resources
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Purpose is to provide a comprehensive information resource for water professionals.
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EPA's Office of Water
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Directory and searching of U.S. EPA water-related web resources, imagery, animations, kid's pages, publications, and links about U.S. water resources.
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EDF Chemical Scorecard
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Toxic Release Inventory data for the US (emissions of toxic chemicals to air and water). Search for data on toxic chemicals in your community. Also provides information on human health effects.
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Canada's Toxic Release Inventory
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Information about releases of pollutants into air, water and land. From Environment Canada.
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Hydrologic Engineering Center (HEC), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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Research, training, and software for hydrologic engineering and water resources planning and management.
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EDF Chemical Scorecard
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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.
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Portal Mundial del Agua de la Unesco
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Pretende dar acceso a toda la información relativa al agua disponible en Internet. Acoge los sitios web del Programa Hidrológico Internacional y del Programa Mundial de Evaluación de los Recursos Hídricos.
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Unesco portail eau
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Ressources et actualités sur la gestion de leau, les programmes scientifiques et politiques au niveau international.
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Portail sur l'eau de l'Unesco
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Il vise à améliorer l'accès à l'information concernant l'eau douce et présente le programme mondial pour l'évaluation des ressources en eau.
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US Water News
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Coverage includes water supply, water quality, policy and legislation, litigation and water rights, conservation, climate, and international water news.
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Hydrologic Engineering Center (HEC)
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Information on research related to hydrologic engineering and water resources planning and management. Conducts research, training, planning, analysis, and technical assistance, and incorporates state-of-the-art procedures and techniques into manuals and comprehensive computer programs.
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Office of Water, U.S. EPA
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Directory and searching of U.S. EPA water-related web resources, imagery, animations, kid's pages, publications, and links about U.S. water resources.
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University of Florida Water Resources Research Center
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Coordination and funding of research projects in the state. Includes project abstracts, reports and publications, calls for papers and upcoming conferences, and links.
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Watershed Atlas of the Allegheny River
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Rich source of information about the environmental resources of the Allegheny River watershed and how human activities affect water quality and the environment.
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California Bay-Delta Authority
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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.
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US Water News
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Halstead based water information center.
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USGS -- Water Resources of the United States
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Information about water resources 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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Aral Sea Story
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About this body of water, which was once the fourth biggest inland sea in the world and is drying up, and the impact of its destruction on the people who live in Kazakhstan near its northern shores.
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EDF Chemical Scorecard
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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.
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