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Water "resources" are the waters that people use or might use for human consumption, industry, etc.
Topics may include hydrology, water supply, water distribution, water quality, wastewater, flooding, surface water (rivers, streams, and lakes), groundwater, drinking water, and water treatment technology.
http://nailaokda.8m.com/
Information on the drying up of the Aral Sea which was once the fourth biggest inland sea in the world.
http://members.tripod.com/awsn/
Includes a directory of water scientists in Asia and worldwide listings of upcoming conferences of possible interest.
http://calwater.ca.gov/
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://www.wr.udel.edu/cb/index.html
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.dnrec.delaware.gov/swc/wa/Pages/PollutionControlStrategiesandTributaryActionTeams.aspx
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://scorecard.goodguide.com/
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://water.epa.gov/
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.gwp.org/
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.cof.orst.edu/cof/fe/watershd/
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.hec.usace.army.mil/
Research, training, and software for hydrologic engineering and water resources planning and management.
http://www.iws.uni-stuttgart.de/index.en.html
Lists areas of research, degrees offered, and publications.
http://www.iwapublishing.com/
Subsidiary of the International Water Association offering information services on drinking water, wastewater and related environmental fields.
http://www.rse.inrs.ca/
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.marincounty.org/depts/pw/divisions/mcstoppp
Public education resource about watersheds, water quality, and preventing water pollution.
http://www.imta.gob.mx/
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.nwp.nl/
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.
http://www.na.fs.fed.us/spfo/pubs/n_resource/riparianforests/
Illustrated document discusses stream side forests as protection and enhancement of the water resources of the eastern United States.
http://www.ars.usda.gov/main/site_main.htm?modecode=66020500
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.spatialhydrology.com/
Internet directory for hydrologic modeling, GIS, GPS and remote sensing.
http://www.worldwater.org/
Supplement to a book by Peter H. Gleick. Comprehensive data on worldwide freshwater resources and associated political, economic, scientific, and technological issues.
http://www.unesco.org/water/
Database access and worldwide news and information on fresh water topics, including scientific policies, programmes, forums, events, photos and links.
http://www.ce.ufl.edu/~wrrc/
Funding research projects in Florida, offering descriptions of these grants, information on other water resource news and links to government and university sites.
http://water.usgs.gov/
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://clean-water.uwex.edu/
Information about water quality programs and related environmental concerns in Wisconsin.
http://www.eea.europa.eu/themes/water
Collection of reports, links, and data sets on European water resources topics.
http://www.waterbank.com/
Site dedicated to creating a marketplace for buyers and sellers of water rights, water utilities and water sources such as springs.
http://www.interleaves.org/~rteeter/waterlib.html
Resources for librarians in water agencies and similar institutions.
http://www.wateronline.com/
For water and wastewater professionals. Industry news, regulatory updates, latest technology announcements and employment opportunities
http://www.waterweb.org/
Internet directory, webring, online forums, and international workshops intended to promote the sharing of information concerning water and the earth's environment.
http://www.waterhistory.org/
Articles explore prehistoric and historic water projects worldwide.
http://www.waternunc.com/gb/indexgb.htm
Portal site for water businesses and the topic of water management, particularly in France.
http://www.watershedatlas.org/index.html
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://worldwaterconservation.com/
Reports on the status of water supply and water-saving measures at various locations around the world.
http://www.unwater.org/worldwaterday/
Focuses on international water issues such as working to alleviate poverty and hunger, sustainable development, environmental integrity, and human health.
http://www.wrds.uwyo.edu/
The Water Resources Data System is a clearinghouse of hydrological and climatological data for the State of Wyoming
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