Visitors can access an alphabetic index to a large variety of fresh water-related materials on water quality, usage, laws and regulations, flooding, and ecosystems. Information resources include educational materials and a "Teachers' Corner" with booklets, activities, and fact sheets are available for teachers and are ranked according to educational level. This site is sponsored by Environment Canada, ... Full description.

The GREEN program provides ideas and information related to creating a watershed-based educational project and is geared toward taking action to protect watersheds. There are exercises and action steps for various aspects of watershed management including monitoring, analysis, research, policy issues and background information. The site allows groups to enter their watershed monitoring or action project ... Full description.

This non-profit organization provides technical tools and services to community groups, local governments and others to protect streams, lakes, and rivers. The web site features publications related to watershed planning and management and provides summaries of community projects. Technical tools available include Vulnerability Analysis, Watershed Assessment, Rapid Stream Assessment Technique, Retrofit ... Full description.

This site, published by the International Rivers Network (IRN), is an archive of the activities of the World Commission on Dams (WCD), which was an organization that addressed the controversial issues associated with large dams. The WCD completed its work with the launch of its final report and disbanded in 2000. Materials available at the site include a history of the WCD and its activities, summaries ... Full description.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's watershed site is a comprehensive collection of materials on all aspects of watershed regulation and protection. Users can access introductory material on watershed protection approaches, regulations and policies, training materials and courses, funding information, publications, databases, and an outreach section with downloads and materials for kids. Full description.

This reading list consists of books with conservation themes about water and includes scientific treatments of water pollution and conservation. The list is divided into three sections: Elementary School, Middle School, and High School/Adult. Title, author's name, and a brief description of each book is provided. A few of the books for younger readers are available in Spanish. Full description.

This resource provides a listing of events and current projects with links to the Adopt-A-Stream Foundation activities. Each link provides more detail on the Foundation's activities and projects. The Habitat Restoration link has additional links to useful information, particularly the Rules of Thumb for in-stream restoration projects. The Streamkeeper Tools link has information on algae and reed canary ... Full description.

Know Your Watershed is a coordinated national effort to encourage the formation of local, voluntary watershed partnerships and help assure that these partnerships successfully attain their goals. This site provides a portal to a variety of information and resources related to watersheds. Links are provided to National and state watershed sites and sites that allow users to build a local watershed ... Full description.

This site offers several ways to explore the importance of estuaries. Virtual tours of the Barataria-Terrebone Estuarine Complex and the Long Island Sound offer photos and text of each area explain their importance to humans, wildlife, and larger ecosystems. Additional resources for kids and adults are linked. A glossary page offers a list of vocabulary associated with estuaries. The site also offers ... Full description.

The EPA has developed tools to help individuals reduce household greenhouse gas emissions. These tools are designed for individuals who want to take action and for businesses and organizations interested in reaching their employees and members about what they can do at home to help protect our climate. This is an online calculator tool that individuals can use to obtain an estimate of their household's ... Full description.