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Information is provided about water concerns and issues in the Middle East. The material includes several articles about water policy in the region, where many countries suffer from water shortages. The scarcity of water is used as a political issue and lever, particularly as population growth has historically expanded to the limits of the scarcest available resource. In the Middle East, this resource ... Full description.
Grade level: High (9-12), General public
Resource type: Map, Report
Subject: Human geography, Hydrology, Policy issues
 
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These lessons help students develop a better understanding of the importance of well-managed water use while exploring the concepts of a watershed, land use, aquifers, and water engineering. The material focuses on the historical water use decision affecting the Owens River Valley in California. Materials lists, procedures, assessment recommendations, and extension ideas are provided. Links to additional ... Full description.
Grade level: High (9-12)
Resource type: Case study, Lesson plan
Subject: Human geography, Hydrology, Policy issues
 
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Assessments: Read (1)
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These Congressional Research Service reports from the National Library for the Environment concern water quality and other water policy issues. The reports span the period from late 1993 to the present, summarize congressional amendents regarding water legislation, and provide information on how national agencies and states are implementing these changes. Full description.
Grade level: Graduate / Professional, General public
Resource type: Abstract / Summary, Report
Subject: Environmental science, Hydrology, Policy issues
 
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This portal, published by the University of Florida/Institute of Food and Agricultural Science (IFAS) Extension, offers a selection of links to information about water management issues. There is a 'Beginner's Guide to Water Management', which provides a basic introduction to the terminology and concepts used in water management. Other links access information on management in coastal waters, the ... Full description.
Grade level: College (13-14), College (15-16), Graduate / Professional, General public
Resource type: Government portal
Subject: Environmental science, Hydrology, Policy issues
 
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Visitors can access a variety of information on global warming, emissions and impacts of greenhouse gases, and what is being done to evaluate and remedy the effects of a changing climate. Interactive calculators are available online for assistance with estimating greenhouse gas emissions of specific activities and evaluating emission reduction opportunities. A searchable database by topic, information ... Full description.
Grade level: Intermediate (3-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12), College (13-14), College (15-16), Informal, General public
Resource type: Government portal
Subject: Atmospheric science, Climatology, Environmental science, Human geography, Policy issues
 
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Materials here focus on worldwide water issues and policy decisions, and discussions of ongoing projects involving conservation, drought mitigation, and solutions for small landholders. A set of tools and databases is available for evaluating irrigation results, developing scenarios for water and food supply policy decisions, and evaluating the health of fresh-water ecosystems. This site is sponsored ... Full description.
Grade level: High (9-12), College (13-14), College (15-16), Graduate / Professional, General public
Resource type: Report, In-situ dataset, Software
Subject: Agricultural science, Environmental science, Human geography, Hydrology, Policy issues
 
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This resource is designed to educate students, through activities teachers can use, about the environmental importance of Lake Ponchartrain. The main goal is to foster a sense of stewardship in students through learning to identify environmental issues that affect the lake, offer changes, and develop solutions. Although the resource deals with the Lake Ponchartrain Basin, the activities are applicable ... Full description.
Grade level: Middle (6-8), High (9-12), Informal
Resource type: Classroom activity, Guide for field trip, Lesson plan
Subject: Biology, Ecology, Environmental science, Hydrology, Policy issues
 
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The Edwards Aquifer is one of the most prolific artesian aquifers in the world, serving the diverse needs of almost two million users in south central Texas. Users can access materials that cover all aspects of the aquifer, including hydrogeology, technical, legal, and economic issues, images, endangered species, laws and regulations, and groundwater modeling. News articles, a glossary, bibliography, ... Full description.
Grade level: Middle (6-8), High (9-12), College (13-14), General public
Resource type: Non-profit portal
Subject: Environmental science, Human geography, Geology, Hydrology, Policy issues
 
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Users can read and view pictures as part of a discussion of the positive and negative impacts of dam building on the streams, rivers, and watersheds in the United States and in Egypt. Conservation measures intended to increase the availability of water for fish and wildlife are outlined, and a link to the Dam and Reservoir Impact and Information Archive is provided. This archive is an extensive collection ... Full description.
Grade level: Middle (6-8), High (9-12), College (13-14), General public
Resource type: Photograph, Report
Subject: Agricultural science, Ecology, Environmental science, Hydrology, Policy issues
 
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The Gulf Stream Voyage is an online multidisciplinary project which utilizes both real time data and primary source materials to help guide students to discover the science and history of the Gulf Stream. Students will investigate this great ocean current, how it affects the Atlantic Ocean and some of mankind's experiences dealing with it. This voyage includes activities for marine science, earth ... Full description.
Grade level: Middle (6-8), High (9-12)
Resource type: Guide for instructor, Module / Unit, In-situ dataset, Remotely sensed dataset
Subject: Climatology, Biological oceanography, Chemical oceanography, Physical oceanography, Policy issues
 
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