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Site for kids about Water, Electricity etc Sturgeon General - learn about the Fraser River watershed with this Environment Canada web site for kids. Get information on the environment, sturgeon, wildlife and pollution. Join in discussion groups. Water Education - Kids Corner - Activities and Information about water for students. AWWA's Drinking Water Week page for kids USEPA's Office of Water - Kids' Stuff USEPA's Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water - Kids' Stuff New Jersey-American Water Company's Kids' Corner WaterWiser Drip Calculator (click BOOKS then DRIP CALCULATOR) About.com - Water Issues Database contains research reports, articles, and links to resources on dams, water diversions, impoundments, and hydroelectric projects. Clean Water: Life Depends on It! Environment Canada article looks at clean water and its importance. Read about water quality and the source of water pollution. Drop by Drop - Water Conservation in Iowa City Take this step-by-step tutorial on starting a conservation program, after reading about why water conservation is necessary. EPA Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water Learn about drinking water standards and regulations, health facts and community activism. From the Environmental Protection Agency. EPA Office of Wastewater Management Learn about the Environmental Protection Agency's programs regarding biosolids, municipal wastewater treatment technologies and water efficiency. EPA Office of Water Environmental Protection Agency discusses water issues and regulations. Includes a kid's page and links to environmental sites. EPA Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds Read FAQ, order publications, or explore facts about pollution, water quality, wetlands and national conservation projects. Give Water a Hand Students can lend a hand in water conservation through these action guides, workshops, and tools for learning about water systems. US Water News Electronic version of this publication covering such as water supply and quality, legislation, litigation and water rights, and conservation. |
Vision for Water and Nature Contains discussion papers and reports about water resource management and conservation. Sponsored by the World Water Council. Water Magazine Presents articles about water management policies, research projects, conservation technologies, and international water issues. The Water Page Covers water resource issues of interest to developing regions. Includes editorials, international regulations, and fact sheets. Watersmart Georgia county water authority offers tips on for low-water landscaping and lawns. Waterweb Consortium Features a mailing list and a searchable database with links to water-related Web sites. The World's Water Find links to publications, databases, organizations, discussion groups, research institutes, and government agencies that study water issues. Water Safety - Colouring In Book WATER POLLUTION Water Pollution Simple and brief information Water Pollution Discussion of the threats to clean water resources, such as pollution from oil spills and chemicals. With links and photos. America's Most Endangered Rivers of 2000 Discover the location, a profile, maps, and press releases about America's most endangered rivers. Include updates. Clean Water Worldwide - Live! Find out how LookSmart Live! community members were able help a member learn which nations have and don't have clean water. EPA Region Four - Nonpoint Source Pollution Southeastern office of the Environmental Protection Agency describes programs and policies designed to reduce water pollution. Flush Gordon's Wastewater Page Learn how water gets polluted and how communities treat their water to prevent pollution. Photos explain how pollution is measured. Fresh-Water Contaminants Guide Water pollution guide covers some of the leading culprits, including chemical fertilizers, sewage, animal waste, and contaminated sediment. MSN Encarta - Water Pollution Virtual reference offers a comprehensive profile of this ecological phenomenon. Ocean Planet - Marine Pollution Investigate the causes, effects, and responses to oil pollution, toxic contaminants, marine debris, and ocean mining and dumping. View photos. Ocean Pollution A virtual classroom with brief outline of issues, plus links to further sites on oil pollution, toxic waste, and ocean dumping. Who Prevents Water Pollution? Kids can learn about the laws that have been implemented to control pollution. Find out how to save water at home. Water Pollution Discussion of the threats to clean water resources, such as pollution from oil spills and chemicals. With links and photos. United States Coast Guard Sea Partners Campaign Educational program informs the public about marine pollution, oil spills and endangered species. Send email to order pamphlets.
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