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Lakes
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Coso Rock Art 
 "The Coso Rock Art District, a National Historic Landmark deep in the U.S. Navy's testing station at China Lake [California], contains one of America's most impressive petroglyphic and archeological complexes." This site examines the setting, the landscape, and the people in the area where this prehistoric rock art was created; images of selected designs; ideas for potential meanings; and protection issues. From the National Park Service (NPS) Archeology Program. Note: mouse over boxes for links. http://www.nps.gov/history/archeology/rockart/ Topics: Archaeology, Art, Geography, National Parks & Forests, Water Last updated Jul 11, 2007 Environmental Atlas of the Lake Pontchartrain Basin
Atlas to Lake Pontchartrain and its surrounding basin, which encompasses land in Louisiana and Mississippi. The site "presents information about geology, land cover, types of shorelines, biological resources, flow patterns, significant storms, growth trends and more." Includes a bibliography. From the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2002/of02-206/ Topics: Environment, Geography, Hurricane Katrina, Scientific Themes, U.S. Maps, Water Last updated Sep 2, 2005 Exotic Species: Asian Carp
Fact sheets and photos of the Asian carp, and information on efforts to create a barrier in the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal to block the fish, which are "a significant threat to the Great Lakes because of their size, fecundity, and ability to consume large amounts of food." Includes video clips and an identification chart. From the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, a joint effort of the governments of the United States and Canada. http://www.glfc.org/fishmgmt/carp.php Topics: Agriculture, Biology, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Geography, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Water Last updated May 19, 2005 Fr. Edward J. Dowling, S.J. Marine Historical Collection
This collection contains "documents, publications, photographs, and negatives collected by a Jesuit professor over a seventy year period dealing with all aspects of Great Lakes Shipping." Search by builder, owner, ship name, type of ship and date built, tonnage, length, hull number, and registry number. From the University of Detroit Mercy Libraries/Instructional Design Studio. http://www.dalnet.lib.mi.us/gsdl/cgi-bin/library?p=about&c=shipping Topics: Geography, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Transportation, Water Last updated Sep 12, 2007 Great Lakes Information Network (GLIN)
Comprehensive site for information on Lake Huron, Lake Ontario, Lake Michigan, Lake Erie, and Lake Superior, as well as the states bordering them. There is also information about Lake St. Clair and the St. Lawrence River and Seaway. Site includes a 6,500 mile tour around the lakes; many annotated links; an Education section for teachers focusing on environment, history and culture, geography, and pollution; and excellent maps. http://www.glin.net/ Topics: Geography, Water Last updated Aug 18, 2002 The Great Lakes: An Environmental Atlas and Resource Book
This online edition of a print atlas published in 1995 explores the history, geology, climate, and exploitation of the Great Lakes, with an emphasis on environmental concerns. Features a glossary, factsheets, maps, images, and diagrams. Also available in French. A joint project of the government of Canada and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). http://www.epa.gov/glnpo/atlas/ Topics: Environment, Geography, Scientific Themes, U.S. Maps, Water Last updated Apr 11, 2006 Ice Age Floods Institute (IAFI)
Brief description and a map of the Pacific Northwest's prehistoric Missoula Floods. The institute, based in Moses Lake, Washington state, is "a non-profit organization of citizens throughout Montana, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon who are committed to tell the story of the cataclysmic floods that swept across the Pacific Northwest thousands of years ago." http://www.iafi.org/ Topics: Geography, Geology, Water, Weather Last updated May 29, 2009 Images of Lake Tahoe
Dozens of high-quality images of Lake Tahoe that "represent a wide range of topics, activities, geographical regions, and time periods." Searchable and browsable. From the Special Collections Department, University Library, University of Nevada, Reno. http://www.knowledgecenter.unr.edu/specoll/photoweb/tahoe/ Topics: Geography, Water Last updated Oct 6, 2009 Lake Chelan Virtual Tour
This virtual tour of one of the deepest lakes in the country features photographs and descriptions of the Washington state lake, surrounding gorge, and Cascade Range, as well as the bears, cougars, goats, and wolves that inhabit the area. Includes descriptions of the historic Campbell Hotel and the boats that access Holden Village retreat center and the remote towns of Manson and Stehekin. Also features information on sports and recreation opportunities. http://www.nwi.net/~roseat/vt1.htm Topics: Water Last updated Jan 17, 2006 The Lake Pontchartrain Basin Research Program (PBRP)
"The PBRP is a diverse team of researchers and staff at Southeastern Louisiana University dedicated to stabilizing and restoring the Lake Pontchartrain Basin ecosystem." The website provides reports on the status of research on Louisiana's coastal forests and marshes, pollution in the Lake Pontchartrain Basin, and birds, fish, amphibians and reptiles, insects, mammals, and plants in the area. http://www2.selu.edu/orgs/pbrp/ Topics: Economics, Geography, Hurricane Katrina, Water Last updated Aug 29, 2006 Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
Introduces this Upper Columbia River recreation area in Washington state. Describes accessibility, activities, educational programs, and historical and cultural background of the park. (Portions of Lake Roosevelt's shoreline are managed by the Colville Confederated Tribes and the Spokane Tribe of Indians.) Includes information about the Junior Ranger program and Lake Roosevelt Floating Classroom. Also features details on lake levels, fishing, boating, camping, fire management, and events. From the National Park Service. http://www.nps.gov/laro/index.htm Topics: Geography, Water Last updated Oct 6, 2009 Lake Tahoe Data Clearinghouse
Technical information about the lake and its basin, including streamflow, groundwater, sediment, water quality, and bathymetry. http://tahoe.usgs.gov/ Topics: Geography, Water Last updated Sep 1, 2001 Living Lakes: The International Network
"The main purpose of this international initiative is the conservation and protection of ... the drinking water reservoirs of the earth." Site includes information about projects currently under way, activities and campaigns, and international conferences. Also features official publications of the sponsoring organization, the Global Nature Fund, a "non-profit, private, independent international foundation for the protection of environment and nature." http://www.globalnature.org/docs/02_vorlage.asp?id=28219&domid=1011&sp=E&addlastid=&m1=11089&m2=28219 Topics: Biology, Environment, Geography, Water Last updated Mar 19, 2009 Maritime History of the Great Lakes
A digital library containing ship lists, regional histories, government reports, newspaper accounts, and other resources. Topics include shipbuilding, shipwrecks, steamboats, schooners, and the working lives of the people who sailed them. Maintained by librarians from the HALINET system in Canada. http://www.hhpl.on.ca/GreatLakes/ Topics: Geography, Transportation, Water Last updated Oct 28, 2006 Mystery of the Megaflood
Companion website to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) NOVA program exploring "the evidence for a huge catastrophe that struck eastern Washington State thousands of years ago. It took scientists decades to figure out that a colossal flood had carved out bizarre landscape features strewn across thousands of square miles." Includes opinions from geologists, images, a geology quiz, and related resources. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/megaflood/ Topics: Geography, Geology, Hurricane Katrina, Water, Weather Last updated Sep 15, 2005 National Park Service: Lake Chelan
Website for Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, which is part of North Cascades National Park in Washington state. Includes details about accessing the Stehekin Valley area by ferry or float-plane ("there are no road connections between Lake Chelan National Recreation Area and the outside"), activities (such as interpretive programs and nature walks), and other visitor information. From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/lach/index.htm Topics: Water Last updated Sep 14, 2009 National Park Service: Ross Lake
Maps, trails, and visitor information for Ross Lake National Recreation Area, "the most accessible part of the North Cascades National Park Service Complex" in Washington state. From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/rola/index.htm Topics: Water Last updated Sep 14, 2009 Tahoe Rim Trail
"Come hike, bike, and horseback ride on the spectacular Tahoe Rim Trail as it follows the ridges and mountain tops that circle Lake Tahoe." This site includes a map of the 150 mile loop trail, directions to each trailhead, brief trail descriptions, an events calendar, a photo gallery, and information about the Tahoe Rim Trail Association whose mission is "to build, promote and maintain a rim trail system providing access to the beauty of the Lake Tahoe Region." http://tahoerimtrail.org/ Topics: Geography, Outdoor Recreation, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment, Travel, Water Last updated Jul 31, 2001 TheCauseway.com
The official site of the Greater New Orleans Expressway Commission (GNOEC), the authority in charge of the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, the longest bridge in the U.S. to go completely over water. Includes images and information about the bride, information about safety and projects, and roadway and bascule drawbridge alerts related to specific roadway conditions, such as those caused by Hurricane Katrina. http://www.thecauseway.com Topics: Automobiles, Geography, Hurricane Katrina, Transportation, Water Last updated Sep 15, 2005 |
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