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Rivers & Streams
 Websites presented in alphabetical order The "Fargo Flood" Home Page 
 This page "provides access to scientific (i.e. geologic and hydrologic) and historic information on flooding in the Fargo [North Dakota] region." Find current water levels of the Red River, photos (including the March 2009 flooding), data, forecasts, satellite imagery, and related material. Includes links to current information about the 2009 floods and to highway, weather, and emergency websites. Also includes photos of 2009, 1997, 1897, and other floods. From North Dakota State University. http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/fargoflood/ Topics: Water Last updated Apr 1, 2009 Alaska's Gold
This site has two sections: Alaska's Gold Themes , an overview of the Alaska Gold Rush; and Alaska's Gold Lode , a searchable database of over 3500 "documents and materials associated with the Klondike and Alaska gold rushes selected from the Alaska State Library's Alaska Historical Collections, the Alaska State Archives, and the Alaska State Museum." There is also a Teacher's Guide: Learning with Primary Source Materials . http://www.library.state.ak.us/goldrush/ Topics: Geography, Geology, History, Industries, Technology, U.S. History By Place, United States History, Water Last updated Jul 11, 2004 American Rivers
The site of this national river conservation organization is an excellent source of information about endangered rivers, protection of aquatic and riparian species, and river policy issues in general. Many links are provided for national policy and legislation; state and federal water resources; river, water, and environmental organizations; and opportunities for activism or travel. http://www.americanrivers.org/ Topics: Environment, Geography, Water Last updated Oct 11, 2005 As Precious as Gold
Online companion to a Smithsonian National Postal Museum exhibit that explores "the last great gold rush of the 19th century [the Klondike/Alaskan Gold Rush] and the unforgettable role of the mail carriers who provided contact between those so far from home and the families they left behind." http://postalmuseum.si.edu/gold/asprecious.html Topics: Geography, History, U.S. History By Place, United States History, Water Last updated May 24, 2004 Bizz Johnson Trail
Information about the 25.4-mile trail that runs from Susanville to Mason Station in California and varies from 400 to 5,500 feet in elevation. This site includes a brief history and description of the trail, as well as information on hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, fishing, and wildlife viewing. From the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management. http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/eaglelake/bizztrail.html Topics: Geography, Water Last updated Jun 24, 2009 British Waterways
Information on angling, boating, cycling, education, museums, walking, and other activities for 2000 miles of canals and navigable rivers--about half of Britain's inland navigations. Information can be located by region, town, or waterway and includes maps and history. Information on the environment of the waterways includes their heritage, wildlife, and restoration. Fenland Navigations and the River Thames are not covered by the British Waterways organization. http://www.britishwaterways.com/ Topics: Geography, Outdoor Recreation, Transportation, Water Last updated Mar 14, 2004 Castles of France
This site provides hundreds of photos of exterior and interior views of dozens of castles in the Loire Valley in France. Features images of castles such as Chenonceau (built across a river) and Chambord (built by Frances I). Browsable by architectural period. Available in English and French. From a company that rents castles. http://www.a-castle-for-rent.com/castles/ Topics: Architecture, Geography, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional, Water Last updated Oct 14, 2004 The Colorado River Water Conservation District
Background information and updates about this public water policy agency concerned with "conservation, use and development of the water resources of the Colorado River and its principal tributaries." The site features studies and reports, maps, a glossary of Colorado water terms, lesson plans and interactive quizzes for teachers, and other materials. http://www.crwcd.org/ Topics: Geography, Lesson Plans, Water Last updated May 7, 2006 Columbia Basin Research
Presents information about research projects concerning salmon biology in the Columbia and Snake River basins. Features tools and "computer models which simulate and predict salmon migration and survival in the Columbia Basin and salmon harvest in the North Pacific." Offers interactive programs to view analyses of status and trends in salmon passage, migration season forecasts, and publications. Includes a newsletter and a searchable literature database. From the University of Washington. http://www.cbr.washington.edu Topics: Agriculture, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Geography, Water Last updated Dec 6, 2004 Columbia Breaks Fire Interpretive Center (CBFIC)
Introduces a unique interpretive center located near Entiat, Washington state, "at the edge of the fire-prone foothills of the Cascade Mountains, [where] basalt cliffs and ridges known as 'breaks' alter the course of the mighty Columbia River." Features maps, a slideshow (describing fire lookouts, interpretive stops, and nature walks), and information about the CBFIC wildfire ecology curriculum. Includes project history and information about the foundation supporting the interpretive center). http://www.wildfirecenter.org/ Topics: Environment, Geography, Science, Water Last updated Jun 6, 2005 Columbia River Basin Ethnic History Archive
This site describes the collaborative project of Washington State University (Pullman and Vancouver) and the historical societies of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington state. The site provides digital archives on the ethnic groups of the Columbia River Basin region, tutorials and lesson plans "on how to research and interpret library and museum resources, and ... public dialogue about ethnic history sources and issues in its online discussion forum." Searchable. http://www.vancouver.wsu.edu/crbeha/ Topics: Geography, Lesson Plans, Water Last updated Sep 21, 2006 Columbia River Gorge Visitor's Association
Describes this nonprofit organization that promotes tourism in the Columbia River Gorge along the borders of Oregon and Washington state. Features a detailed training course designed to help business owners become acquainted with area Lewis and Clark history and a downloadable guide to help businesses plan Lewis and Clark festivities. Includes a directory of services, calendar, and map. http://www.crgva.org Topics: Geography, Water Last updated Mar 28, 2005 Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission (CRITFC)
Presents information about the salmon restoration policies of this intertribal fish management agency. Includes a tribal salmon restoration plan, salmon harvest information, technical reports, legal briefs and comments, press releases, and information about the Spirit of the Salmon charitable fund. Describes fishing activities of the Nez Perce, the Umatilla, the Warm Springs tribe of Oregon, and the Yakama Indian Nation of Washington state. http://www.critfc.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Animals, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Geography, Native Americans, Water Last updated Nov 23, 2004 Columbia River Virtual Field Trip
This site explores history, geology, and other topics related to the Columbia River Basin in Washington state, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, and British Columbia. "This virtual field trip was designed for middle and high school students and their teachers, but contains information that can be useful for students and citizens of all ages." Includes a Columbia Basin Watershed map and an annotated list of books and curriculum resources. From Washington State University. http://cbi.wsu.edu/ Topics: Geography, Science, Water Last updated Nov 15, 2004 Columbia Riverkeeper (CRK)
This site presents information from a nonprofit organization whose mission is "to restore and protect the water quality of the Columbia River and all life connected to it from the headwaters to the Pacific Ocean." Features a discussion of major pollution problems affecting the Columbia River. Also offers a presentation on the groundwater problems stemming from the Hanford nuclear site in Washington state, with history, maps, and photographs. http://www.columbiariverkeeper.org Topics: Water Last updated Oct 6, 2004 The Danube: Europe's River of Harmony and Discord
Companion to a 2002 National Geographic article about this central European river that travels from Germany's Black Forest through 10 countries to the Black Sea. The original magazine article is only available for a fee, but the website includes photos, several video and audio clips, a map, field notes from the photographer, details about the Blue Danube waltz, links (some broken), and a bibliography. http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/data/2002/03/01/html/ft_20020301.4.html Topics: Regions of the World, Water Last updated Aug 7, 2008 Elwha River Restoration
"In 2009, the most significant river restoration effort of our time will begin on Washington's Elwha River. Two large dams will be dismantled to restore the river's once-legendary salmon runs, and to revive an entire ecosystem." Provides background material; maps; photos; "3-D photo-realistic visualizations that depict the Elwha valley before, during, and after dam removal"; and other resources about the river and the project. From the nonprofit organization American Rivers. http://www.americanrivers.org/site/PageServer?pagename=AMR_elwharestoration Topics: Water Last updated Feb 1, 2007 European Commission: Danube and Black Sea
Background and policy documents about environmental issues affecting the Danube and Black Sea regions of Europe. Includes fact sheets on the Black Sea and the Danube (the river that runs from Germany's Black Forest to the Black Sea) and links to material from the DABLAS Task Force, which works on "protection of water and water-related ecosystems in the Danube and Black Sea Region." From the European Commission, European Union (EU). http://ec.europa.eu/environment/enlarg/danubeblacksea_en.htm Topics: Geography, Regions of the World, Water Last updated Jun 11, 2006 The First American West: The Ohio River Valley, 1750-1820
This collection of "original historical material documenting the land, peoples, exploration, and transformation of the trans-Appalachian West" features materials on Native Americans, blacks, women, leaders, industry, agriculture, and more. Includes books, periodicals, pamphlets, scientific publications, broadsides, letters, journals, legal documents, financial records, maps, artifacts, and pictorial images -- all from the holdings of the University of Chicago Library and the Filson Historical Society of Louisville, Kentucky. From the Library of Congress American Memory Project. http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/award99/icuhtml/fawhome.html Topics: Agriculture, Black Resources, Correspondence, Geography, Nonfiction by Genre, U.S. History By Place, United States History, Water Last updated Feb 4, 2005 Friends of the Columbia Gorge
This organization "protects the scenic, natural, cultural and recreational resources within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area." The gorge is 80 miles long and up to 4,000 feet deep with canyon walls in Washington state and Oregon. Features updates, alerts, priorities, descriptions of completed and proposed trails in the area, and an overview of the gorge. Describes group-sponsored hikes and outings, ways to become involved, and related information. http://www.gorgefriends.org/ Topics: Geography, Water Last updated Jul 25, 2005 Geology Labs On-line
An interactive site that "produces interactive, online simulations for the life science laboratory or for earth science field studies. The activities are designed to enhance an existing curriculum and include online assessments. They can be used by students ranging from middle school, high school, or college classrooms." Virtual Dating shows "how geologists and archeologists determine the ages of rocks and ancient artifacts." Virtual Earthquake "illustrates how seismic waves ... determine the magnitude of an earthquake and to locate its epicenter." Virtual River demonstrates important processes of rivers such as discharge and flood frequency. http://www.sciencecourseware.org/GLOL/ Topics: Geography, Geology, Water Last updated Mar 15, 2006 Great Wall Across the Yangtze
"When finished, the Three Gorges Dam will produce the energy of 15 nuclear power plants and tame some of the river's deadliest floods. To China's leaders, the dam is the greatest engineering feat since the construction of the Great Wall, but to critics worldwide, it is a social and environmental disaster." Features perspectives from the Chinese government, local residents, journalists, and engineers. Includes information on endangered artifacts, endangered species, and environmental concerns. From PBS Online. http://www.pbs.org/itvs/greatwall/ Topics: Energy, Geography, Science, Technology, Water Last updated Feb 10, 2005 Green River Killings
Collection of stories about the Green River serial murders that occurred in Washington state (most in King County) from 1982 to 1998. Includes news, timelines, graphics, legal information, information about the victims, a special investigative series, related stories, and links. From the Seattle Times. http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/greenriverkillings/ Topics: Crime, Geography, Water Last updated Jan 7, 2004 A Historical Investigation into the Past: Lizzie Borden/ Fall River Case Study
Contains "late nineteenth century primary source materials from the Lizzie Borden axe murder trial and from Fall River, Massachusetts." Includes photographs, illustrations, census data, maps, newspaper clippings, Borden family documents (land purchases and sales, wills, credit ratings, a family tree), and transcriptions of Edmund Pearson's "Trial of Lizzie Borden" (1937) and Edwin H. Porter's "The Fall River Tragedy: A History of the Borden Murders" (1893). From the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. http://ccbit.cs.umass.edu/lizzie/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Crime, Geography, History, Mysteries and More, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, U.S. History By Place, Water Last updated Jun 24, 2003 Hudson River Maritime Museum
This museum is "dedicated to the preservation of the maritime history of the Hudson River." In addition to museum information, this site has a wealth of information (and links) on Hudson River museums, steamships, Rondout and other historic districts, Rockefeller's Kykuit estate and other historic mansions, Hudson River research, Hudson Valley prehistory and archaeology, and Hudson River geography. There is also detailed information about explorer Henry Hudson and his ship Half Moon . http://www.ulster.net/~hrmm/ Topics: Geography, Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Transportation, U.S. History By Place, Water Last updated Aug 22, 2004 Hudson River PCBs Superfund Site
Information about the cleanup of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in the Hudson River. In October 2005 the Justice Department and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reached an agreement with the General Electric Company requiring it to begin the dredging of the Hudson River in 2007. This site contains background information, maps, photos, a FAQ (with information about PCBs, contamination of the Hudson River, and the dewatering facility that will hold dredged sediment), and related material. From the EPA. http://www.epa.gov/hudson/ Topics: Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Water Last updated Oct 11, 2005 A Hudson River Portfolio
A collection of "nineteenth-century materials for the art and culture of the Hudson River and its region," browsable by Collections (prints, architecture, literature, history, guidebooks, maps and panaramas, photographs) and Topics . Includes historical overview. From the New York Public Library. http://www2.nypl.org/home/Hudson/ Topics: Geography, Literary Movements and Periods, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, U.S. History By Place, Water Last updated Feb 25, 2004 Hutchison Studio Photographs
This digital collection features the work of Ralph Raymond Hutchison. As the photographer for the Washington State University yearbook, Hutchison documented campus architecture, sporting events, campus activities and administrators, as well as the city of Pullman and the Palouse region. "The collection records the changes on the campus of WSU and in rural communities between the 1920s and the 1950s." Includes several aerial views. Browsable and searchable. From the Washington State University Libraries. http://www.wsulibs.wsu.edu/holland/masc/xhutchison.html Topics: Architecture by Place, Geography, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, U.S. History By Place, Water Last updated Oct 18, 2004 Japanese Americans in the Columbia River Basin
This site describes Japanese Americans in the Columbia River Basin area of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington state. Provides history from the 1880s when legislation excluding "Chinese immigration created demands for new immigrant labor." Describes Japanese arrivals, labor, communities, associations, and culture, as well as discrimination, World War II, and recovery during the postwar era. Includes a bibliography and searchable database of historical materials. From the Columbia River Basin Ethnic History Archive. http://www.vancouver.wsu.edu/crbeha/ja/ Topics: Geography, Social Issues, United States History, Water Last updated Jun 20, 2004 Journey into Amazonia
Web site companion to a 3-hour television series about the Amazon Basin by the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). Experience "the swollen rivers, flooded forests and dense canopy of the vast rain forest recognized as one of Earth's natural wonders," and see some fascinating animals and plants. Includes educational resources, games, and related links. http://www.pbs.org/journeyintoamazonia/ Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Geography, Plants, Water Last updated Sep 11, 2003 Klondike Gold Rush: The Perilous Journey North
This exhibit documents the journey of "over 100,000 optimistic 'stampeders'" in 1897 and 1898 to the remote Klondike gold fields of Dawson, Canada. Features images from the University of Washington Libraries Special Collections Division. Also includes a bibliography. http://www.lib.washington.edu/specialcoll/exhibits/klondike/ Topics: Geography, History, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, U.S. History By Place, United States History, Water Last updated Jan 31, 2006 Lewis & Clark's Columbia River, 200 Years Later: A Photographic Essay
Consists of photographs of geographic areas along the Columbia River route traveled by Lewis and Clark. The photographs cover the area from Bateman Island at the mouth of the Yakima River to Cape Disappointment on the Pacific Ocean. Features the Snake River Confluence, Columbia Plateau, Columbia River Gorge, Vancouver Plains, and the area from Longview, Washington state, to the Pacific coast. Includes Lewis and Clark campsites and Cascade Range volcanoes seen by the explorers. http://englishriverwebsite.com/LewisClarkColumbiaRiver/ Topics: Geography, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Water Last updated Apr 11, 2005 Little Spokane Watershed: Healthy, Thriving & Restorative
The volunteers of the Little Spokane Watershed Council maintain this site, which lists the microbes, fungi, plants, and animals inhabiting this eastern Washington watershed. http://www.lsw.org/ Topics: Geography, Water Last updated Dec 10, 2003 Los Angeles River Tour
Take a virtual tour of the Los Angeles River for fifty miles from the headwaters in the San Fernando Valley to the mouth in the Long Beach harbor. Learn about its tributaries and places along the way to see plants (lists and descriptions are available) and wildlife, as well as locations to pick up bike paths. Includes information about its earliest usage by the Gabrielino Indians and photos of the early bridges, as well as information about the river’s water, microorganisms, human impact, history, art, and related organizations. http://www.laep.org/target/units/river/tour/ Topics: Geography, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Water Last updated Nov 16, 2003 Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center (LMRFC)
The LMRFC provides "daily river forecasts on the lower Mississippi River and its tributaries. This comprises over 200 sites in a 210,000 square mile area throughout the southeast US." This region covers portions of Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. The site includes flood forecasts, precipitation data, and maps showing the official forecast sites. From the National Weather Service. http://www.srh.noaa.gov/lmrfc/ Topics: Geography, Hurricane Katrina, Water, Weather Last updated Oct 16, 2007 Márcia Theóphilo
The website presents a brief biography of this Brazilian poet and some of her poems in English, Italian, and Portuguese. Her work is about "the Amazonian forest, its people, river, animals, trees and myths, its beauty and the danger of its destruction." There are links to several other Portuguese poetry sites. http://www.theophilo-amazonia-e-poesia.info/ Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Geography, Notable People, Plants, Poetry, Water Last updated Oct 18, 2004 Marion Ownbey Herbarium: Floras
The vascular plants of Kamiak Butte, Smoot Hill, and Rose Creek in Whitman County, Washington state, as well as those of Moscow Mountain, Idaho, are listed here by plant family, genus, and habitat. Includes some photos. Also provides information on weeds, as well as annotated bibliographies for Kamiak Butte and Moscow Mountain. From the Washington State University School of Biological Sciences, Marion Ownbey Herbarium. http://www.wsu.edu:8080/%7Ewsherb/floras_db.html Topics: Geography, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Plants, Water Last updated Jul 18, 2005 Mississippi River Basin & Gulf of Mexico Hypoxia
This website focuses on the Mississippi River Basin (which "includes numerous subbasins and watersheds in addition to those of the main stem of the Mississippi River") and the Gulf of Mexico, and the environmental effects to the area due to hypoxia, "an absence of oxygen reaching living tissues." Includes resources on the subbasins of the Mississippi River Basin, maps, and updates on federal government actions in the area. From the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). http://www.epa.gov/msbasin/ Topics: Geography, Hurricane Katrina, Pollution, Water Last updated Sep 2, 2005 Mississippi River Facts
Facts and figures about this North American river, including length, width, depth, elevation, sediment load, water supply, commerce, and wildlife in the area. From the National Park Service (NPS), Mississippi National River and Recreation Area. http://www.nps.gov/miss/riverfacts.htm Topics: Geography, Hurricane Katrina, Water Last updated May 5, 2008 Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet (MRGO)
Background about the June 2008 de-authorized Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet (MRGO), a man-made waterway that was originally constructed "to provide an emergency outlet from the Mississippi River ... and to provide a safer and shorter route between the Port of New Orleans and the Gulf of Mexico." Find official documents on the de-authorization and environmental impact. Website navigation can be confusing due to some empty menu sections. From the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. http://www.mrgo.gov/ Topics: Water Last updated Oct 6, 2009 The Mississippi: River of Song
Companion to "a Smithsonian Institution series for public television ... that explores the richness and vitality of American music at the close of the twentieth century." The site features information about music in different regions along the Mississippi and biographies and audio and video clips for musicians in genres such as blues, Cajun, bluegrass, gospel, folk, hip hop, jazz, rock, and ethnic and traditional music. Includes a teacher's guide and links to related sites. http://www.pbs.org/riverofsong/ Topics: Geography, Musical Genres, Musical Instruments, Water Last updated Aug 3, 2005 Montana's Flathead Valley
Travel guide for Montana's Flathead Valley region, which is home to Glacier National Park, Flathead Lake, Big Mountain ski resort, and many other natural, cultural, and educational attractions. The site provides visitors with information on accommodations, events, and recreation and dining possibilities in the area. From the Flathead Convention and Visitor Bureau. http://www.fcvb.org/ Topics: Geography, National Parks & Forests, U.S. Travel, Water Last updated Apr 26, 2005 Native Plants of the Palouse
Features information about plants occurring naturally in the rolling hills of the Palouse region of southeastern Washington state. Discusses major plant communities, wildflowers, noxious weeds, introduced plants, endangered and possibly extinct plants, conservation efforts, and related topics. Includes photographs and a bibliography. From Marion Ownbey Herbarium, Washington State University. http://www.wsu.edu:8080/%7Ewsherb/edpages/nativeplant/intro.html Topics: Geography, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Plants, Water Last updated Jul 19, 2005 The Nisqually Earthquake Information Clearinghouse
"This clearinghouse has been established at the University of Washington to facilitate the collection, dissemination, and archiving of data describing the Nisqually Earthquake that occurred at 10:54 a.m. on February 28, 2001." This site includes information on seismological and geotechnical observations, structural facts and figures, lifelines statistics, and the socio-economic impact. Reconnaissance forms are provided for citizens to report building and geotechnical damage, along with links to many other sites related to this earthquake. http://www.ce.washington.edu/~nisqually/ Topics: Geography, Geology, Water Last updated Mar 12, 2003 Nisqually River Management Program
This Web site focuses on Washington state's Nisqually River Watershed, "a land of wind and wildlife, glaciers and storms, towering firs and diminutive banana slugs." Includes information about the Nisqually River Council, river management plan, salmon recovery projects, opportunities to protect and enhance the watershed, events, newsletter, press releases, and maps. Describes the land trust, interpretive center, education projects, and Stream Stewards programs. Searchable. http://www.nisquallyriver.org/ Topics: Geography, Water Last updated Apr 18, 2005 Northwest Power and Conservation Council
"The Council develops and maintains a regional power plan and a fish and wildlife program to balance the Northwest's environment and energy needs." This Web site educates the public about energy and environmental issues by providing access to reports and papers, success stories, a Northwest power supply and electricity demand update, and federal legislation updates. Users may sign up for a monthly e-newsletter. Archived and searchable. http://www.nwcouncil.org/ Topics: Animals, Electrical Energy, Energy, Environment, Geography, Oil & Gas, Technology, Water Last updated Feb 25, 2004 Palouse Prairie Foundation (PPF)
The Palouse Prairie Foundation exists "to promote preservation and restoration of native Palouse Prairie ecosystems in Latah and Whitman Counties (in Idaho and Washington), through public awareness, education, literature resources, encouraging responsible seed collection, and acting as a leader or consultant in Palouse Prairie restoration areas." The site features an excellent Palouse Prairie display, a species database, bibliography, links, seed collection form, and membership information. http://www.palouseprairie.org/ Topics: Geography, Water Last updated Dec 30, 2003 Photos: Columbia Basin Wildflowers
Color photos of over 20 wildflowers of the Columbia Basin shrub-steppe region of Washington state. Each photo includes the common and Latin name, as well as descriptive text. Also includes photos of native plant restoration work. http://wnps.org/cbasin/photo.html Topics: Gardening, Geography, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Plants, Water Last updated Feb 23, 2004 Poudre River Trail Corridor
Describes the 19-mile long biking, walking, running, and rollerblading trail, which is "a cooperative effort between Greeley and Windsor, and Weld County, Colorado." The site includes directions, emergency information, trail etiquette, a FAQ, a trail tour, volunteer opportunities, links to other trail and environmental sites, a wildlife checklist, and more. http://www.poudretrail.org/ Topics: Geography, Outdoor Recreation, Society & Social Science, Water Last updated Apr 21, 2004 The Power of the Columbia
This site uses graphics, sound, and video to showcase the Columbia River, which flows through British Columbia, Washington state, and Oregon. It traces the Columbia's beginnings as a stream in the Canadian mountains and describes the basin's geologic history. Explains hydropower concepts such as multipurpose dams, the hydrologic cycle, power generation, flood control, river navigation, fish passage, irrigation, and power storage. From the Bonneville Power Administration. http://www.bpa.gov/Power/pl/columbia/ Topics: Electrical Energy, Energy, Geography, Water Last updated Nov 22, 2004 Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Complex
Describes wildlife refuges along the Columbia River on the border of Washington state and Oregon, including Ridgefield, Conboy Lake, Pierce, Franz Lake, and Steigerwald Lake. Features visitor information, maps, wildlife lists, cultural resources, events and programs, and opportunities for environmental education, hunting, and fishing. Also discusses private lands habitat partnerships, and the Lewis and Clark journey through the Ridgefield area. From the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. http://www.fws.gov/ridgefieldrefuges/ Topics: Geography, Water Last updated Oct 23, 2005 River Corridor and Wetland Restoration
This guide from the Environmental Protection Agency contains an abundance of data relating to the protection and restoration of watersheds and wetlands. Of potential use to land stewards and others dealing with the federal Clean Water Act, it contains a primer for managers of ecological restoration projects ( An Introduction to Wetland Restoration, Creation, and Enhancement ), links to other federal and state documents and information, and several directories of aquatic habitat renewal projects. http://www.epa.gov/owow/restore/ Topics: Environment, Geography, Water Last updated Aug 16, 2002 Salmon Smart: A Guide to Help People Help Salmon
This Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) guide provides "an introduction to Salmon Recovery projects and activities [in Washington state] and an overview of how people can get involved." It consists of a 30-page document, available in PDF format, describing steps consumers and property owners can take to improve local watershed stewardship and habitat preservation and participate in restoration projects critical to salmon survival. Describes WDFW Volunteer Cooperative Projects. Includes maps, contacts, and Internet resources. http://www.wdfw.wa.gov/outreach/salmon/salmonsmart/ Topics: Animals, Environment, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Geography, Water Last updated Dec 26, 2003 The Skagit Watershed Council
"Skagit Watershed Council is a community partnership for salmon." It seeks to "understand, protect and restore the production and productivity of the Skagit and Samish watersheds in order to support sustainable fisheries." This site provides access to research papers, descriptions of current projects, and the council's habitat protection and restoration strategy. http://www.skagitwatershed.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Animals, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Geography, Water Last updated Sep 12, 2008 Spokane Basin Watershed Planning
Describes joint watershed planning efforts conducted in the Little and Middle Spokane River Basins. "The Spokane River System is tributary to the Columbia River and extends from Washington [state] into Idaho." Features a virtual tour of the basin, maps, drafts of the Watershed Plan, information about wastewater treatment, and descriptions of technical work. Also includes history, a list of involved agencies, meeting minutes, and links. From the Spokane County Water Resources Department. http://www.spokanecounty.org/wqmp/projects/ASP/Home.asp Topics: Geography, Water Last updated Apr 18, 2005 Steamboats.com
This site dedicated to paddlewheel riverboats features the Virtual Museum, which "offers hundreds of steamboat photos from private collections, a Learning Center for steamboat research and school reports, a history of steam power, the history of the Save the Delta Queen campaign, and extensive link collections." Includes illustrated essays and a bulletin board. Maintained by a self-taught enthusiast who has spent her life steeped in this topic. http://www.steamboats.com/ Topics: Geography, Transportation, Water Last updated Jan 14, 2004 Stream Bug Monitoring: King County, Washington
Looks at benthic macroinvertebrates (commonly known as stream bugs), which are "animals that you can see with the naked eye that don't have backbones." Offers information on the stream bug life cycle, stream bugs as an important measure of a stream's health, and how they are monitored and counted by ecologists in King County, Washington state. Includes links to a variety of bug-related sites. http://www.kingcounty.gov/environment/data-and-trends/monitoring-data/stream-bugs.aspx Topics: Geography, Water Last updated May 18, 2009 ThamesPilot
"Collection of images and documents that chart the rich history of the River Thames, from source to sea." Features themed collections, such as riverside pubs, the river in art, working along the river, and "a trip down the Thames in words and pictures". Also includes a timeline gallery (1000 to the 21st century) and links to places to visit. A cooperative project from "[l]ibraries and museums along ... the River Thames." http://www.thamespilot.org.uk Topics: Geography, History By Place, Water Last updated Mar 2, 2006 Upper Skagit Bald Eagle Festival & The Skagit River Bald Eagle Interpretive Center
"Every year thousands of people visit the Upper Skagit River Valley in Northwestern Washington State to watch one of the largest wintering bald eagle populations in the continental United States." This site features information on the annual bald eagle festival (including driving directions and map), event listings for the interpretive center, bald eagle facts, eagle viewing areas, and statistics from the annual eagle count along the Skagit River. http://www.skagiteagle.org/ Topics: Birds, Geography, Hobbies, Holidays and Observances Individually, Outdoor Recreation, Recreation, Social Science, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment, Water Last updated Aug 25, 2004 Upper Skagit Watershed
This online exhibit offers photographic images (1919-1989) of hydroelectric development in the Upper Skagit Watershed in northern Washington state. "These images document the changing landscape, human activities, natural history, and wildlife of the Skagit River and its tributary watersheds." From the Seattle Municipal Archives. http://www.seattle.gov/CityArchives/Exhibits/Skagit/ Topics: Electrical Energy, Energy, Geography, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Technology, Water Last updated Aug 21, 2008 USGS Drought Watch: Washington
Features information on today's streamflow conditions in Washington state. Includes an interactive map providing streamflow information for specific locations. Offers drought definitions, resources, and a FAQ. Provides a hydrology primer, list of online water resources, publications, and links to USGS articles on drought, groundwater, rain, and the hydrologic cycle. From the U.S. Geological Survey and Water Resources of Washington State. http://wa.water.usgs.gov/news/drought/ Topics: Geography, Water, Weather Last updated Mar 16, 2005 Water Measurement Manual
This searchable manual, although very technical in parts, is useful for learning how water flow is measured (e.g., by water districts, conservationists, and irrigation system operators). Published by the Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Department of the Interior, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). http://www.usbr.gov/pmts/hydraulics_lab/pubs/wmm/ Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Gardening, Geography, Water Last updated Apr 19, 2004 Whatcom Salmon Recovery
Sponsored by the Whatcom County Water Resources Division and Washington State University Cooperative Extension, this site provides information on "salmon recovery, the recovery projects in [Northwest Washington state], and the policies and public processes designed to recover salmon runs." Includes information on salmon species, conditions and habitats that affect salmon, the geography and watersheds of Whatcom County, and a virtual tour highlighting stages of a salmon's life in different habitats. http://whatcomsalmon.wsu.edu/ Topics: Animals, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Geography, Water Last updated Aug 11, 2004 WWF: Danube-Carpathian
Background and policy about the Danube-Carpathian region, comprised of the Danube River Basin, which flows from the Black Forest in Germany through 10 countries to the Black Sea, and the Carpathian Mountains, which stretch across seven European countries. Discusses forests, animal species, water (including flood protection), and other topics concerning the area's natural resources. From the World Wildlife Federation (WWF). http://www.panda.org/what_we_do/where_we_work/black_sea_basin/danube_carpathian/ Topics: Geography, Geology, Regions of the World, Water Last updated Sep 14, 2009 Yakima Basin Storage Alliance (YBSA)
Represents the views of those advocating for "an inter-basin transfer of water from the Columbia River to the Yakima River Basin. When flows in the Columbia are high, water will be pumped and stored in the Black Rock Reservoir. Water from Black Rock will then be used to compensate for water shortages in the Yakima River Basin" of Washington state. Describes the proposed reservoir and economic benefits, and offers a petition and opportunities to become involved in the project. http://www.ybsa.org/ Topics: Geography, Water Last updated May 30, 2005 |
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