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Watersheds
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Access USGS - San Francisco Bay and Delta 
 United State Geological Survey reports, current studies, data, digital maps, and interpretations of the San Francisco Bay estuary and its watershed. Water quality, climate, bathymetry, biology, earthquake and other hazard information, wetlands, and the effects of man-made changes on the environment are among the many topics covered. http://sfbay.wr.usgs.gov/ Topics: Water Last updated Dec 19, 2008 CalFed Bay-Delta Program
Website for the joint California and federal California Bay-Delta Authority (CBDA), which has a mission "to invest in projects that improve the state's water quality from source to tap" and "improve the ecological health of the [Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta] watershed through restoring and protecting habitats, ecosystem functions and native species." Includes material on water quality, water supply, ecosystem restoration, and levee integrity. http://calwater.ca.gov/ Topics: Water Last updated Jun 22, 2009 Chesapeake Bay: Our History and Our Future
Historical information about this estuary in the eastern United States and the bay's watershed, which encompasses six states (New York, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia). Topics addressed include Native Americans, the colonial period, oyster wars, 20th century, economy, lighthouses, and watermen ("men and women who make a living by fishing, crabbing, and oystering"). Includes images, a bibliography, and links to related sites. From the Mariners' Museum, Newport News, Virginia. http://www.mariner.org/chesapeakebay/ Topics: Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, U.S. History By Place, Water Last updated Jul 6, 2005 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 Colorado Water Knowledge
Facts and statistics on Colorado's water system, rivers and aquifers, watersheds, geology, and related concepts. Features glossaries, information about water agencies in the state, and FAQs on water rights, water quality, and septic systems. Includes many related links. From Colorado State University. http://waterknowledge.colostate.edu/ Topics: Water Last updated Feb 3, 2005 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 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 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 Everglades Forever Act
This act (Florida Senate Bill 626), signed by Governor Jeb Bush in 2003 and reauthorized in 2006, "reaffirms and strengthens Florida’s commitment to cleaning up" the Everglades. Includes information on the technology known as Periphyton-Based Stormwater Treatment Area (PASTA) that removes phosphorous from water, a brief history of the drainage of the Everglades in the 20th century, water quality standards, progress information, and related links. http://www.dep.state.fl.us/evergladesforever/ Topics: Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.), Water Last updated Sep 7, 2006 Governor's Salmon Recovery Office
Established by the Washington state legislature through the Salmon Recovery Planning Act, the Governor's Salmon Recovery Office coordinates the statewide salmon strategy. This site contains legislative information, monitoring information, and links to salmon-related state documents and publications. The Endangered Species Act status of Washington salmon, trout, and steelhead populations is also provided. http://www.governor.wa.gov/gsro/default.htm Topics: Animals, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Water Last updated Jun 20, 2005 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 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 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 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 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 Murder in the Name of War: My Lai
Five-part series from 1998 on the My Lai massacre, which took place on the morning of March 16, 1968; it "was a watershed in the history of modern American combat, and a turning point in the public perception of the Vietnam War." Includes a video clip of a soldier's experience in the massacre. Some dead links in "Internet Links" section. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/64344.stm Topics: Mysteries and More, United States History, Wars & Conflicts, Water Last updated Sep 9, 2009 National Estuary Program: Bringing Our Estuaries New Life
This site provides information about estuaries and the Environmental Protection Agency's National Estuary Program to protect the coastal waters of the United States. It details the environmental problems and challenges faced by the estuaries. For each of the 28 estuaries in the program, it highlights issues, habitats, and threatened species. It also provides contact information, graphical maps of estuaries and watersheds, and links to related Web sites. The newsletter Coastlines is searchable and archived back to 1994. Also available in Spanish. http://www.epa.gov/nep/ Topics: Geography, Water Last updated Aug 27, 2001 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 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 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 Regional Sediment Management (RSM)
This site describes the RSM program of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. "As a management method, RSM includes the entire environment, from the watershed to the sea, accounts for the effect of human activities on sediment erosion ... [and] protects and enhances the nation's natural resources while balancing national security and economic needs." The site features information about demonstration projects, research briefs and publications, and links to related databases and research. http://www.wes.army.mil/rsm/ Topics: Government, Science, Science, Technology, Water Last updated Jun 9, 2004 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 San Francisco Estuary Invasive Spartina Project
"The Invasive Spartina Project is a coordinated regional effort among local, state and federal organizations dedicated to preserving California's extraordinary coastal biological resources through the elimination of introduced species of Spartina (cordgrass)." The site features a field identification guide with images, information about invasive impacts, maps and findings, and project documents. Also includes links to related sites. Part of the California State Coastal Conservancy. http://www.spartina.org Topics: Environment, Plants, Water Last updated Jan 19, 2005 Search Your Community
A search by zip code of several Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) databases will produce a list of all known hazardous waste sites, general environmental conditions and trends, the current UV rating, a map of regulated sites within the area of choice, and the condition of any watershed. http://www.epa.gov/epahome/commsearch.htm Topics: Environment, Scientific Themes, U.S. Maps, Water Last updated Oct 4, 2004 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 Surf Your Watershed
Locate watersheds (the places drinking water comes from), including those on tribal lands. The "Index of Watershed Indicators" contains information on the quality of local water resources. The searchable "Water Atlas" provides information important for watershed protection and restoration; also browse by geography, theme, key word, source/organization, and age of source data. Find interactive mapping tools to locate watersheds down to the zip-code level. Use "Adopt Your Watershed" to learn how to join one the effort to protect and restore local watersheds. http://www.epa.gov/surf/ Topics: Beverages, Maps, Scientific Themes, Water Last updated Oct 13, 2003 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 Water Where You Live
A featured site on the EPA Office of Water Web site provides quick and easy access to information on the quality of local and statewide water in the 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia. Includes links to the state-submitted 305B Fact Sheets, Watershed Indicators, lists of waters not meeting water quality standards, local environmental Web sites, and real-time data links for monitoring of air and water pollution. http://www.epa.gov/ow/states.html Topics: Pollution, Water Last updated Oct 23, 2002 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 When You Are Concerned: Guide for Families, Friends and Caregivers Concerned About the Safety of an Older Driver
"Leaving the wheel can be a watershed event for an aging driver." This handbook covers such topics as monitoring driving habits, resources for help, safe driving tips and equipment, alternative transportation, and how to help the elderly cope with giving up driving. Opens directly into a PDF document. From the New York State Office for the Aging. http://www.aging.ny.gov/Caregiving/OlderDriver/Handbook2007.pdf Topics: Automobiles, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Long-term Care, Senior Health, Seniors, Water Last updated Jun 15, 2008 |
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