Sustainable Living

Safe Drinking Water Is Essential Safe Drinking Water Is Essential- Educational exhibit from the Marian Koshland Science Museum of the National Academy of Sciences that examines the state of the world's water supp… The Water Cycle The Water Cycle- U.S. Geological Survey diagram and accompanying comprehensive explanations of the hydrologic cycle. Available in 36 languages. Education World: Education Resources Education World: Education Resources- Discusses problems faced in water education and compares approaches taken by 'Give Water a Hand' and the 'River Watch Network'. Once Upon a Watershed Once Upon a Watershed- Aims to engage students in hands-on watershed education, restoration and stewardship experiences. Soda Bottle Hydrology Soda Bottle Hydrology- Activities and experiments for teaching children (various grades) about groundwater, aquifers and hydrology. Page contains both student's and teacher's intr… DWR: Water Education Materials for Educators DWR: Water Education Materials for Educators- Educational resources from the California State Department of Water Resources. Includes "Water Facts and Fun" catalog of educational … The Importance of Wild Salmon The Importance of Wild Salmon- Provides information on the migratory habits of salmon and includes tips to help ordinary people contribute to the restoration of threatened northwe… Wetland Delineation Training Courses Wetland Delineation Training Courses- Rutgers University offers continuing professional education courses including wetland delineation, restoration and construction. Provides det… Water on the Web Water on the Web- Water education materials for college and advanced high school students based on real-world data from the Minnesota lakes. Includes geographic information system… Boulder Creek Watershed Initiative Boulder Creek Watershed Initiative- Non-profit organization aiming to increase community education and involvement in the Boulder Creek Watershed. Includes details of numerous edu… Planet Water Planet Water- Use, conservation, and educational resources about water in Australia. Includes links, tools, news, and quotes. Aquamania.net: World Mineral Water Aquamania.net: World Mineral Water- Comprehensive collection of information about mineral water. Describes the differences between mineral and spring water, different types of min… Department of Sanitary Engineering, TU Delft, Netherlands Department of Sanitary Engineering, TU Delft, Netherlands- Offers educational programs and conducts research on wastewater treatment and other aspects of water resources. Envision Environmental Education Envision Environmental Education- Manufacturer of environmental and geologic education products, including acrylic groundwater models (simulators). Gulf of Mexico Program: Educator and Student Resources Gulf of Mexico Program: Educator and Student Resources- Activities, information, and resources for students and teachers from the U.S. EPA. Includes general resources on water and… EnviroScape EnviroScape- Demonstration kits for teaching about water pollution and its prevention. Topics include nonpoint source pollution, wetlands, coastal zones, groundwater, and landfill… The Liffey River, Dublin, Ireland The Liffey River, Dublin, Ireland- School project about the River Liffey in Dublin compiled by students from Elanora Heights Primary School. Illustrates how a local river can be u… Creek Connections Creek Connections- Partnership between Allegheny College and regional K-12 schools to use the French Creek and adjoining watersheds and waterways for hands-on, environmental educa… Project WET: Water Education for Teachers Project WET: Water Education for Teachers- Non-profit water education program for educators and young people, grades K-12, located at Montana State University. Includes newsletter… Experiments to Test for Acid Mine Drainage Experiments to Test for Acid Mine Drainage- Hands-on experiments to learn about water quality, the impacts of mining, streams and stream monitoring, wetlands, watersheds, and othe… South Carroll High School's Aquaculture South Carroll High School's Aquaculture- Information about student aquaculture projects at South Carroll High School in Maryland. Includes photos, fish descriptions, tank descript… Marine Science Careers Marine Science Careers- A comprehensive overview of careers in marine biology and the other marine sciences prepared as part of the Sea Grant program of Woods Hole Oceanographic I… Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution: Sea Grant Program Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution: Sea Grant Program- Research, education, and advisory projects to promote the wise use and understanding of ocean and coastal resources. Outre… U.S. Geological Survey Water Resources Education U.S. Geological Survey Water Resources Education- Educational materials for various ages and grades, including USGS Learning Web, Water Science for Schools, Frog Web, Education Po… EPA Watershed Academy EPA Watershed Academy- Training opportunities and distance education for ecologists, managers, and others interested in watersheds from the US Environmental Protection Agency. Inc… Water: A Theme for Schools Water: A Theme for Schools- Teaches primary/junior school children about water. Includes information and data about different rivers throughout the world and an activity encouragi… Give Water A Hand Give Water A Hand- Program for youth groups or classes to help kids take action to improve local water quality. Young people team up with educators, natural resource experts and c… Water Education Foundation Water Education Foundation- Non-profit organization educating people about water issues in California and the American West. University of Wisconsin Water Resources Institute University of Wisconsin Water Resources Institute- Scientific institute dedicated to confronting water problems through research, training, and education. Site includes the Water … Geography Action! Rivers 2001 Geography Action! Rivers 2001- A collection of river conservation activities and educational tools from National Geographic, aimed at the general public, educators, and students.