Knowledge: water
See Also:
- recreation → outdoors → fishing → river restoration
- science → environment → water resources
- society → issues → health → water treatment
Links
- WaterPartners International
http://water.org - We link donors to high quality partner organizations that help communities design and construct their own sustainable water supply systems.
- US Water News
http://www.uswaternews.com/homepage.html - Coverage includes water supply, water quality, policy and legislation, litigation and water rights, conservation, climate, and international water news.
- Lifewater Canada
http://www.lifewater.ca/ - Trains Nationals to drill safe drinking water wells and build water pumps (handpumps).
- Center for Watershed Protection
http://www.cwp.org - Provides practical and technical information for people and communities interested in protecting and restoring urban watersheds.
- Northern Sinai Agricultural Development Program (NSADP)
http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/Parliament/5358/ - NSADP is one of the most controversial agricultural projects taking place in current history (map). Its implications far exceeds the boundaries of Egypt. It may lead to a water war between Egypt and other Nile riparian countries.
- The Clean Water Network
http://www.cwn.org/ - An alliance of over 1000 organization that endorse our platform paper, the National Agenda for Clean Water. The Agenda outlines the need for strong clean water safeguards in order to protect public health and the environment.
- Clean Water Action
http://www.cleanwateraction.org/ - A national citizens' organization working for clean, safe, and affordable water, and prevention of health-threatening pollution.
- Clean Water Fund
http://www.cleanwaterfund.org/ - Clean Water Fund, a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit, brings diverse communities together to work for changes that improve our lives, promoting sensible solutions for people and the environment.
- Watersmart
http://www.watersmart.net - Provides valuable water conservation tips for Georgia landscaping, as well as suggestions for native drought-tolerant plants and Southern-style xeriscape designs.
- Water @ Cranfield University
http://www.water.cranfield.ac.uk - Cranfield University is a world leader in water treatment technology. As well as research and consultancy a number of postgraduate and professional development courses are run teaching people to a high standard ready for a career in the industry.
- Raritan Basin Watershed Management Project
http://www.raritanbasin.org - Watershed management project for the 1,100 square mile Raritan River Basin in central New Jersey.
- Water for Life.NET
http://www.waterforlife.net - Water for Life helps protect rural economies dependent upon irrigation water, and helps farmers and ranchers preserve the environment.
- Water Watch
http://members.aol.com/wwanglia - Waterwatch is a national forum of consumers, environmentalists, shareholders and individuals concerned about the water industry in the Anglian Water Region of the United Kingdom.
- Water, Use It Wisely
http://www.wateruseitwisely.com/ - Offers several suggestions to save water.
- American Rivers
http://www.americanrivers.org/ - American Rivers is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection and restoration of North America's rivers.
- NM Water Connections
http://www.nmwaterconnections.org - NM Water Connections is a resource for all those interested in water issues in the state of New Mexico, providing the means to collaborate with other environmental groups to achieve common goals.
- A Canal To Save The Salton Sea
http://www.fdungan.com/salton.htm - Advocates building a sea level canal to save the dying Salton Sea in opposition to several stopgap remedies proposed by the federal government.
- Clean Water Issues
http://www.cwac.net/issues.html - Clean Water Action Council of Northeastern Wisconsin provides information on activities to protect clean water on many issues.
- WWF's EU Fisheries Campaign
http://www.panda.org/stopoverfishing/ - WWF, the conservation organization, is campaigning for radical reform of Europe's fisheries policy. Provides news and information on over fishing.
- Water Strategist Community
http://www.waterchat.com - Portal offering news, discussion forums, and articles on U.S. water policy, corporate/water investments, water and wastewater finance issues, Indian water law, and water marketing. Includes links to NGOs, attorneys, government agencies, and other resources.
- Clean Water and Oceans - NRDC
http://www.nrdc.org/water/ - Provides information on water issues including oceans, pollution, drinking water, everglades, conservation and restoration.
- Federation of Associations for the Protection of the Environment of Lakes
http://www.fapel.org/english/ - Group of cottagers fighting for the protection of lakes and their natural environment. Site features several articles about lakes, jet skis, mosquitoes and sewage systems.
- American Water Relief
http://www.americanwaterrelief.org/ - Nonprofit organization for the improvement of life in poor countries of the Americas, through the provision of water and sanitation services. Group raises funds to assist with creating water systems. Provides brochure and contact information.
- Pigs, Poop, and Politics
http://www.mondata.com/action/ - A group of concerned citizens in Sainte-Marie-de-Kent area of New Brunswick in Canada are determined to stop a 10,000 pigs hog farm in their community. Provides information on issues, background and events.
- Aquifer Storage and Recovery Issues
http://www.orckl.com/dwi2/asr - Scientific and legal views about the problems with aquifer storage, recovery and deep well injection. Provides information about a proposal for Florida groundwater.
- Water Infrastructure Network
http://www.win-water.org/ - WIN is dedicated to preserving and protecting the health, environmental and economic gains that America's drinking water and wastewater infrastructure provides. Provides news and resources.
- Institute for Water Resources (IWR)
http://www.iwr.usace.army.mil/ - Provides the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with water resources development planning. Provides news, events, publications and resources.
- Living Water International
http://www.water.cc/ - Dedicated to providing clean drinking water to those in need. Provides description of services, reports, video clips and donation information.
- WaterLife Foundation
http://www.waterlife.org/ - Help people in the developing world achieve adequate supplies of potable drinking water, leading to better health and higher standards of living. Provides information about sponsors, partners, helping out, projects and events.
- The BPD Water and Sanitation Cluster
http://www.bpd-waterandsanitation.org/ - Informal global network of business, government and civil society supporting, researching and promoting tri-sector partnerships that bring safe water and sanitation to the poor in developing countries. Research, policy documents, practitioner notes, newsletter and links available.
- World Water Assessment Programme
http://www.unesco.org/water/wwap/ - A UN-wide program which seeks to achieve a better understanding of those basic processes, management practices, and policies that will help improve the supply and quality of global freshwater resources.
- UK Water Industry Research
http://www.ukwir.org/ - Facilitates research for the water industry in the United Kingdom. Scope of work covers drinking water, sewage, sludge, treatment, and regulation.
- Citizens for Safe Water Around Badger (CSWAB)
http://www.cswab.org/ - Wisconsin organization advocating expedient cleanup of contamination at Badger Army Ammunition Plant and to preserve and protect water resources. Description of current campaigns, media references, newsletter, and volunteer information included.
- Natural Resources Defense Council - Oceans
http://www.nrdc.org/water/oceans/ - Information on beach pollution, water quality, and threats to the oceans and the life forms that inhabit them.
- World Environment Day 2003
http://www.unep.org/wed/2003/ - International awareness-raising event held on June 5. The theme for 2003 is "Water - Two Billion People are Dying for It!"
- Guardian Unlimited - Special Report: Water
http://www.guardian.co.uk/water/0,13790,1012137,00.html - Ongoing collection of news and features about water nationally and worldwide including the issues of drought, flooding, clean drinking water and conservation. Includes special investigation done with WaterAid.
- River Ocean
http://www.riverocean.org.uk/ - Encourage stewardship for and sustainable use of all areas of the water environment. Provides information on projects, events and resources.
- Water and Conflict
http://www.waternet.be/ - Insight to role of water in conflict and co-operation. Water, politics, and conflict in the Middle East with a focus on the Jordan River basin. Section on (inter)national water law in general, conferences, articles.
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