Water "resources" are the waters that people use or might use for human consumption, industry, etc. This translates to "all waters other than the oceans" and the category includes all scientific aspects of those waters.
Topics may include hydrology, water supply, water distribution, water quality, wastewater, flooding, surface water (rivers, streams, and lakes), groundwater, drinking water, water treatment technology, water policy, and ???
Home page for water resources information from the U.S. Geological Survey. Topics include ground water, surface water, water use, water quality, acid rain, toxic substances hydrology. water.usgs.gov
For water and wastewater professionals. Industry news, regulatory updates, latest technology announcements and employment opportunities www.wateronline.com
Toxic Release Inventory data for the US. Sources and amounts of toxic chemicals released to air and water. Also has information on health effects and other topics. www.scorecard.org
Organized by issue, the site is designed to educate us about the importance and extent of fresh water in Canada. Topics include: the nature of water, water management, policy and legislation, and water and culture. Also links to other water-related Web si www.ec.gc.ca/water/index.htm
Coverage includes water supply, water quality, policy and legislation, litigation and water rights, conservation, climate, and international water news. www.uswaternews.com/homepage.html
Information for citizens interested in water quality, for water educators, and for Extension personnel. Extensive collection of links and other resources. www3.extension.umn.edu/water
Comprehensive database of the Netherlands water community. Includes information on organisations with their geographic/technical areas of expertise, water projects, and international water events. Describes water issues and projects in all parts of the wo www.nwp.nl
They support integrated water resources management programmes by collaboration, at their request, with governments and existing networks and by forging new collaborative arrangements. www.gwpforum.org
Information on water resources, use, quality, organization, tariff and issues in South Korea. The growing disparity between water supply and demand and degrading water quality will make water cycles i www.netian.com/~watopia
US federal agency responsible for protecting and improving water quality. Site includes details of national water programs, online library, local information, laws, and kids page. www.epa.gov/ow
Information on quantities and forms of water worldwide, including discharge of rivers, as well as water use and demand. From UNESCO and Russian State Hydrologic Institute. espejo.unesco.org.uy
Internet directory, webring, online forums, and international workshops intended to promote the sharing of information concerning water and the earth's environment. www.waterweb.org
Describes what a watershed is, how a water cycle works, and shows how the last glacier shaped the western Pennsylvania/southwest New York region. Focus is on how water workes within natural systems, and how human activities can impact water quality. www.watershedatlas.org/index.html
Supplement to the book, The World's Water 1998-1999: The Biennial Report on Freshwater Resources, by Peter H. Gleick. A comprehensive source of information on worldwide freshwater resources and the political, economic, scientific, and technological issue www.worldwater.org
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