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Water resource engineering and flood risk management MSc courses offered by two Scottish
Universities.
http://www.watermsc.org/
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Water Resources Learning Center
Information about continuing education programs offered for professionals, covering topics such as
hydraulic design of culverts, stormwater management systems, streambank stabilization, and erosion
and sediment control for highways.
http://www.waterlearning.org
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Tribal Watershed Training Program
Describes an educational and training program for Native American students and tribal employees,
designed to prepare them for leadership positions in natural resources management within tribal
governments.
http://cires.colorado.edu/~laurel/
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Planet Water
Use, conservation, and educational resources about water in Australia. Includes links, tools,
news, and quotes.
http://www.ozh2o.com
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Aquamania.net: World Mineral Water
Comprehensive collection of information about mineral water. Describes the differences between
mineral and spring water, different types of mineral water, laws governing mineral water quality,
and includes a collection of 986 labels from water bottles.
http://www.aquamania.net/other/eentree.htm
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Educating Young People About Water
Descriptions and ordering information for water education materials and curricula aimed at young
people (pre-college, K-12). Materials produced by the Environmental Resources Center, University of
Wisconsin.
http://www.uwex.edu/erc/eypaw/
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BigMuddyadventure.com: An Educational On-line Canoeing Adventure Down the Mighty Mississippi River
A virtual exploration of the Mississippi River. Designed for teachers, it includes web quests,
lesson plans, interactive field studies, and other educational resources.
http://www.bigmuddyadventure.com/
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Department of Sanitary Engineering, TU Delft, Netherlands
Offers educational programs and conducts research on wastewater treatment and other aspects of
water resources.
http://www.sanitaryengineering.tudelft.nl/
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Envision Environmental Education
Manufacturer of environmental and geologic education products, including acrylic groundwater models
(simulators).
http://www.envisionenviroed.net
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Massachusetts Drinking Water Education Partnership
Provides year-round educational programs and information to increase public understanding of
drinking water issues. Dedicated to protecting drinking water supplies and public health through
collaborative projects, culminating in Drinking Water Week events each May.
http://madwep.org
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StreamScapes Education Programme
Educational programme about streams run by the Coomhola Salmon Trust, Cork, Ireland. Site includes
numerous study resources and a "citizens' portrait" database of stream observations
submitted by schools and local community groups.
http://www.streamscapes.org/
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Water In Schools - Resources for Education
Educational resources about water and sewage treatment for all ages, prepared by England's Thames
Water company. Includes a catalog of 200 resources, games, worksheets, history, technology,
downloads, and printable activities.
http://www.waterinschools.com/
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The Great Estate - Balgowlah Businesses Preventing Stormwater Pollution at Source
A partnership between businesses on the Balgowlah industrial estate and Manly Council in New South
Wales, Australia, to reduce stormwater pollution through environmental education and water
quality monitoring.
http://www.manly.nsw.gov.au/greatestate
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Cap-Net
A United Nations Development Program (UNDP) project that provides education and training for
capacity building in integrated water resources management.
http://www.cap-net.org/
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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 pollution and information about the geology, heritage, and
environmental problems of the Gulf of Mexico.
http://www.epa.gov/gmpo/edresrc.html
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River of Words
An environmental art and poetry program created to promote watershed awareness, literacy, and the
arts. Through its annual art and poetry contest and educator's tools, River of Words helps
communities begin exploring the natural and cultural history of their own home grounds.
http://www.riverofwords.org/
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Earthwater Storm Drain Stencils
Project that encourages stenciling of storm drains to encourage public awareness and prevention of
water pollution. Includes details of how to stencil, what it achieves, and where to obtain stencils
from.
http://www.earthwater-stencils.com
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Environment Agency of England & Wales: Education Pages
Wide range of teaching materials for schools, colleges, and universities. Includes case studies on
flooding and flood defense, numeracy and literacy activities, practical outdoor activities and
web-based interactive teaching games.
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/yourenv/education/?version=1
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Geography Action! Rivers 2001
A collection of river conservation activities and educational tools from National Geographic, aimed
at the general public, educators, and students.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geographyaction
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Windows-On-Our-Waters
Information about and from an education program focused on teaching about nonpoint source
pollution, its effects on Southern California marine and inland waters, and preventing pollution.
Kids are the intended audience.
http://www.windowsonourwaters.org
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Why are Hawaii's Wetlands Vanishing?
Basic information about wetlands, with emphasis on Hawaiian wetlands, and the story of what
happened to a flourishing wetland that vanished because of urbanization and pollution.
http://library.thinkquest.org/J0110028/
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EnviroScape
Demonstration kits for teaching about water pollution and its prevention. Topics include nonpoint
source pollution, wetlands, coastal zones, groundwater, and landfills.
http://www.enviroscapes.com/
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Wade's Carry Creek
A portable display unit that can be used to study the small animal life of creeks, streams, and
rivers.
http://www.carrycreek.com
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KeyWATER Web Portal
An independent, non-commercial portal dedicated to the water environment and partly sponsored by
the European Commission. Includes news articles, discussion groups, photos, and information
libraries.
http://keywater.vub.ac.be/
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Down the Drain - Water Use Collaborative Project
Collaborative science project comparing water use around the world. Includes material for students
and teachers, online data, and reference material. Recommended for grades 4-8.
http://k12science.ati.stevens-tech.edu/curriculum/drainproj/
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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 used as a focus for studies of local culture,
geography, and environmental issues.
http://www.iol.ie/~ndnsp/rivers/liffey1.htm
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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 education. Site includes
newsletters, details of participating schools, classroom and teacher resources, and many useful
links.
http://creekconnections.allegheny.edu/
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Kesab Watercare Club - Where Kids are Caring for our Catchment Environment
Australian water education site for kids. Includes quizzes and interactive learning games, water
testing activities, coastal monitoring projects, and invertebrate sampling.
http://www.cwmb.sa.gov.au/kwc/main.htm
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Global Water Sampling Collaborative Science Education Project
International collaboration in which students (12-18) compare the water quality of a local river,
stream, lake, or pond with other fresh water sources around the world. Site includes student and
teacher areas, access to experts, reference materials, and project data.
http://k12science.ati.stevens-tech.edu/curriculum/waterproj/
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Education World®: Curriculum: Education Resources Help Kids 'Give Water a Hand'
Discusses problems faced in water education and compares approaches taken by 'Give Water a Hand'
and the 'River Watch Network'.
http://www.education-world.com/a_curr/curr216.shtml
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Scottish Environmental Protection Agency and Education
SEPA's educational site contains resources for teachers, adults, and children of all ages, online
information leaflets, activities, and many links.
http://www.sepa.org.uk/education/
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Secondary Education Curriculum Support
List of water-related secondary curricula from the Northwest Center for Sustainable Resources
(NCSR). Includes ordering details and prices.
http://ns.chemeketa.edu/ncsr/secondary/c_related.html
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Kids in the Creek
Introduces students (5th-7th grade) to stream-water quality by teaching them to identify insects in
the world they inhabit. Materials for teachers include curricula for download and list of general
resources. Produced by Bonneville Power Administration, Oregon.
http://www.bpa.gov/corporate/kr/ed/kidsinthecreek/homepage.htm
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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 newsletters, activities, and details of coordinators throughout the U.S.
and Canada.
http://www.montana.edu/wwwwet/
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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 other topics.
http://craddock_t.tripod.com/amd_experiments-html.htm
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Streamwatch UK
Water-quality monitoring project in the UK that enables schools and community groups to sample
streams using professional equipment and contribute to a national water quality database. Site
includes details of the project and the groups involved and online access to survey results.
http://www.mmu.ac.uk/c-a/edu/streamwatch/
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Water Pollution and Society
Concise introduction to different types of water pollution, including causes and effects. Includes
numerous photos, graphs, and diagrams.
http://www.umich.edu/~gs265/society/waterpollution.htm
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DWR Office of Water Education
Educational resources from the California State Department of Water Resources. Includes "Water
Facts and Fun" catalog of educational materials and calendar of events.
http://wwwowe.water.ca.gov/
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Rivers of Life
Educational materials for K-12 teachers and students exploring the artistic, historical, and
ecological importance of rivers. Includes the Mississippi Adventure (a study of the nation's
largest river system) and the Watershed Atlas Project (encouraging students to gain an intimate
knowledge of their local watershed).
http://cgee.hamline.edu/rivers/
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A River Runs Through Us: Bear River Watershed Education Project
A water quality monitoring program for 5-12th grade students throughout the Bear River watershed
(Utah, Idaho, Wyoming). Includes project details and news, downloadable data, and links.
http://www.ext.usu.edu/bearrivered
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Water Pollution: Student Research Resources
A collection of research resources on water pollution for students and teachers (books, articles,
and websites).
http://www.ukrivers.net/pollution.html
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University of Wisconsin Water Resources Institute
Scientific institute dedicated to confronting water problems through research, training, and
education. Site includes the Water Education Place (K-12 curricula and websites for students and
teachers), online library access, and directory of Wisconsin water experts.
http://www.wrc.wisc.edu
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Drinking Water - Kids' Stuff
Drinking water experiments, activities, games, and resources for kids and teachers from the US EPA
Office of Water Quality. Also includes an online version of the booklet "Children and Drinking
Water Standards."
http://www.epa.gov/OGWDW/kids/
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South Carroll High School's Aquaculture
Information about student aquaculture projects at South Carroll High School in Maryland. Includes
photos, fish descriptions, tank descriptions, and tips based on experiences.
http://www.angelfire.com/md2/schs
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Institute of Water and Environment, Cranfield University
Provides education (short courses, degree courses, and postgraduate) and carries out research and
consultancy into water problems. Research areas include river maintenance, pollution, agricultural
water use, and community water supplies. Based in UK.
http://www.silsoe.cranfield.ac.uk/IWE/
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Curriculum: Water: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Materials for teachers from the EPA. Covers acid rain, hazardous waste, pollution, ground water,
drinking water, and wetlands. Includes links to various activities for children from other EPA
sites.
http://www.epa.gov/teachers/curriculumwater.htm
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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 Institution.
http://www.marinecareers.net/
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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution: Sea Grant Program
Research, education, and advisory projects to promote the wise use and understanding of ocean and
coastal resources. Site includes outreach programs, catalog of over 700 educational publications,
and current research projects.
http://www.whoi.edu/seagrant/
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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 Posters, Water Resources Education Initiative outreach program, and
links to materials from other sources.
http://water.usgs.gov/education.html
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Hydroinformatics and Management Systems
Hydroinformatics and Management Systems MSc, Diploma, and Professional Development Courses. IT
distance learning and short courses for professionals within the water industry from the
Universities of Newcastle, Birmingham, and Sheffield in England.
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/hydroinformatics/
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AquaOnline: Water Quality Knowledge and Education Tool
Information and educational resources related to water. Includes water quality, drinking water
treatment and problems, waters risk assessments, and lake monitoring and sampling.
http://home.t-online.de/home/hartmut.willmitzer/index-en.htm
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Drinking Water 101
Slide show presentation that explains where drinking water comes from and how a conventional
treatment plant provides water that is safe to drink. Available online or as a downloadable
Powerpoint presentation.
http://www.drinkingh2o.com/html/public.html
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Broadwaters Pond Site
Broadwaters introduces you to the world of ponds and lakes, their inhabitants, and physical and
structural relationships. Includes interactive explorations of pond food webs and how the water
cycle affects pond life.
http://www.broadwaters.fsnet.co.uk/index.htm
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EPA Watershed Academy
Training opportunities and distance education for ecologists, managers, and others interested in
watersheds from the US Environmental Protection Agency. Includes online course guides covering
water protection, river restoration, and watershed management.
http://www.epa.gov/owow/watershed/wacademy/
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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 encouraging children to write descriptively about
rivers.
http://home.freeuk.net/elloughton13/water.htm
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Buster Backflow Comic/Coloring Book
Buster Backflow cartoons for children explaining the concept of "backflow" and how it can
endanger drinking water quality. Materials developed by the non-profit American Backflow Prevention
Association (ABPA).
http://www.abpa.org/busterb.htm
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Los Angeles River Connection
A detailed virtual tour shows the sights, plants, animals, architecture, and history of the LA
river. Site also includes historical background, lesson plans and activities, examples of student
work, and related sites.
http://www.lalc.k12.ca.us/target/units/river/riverweb.html
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Home and Garden Hints for Healthy Streams and Salmon
Tips to help ordinary people contribute to the restoration of threatened northwest salmon runs, and
links to in-depth information related to salmon, streams, and watersheds. From King County,
Washington.
http://www.metrokc.gov/exec/esa/hometips.htm
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Boulder Creek Watershed
Non-profit organization aiming to increase community education and involvement in the Boulder Creek
Watershed. Includes details of numerous educational projects, including Water Forum lectures and
discovery maps for children.
http://csf.colorado.edu/bcwatershed
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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 committed community members to study
water issues and take action.
http://www.uwex.edu/erc/
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Water Education Foundation
Non-profit organization educating people about water issues in California and the American West.
http://www.water-ed.org
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Waste Water Treatment
Hi. I'm Willy the Waterdrop and I am going to explain how I and all the other waterdrops flow
through Arcata's Integrated wastewater treatment system and the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife
Sanctuary.
http://sorrel.humboldt.edu/~ere_dept/marsh/flow1.html
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Water in The City
Science activities and background information based on how water is used in cities. Includes water
basics, science, water supplies around the world, and links to background material and activities
on other sites.
http://www.fi.edu/city/water/
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Soda Bottle Hydrology
Activities and experiments for teaching children (various grades) about groundwater, aquifers, and
hydrology. Page contains both student's and teacher's introductions. From the US Dept of Energy
Office of Environmental Management.
http://www.em.doe.gov/soda/index.html
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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 systems, data visualization, and in-depth
educational materials prepared for both students and teachers.
http://wow.nrri.umn.edu
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