All About the Water
The links below include government, non-profit organizations as well as professional/trade groups and private web sites. What they all have in common: water. Regulation, Management, Conservation, Reclamation, Desalination, Climate Change and more. If you have a resource you would like to include, contact Amanda via email
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LINKS to LINK COLLECTIONS
Western Waters Digital Library Links Page
The Western Waters Digital Library (WWDL) contains government reports, classic water literature, legal transcripts, water project records, personal papers, photographic collections, and video materials about the Columbia, Colorado, Platte, and Rio Grande river basins.
Water Conservation & Water Use Efficiency Links from the California Department of Water Resources
Water Science for Schools -Links to other sources of water information the USGS water resources links page
Climate Change
Climate change is already impacting California’s water resources. In the future, warmer temperatures, different patterns of precipitation and runoff, and rising sea levels will profoundly affect the ability to manage water supplies and other natural resources. Adapting California’s water management systems to climate change presents one of the most significant challenges for the 21st century. from the California Department of Water Resources
USGS National Water Quality Assessment Program (NAWQA)
The National Water-Quality Assessment Program (NAWQA) provides an understanding of water-quality conditions and how those conditions may vary locally, regionally, and nationally; whether conditions are getting better or worse over time; and how natural features and human activities affect those conditions.
California Urban Water Conservation Council -Partners for a Water Efficient California
Water Strategist Community
The place for water information and idea exchange. Sponsored by the Water Stategist Magazine, which covers analysis of water marketing, finance, legislation and litigation.
On Water
Featuring news, research, and current events on all aspects of water resources. Brought to you by the Water Resources Center Archives and the Center for Water Resources, University of California.
EPA’s Drinking Water Academy
The self-paced training modules give a broad introduction to the many facets of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA).
Water Education Foundation
The Water Education Foundation is your resource for information about water resource issues.
Resources for Waste Education Web site!
This site provides a wealth of materials for teachers, kids, students, and researchers to develop an increased knowledge of solid waste issues. These resources are intended to increase environmental awareness and inspire participation in environmental activities. RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act) Training at your Desktop provides both introductory and more advanced courses for federal and state regulators, the regulated community, organizations, associations, and even consumers who are interested in environmental laws and regulations and their implementation.
Water Supply Replenishment pages of the WateReuse Foundation website.
This website helps water utilities build the trust necessary to ensure that Water Supply Replenishment receives fair consideration in their communities.
Bewaterwise.com
The landscape watering and garden spot website from the metropolitan water agency and the family of couthern california water agencies
DrinkTap.org is a site from the American Water Works Association self-labeled as “the authoritative resource on safe water”.
The Pacific Institute July 2007 report : Desalination, With a Grain of Salt A California Perspective. Read it here.
SLO Co Water Resources San Luis Obispo County Water Resources, Department of Public Works
State Water Resources Control Board
California Department of Public Heath’s site for licensing Drinking Water Treatment & Distribution System Operators




