Freshwater Ecoregions of the World September 5, 2008
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Designed as a collaborative venture between the Nature Conservancy and the World Wildlife Fund, the Freshwater Ecoregions of the World (FEOW) site provides a dynamic visual representation of the Earth’s freshwater biodiversity. Visitors to the site can find detailed information about 426 different freshwater systems from China to Chile. First-time users can click on the map of the world on the homepage, or they can also click on the “Highlights” area. Visitors with defined interests can also use the “Find an Ecoregion” section to perform a detailed search across the entire database of regions, and they can also browse by country, major habitat type, and major rivers. It’s easy to see how this site would be a terrific resource for ecology students in high school or college.
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2008. http://scout.wisc.edu/
FishWatch: U.S. Seafood Facts August 1, 2008
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FishWatch aims to create informed consumers by providing information on fish species, their life cycles, how much is available and how much is being caught, current management, and sustainability issues. Some nutritional information is also available.
UNESCO Water Links Worldwide September 27, 2007
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www.unesco.org/water/water_links/
UNESCO has an impressive array of links to all things water. Users can browse by theme (Floods, Water Economics, Salinization, etc.), geographic area, or publishing organization type. Keyword searching is also available.
Global Change Master Directory: Earth Science Data & Services Directory September 14, 2007
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From Neat New Stuff:
“Offers ‘more than 20,000 descriptions of Earth science data sets and services covering all aspects of Earth and environmental sciences’ courtesy of NASA. Among the wide range of topics: soil temperature, drought severity, el nino oscillations, atmospheric radiation, glacial landforms/processes, volcanic ash/dust, reforestation, environmental assessments, diseases/epidemics, ice core records, etc.”
Encyclopedia of Life May 30, 2007
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According to the site, the “Encyclopedia of Life is a collaborative scientific effort led by the Field Museum of Natural History, Harvard University, Marine Biological Laboratory, Missouri Botanical Garden, Smithsonian Institution, and Biodiversity Heritage Library, a consortium including the core institutions and also the American Museum of Natural History (New York), Natural History Museum (London), New York Botanical Garden, and Royal Botanic Gardens (Kew). Ultimately, the Encyclopedia of Life will provide an online database for all 1.8 million species now known to live on Earth. When completed, [it] will serve as a global biodiversity tool, providing scientists, policymakers, students, and citizens information they need to discover and protect the planet and encourage learning and conservation.”
See also:
The Encyclopedia of Earth
According to the site, this is “a new electronic reference about the Earth, its natural environments, and their interaction with society.” Use the Browse the EOE box on the right hand side of the page for navigation.
Pesticides & Water Quality November 25, 2006
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A very clear guide on how home pesticides affect water quality, get into creeks and rivers, and on what alternatives are available. From the Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program at UC-Davis.
CDC Disasters: Emergency Preparedness Information September 6, 2006
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This site from the CDC offers thorough information on preparing for, or responding to, many types of disasters (Hurricanes, Earthquakes, Floods, Power Outages, etc.) Selecting a specific type of disaster leads the user to more in-depth information on topics such as food safety, hazards, animal protection, etc. Information is also available in Spanish, French, Vietnamese, Haitian Creole, German and Portuguese.
Water from the USGS August 7, 2006
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Provides real-time water data and streamflow conditions as well as comprehensive information on ground water, surface water and water quality. Information also available for states and specific geographic areas.
National Water Quality Assessment Program July 24, 2006
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The US Geological Survey collects data from more than 50 major river basins and aquifers and presents the information at this website. Includes info about water chemistry, hydrology, land use, aquatic life and more.
NAWQA Pesticide National Synthesis Project July 24, 2006
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National assessment of pesticides in the streams, rivers, and ground water. This page offers a number of publications, reports and data sets on pesticides in the hydrologic system.
River Watch from NOAA July 22, 2006
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Provides up-to-date river forecast information for the nation’s largest river basins: the Mississippi, Missouri, Illinois, and Ohio basins. Daily river level summaries and five-day forecasts for river stages are found here.
