The US EPA’s Great Lakes Website provides information about efforts to keep the lakes clean for the people, animals, and plants that depend on them, along with information on funding and a number of other related topics and issues. For more information please click here.
Volunteer Monitor is a national newsletter of volunteer water quality monitoring and contains reports about volunteer projects. It could be used for grant ideas and also lists some educational resources. It is available online or in print.
EPA's Nonpoint Source Information Electronic Discussion Forum: At the EPA's NPSINFO Discussion Forum Resource Center you will find information on NPSINFO, EPA's electronic list for discussing nonpoint source pollution (NPS) control issues, including watershed planning, management, and restoration.
The International Association for Great Lakes Research is a scientific organization made up of researchers studying the lakes of the world. For more information please click here. The IAGLR, also has a Journal of Great Lakes Research: Devoted to Research on Large Lakes of the World, which can be accessed from here.
Great Lakes United is an international coalition of member organizations dedicated to preserving the Great Lakes - St. Lawrence River ecosystem by developing and promoting effective policy initiatives, carrying out education programs and promoting citizen action and grassroots leadership. For more information please click here.
Great Lakes Information Network has a Great Links section on their website which is a comprehensive directory of regional, federal, state and provincial, and independent agencies and organizations serving the Great Lakes region. For more information please click here.
The Department of State's Division of Coastal Resources website is part of a multi-media package, including videos and guidebooks, designed to provide readily accessible information on how to protect, restore and revitalize communities. For more information please click here.
TWIST Database Tool for Managing Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems. The US EPA Office of Water announces the release of "The Wastewater Information System Tool" (TWIST), a free off-the-shelf, user-friendly management tool that allows state and local health departments to effectively inventory and manage septic systems and alternative decentralized wastewater treatment systems in their jurisdictions. TWIST is available as a free CD that can be ordered by calling 1-800-490-9198 or 513-489-8190, or by sending a written request by mail, fax, or email to: USEPA/NSCEP, P.O. Box 42419, Cincinnati, OH 45242-0419 Fax: 513-489-8695, Email: ncepimal@ one.net. Please request publication #832-E-06-001 when ordering.
EPA Unveils First-Ever Assessment of U.S. Wadeable Streams. The study, Wadeable Streams Assessment (WSA), is the first consistent
evaluation of the streams that feed rivers, lakes, and coastal waters. Conducted between 2000 and 2004, the study was based on sampling at 1,392 sites selected to represent the condition of all streams that
share similar ecological characteristics in various regions. For more information on Wadeable Streams Assessment please click here.
StormwaterAuthority is a resource of comprehensive and relevant information, news, events, and education on stormwater. Their mission is to assist professionals on making educated and environmentally sound decisions about stormwater management and treatment. The Stormwater Stockpile is a directory of products, services and vendors for your stormwater needs which is searchable by state, company, product type among other things. The directory also includes lists of organizations/groups involved in water quality, educational and training resources, engineers/contractors, planning/funding resources and relevant research/publication/listserves- all related to water quality management.
The Great Lakes Town Hall is a Web-based resource that seeks to provide a forum for the rich diversity of residents of the Great Lakes region. The Great Lakes Town Hall includes a variety of resources, opportunities for interactive discussions, networking, and more. The site also includes lighter fare in its “Celebrate the Lakes” sections, including Great Lakes arts news, photos, tourism suggestions, and more.
Healing Our Waters® - Great Lakes Coalition Program Priorities Initiative - As part of its Program Priorities Initiative, the Healing Our Waters® - Great Lakes (HOW) Coalition is developing a Great Lakes Restoration Project Inventory. The inventory of Great Lakes restoration projects will provide concrete examples of on-the-ground restoration projects that need federal support. These projects will help the HOW Coalition make a compelling case to the 110th Congress next year for Great Lakes restoration funding. Please visit the following web site where you can learn more and submit a Great Lakes Restoration project: http://www.restorethelakes.org/prioritiesintro.html
Troubled Waters - Website on UCC-produced documentary "Troubled Waters" available for broadcast on ABC-TV stations beginning Oct. 22, 06.