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What is Stormwater and what can we do as individuals and communities to curb pollution from runoff? Go here to find out! |
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Adopt Your Watershed has information on groups and activities that protect and restore streams, rivers, lakes, and coastal areas, organized by river basin. |
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An online publication covering current events in water resources policy, practices, and issues, accessible to the layman and professional alike. |
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Education resources covering a wide variety of water resource issues, lessons and activities, professional development, materials and publications, and much more. |
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Guidance on water conservation, from home and garden use to industrial water conservation methods. |
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Information and educational resources for understanding non-point source pollution and related issues. |
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The Low Impact Development Center was established to develop and provide information to individuals and organizations dedicated to protecting the environment and our water resources through proper site design techniques that replicate pre-existing hydrologic site conditions. |
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The NC Wetlands Partnership has promotes the conservation and values of wetlands, riparian buffers, and watersheds. Areas of interest include: identifying wetlands in need of conservation, strategies for wetland and watershed conservation, sponsoring restoration projects, supporting local efforts, and public education. |
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A Macromedia Flash presentation by the Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration of Canada, on water resource issues in agricultural areas. Robocow identifies farm practices detrimental to water quality and demonstrates how to protect water resources. |
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FEMA presents a website to help kids understand the many complexities of disaster prevention, mitigation, and recovery. The Games & Quizzes section has interactive Flash games which you can also download to print out and play, along with coloring books, mazes, jokes, crossword puzzles, trading cards, stories, and even songs. A great variety of resources for hands-on learning and kid-friendly guides. |
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Educational models for school and community education. Includes posters, puzzles, and other publications. |
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State water quality programs and contacts. |
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State water resources programs: water supply planning, educational and technical assistance, permits, regulations, data and publications. |
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Water quality and quantity information for North Carolina streams. |
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Information about NPDES permits. |
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NC State sponsored group. Information about stream restoration and watershed initiatives. |
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Includes information about floodplain maps, workshops, and floodplain regulations. |
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Ongoing research by the University of North Carolina and its research partners. |
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Founded in 1992, the Center for Watershed Protection is a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation that provides local governments, activists, and watershed organizations around the country with the technical tools for protecting some of the nation's most precious natural resources: our streams, lakes and rivers. |
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Provides wetland information.
The University Sustainability Office is the clearinghouse for campus sustainability. Find information about initiatives, events, and how to get involved. |
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