Links

Seattle Public Utilities Cedar River Watershed Page. Includes "virtual tour" of the Watershed.

"Since 1991, USGS scientists with the National Water-Quality Assessment Program have been collecting and analyzing data and information in more than 50 major river basins and aquifers across the Nation. The goal is to develop long-term consistent and comparable information on streams, ground water, and aquatic ecosystems to support sound management and policy decisions."

Watershed Information Network-US Environmental Protection Agency Site. Lots of links!

City of Seattle Environmental Stewardship Learning Home Page

Savingwater.org, a website to help you reduce the amount of water you use at home and at work. Cutting back on the water we use is good for the environment, for wildlife, for salmon, and for our future.

Water news. "The news posted on Water Strategist Community (www.waterchat.com) is comprised of press releases and reprints from federal, state, and local agencies, corporations, and water organizations."

More water news. "Since 1985, WaterWorld has been dedicated to delivering up-to-date information on technology, products and trends in the water and wastewater industry."

 

In a continuation of  her “Story of Stuff” video series, sustainability advocate and author Annie Leonard informs us about where bottled water comes from, what happens to the bottles when we toss them out, and all the sordid details of what happens in between.

Learn about the life cycle of bottled water, and why tap water is the most sustainable (and most economical) choice. Click the image to watch the video.