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Acid Rain
EPA Acid Rain Program An overview of environmental effects, monitoring, and conservation efforts within the U.S. This site discusses the impacts of acid rain on human health, aquatic systems, agriculture and man-made materials. Provides classroom experiments and activities.
Econet Provides links to conferences, publications with annotations, educational resources with activities, and general information about acid rain.
USGS Water Resources of the U.S. Presents information on dry deposition, water quality data, results of multiple tests and daily streamflow conditions, as well as news about acid rain in the U.S.
Solid Waste
Access Washington's Ecology Page Department of Ecology's home on the web. Here you can find information about the department, laws regarding the containment and disposal of solid waste, and all sorts of hints, facts, tips and general knowledge about waste management and recycling.
Garbage The down and dirty facts about running a landfill in one of the biggest cities in the U.S.NewYork. Has a large clickable map of the landfill and surrounding area.
Keep America Beautiful, Inc. Keep America Beautiful is a non-profit organization fighting against the proliferation of waste. Midway downthe page are several links for teacher resources, and waste management information.
Rotten Truth (About Garbage) This is an exhibition type site with articles and pictures in an educational format. Here you will learn about the history of garbage, the current situation with waste pile-ups, and how you can help.
WasteAge The online resource for the well-informed waste management professional. This site has current headlines, editorials, interviews, and loads of information concerning everything and anything having to do with waste management. There is a search engine provided on the site to assist with research.
Water Pollution
Environmental Resource Center- Educating Young People about Water Great site for educators. Provides hands-on activities and allows teachers to order additional curricular material. Numerous activities and project ideas can be found on this page.
EPA Watershed Profiles Interactive site with quizzes, glossary, and general information. Provides opportunity to check out the national watershed network and conferences on water pollution.
Frogweb Fun site for students focuses on amphibian deformities and declines due to water pollution.
UNESCOs World Water Vision Provides updated news about the efforts to sustain our most precious resource. Offers data available from St. Petersburg, Russia, and a discussion forum for students. This user friendly site stresses the importance of global cooperation and offers suggestions for involving youth.
Water Resources of the United States Provides historical information, as well as usage, water quality, and acid rain effects data from around the U.S. Presents current information about the problem and offers an EnvironFAQ. Offers publications and products.