81. Water Environment Research Foundation promotes the development and application of sound science and costeffective solutionsin water quality in order to protect the environment and improve the http://www.werf.org/

Need help logging on? Why should subscribers log on? WERF Seeks Volunteers for Research Council WERF is seeking thought leaders in municipal, industry, consulting, and academic fields to serve on its Research Council for 2005. This body of 17 senior technical advisors, appointed by the Board of Directors, helps to develop WERF's research and long-range plan. Research Council members will also serve as liaisons for the project subcommittees (PSC) that oversee each research project. If selected, volunteers may serve for up to two 3-year terms. WERF covers travel expenses for council meetings (two per year) and for PSC liaison activities. If interested, please forward your curriculum vitae and a letter of interest no later than July 6 to Dan Woltering, director of research at dwoltering@werf.org

82. HWEA s of facilities and treatment processes, fees and billing information, and annual water quality report.......Local water utility. http://www.hwea-ky.com/pages/524720/index.htm

83. Environment Mississauga Provides information about air quality, environmental programs and planning, natural green spaces, trees and urban forestry, waste and recycling and water resources. http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/residents/environment

84. TVA: Water Quality TVA carries out many research projects related to water quality and otherenvironmental issues. See our bibliography of recent scientific papers. http://www.tva.gov/environment/water/

Reservoir ratings Sport fishing ratings Spring sportfish survey Clean water ... Tailwater improvements Water Quality Reservoir ratings The first step in managing water quality is determining the actual health of the river. TVA rates the condition of each reservoir based on five ecological indicators. View those ratings here. Fish populations TVA and state agencies issue sport fishing ratings Spring Sportfish Survey monitors the size and health of bass populations in a number of reservoirs. Clean water TVA works with other agencies, communities, and industries to improve water quality. In 1992 it began the Clean Water Initiative, which helps ensure the benefits of clean water for communities and aquatic life. Clean marinas and clean boating Tennessee Valley Clean Marina Initiative certifies marinas that are in compliance with pollution-control standards. TVA is also an active participant in the national Clean Boating Campaign , helping educate boating enthusiasts and marina operators in practices that reduce pollution and erosion on the waterways.

85. Rock Creek Alliance A nonprofit group formed to provide information about the proposed Rock Creek Mine upstream of Lake Pend Oreille, and its potential effects on water quality, the environment and community. http://www.sandpoint.org/rockcreek/

The Rock Creek Alliance has moved. Visit us at our new domain www.rockcreekalliance.org

86. Oregon Department Of Environmental Quality DEQ) is a regulatory agency whose job is to protect the quality of Oregon s environment.DEQ is responsible for protecting and enhancing Oregon s water and air http://www.deq.state.or.us/

Air Quality Land Quality Water Quality Laboratory ... Vehicle Inspection Select your county: Baker Benton Clackamas Clatsop Columbia Coos Crook Curry Deschutes Douglas Gilliam Grant Harney Hood River Jackson Jefferson Josephine Klamath Lake Lane Lincoln Linn Malheur Marion Morrow Multnomah Polk Sherman Tillamook Umatilla Union Wallowa Wasco Washington Wheeler Yamhill Protecting Oregon's Environment The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is a regulatory agency whose job is to protect the quality of Oregon's Environment. DEQ is responsible for protecting and enhancing Oregon's water and air quality, for cleaning up spills and releases of hazardous materials, and for managing the proper disposal of hazardous and solid wastes. [ More ] Consumer Corner Visit DEQ's Consumer Corner to get answers to your questions about septic systems, heating oil tanks, asbestos, mercury reduction and more! News Headlines Pendleton Hazardous Waste Collection Events Gather More Than 112,000 Pounds of Waste for Recycling and Safe Disposal DEQ Levies $13, 214 Penalty to Port of Morrow For Air Quality Permit Violations DEQ and BLM to hold Public Meeting in Riddle; Recommended Cleanup of the Formosa Abandoned Mine Site Will Be Discussed [More News Releases] ... [Privacy Notice] DEQ Online is the official web site for the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality.

87. Water The tools used to achieve this include the environment Protection Actand the environment Protection (water quality) Policy. water. http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/epa/water.html

Water choose a topic about us air contact us container deposit legislation eco-efficiency e-elf enforcement environmental planning environment reporting frog census get involved industry initiatives job vacancies latest news legislation licensing links media releases national pollutant inventory newsletter noise publications radiation sitemap waste water wood smoke home Protecting our water environments Threats to our water environments Community action Environment Protection Water Quality Policy 2003 ... Water quality monitoring results for the Barcoo Outlet Environment Protection Water Quality Policy 2003 The Environment Protection (Water Quality) Policy 2003 Protecting our water environments One of the EPA's roles is to work towards protecting SA's waters while allowing for economic and social development. The tools used to achieve this include the Environment Protection Act and the Environment Protection (Water Quality) Policy. Threats to our water environments The health of South Australia's rivers, lakes, wetlands, marine and ground waters faces many threats. The Environment Protection Authority protects the State's waters using the Environment Protection Act, the Environment Protection (Water Quality) Policy, and other legislation. This section is an informative look at the major threats facing our water resources.

88. Coasts & Marine - Adelaide And Encounter Bay Beaches improve bathing water quality over time, including nutrient reduction and effluentreuse programs for the wastewater treatment plants; environment improvement http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/reporting/coast/beach.html

Water Quality - Barcoo Outlet Water Quality - Adelaide and Encounter Bay Beaches ... Marine and Coastal Environment Datasets Water Quality map of Metropolitan beaches (201Kb PDF) Documents for download from this site are in PDF format and you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view them. The reader is free and can be downloaded from the Adobe website. Water Quality - Adelaide and Encounter Bay Beaches Introduction Adelaide's metropolitan beaches are widely recognised as some of the safest beaches in Australia, due largely to their protected Gulf waters and shallow slopes. Similarly the beaches of Encounter Bay are some of the most popular outside of the metropolitan area for their surf beaches and protected waters for swimming. The EPA monitors water quality along the beaches to identify any problems that may affect the health of bathers and marine life. By doing this we can identify possible problems and make sure that the water quality remains good in the future. During and after storm events pollution may be washed down into drains, and then flow into creeks and rivers. This pollution can then be washed out into the sea and the water in which we swim. Other pollution may come from overflows from sewers or from accidental spills. It is generally a good idea to avoid swimming near creek and river outlets or stormwater drains when they are flowing after storms.

89. Texas Environmental Center water Maps. River Authorities. Air quality. Air pollution often indiscernably presentin our surroundings, in our lungs - silently destroys the environment and http://www.tec.org/tec.html

Texas and the Environmental Challenge One of America's last frontiers, the great state of Texas encompasses a tremendous range of biological, climatic and cultural diversity. Texas posseses one of the richest natural heritages in the United States: pineywoods, prairie, marsh, plains, plateaus, savannas, mountains, and coast. Included in this natural array are 5,000 species of plants, including 2,000 different wildflowers, and 550 species of birds. After 150 years of settlement, the native Texas landscape and environment, as we know it, may not survive this generation. The 1990's are witnessing one of humankind's greatest challenges to balance opportunities for development with the constraints of our planet's natural resources. Collectively as a species, we must adopt measures which will ensure responsible change. We must utilize our creativity and ingenuity to develop preventative, pro-active policies, initiate programs and harness resources to accomplish sustainability. Sustainable development balances our needs for growth with limitations to natural resources, now and in the future. Water Quality Toxics, raw sewage, industrial waste, and run-off pollution continue to damage Texas waterways. Though the most blatant forms of pollution have been greatly reduced since the Clean Water Act of 1972, untold damage to Texas rivers still results in loss of wildlife species, impaired functioning of ecosystems and increasingly perilous human health threats.

90. USGS Water Quality Information GEMS) water Programme is part of the United Nations environment Programme thatprovides information on the state and trends of global inland water quality. http://water.usgs.gov/owq/

Welcome to the USGS Water Quality Information Pages The Office of Water Quality provides leadership and coordination in the development of programs to address issues concerning the quality of the Nation's surface-water and ground-water resources, and provides support in the application of techniques for the collection, analysis, and interpretation of water-quality data. USGS Water Quality Information News Quality Assurance Software ... Other Topics and Sources Do you want information about USGS water-quality activities? PROGRAMS and SPECIAL TOPICS USGS offices in every State conduct studies of surface-water and ground-water quality in cooperation with local and State governments and with other Federal Agencies. Contacts are available in each state to assist with any questions. National Programs that address water-quality issues include: Drinking Water Programs Hydrologic Benchmark Network National Atmospheric Deposition Program National Irrigation Water Quality Program ... Toxic Substances Hydrology Program . Special Topics web sites/pages include: Abandoned Mine Lands Initiative USGS Assistance for TMDLs,

91. Microbiological Water Quality Guidelines For Marine And Freshwater Recreational water quality guidelines. Availability Read entire document online (HTML); DownloadPDF (2.78 MB); Printed copies free from the Ministry for the environment ( http://www.mfe.govt.nz/publications/water/microbiological-quality-jun03/

Home Contact us Related links Site map ... Ministry Site search Publications About the Ministry Air quality Biodiversity ... Water You are here: Publications Water Microbiological Water Quality Guidelines for Marine and Freshwater Recreational Areas Microbiological Water Quality Guidelines for Marine and Freshwater Recreational Areas June 2003, Ref. ME474 These guidelines will assist councils/agencies to better inform their communities of the risks related to swimming at their bathing beaches. The Ministry of Health and the Ministry for the Environment consider it very important that councils are aware of their responsibilities and that the public are informed of the health risks in a way that is consistent with these guidelines. They completely replace the 2002 version of the Microbiological Water Quality Guidelinesand all previous microbiological and bacteriological water quality guidelines. Availability: Read entire document online (HTML) Download PDF (2.78 MB)

92. Water Quality [Ministry For The Environment] Site search. water. Programme of Action. water quality. Coastal marine environment.Freshwater. You are here The issues water water quality. water quality. http://www.mfe.govt.nz/issues/water/water-quality.html

Home Contact us Related links Site map ... Ministry Site search Water Programme of Action Water quality Coastal marine environment Freshwater You are here: The issues Water Water quality Water quality New Zealand has a diverse range of aquatic environments from mountain springs to the deep sea, connected by an intricate network of rivers, lakes, wetlands, estuaries and groundwater systems. The Ministry for the Environment has worked closely with local government and health agencies to develop the new Microbiological Water Quality Guidelines . These guidelines provide a framework for monitoring and reporting on the quality of recreational waters. The Ministry has also been involved in the development of the ANZECC Water Quality Guidelines , which have a particular focus on managing toxic contaminants. Other water quality projects that the Ministry has been involved with include: Ministry of Health Drinking Water Standards Riparian Management Rotorua lakes Site accessibility Feedback or questions?

93. Water - Ontario Ministry Of The Environment The Ministry of the environment has funded a series of groundwater studies to helpmeasure the quantity, quality and location of water in underground aquifers. http://www.ene.gov.on.ca/water.htm

central site feedback search site map ... Print Printer-friendly version Location: Ministry Home Water Ontarians deserve access to clean, safe water. This means keeping water free of pollutants and contaminants that could harm the environment and human health. The Government of Ontario is moving forward on a series of initiatives to preserve water quality, including new legislation, regulations, standards and requirements. This section contains information to help educate the public about the importance of clean, safe drinking water. It also helps those responsible for water quality understand the rules, regulations and standards currently in place. more information on the Walkerton Inquiry Resources Status of Part One recommendations of the O’Connor Inquiry Status of Part Two recommendations of the O’Connor Inquiry Report of the Walkerton Inquiry, Part One and Part Two For more information on drinking water materials, see the Research and Publications section of this web site or click on one of the links below Drinking Water MInistry Programs - Publications Catalogue Drinking Water Technical Studies and Reports - Publications Catalogue Drinking Water Forms and Guidelines - Publications Catalogue Protecting Drinking Water Quality All Ontarians depend on clean, safe drinking water. If you don't get your water from a private well, odds are your water is supplied by a "regulated drinking water system."

94. Freshwater: UNEP.Net, The Environment Network Overcoming water Scarcity and quality Constraints water and the environment ,2020 Focus 9, Brief 6 of 14, October 2001 Bos, Elroy and Ger Bergkamp (2001). http://freshwater.unep.net/index.cfm?issue=water_quality

95. Hunter Water - Caring For Our Community And The Environment water quality may be obtained by visiting the EPA s beachwatch website. Numericaldata can be downloaded via the EPA s SoEDirect (State of the environment) http://www.hunterwater.com.au/beach.asp

introduction our beaches the williams river water quality GOOD FAIR POOR BAD Zenith Box Fingal One Mile Stockton Nobbys Newcastle Bar Beach Merewether Burwood Nth Burwood Sth Glenrock Dudley Redhead Blacksmiths Little Swansea Caves Beach Watch results for 4 May 2004 to 9 June 2004 This beach report is published each week by the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) in the Saturday edition of the Newcastle Herald and the Wednesday edition of the Port Stephens Examiner. Hunter Water collects the data on which the star ratings are based and transmits it to the EPA. Further information about beach water quality may be obtained by visiting the EPA's beachwatch website . Numerical data can be downloaded via the EPA's SoEDirect (State of the Environment) website Did you know? privacy links webmaster

96. :: Environment And Heritage Service - Drinking Water Supplies :: Inspectorate (the Inspectorate ) is a unit within the environment and HeritageService, responsible for regulating the drinking water quality in Northern http://www.ehsni.gov.uk/environment/drinkWater/drinkWater.shtml

Home Environmental Protection Drinking Water Quality Drinking Water Inspectorate What Is The Drinking Water Inspectorate ? The Drinking Water Inspectorate (the 'Inspectorate') is a unit within the Environment and Heritage Service, responsible for regulating the drinking water quality in Northern Ireland under the Water Quality Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1994 and the Private Water Supplies Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1994. What Is The Role Of The Drinking Water Inspectorate ? The Drinking Water Inspectorate: annual report containing an overview of drinking water quality in Northern Ireland;

97. :: Environment And Heritage Service - Environmental Protection :: The findings of water and effluent quality monitoring in 2000 are detailed inthe EHS report Managing the water environment in Northern Ireland 2000. http://www.ehsni.gov.uk/environment/waterManage/quality/rivers/river_monitor.sht

OSNI Permit number: 20085 Home Environmental Protection Rivers Rivers Water Quality Main Menu Introduction River Monitoring River Monitoring Results River Water Quality Monitoring River water quality monitoring in Northern Ireland (NI) is carried out by the Water Management Unit (WMU) of Environment and Heritage Service (EHS) in order to manage the aquatic environment in a sustainable manner. EHS is committed to chemical and biological monitoring of all significant waterways in NI in line with national and international classification schemes and agreements. Chemical monitoring of rivers in NI was carried out prior to 1970, but it was only in the early 1970s that a co-ordinated programme of routine chemical monitoring evolved. From 1990, chemical monitoring of rivers has been complemented by biological monitoring. The monitored network grew over the years until, by the late 1990s, around 2,400 km of waterways were included. A major review of the network undertaken in 1999 defined the objectives of the routine river monitoring programme to be:

98. Agriculture And The Environment - Water Agrienvironmental indicators related to water quality include the Risk of waterContamination by Nitrogen, and Risk of water Contamination by Phosphorus. http://www.agr.gc.ca/policy/environment/water_e.phtml

Issue Background Activities Further information Issue Water pollution from many sources, including Agriculture can impose economic costs on farmers, other industries, and the public, as well as cause negative environmental effects on all plants and animals. Water resources should be used in the agri-food system in ways which balance economic and ecological needs. Background Water Quality The link between farming and the quality of surface and groundwater has long been recognized, and is now a key environmental and health issue. Agricultural inputs such as fertilizer, livestock manure and pesticides may cause water contamination when improperly disposed of, stored or applied. High concentrations of organic matter, phosphorus and nitrogen in surface water can lead to its eutrophication and deoxygenation, which in turn destroy aquatic habitat and produce taste, odour and aesthetic problems. Intensive agriculture in areas of high soil permeability and high water tables may cause groundwater contamination from the percolation of chemicals and nutrients through the soil profile. There is also concern for negative health effects in areas where certain bacterial or nitrate concentrations exceed drinking water guidelines in surface or groundwater. As agriculture requires access to reliable supplies of high quality water for irrigation, livestock watering, and processing, it is in the sector's interest to reduce impacts on water quality. Biotechnology can enhance agriculture through management practices that reduce agricultural byproducts such as pesticides and nutrients into water courses. A goal area within the department's new

99. AASHTO Center For Environmental Excellence - Water Quality/Wetlands - Related Li water quality Information Center; National Plants Database. EnvironmentalProtection Agency Office of Wetlands, Oceans and watersheds; http://environment.transportation.org/environmental_issues/water_quality_wetland

Related Links Information Sources Wetland links TMDL Links Stormwater Links Information Sources The Center for Stormwater Technology Evaluation and Verification FHWA Office of Environment, Planning, and Realty EPA Office of Water Center for Transportation and the Environment ... USGS Water Quality Data Warehouse Wetland Links Laws Regulations Executive Orders Guidance ... National Wetlands Inventory TMDL Links EPA Sources State and Regional TMDL Web Sites (EPA Office of Water) BASINS: A powerful tool for managing watersheds Bioassessment and Biocriteria web site Consolidated Assessment and Listing Methodology National Hydrography Dataset ... Watershed Homepage Other Agencies and Organizations Delaware River Basin Commission New England Water Pollution Control Commission Ohio River Sanitation Commission U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Waterways Experiment Station TMDL publication - Publication called "Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs): A Perspective," August 2000, ERDC/TN EEDP-01-46 USGS's National Water-Quality Assessment (NAWQA) Program USGS Water Quality Data Warehouse Association of State and Interstate Water Pollution Control Administrators (ASIWPCA) Association of State and Interstate Water Pollution Control Administrators (ASIWPCA) and America's Clean Water Foundation (ACWF) TMDLs.net

100. AASHTO Center For Environmental Excellence - Water Quality/Wetlands - Success St techniques. The program was a winner of the Federal Highway Administration’s2003 Environmental Excellence Award for water quality. http://environment.transportation.org/environmental_issues/water_quality_wetland

Success Stories Listed below are examples of success stories, best practices, and/or innovative tools/approaches. This section will grow as entries are submitted or links to other sites with useful examples are provided. If you believe your agency has utilized a best practice/approach that others could learn from, please submit a short description (including any pertinent links) to acee_wbmanager@transportation.org Please note, that currently submissions are only being accepted from governmental entities. Georgia Kentucky Maryland Wisconsin ... Georgia DOT Umbrella Mitigation Banking Instrument (GUMBI) The Georgia Department of Transportation Umbrella Mitigation Banking Instrument (GUMBI) was created in order to facilitate easier operation of the Georgia Department of Transportation's (GDOT) 17 mitigation banks. There are one or more mitigation banks in each watershed in Georgia, and they will be used primarily for compensatory mitigation for unavoidable impacts to wetlands, streams, and riparian corridors throughout the State of Georgia that result from GDOT transportation improvement activities.

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