Georgia Association of Water Professionals

The Georgia Association Of Water Professionals provides resources on these topics to help Teachers and Students.

Conservation
Drinking Water
Watershed Protection
Groundwater

Wastewater
Wetlands
Water Dictionary
School Projects
Pharmaceuticals In Water

	Conservation Here is a list of sites he's found with tips and information on how YOU can make a difference in saving our precious water resources. Water - Use It Wisely! Great tips on water conservation and steps you can take around your house to reduce waste. It also has some great campaign materials that you can print and use to start a Water Conservation Campaign in your area. American Water Works Association Conservation Materials A complete listing of books, videos, websites, and other great resources that the AWWA offers on conservation. Information is also include on how to purchase and/or order all materials listed. H2OUSE - Water Saver Home Water Saver Home describes itself as a virtual encyclopedia of water saving tips particularly useful if there is a drought affecting customers in your local service area. This website was developed for home residents anywhere in the nation by the California Urban Water Conservation Council under a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. U.S. EPA - How to Conserve Water and Use It Effectively Also addresses the following questions: What's the problem? What practices might be used to solve it? How effective are they? What do they cost? Where have they been used successfully? Practices for system users residential, industrial/commercial, and agricultural are presented first, followed by practices for system operators. Also See This Topic At GAWP.org Drought in Georgia Provides users with all the latest information and updates to the drought situation in Georgia. Visit here for information on watering restrictions, current conditions, climatological data, and tips for using less water.
	Drinking Water Learn all about Drinking Water and its importance. Here is a list of sites to help YOU learn how water gets from the stream to your house - SAFELY! Consumer Water Center AWWA has launched a new online Consumer Water Center designed to give consumers information and resources needed to increase knowledge of drinking water issues. The new Web site contains general information as well as information on water security, youth education, conservation tips and resources and water science projects. Drinking Water Week (each May) Offers great materials to order for your school or group on Drinking Water Week. You are encouraged to have a celebration and observance at your school or group of this important event. EPA's Site - Drinking Water & Health: What You Need to Know A great definition of drinking water and answers such questions as: What are some contaminants that may be found in drinking water?; Where does drinking water come from?; Who is responsible for drinking water quality?; and How can I help protect drinking water?
	Watershed Protection Learn all about Watershed Protection. Here is a list of sites she's found to help YOU learn how to protect our water resources. Watershed Information Network The Watershed Information Network (WIN) website is considered the hub of EPA watershed information and links to such sites as "Surf Your Watershed" and "Index of Watershed Indicators". The WIN site is a valuable tool for anyone in the water community looking for a one stop site for watershed information
	Groundwater Learn all about Groundwater. Here is a list of sites he's found to help YOU learn to keep groundwater clean and safe. The Groundwater Foundation's Kid's Page The Groundwater Foundation is proud to offer a variety of programs geared toward youth of all ages with a focus on groundwater education in a fun learning environment. USGS Groundwater Information Page Designed to provide useful information about groundwater resources of the Nation and groundwater activities of the United States Geological Service. USGS Groundwater Atlas of the United States Provides highly-technical information and maps on the the groundwater resources of regional areas that collectively cover the 50 States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands
	Wetlands Learn all about Wetlands and their importance. Here is a list of sites she's found to help YOU learn to about the delicate balance of wetlands and how to protect them. EPA's American Wetlands Site This site will give you a better understanding of the rich variety of wetlands, their importance, how they are threatened, and what can be done to conserve them for future generations. Wetlands Regulations Center Provides technical information on the regulations that effect wetlands management and designation. NWF Wetlands Site A complete description of the different geographic regions of American wetlands. National Wetlands Inventory Project The National Wetlands Inventory project website was established to generate information about the characteristics, extent and status of the Nation's wetlands and deepwater habitats. EPA Wetlands Site - Region 8 Provides more definitions and information about wetlands and their systems. To The Top
	Water Dictionary Here is a dictionary of water terms, including the spellings and definitions of most major water terminology. Wilkes University - Glossary of Terms This listing of water-related terms is intended to reduce the potential for misunderstanding presentations made by elected officials, environmental agencies and news reporters. The definitions and associated explanations provide working knowledge of water. Some terminology could be defined differently to describe water supply issues in other locations in the world. City of Seattle Glossary of Water Terms Another listing of Glossary of Drinking Water Terms.
	School Projects Here are some great sites to help students and teachers with school science projects. The links below have some fun ideas for experiments and demonstrations that will teach you and your students all about water and water protection. Teachers' Resources Need activity ideas for your unit on water quality? Interested in teaching pollution prevention concepts? On this page, you will find curricula and activities on a variety of environmental topics. Explore these links and find creative ways to teach your students about the environment. Curricula and Educational Materials EPA maintains a limited supply of materials designed to educate the public about the various issues with which the EPA is involved. Region 4, Office of External Affairs also maintains a video lending library for teachers and educators. Take a look at our Video Catalog to see if there is some material there that will assist you in teaching about the environment. In addition to the videos, the Office of External Affairs maintains a library of education materials, mainly lesson plans, curriculum materials, and activity books. EPA's Student Center Middle and high school students can explore a wide range of environmental issues. Need help with homework? Need an idea for an environmental project? You've come to the right place! Learn about your environment and how you can help protect it for the future. USGS Water Science for Schools - You can use the ever-growing list on this site to continue your search for information about water and also find out how schools across the nation and around the world are putting their own water information on the Web. Stats On Tap Fun and informative statistics and information on the water treatment and protection industry, as well as interesting facts on our water usage.
	Pharmaceuticals In Water - Fact sheet on pharmaceutical disposal. (PDF) - Survey for hospice nurses regarding their pharmaceutical disposal practices. (PDF) - Origin of Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products in the Environment (PDF) - Background for Establishing a Hospice Partnership Regarding Pharmaceutical Disposal. (PDF) - Pharmaceutical Disposal Protocol (PDF) - Proper Drug Disposal – A Presentation for Utilities to Present to Hospice Partners (PPT) - The video, "We Used to Think…"
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