Georgia Water Wise Council - Water Efficiency Links

Agency and Association Links With Water Information
Georgia:
State Agencies	Local Governments and Untilities
Associations	Other State Agencies and Organizations
National and International Organizations:
Federal Agencies	Information and Data Sites
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Water Conservation Product Resources

Georgia: State Agencies
Conserve Water Georgia! http://www.conservewatergeorgia.net The webpage for the newly formed Department of Natural Resource Water Conservation Program provides information on water conservation for all sectors and citizens of Georgia. The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service http://extension.uga.edu/ Responds to the people's needs and interests in agriculture, the environment, families and 4- H/youth in Georgia with unbiased, research-based education. Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Office of Environmental Management http://www.dca.state.ga.us/environmental/index.html Provides local governments, communities and the public with technical assistance, guidance, and educational materials on recycling, solid waste and water resources management, including water conservation and the WaterFirst Community Program. Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District http://www.northgeorgiawater.com Created by the Georgia Legislature in 2001 as a planning entity dedicated to developing comprehensive regional and watershed-specific plans to be implemented by local governments in the Atlanta area, including water supply and conservation programs. Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) http://www.atlantaregional.com/ Provides information on its involvement with various water management activities and programs in its 10-county service area, including the Atlanta Area Clean Water Campaign. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources site Sustainability Division http://www.gasustainability.org/ Includes a Water Efficiency page describing Benefits, Steps For A Successful Water Efficiency Program, the Division's Services, Georgia Success Stories, Water Efficiency Web Links and more. Environmental Protection Division (EPD) of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources site http://www.ganet.org/dnr/environ Provides regulatory information and technical guidance on the State's water resources management and protection activities, including information on water withdrawal permits, water conservation plan guidelines, water reclamation and urban reuse and much more.
Georgia: Associations Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) http://www.accg.org Represents all of Georgia's 159 counties and serves as a consensus-building, training, and legislative organization. It provides services and resources for its members on a wide variety of topics, including environmental and water resources management. Georgia Conservancy http://www.georgiaconservancy.org A statewide environmental organization working to ensure that Georgians have healthy air, clean water, unspoiled wild places and community green space now and in the future. Information on water resources management and conservation is provided. Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) http://www.gmanet.com Represents many of Georgia's municipal (city) governments and provides legislative advocacy, educational, employee benefit and technical consulting services to its members, including water resources management information. Georgia Rural Water Association (GRWA) http://www.grwa.org A nonprofit organization representing rural systems throughout the State of Georgia in regard to drinking water and wastewater needs, providing technical assistance, leak detection and other water management services to its members. Georgia Association of Water Professional (GAWP) http://www.gawp.org Dedicated to education, dissemination of technical and scientific information, increased public understanding, and promotion of sound public laws and programs in the water resources and related environmental fields, including water conservation and wastewater reclamation and reuse. Southface Energy Institute in Atlanta http://www.southface.org Promotes sustainable homes, work places and communities through education, advocacy, technical assistance and research, and provides information on the EarthCraft House Program, innovative water conservation methods, rainwater harvesting, and more: Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper http://www.chattahoochee.org An independent environmental advocacy organization dedicated solely to protecting the Chattahoochee River, whose web site provides information and educational resources on a variety of water topics, including conservation (under Headwaters)
Georgia: Local Governments and Utilities Atlanta Water Department http://www.atlantawatershed.org/ Provides information on water restrictions, conservation and a xeriscaping consultation program. Chatham County-Savannah Water Resources Program http://www.mpcnaturalresources.org/ Includes information on public education, water quality, ground water resources, water conservation tips and kits, and more. The City of Savannah Water & Sewer Bureau http://www.savannahga.gov/cityweb/wsweb.nsf Provides information on their services, planning and contacts.
Other State Agencies and Organizations Albuquerque, New Mexico water conservation site http://www.cabq.gov/waterconservation/ Includes information on innovative rebate programs for xeriscaping, low-flow toilets, washing machines and more. Austin, Texas water conservation site http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/watercon/ California Urban Water Conservation Council http://www.cuwcc.org Created to increase efficient water use statewide through partnerships among urban water agencies, public interest organizations, and private entities and provides a wide variety of useful resources. Cary, North Carolina water conservation site http://www.townofcary.org/ Las Vegas Valley Water District, Nevada water conservation site http://www.lvvwd.com Los Angeles, California water conservation site http://www.ladwp.com/water/conserv Maryland Department of the Environment http://mde.maryland.gov Drought and water conservation information. Seattle, Washington water conservation and environment web site http://www.seattle.gov/...Conservation_Index/index.asp South Florida Water Management District http://www.sfwmd.gov/index.html Provides information on Florida's statewide water conservation campaign. Click on Florida's Water - It's Worth Saving. Texas WaterWise Council http://www.waterwisetexas.org Texas WaterWise Council has adopted a list of Best Management Practices (BMPs) to serve as guidelines to implement WaterWise landscapes across Texas.
National and International Organizations: Federal Agencies Project WET (Water Education for Teachers) http://www.projectwet.org An international, interdisciplinary, water education program for formal and non-formal educators of students 5 to 18. EPA WaterSense http://www.epa.gov/watersense WaterSense, a partnership program sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, makes it easy for Americans to save water and protect the environment. Look for the WaterSense label to choose quality, water-efficient products. Many products are available, and don't require a change in your lifestyle. Explore the links below to learn about WaterSense labeled products, saving water, and how businesses and organizations can partner with WaterSense. USEPA Region 4 Environmental Education for Teachers and Students http://www.epa.gov/region4/info/index.html Provides water education and includes a downloadable version of the Water Sourcebook. USGS Water Science For Schools http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/ Has extensive water basics and water use information, interactive displays, resources, data, picture gallery, glossary, and more. WaterWise http://www.getwise.org/ The Learning to be WaterWise Program teaches students and families about the water cycle and explores sources, uses and the conservation of water.
National and International Organizations: Associations American Public Works Association http://www.apwa.net An international educational and professional association of public agencies, private sector companies, and individuals dedicated to providing high quality public works goods and services, including water management and conservation information. American Water Works Association (AWWA) http://www.awwa.org An international nonprofit scientific and educational society dedicated to the improvement of drinking water quality and supply. They provide a variety of resources and publications on drought, water conservation, xeriscaping, and more. U.S. Green Building Council http://www.usgbc.org Provides information on LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System, a voluntary, consensus-based national standard for developing high-performance, sustainable buildings. Water Environment Federation http://www.wef.org Provides resources and publications on water management, reuse and other topics.
National and International Organizations: Information and Data Sites Earth's 911 http://www.1800cleanup.org Also known as the 1-800-cleanup site, has a wide variety of community specific resources on water conservation, recycling, waste disposal, pollution prevention, Beach Watch, and many other environmental topics. Local Government Environmental Assistance Network (LGEAN) http://www.lgean.org A "first-stop shop" providing environmental management, planning, funding, and regulatory information for local government elected and appointed officials, managers and staff, including water management and conservation information. The World's Water http://www.worldwater.org A site dedicated to providing up-to-date water information, data and web connections to organizations, institutions, and individuals working on a wide range of global freshwater problems and solutions. Water Use It Wisely Campaign http://www.wateruseitwisely.com Provides a variety of water conservation resources including 100 tips, brochures, public service announcements, state conservation contacts and more. Water Wiser National Water Efficiency Clearinghouse http://www.waterwiser.org Serves the growing community of water conservation and efficiency practitioners.
Water Conservation Product Resources ecoTransitions Inc. http://www.ecotransitions.com A distributor for Caroma's award winning Dual Flush toilets that qualify for the $100 High Efficiency Rebate in Georgia Cotton's World of Water http://www.goshower.com/watefprod.html Provides water efficiency products and tips for water conservation. Niagara Conservation http://www.niagaraconservation.com Water and energy conservation products. New Resources Group (NRG) http://www.nrgideas.com Water conservation products. Texas Guide to Rainwater Harvesting http://www.twdb.state.tx.us/ Includes list of providers of rainwater collection systems, service and equipment. WeatherTrak http://www.hydropoint.com An irrigation management system by HydroPoint that controls and automatically resets itself according to changes in the weather.