Recommended Weblinks

How can I find out which watershed I live in?

EPA Surf Your Watershed - This website will also link you to environmental organizations within the watershed and give maps of superfund sites, toxic waste releases, and hazardous wastes.

EPA's Window to the Environment - Use GIS features to really learn about your place.

How can I make a difference in my watershed?

By working with GREEN you are already making a difference by monitoring your local stream and talking to people about it.

For a list of other ideas that will help you to be a watershed hero click Fifteen Things You Can Do - recommendations from the Environmental Protection Agency

Where does my drinking water come from?

Drinking water comes from many different sources including reservoirs, ground water and private wells. To find out where your water comes from, click on Local Drinking Water Information from the EPA.

Where can I find information about wetlands?

The National Wetlands Inventory is a good place to start. Other resources include:

Where can I find information about groundwater?

Start your search at the Groundwater Foundation.

What do the terms fishable/swimmable mean?

Both terms are used in the Clean Water Act and represent goals for water quality. Fishable is water quality that provides for recreation in and on the water and swimmable is water quality that provides for the protection and propagation of fish, shellfish and wildlife.

Where can I find local maps?