Environmental Groups

AWWA offers these links because they interest the drinking water community.
The Association does not endorse any opinion, report, product or service described in them.

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North American

• American Ground Water Trust
  The American Ground Water Trust is a national not-for-profit organization with an educational mission to protect ground water, promote awareness of the environmental and economic importance of ground water, and provide accurate information to assist citizens, communities and decision makers in water resources issues
• Commission For Environmental Cooperation
  The CEC facilitates cooperation and public participation to foster conservation, protection and enhancement of the North American environment.
• Department of the United States Navy Environmental Program Environmental links
  This is a good page for finding government and other environmental links.
• Earthwatch
  Earthwatch is an international nonprofit organization which supports scientific field research worldwide through its volunteers and scientists working together to improve our understanding of the planet.
• EcoIQ.com
  EcoIQ.com is a web site focusing on environmental management, local government, and creating a sustainable future.
• EcoNet
  EcoNet: a decade of support for ecological sustainability and environmental justice.
• Envirolink
  A nonprofit organization which provides links to environmental sites worldwide.
• Environment Today
  The Web’s Daily Environment News and Jobs Source.
• Environmental Export Council
  A member-based business alliance dedicated to promoting the transfer of U.S. environmental technology, expertise and information worldwide.
• Environmental News Network
  A collection of news information and resources on the environment.
• The Environmental Protection Agency
  Government agency whose purpose is to safeguard and improve the natural environment.
• Environmental Working Group
  An environmental research organization providing the public with information on environmental issues.
• Friends of South Ellerbe Creek
  Durham, NC citizens dedicated to conserving and enhancing the recreational, scenic and historic qualities of South Ellerbe Creek and its landscape in the upper-Neuse River Basin.
• Global Environmental Options
  GEO seeks to restore a balance between the natural and human environment through a whole systems approach to sustainable design, planning, and education.
• Global Network of Environment and Technology(GNET)
  News and current events related to the environment or technology.
• The Green Lane by Environment Canada
  Environmental news site in Canada with national and international news.
• Greenpeace International
  Greenpeace is an organization which uses non-violent, creative confrontation to expose global environmental problems.
• HANS The Health Action Network Society
  Canadian group that provides reliable and current health information.
• Johns Hopkins University Environmental Network
  A site of links, news, and other environmental spots of interest.
• The National Association of Conservation District
  Nonprofit organization made up of 3,000 conservation districts throughout the US.
• NRDC Web: Contents
  The Natural Resources Defense Council is a nonprofit group for preserving and protecting the earth.
• Sierra Club
  Nonprofit organization for conservation of the environment by influencing public decisions.
• State Public Interest Research Groups
  The state PIRGs are leading environmental and consumer watchdog organizations serving to preserve the environment, protect consumers and promote democracy.

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International

• Environment Australia
  Environment Australia is the Environment Program of the Environment, Sport and Territories Portfolio.
• Friends of the Earth
  International network of environmental groups centered in the United Kingdom.
• HIDRONET (Spain)
  HIDRONET is a network for Spanish authorities to coordinate the study of the ecological and economic impacts of irrigation.
• MEGHA’s Environmental Links
  The MEGHA-list of environment-related places on Internet. From Stockholm, Sweden’s, School of Economics.
• NESDA
  The Network for Environment and Sustainable Development in Africa (NESDA) is a resource of African experts in the management of environment and natural resources.
• Sweden & The Environment
  A page from Sweden with International links and environmental information in Europe and Sweden.
• Water Authorities and Trusts in Australia’s Guide to Water Conservation              Education Article on water conservation with many links and references to water conservation activities throughout the world.
• World Water Vision
  The World Water Vision Project is intended as an intensive consultation exercise, taking us from where we are today to where we need to be to meet future water needs.