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Information Specific to the Delaware River Basin

GreenTreks began in 1993 as GreenWorks, a production of the nonprofit Environmental Fund for Pennsylvania with the mission of spreading a simple message: real people are making a difference to protect our planet -- and you can, too! Thanks to the success of GreenWorks for Pennsylvania, GreenTreks is now working to share stories from across the nation and other parts of the world. The first program in a 13-part series of environmental travelogues called On Location is "Life on the Delaware."

You can still find information and videos about various water quality issues on the GreenWorks website. For example, you will find the creative music video, "Storm Sewers Don't Lead to the Sewer Plant," which was produced by the Delaware County Conservation District. Pennsylvania, A River Sojourn offers views of "Rest and Relaxation" along the Delaware as well as "A Delaware River Delicacy." Another excellent feature, Watersheds.TV (formerly known as Watershed Weekly), spotlights watershed associations and the hard work volunteers are doing to protect our waterways. Take a three-and-a-half minute ride on the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers in Philadelphia on "River Loop."

Watersheds: Where the Atmosphere Meets the Earth - This web site hosted by CBS 3 in Philadelphia (KYW-TV) provides information specific to the Delaware River Watershed as well as other regional watersheds throughout the nation. Look for weekly on-line and on-air updates. Partners assisting CBS 3 in this watershed project include EPA Region III, USDA Forest Service, Philadelphia Water Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Environmental Education and Training Foundation, and StormCenter Communications.

"Mules and the Iron Horse" - Did you know "traffic jams" can occur on rivers, too? Learn about the innovative solution by downloading this publication. You also can visit the National Park Service web site to learn more about Roebling's Delaware Aqueduct. (Free Adobe Reader required to download "Mules and the Iron Horse")

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) SEEDS (The State's Environmental Education Directory WebSite) - SEEDS is an online catalog of environmental education resources available through N.J. DEP.

The Delaware: A National Treasure - Here you will find what U.S. Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes might have had in mind when he wrote, "A river is more than an amenity, it is a treasure." (Free Adobe Reader required.)

Partnership for the Delaware Estuary/Delaware Estuary Program - What is an estuary? Find out here and learn what you can do to be a part of the solution to nonpoint source pollution.

A Delmarva Odyssey - A Delmarva Odyssey, which began May 15, 2007 and ended August 22, 2007, offers an interactive way for students to learn about the natural history, ecology, and culture of the Delmarva Peninsula. With the help of satellites and cameras, follow adventurer and environmental scientist John Wik as he circumnavigated the peninsula in his small boat. Along the way he talked to scientists, boat builders, history experts, and many other people. You can also view John's journal and learn about the plants and animals he encountered.

Clear Into The Future - Learn about the history and science of the Delaware Estuary by exploring this web site sponsored by DuPont. You also will find Professor Green's Science Squad which offers various games and activities.

Delaware River Basin Commission's (DRBC) Flood Information for Kids - Includes a "Kidz Quiz Challenge," activities, and other links.

DRBC's Hydrologic Information - Includes information and links on the subjects of weather, floods, droughts, stream flows, and hydrologic conditions.

DRBC's Drought Information for Kids - What is a drought? What can you do to save water? What about plants and wildlife during droughts? You will find the answers here, plus links to other interesting web sites. To learn more about droughts, check out the expanded DRBC drought information home page.

DRBC's Waterway Corridors Information - Learn about efforts to protect and restore the integrity of our basin waterway corridors.

DRBC's Stream Gages Information - Did you know stream gages are a vital tool in our management of water resources? These pages provide an understanding of what stream gages do, how they work, and who is responsible for maintaining and funding them.

The "Wild and Scenic" Delaware - The federal government added a section of the lower Delaware River and the White Clay Creek to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System in the fall of 2000, but what does this mean? Find out here.

Listing of Watershed Associations and Other Environmental Organizations in the Delaware River Basin - Includes information to help you contact these groups, as well as links to available web sites. You also may retrieve this information using the On-Line Mapping* feature (*for best results, view with Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser).

Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control's (DNREC) Environmental Education Programs - Provides a general overview of various programs offered by DNREC and contacts for additional information.

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) Education Links - Explore links to outreach and education opportunities provided by the Division of Watershed Management.

New Jersey DEP's "Surf Your Watershed" - Learn about the watersheds found in New Jersey.

New York Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) Environmental Education - Provides information about environmental/nature centers and workshops, including pages for teachers and students.

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection's Environmental Education - Offers an assortment of useful information, including an area designed "Just for Kids" as well as another section describing the state's environmental heritage.

Pennsylvania DEP's Watershed Notebooks - Click on the Delaware Basin and access information about the various sub-basins on the Pennsylvania side of the river.

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area's "Just for Kids of All Ages" Page - Did the Delaware River cut the Gap? Find out here!

Lehigh Valley Water Suppliers, Inc. - Includes a "curriculum caddy" for teachers, interactive games/activities for students, and virtual tours.

National Canal Museum - Learn about the important role of canals in our nation's history.

General Information About Water-Related Subjects

Animal Diversity Web - This online database of animal natural history, distribution, classification, and conservation biology at the University of Michigan will help you research different species found in the Delaware River Basin.

Interactive Web Page on Delaware River Flora and Fauna - PlanPhilly, a city planning and urban design web site for the Philadelphia, has created a web page to teach about the flora and fauna that can be found along Philadelphia's eastern edge of the Delaware River. Roll over each plant and animal to learn more about it!

RoboCow: Operation H2O - "Look, up in the sky. It's a bird. It's a plane. It's ...... RoboCow! This entertaining, Flash presentation created by the Canadian Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food teaches about agricultural nonpoint source pollution -- its causes and solution strategies to improve water quality (best management practices).

Groundwater Primer - This joint project of Purdue University and EPA Region 5 educates users about the nature of groundwater and the principles of groundwater protection.

Groundwater Foundation - Learn about groundwater basics with sections geared towards both educators and students. The Groundwater Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating and motivating people to care for and about groundwater.

Groundwater and Wetlands - This McGraw-Hill Companies' web site provides useful information on topics such as the hydrologic cycle, rock properties, groundwater systems, high plains aquifer, human modifications of groundwater systems, and wetlands. It also features a quiz and exercises.

U.S. Geological Survey's Water Resources Education - Includes:

U.S. EPA's Students and Teachers Web Site - Includes sections for teachers, high school students, the Student Center (grades 5-8), and the Environmental Kids Club for children ages 4-10.

U.S. EPA's Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water - The Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water has compiled resources especially for kids to learn about drinking water.

U.S. EPA's Kids' Stuff (Office of Water) - Includes water education materials and more links!

U.S. EPA's Surf Your Watershed - Helps you locate, use, and share environmental information about watersheds.

Know Your Watershed - What is a watershed? Why is your watershed important? You will find the answers here, along with ideas on how to build local partnerships. This site offers a watershed quiz and web-based training. Coordinated by the Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC).

The Watershed Game - You can play this interactive game geared towards students and teachers (grades 4-8). This was developed by the University of Minnesota's Bell Museum of Natural History.

Landscaping for a Healthy Planet - A joint project of Audubon Pennsylvania and Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, this web site educates those interested in creating environmentally friendly landscapes and offers conservation landscaping ideas. You also can view videos to learn about impervious surfaces and wetlands/water gardens.

Federal Resources for Educational Excellence (FREE) - Hundreds of educational resources supported by federal agencies are now easier to find thanks to this web site.

EE-Link - "Your Link to Environmental Education Resources on the Internet"

Earth Force's GREEN (Global Rivers Environmental Education Network) - A place for students to store their water monitoring data, as well as a source for water monitoring guides, kits and support. This project challenges young people to improve our water resources.

American Rivers - This web site, for parents, teachers, and kids, has a great page of resources to enable you to become a better steward for your river.

H20 University - This is the web site for Hach Company, the maker of test kits. By clicking on the "teacher lounge," you can access some more great educational links. The "educator resources" section offers some tips and encouragement in preparing grant proposals. There also is a "student lab."

Basin Statewide Environmental Education Organizations

Alliance for New Jersey Environmental Education (ANJEE) - Promotes and Improves Environmental Education for people of all ages in New Jersey.

Watershed Partnership for New Jersey (WPNJ) - A statewide network of watershed education and outreach education representatives from more than 40 non-profit, federal, state, county and local agencies, educational institutions, and private industry.

Pennsylvania Water Resources Education Network (WREN) - A project of the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania, WREN is a nonpartisan informal collaboration among organizations and public officials working for the protection and management of Pennsylvania's water resources, both surface and ground water, through education and informed policy making. You will find information about grant opportunities, local water resource projects in Pennsylvania, and a calendar of events.

Pennsylvania Center for Environmental Education (PCEE) - Includes events and a directory of Pennsylvania environmental education centers/facilities.

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If you know of a great web site you would like to highlight on this page, please contact Clarke Rupert at:

Delaware River Basin Commission
P.O. Box 7360, West Trenton, NJ 08628-0360
Voice (609) 883 - 9500 ext. 260 FAX (609) 883 - 9522
clarke.rupert@drbc.state.nj.us