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Featured Sites Water Science for Schools Find information on many aspects of water, along with pictures, data, maps, and an interactive center. Ground Water USGS publication describes the nature of ground-water, how it occurs, and why we need to control its quality. Hydrology The study of water and water problems -- a publication of the Universities Council on Water Resources.   Water Use Report 2000 Estimated Water Use in the United States in 2000.  Aquifer Basics Learn what an aquifer is and how it is related to ground water.  Ground Water Learn the basics about ground water.  Ground Water Atlas of the United States Atlas of principal bedrock aquifers, aquifer systems, and ground water in the United States  Activities to Explore Acid Rain and Building Stones This 38-page report provides 12 activities for students to explore the effects of acid rain on building stones.  USGS Geology in Parks Learn geology basics from touring the national parks.  Willie Takes a Field Trip A coloring book that introduces tomorrow's scientists to our vital resource -- water.  Water-Resources Online Publications Links to water related publications.  Rain Article on rain  Water Education Posters Water resource posters with classroom activities.  Ground Water and Surface Water: A Single Resource Present our current understanding of the processes and activities between ground water and surface water.  Sustainability of Ground-Water Resources This circular illustrate the hydrologic, geologic, and ecological concepts that must be considered to assure the wise and sustainable use of our precious ground-water resources.  Online Water-Related Reports Link to water-related reports.  Water Quality Glossary Water quality glossary  What is Ground Water? Learn the basics about ground water.  Real-Time Water Data Contains real-time information on streamflow.  Water Use Report 1995 Estimated Water Use in the United States in 1995. (In PDF format.)  Water Use Report 1990 Estimated Water Use in the United States in 1990.  USGS Hurricanes and Coastal Storm Websites Links to USGS sites that are related to hurricanes and storms.  Water Jeopardy Jeopardy game with water as the topics.  Maui Fog Research Cloud forest hydrology  USGS Water Resources Michigan Michigan District operates Real-time monitoring networks and conducts scientific assessments and research of Michigan's water resources.  Water Resources in California California water info  Johnson Creek Hydrologic Monitoring Johnson Creek Hydrologic Monitoring  Park Geology Teacher's Features Teaching geology with national park examples.  Glacier National Park Take an electronic field trip to the crown jewel of the Rockies.  American Geological Insititute Education Produce innovative inquiry-based curriculum for K-12 earth science education.  Athena, Earth and Space Science K-12 education page for teachers and students.  GLOBE: Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environments Education Program Teachers and students -- help scientists by sending your scientific data and observations to their data archive.  Groundwater Basics Contains information about ground water, glossary, issues, youth program, and ways to conserve and protect ground water. Includes kids section.  Ground Water Basics Kids Corner Contains home and classroom experiments, question and answering, and puzzles.  New Millennium Observatory Education Page Features a curriculum for high school and middle school students based on the daily reports from expedictions at sea and NeMo results.