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
USGS publication describes the nature of ground water, how it occurs and why we need to control its quality.

 Ground Water Atlas of the United States
Atlas of principal bedrock aquifers, aquifer systems, and ground water in the United States

 The Center for Integration of Natural Disaster Information
Provides real-time information about various hazards.

 Water Science for Schools
Find information on many aspects of water, along with pictures, data, maps, and an interactive center.

 Water Science Glossary of Terms

 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 South Florida Ecosystem / Kids’ Corner
Games, photos, and dictionary for kids.

 Books & Other Publications
These pages contain listings of online USGS books, reports, and pamphlets.

 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.

 Significant Floods in the United States During the 20th Century
Contains a list of significant floods in the U.S. during the 20th century, plus types of floods.

 Scientists in Action
News about careers in the natural sciences -- from mapping the planets to sampling the ocean floor, from protecting wildlife to forecasting volcanic eruption.s

 Media for Science
Photo collections of maps, natural disasters, and activities at the USGS.

 Coastal and Marine Geology Program
Contains abundant information about coasts, beaches, storms, and marine life.

 The Great Ice Age
Learn about a period of recurring widespread glaciations on earth. (In PDF format.)

 Hands-on Experiments To Test for Acid Mine Drainage
Experiments.

 Eruptions of Mount St. Helens: Past, Present, & Future
Highlights the eruptive history of this Mount St. Helens.

 How to Collect and See Microbes
Detailed experiment background and procedures.

 USGS by State
Find geological, biologcial, mineral, and water information; also maps and streamflow of each State of U.S.

 Water Basics Glossary

 Toxic Water Photo Gallery
View images of areas of contaminated water.

 Rain
Article on rain

 Ask-a-Geologist
Get your geological questions answered by geologists

 Coastal and Marine Geology: Education & Outreach
Links to classroom activities and other education information.

 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.

 100-Year Flood
How and when uncommon big floods happen.

 Floods and Flood Plains
Contains general background information on floods.

 What is Ground Water?
Learn the basics about ground water.

 Two Months of Flooding in Eastern North Carolina, September - October 1999
Reports of the effects of hurricanes. Includes data and photographs.

 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.

 Hazards Fact Sheets
Documentations and reports of natural disasters.

 Hydrologic Definitions

 Lessons on the Lake
Provides lessons and activities that teach students basic water science and environmental issues.

 Glaciers
Informative page on how glaciers grow and various types. Contains a gallery of illustrations and photos.

 Wetland Science Lesson Plans
Provides lesson plans that focus upon topics ranging from wetlands science to microscopy to graphing calculators.

 Making a World of Difference
Records recent USGS contributions to the Nation.

 Earthquakes and Other Natural Hazards
Learn about earthquakes and other hazards and find out how to prepare for these hazards.

 Picturing Science
A collection of photographs that creates six tours that focus on different aspects of science and include: Magnificent Waterways, Phenomenal Landscapes, Wonderful Wildlife, Changing Worlds, Earth Scientists, and Popular Products.

 Science Challenge Questions and Answers
A collection of 196 questions and answers addressing earth and planetary science topics.

 Radon in Ground Water
Find out what radon is and how it affects our health.

 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.

 Student Employment Web Site
Information about the USGS and its programs, student employment options, major occupations and their qualifications, salaries, benefits, career fair tips and interviewing techniques are located on the USGS Student Employment Web Site.

 Water Resources in California
California water info

 Johnson Creek Hydrologic Monitoring
Johnson Creek Hydrologic Monitoring

 Hydrology
"The Study of Water and Water Problems" -- a publication of the Universities Council on Water Resources.

 Glacier National Park
Take an electronic field trip to the crown jewel of the Rockies.

 NOAA Photo Library
Contains a vast variety of pictures from animals to landscape, the Arctic to China, space to ocean, historical art to satellite images and more.

 Photo Library of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Find photos and images of wildlife, environment, fishery, landscape, ships, space, weather, and much more!

 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.

 Science NetLinks
Connects to a library of online lessons.

 NOAA's Flood Threat Forecast
View most up-to-date information on national flood-threat forecast.

 The Fragile Fringe
Lesson plans and activities to teach students about wetlands.

 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.

 National Oceans and Atmosphere Administration Homepage
Come here to learn about global weather, oceans, fisheries, and view real-time information.

 Arctic Theme Page
Provides access to widely distributed Arctic data and information for scientists, students, teachers, academia, managers, decisionmakers and the general public.

 Athena, Earth and Space Science
K-12 education page for teachers and students.

 Photo Library Resources
Link to various image galleries from the Department of Interior.

 Wired Antarctica
Learn about the people doing research in Antarctica, what it's like there and how their research is important. Learn also how glaciers work in a series of lesson plans.