Information About Water

Our water quality and available resources are of increasing interest and concern as the population density increases. These links provide information on the quality and quantity of our water resources; facts relating to groundwater and runoff; and information about educational events and materials, as well as professional association contacts.

USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service

The National Water and Climate Center, NRCS. Access this site for information on water conservation and the water (hydrologic) cycle.
The National Water Management Center, USDA. This site provides assistance for water management problems.
Stream Corridor Restoration
Watersheds This link provides information about NRCS work in New Jersey's watersheds.

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJ DEP), Division of Water Quality The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJ DEP) provides information about storm water runoff, groundwater and water quality.
Surface Water Quality Standards The NJ Surface Water Quality Standards report, which includes a list of surface water quality classification by trout occurrence.

USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS)

Agricultural Phosphorus and Eutrophication

USDA, National Agricultural Library

Water Quality Information Center

Public and Private Organizations Concerned with Water

American Water Resources Association (AWRA), New Jersey Section. This is a professional organization dedicated to better communication and knowledge in the field of water resources.
The Groundwater Foundation. The Groundwater Foundation is a non-profit organization offering information about groundwater, as well as activities and dates of events for children. They also offer an educational materials catalog and an online community contaminant manual.
The National Institute for Water Resources NEW
New Jersey Institute for Water Resources (Cook College, Rutgers University) NEW

United States Geologic Survey

Water Resources of New Jersey, The United States Geological Survey's (USGS) web page provides information about the current conditions of surface water, ground water and water quality sites; water flow and levels in streams, lakes and springs; water levels in wells; and chemical and physical data for streams, lakes, springs and wells.

United States Environmental Protection Agency

High School Environmental Education Center, Water