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Drought and Climate Links
NOAA's Drought Information Center
http://www.drought.noaa.gov/index.html
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's world-class collection of drought information. See especially the U.S. Drought Monitor maps, updated weekly.
Colorado Drought Information
http://drought.colostate.edu
Another link-filled site, aimed at the general public and the media.
High and Dry: Colorado's Drought
http://cfapp.rockymountainnews.com/drought/
Every big story about the drought in the Rocky Mountain News since March 2002.
Colorado Climate Center
http://climate.atmos.colostate.edu/
Part of the Department of Atmospheric Science at Colorado State University, these folks monitor climate over time and provide many useful climate links.
Colorado Climate Summaries
http://www.wrcc.dri.edu/summary/climsmco.html
Climate information from all over the state, courtesy of the Western Regional Climate Center, a program of the Desert Research Institute of Reno, Nevada.
Colorado Snow Reports
http://www.co.nrcs.usda.gov/snow/dailydata.htm
The Natural Resources Conservation Service measures and tracks snow amounts in the state's major river basins. Click on "Colorado River Basin" to see how the snowpack that will become next year's water is faring.
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Colorado Water Resources
Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District
http://www.ncwcd.org
NCWCD provides raw water to the Little Thompson Water District, through its management of the Colorado-Big Thompson Project. Click on the C-BT icon to find out how your water gets from the Colorado River to you.
Colorado Water
http://www.dnr.state.co.us/water/indexWater.asp
Links to two key state agencies that handle big-picture water issues, the office of the State Engineer (Division of Water Resources) and the Colorado Water Conservation Board.
USGS Water Resources of Colorado
http://co.water.usgs.gov/
Many hydrology resources, including ground water and surface water studies, snowpack data, and more.
Colorado Water Knowledge
http://waterknowledge.colostate.edu
A zillion links, facts and ideas from the water experts at CSU, including many useful resources for teachers.
National Drinking Water Clearinghouse
http://www.nesc.wvu.edu/ndwc/ndwc_Kids_DWinfo.htm
More links to water Web sites for kids and teachers.
The Colorado Foundation for Water Education
http://www.cfwe.org
A quality source of information regarding Colorado Water Law and Resources.
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Water Conservation Resources: Indoor and General
Household Water Conservation
http://www.h2ouse.org
The California Urban Water Conservation Council's excellent site, which provides troubleshooting and useful ideas to cut down water use in every area of your home and landscape.
American Water Works Association - Drinking Water for Consumers
http://www.awwa.org/advocacy/learn/
Take an active interest in your drinking water. Good links for teachers here.
WaterWiser - AWWA's Conservation Clearinghouse
http://www.waterwiser.org/
Lots of links to projects that have been undertaken by water providers around the country. Water recycling, rainwater collection, alternative plant materials all well represented here.
Samurai School of Appliantology
http://www.fixitnow.com/
Just about the best site ever for troubleshooting and fixing water-, time- and energy-wasting appliances in your home. For commode-specific information, see
Toiletology 101: A Free Course in Toilet Repair
http://www.toiletology.com/index.shtml
100 Ways To Save Water
http://www.wateruseitwisely.com/waterSavingTips/100tips.html
Part of a truly excellent water conservation campaign developed in Arizona.
Water Conservation - City of Fort Collins
http://www.ci.fort-collins.co.us/water/conserv.php
Many good ideas here.
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Landscaping, Gardening, Outdoor Conservation
Denver Water - Xeriscape Information
http://www.water.denver.co.gov/xeriscapeinfo/xeriscapeframe.html
The Denver Water Board coined the term "xeriscape" to mean "low-water use landscape" and maintains demonstration gardens and lists of publications and information.
Xeriscape Colorado Inc.
http://www.xeriscape.org/fundamentals.html
Xeriscape 101, with slide shows.
Community Tree Alliance/Save Our Shade
http://www.watersaver.org
Several excellent brochures about keeping trees and shrubs alive with less water.
PlantSelect
http://www.ext.colostate.edu/psel/index.html
A joint venture of the Denver Botanic Gardens, CSU and the green industry, the PlantSelect program finds and develops plant varieties that will thrive in Colorado's challenging environment. Download the whole list here.
Colorado Gardening
http://www.coloradogardening.com/
Events, tours, tips and organizations to serve the green-thumbed of Colorado.
Green Industries of Colorado
http://www.greenco.org/
The people who own and staff your local nursery, garden center, landscape contractor or sod farm. Includes best management practices for green businesses.
Conservation Resources
http://www.ext.colostate.edu
Home page for the always-useful CSU Extension Service around the state.
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Engineering and Water Industry Links
North America Aerial Imagery
http://terraserver.homeadvisor.msn.com/
MapMart Aerial Imagery and Quad Maps
http://www.mapmart.com/
Colorado Ditch Water Resources
http://www.watercolorado.com/
An online water broker, based in Fort Collins. Site includes listings of water rights for sale or rent.
Alternative Field Turf
http://www.fieldturf.com/
Synthetic Grass
http://www.grass-tech.com/
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