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 Watersheds: Processes, Assessment, and Management
author Paul DeBarry covers aspects of watershed physical processes such as assessing, classifying, and evaluating a watershed; using GIS models for watershed assessment; and effectively planning for future use and demands.
More information can be found at:
http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0471264237.html
Protecting Water Resources Through Land Conservation: Funding Options for Local Governments
(Local Government Environmental Assistance Network, 2005, CD-ROM)
A CD-ROM of a webcast that took place in June 2005, presented by the International City/County Management Association and the Trust for Public Land. For more information visit: www.lgean.org/html/whatsnew.cfm?id=961
Urban Subwatershed Restoration Manual Series
(Center for Watershed Protection, 2005) Manual #4: Urban Stream
Repair Practices is available for free download for a limited time.
This stream repair manual concentrates on practices used to enhance
the appearance, stability, structure, or function of urban streams.
The hard copy will be available for purchase very shortly. Download
the PDF version of USRM #4 at http://www.cwp.org
Water Quality Trading Assessment Handbook - Can Water Quality
Trading Advance Your Watershed Goals?
(US EPA, EPA 841-B-04-001, 2004, 109 pp) provides examples
of water quality trading and discusses when it will work. Available
from NSCEP, 1-800-490-9198, http://www.epa.gov/ncepihom
or at: http://www.epa.gov/owow/
watershed/trading/handbook/docs/national-wqt-handbook-2004.pdf
Regional Cooperation for Water Quality Improvement in Southwestern
Pennsylvania
(National Academy of Science, National Research Council, 2005,
284 pp) A comprehensive, watershed-based approach is needed to effectively
address water quality problems in southwestern Pennsylvania. This report
suggests ways to better unify and coordinate the region's efforts. Available
at: http://books.nap.edu/catalog/11196.html?onpi_newsdoc01062005
Urban Subwatershed Restoration Manual Series
(Center for Watershed Protection, 2004)
Manuals 1, 8, 10 and 11 of this eleven part series are now available
at an introductory price of $100. Manual 8: Pollution
Prevention Practices is now available for free download at www.cwp.org
Other titles are: Manual #1: An Integrated Framework to Restore Small
Urban Watersheds, Manual #10: Unified Stream Assessment: A User’s
Manual, and Manual #11: Unified Subwatershed and Site Reconnaissance:
A User’s Manual.
The Influence of Groundwater on Nitrogen Delivery to the Chesapeake
Bay
(USGS, 2003, 6 pp, USGS Fact Sheet FS-091-03)
Summarizes a multi-year study of the discharge, nitrogen transport,
and age of ground water into streams of the Chesapeake Bay watershed
Available on-line at: http://chesapeake.usgs.gov
2004 Integrated List of Waters
(PA DEP, 2004, 400+ pp)
formerly known as the 303(d) and 305(b) lists, this report summarizes
the condition of PA’s streams and lakes. Available on-line at
http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/
watermgt/wqp/wqstandards/303d-Report.htm
Water Quality Antidegradation Implementation Guidance
(PA DEP, 2003, 134 pp)
Manual for DEP staff and the public on implementing the state’s
Antidegradation program.
http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/
watermgt/wqp/wqstandards/wqstandards.htm
Adopt-A-Buffer Toolkit: Monitoring and Maintaining Restoration
Projects
(Delaware Riverkeeper Net' '03,133pp)
designed for local watershed groups, restoration practitioners and volunteer
monitors. Available for $15.00 plus shipping or on CD for $5.00 by calling
215-369-1188; or on-line, free, at:
http://www.delawareriverkeeper.org/
monitoring/Toolkit-Final.pdf
Getting in Step: Engaging and Involving Stakeholders in Your
Watershed
(US EPA, 2003, 75 pp) Information on how to generate participation in
watershed assessment, planning and management.
Available at www.epa.gov/owow/watershed/outreach/documents
West Branch Susquehanna Sub-Basin Survey, A Water Quality and
Biological Assessment, July-Nov 2002
(Susquehanna River Basin Commission, 2003, 20 pp)
Identifies healthy and polluted watersheds in the Basin. Available at
www.srbc.net/techreports.htm or from SRBC, 717-238-0423, email, srbc@srbc.net
Watershed Partnership Protects World Class Trout Stream (EPA
Region 3, EPA/903/F-02/007, 2002, 6 pp.) Describes a partnership's success
with stream improvement in the Spring Creek watershed, Centre County,
PA. Available from US EPA/ORD/MAIA, Lynne Lewis, lewis.lynn@epa.gov
or 410-305-2751
New Federal CAFO Rules: Which Pennsylvania Livestock and Poultry
Operations Will Be Affected? (PSU, College of Agricultural
Sciences, 2003, 7 pp.) A guide to help farmers and citizens understand
which livestock and poultry operations are likely to be affected by
new water quality regulations from the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA). Available on the Penn State Nutrient and Water Policy
Web site: http://agenvpolicy.aers.psu.edu
or from the Publications Distribution Center, 814-865-6713.
Getting In Step - A Guide to Effective Outreach in Your Watershed
Prepared by the Council of State Governments for the U.S. EPA, 2003
http://www.epa.gov/owow/watershed/outreach/
documents/getnstep.pdf
How to Form Your Own Watershed Organization
A FactPack from PA Organization of Watersheds and Rivers, includes a
booklet, resource list and a 20 minute video. Available for $16 from
POWR, 717-234-7910 or order online at http://www.pawatersheds.org/resources/factpacks.htm
Influence of Land Use and Open-Water Wetlands on Water Quality in
the Lake Wallenpaupack Basin, Northeastern Pennsylvania. U. S. Geological
Survey Water Resources Investigations Report 98-4186, 1998, 56 pp. Developed
to help plan for responsible development in the Lake Wallenpaupack watershed.
Available from: John Nantz, 215 Limekiln Road, New Cumberland, PA 17070,
717-730-6916. Online versions may be available at: http://pa.water.usgs.gov/pa_pubs.html
A New Tool for Water Quality, Making Watershed-based Trading Work
for You. National Wildlife Federation, June 1999, 56 pp. Part of
NWF's Saving Our Watersheds project, designed to help citizens
in their watershed cleanup and protection efforts. Available from NWF,
58 State St., Montpelier, VT 05602, 802-229-0650, fax: 802-229-4532,
website: http://www.nwf.org.
Pollution Paralysis II - Code Red for Watersheds (National Wildlife
Federation, 2000, 89 pp.) A sequel to a 1997 study, this report analyzes
and grades federal and state programs for protecting waters from polluted
runoff (PA gets a C). The report explains the use of TMDLs as a tool
for protecting watersheds and discusses the proposed EPA rules and how
they can be improved. Available for $6 from National Wildlife Federation,
734-769-3351 or on-line at http://www.nwf.org/watersheds.
The Practice of Watershed Protection
Techniques for protecting our nation's streams, lakes, rivers and estuaries.
(Center for Watershed Protection, 2000, 742 pp) An extensive collection
of articles and technical notes reprinted from the past seven years
of the CWP's journal, Watershed Protection Techniques. Available from
CWP, 410-461-8323, email
center@cwp.org or order online:
www.cwp.org
Protecting and Restoring America's Watersheds: Status, Trends and
Initiatives in Watershed Management
(US EPA Office of Water, 2001)
Examines successful watershed approaches and provides recommended actions
for policy makers and watershed groups.
Available online at www.epa.gov/owow/protecting
Stream Restoration In Pennsylvania: Ten Case Studies
(Delaware Riverkeeper Network, 2000, 70 pp) describes a variety of restoration
strategies. Available from DRN, 215-369-1188 or
www.delawareriverkeeper.org
A Watershed Primer for Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Environmental
Council, 1999, 200 pp. An informative collection of essays on watershed
issues, produced in cooperation with the PA Department of Environmental
Protection, designed to introduce the readers to the threats, programs,
and laws affecting the Commonwealth's rivers, streams, and lands. Available
for $5.00 from PEC, 64 South 14th St., Pittsburgh, PA 15203, 412-481-9400,
or online at the Wataershed Atlas of the Allegheny River http://www.watershedatlas.com
Watershed Weekly, a weekly newsletter from the Pennsylvania
Organization for Watersheds and Rivers and the Environmental Fund for
Pennsylvania, highlights successful watershed protection efforts, provide
a calendar of workshops and other events and ideas for helping solve
problems in your watershed. Available on-line at http://www.WatershedWeekly.org
or by email (sign up on the website). It will be mailed as part of DEP's
weekly UPDATE. To get on that mailing list write: EP Update, PO Box
2063, Harrisburg, PA 17105-2063
Winconisco Creek Watershed Assessment and Plan. Susquehanna
River Basin Commission, Pub. No. 206, 1999. An assessment of the environmental
health and a plan for managing nonpoint source pollution in the watershed.
Available from Pat Adams, SRBC, 1721 No. Front St., Harrisbirg, PA 17102,
717-238-0423, fax: 717-238-2436, website: http://ww.srbc.net.
Working in Urban Watersheds: Industry Analyses
(Sustainable Conservation, 2000, 50 pp)
Describes the environmental impact of urban watershed pollution and
automotive recycling in particular.
Available from Sustainable Conservation, 415-977-0308 or online at
www.suscon.org
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