Water Quality Resources

	May 2000
	Water Quality Resources Indiana Resources Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) Protecting the environment is the responsibility of IDEM. The agency has five major program areas. Air management; environmental response; pollutions prevention and technical assistance; solid and hazardous waste; water management. Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) The mission of the IDNR is to protect, enhance, preserve and wisely use natural, cultural and recreational resources for the benefit of Indiana citizens. Indiana Water Resources Research Center One of 54 institutes in the National water Research Institute Program established by "The Water Resource Research Act of 1964." Indiana WETnet: A Virtual Water Resource A resource of water-related professionals. Michiana Irrigation Schedular The Michiana Irrigation Scheduler calculates irrigation water needs for corn, soybean, established alfalfa, dry bean and potato. The Irrigation Schedular can be downloaded by clicking the above site. The program is a joint effort of Purdue University Department of Agronomy and Michigan Sate University Department Crop and Soil Science. Purdue Agronomy Water Quality Research Facilities Two fully instrumented field stations which allow graduate study and research in: soil ecology, pesticide transport, crop systems management, and nutrient cycling. Safe Drinking Water Answers questions such as, "How do I know my drinking water is safe?" How can protect my drinking water?" "Where can I get more information on drinking water in Indiana?" Water Resources of Indiana -- US Geological Survey USGS staff measures streamflow and water quality data as well as ground water levels throughout Indiana.
	National Resources Agriculture Network Information (AgNIC) AgNIC is a nework of agriculturally related information. American Water Works Association AWWA is the largest organization of water supply professionals dedicated to improving drinking water quality. ARS Water Database ARS Database is a collection of precipitation and streamflow data from small agricultural watersheds in the U.S. Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) CTIC is a nonprofit, information/data transfer center which promotes environmentally and economically beneficial natural resource systems. Includes the Farm Resources Management program and the Know Your Watershed Program EPA Office of Water Provides information on EPA's water programs such as Groundwater & Drinking Water, Wastewater Management, Wetlands, Watersheds, and more. Groundwater Foundation The Groundwater Foundation is dedicated to informing the public about one of our greatest hidden resources--groundwater. Programs offered by the Groundwater Foundation include the Children's Groundwater Festival, Groundwater University and the Groundwater Guardian. National Extension Water Quality Database The database provides computer access to water quality educational materials prepared by extension specialists throughout the U.S. *National Farmstead Assessment (FarmASyst) and HomeASyst* FarmASyst and HomeASyst are voluntary programs that help farmers and homeowners to protect groundwater by reducing pollution risks around their well. Universities Water Information Network (UWIN) UWIN provides water resources on the Internet for water professionals. Includes announcements, directories, databases and employment listings. USDA Water Quality Initiative Objectives of the National ES-USDA Water Quality Initiative include the protection and improvement of the water quality through public issues education. Water Wiser Water Wiser is a reference site for water efficiency, conservation and water-related resources.
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