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| New Jersey Ground Water Association (NJGWA) | Comprised of professionals, engineers and well drillers, NJGWA supports the interests of the water well industry, promotes advancements in ground water technology and balance in the development and protection of underground water supplies. |
| Global Green USA | Global Green USA works toward a sustainable and secure world through education, advocacy, partnerships, and programs focused on stemming climate change, reducing resource use, and preventing conflicts over fresh water. |
| INFORM, Inc. | A national non-profit organization that identifies practical ways of living and doing business that are environmentally sustainable. INFORM has published research on clean transportation and toxic materials accounting in New Jersey. |
| Agenda New Jersey: Saving Our Land and Water | Issue report published by the Fund For New Jersey. Cites priority waterways and suggests plans of action. |
| Sustainability of semi-Arid Hydrology and Riparian Areas | Building an understanding of semi-arid hydrology, applying management of water resources, implementation of public policy, and improvement of sustainability |
| Sustainable Urban Water Management Programme of MISTRA (Sweden) | Sustainable Urban Water Management was a MISTRA (Swedish Foundation for Strategic Environmental Research) Programme that was completed in June 2006. Its concept was to develop a holistic view of the entire urban water system within a sustainable society. Results are available for use on the website. |
| United Nations Division for Sustainable Development | Information, documents and publications relating to issues contained in Agenda 21 and JPOI, including desertification, drought, freshwater, and oceans and seas. |
| UN International Decade for Action: Water for Life, 2005-2015 | The United Nations General Assembly, in December 2003, proclaimed the years 2005 to 2015 as the International Decade for Action 'Water for Life'. The primary goal is to promote efforts to fulfill international commitments made on water and water-related issues by 2015. |
| US EPA Water Sustainability | Information on EPA policies and programs for sustainable management practices for ecosystem protection, agricultural interests, and others. |
| Water Conservation Field Services Program | US Bureau of Reclamation (USBR), Water Conservation Field Services Program. Includes water conservation demonstration projects, innovative technologies |
| AWWA Research Foundation | Sponsors practical, applied, and future-need based research for the drinking water community. |
| Water Infrastructure Security | EPA's water security website. |
| Water Security Training Courses, Meetings, and Workshops / Webcasts | EPA's workshops and information on water security. |
| Improving the Nation's Water Security: Opportunities for Research | The EPA, which leads federal efforts to protect the water sector, initiated a research program in 2002 to address immediate research and technical support needs. This report, conducted at EPA’s request, evaluates research progress and provides a long-term vision for EPA’s research program. By the Water Science and Technology Board of the National Academy of Sciences (National Academies Press, 2007) |
A Review of the EPA Water Security Research and Technical Support Action Plan |
Parts I and II (2003), produced by the Water Science and Technology Board (WSTB) of the National Academy of Sciences (National Academies Press) |
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)
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Part of the US Department of Health and Human Services. ATSDR is directed to provide health consultations concerning specific hazardous substances, to respond to emergency releases of hazardous substances, to conduct research in support of public health assessments, to offer education and training concerning hazardous substances, and more. "About ATSDR" includes background information plus addresses and phone numbers of personnel. "ToxFAQs" is a series of summaries about hazardous substances. "HazDat Database" provides access to information on the release of hazardous substances from Superfund sites or from emergency events and on the effects of hazardous substances on the health of human populations. |
| Center for Disease Control and Prevention | Part of the US Department of Health and Human Services. The CDC promotes health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability. Use "Search" and look up water systems to read related articles. |
| Recognizing Waterborne Disease and the Health Effects of Water Pollution | This Physician On-Line Reference Guide attempts to address the lack of formalized training doctors receive in recognition and evaluation of waterborne disease or in the management of the short- and long-term health effects of water pollution or contamination. |
| FBI Resources Addressing Bioterrorism Preparedness | Federal Bureau of Investigation strives to protect the United States from terrorist attacks, cyber-based attacks, high-technology crimes, etc. New Jersey Office |
| Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) | An independent US agency. Helps people before, during, and after disasters. FEMA Region II serves the federal emergency management needs of the the State of New Jersey. |
| National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) | Part of the CDC. Responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related illnesses and injuries. "NIOSH Databases" include OSHA's Guidelines for Chemical Hazards, Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards, Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances, and more. |
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