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Water Research Guide : Water Bodies and Sources
Books, journals, databases, and other resources on water, science and the Great Lakes.
Websites: Surface Water
- Wisconsin DNR Surface Water Data ViewerAn interactive GIS map that allows you to look at surface data geographically
Websites: Wetlands
- National Wetlands InventoryThis site by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service provides information to the public on the extent and status of the Nation's wetlands. The agency has developed a series of topical maps to show wetlands and deepwater habitats.
- US EPA Wetlands Protection and RestorationWhat wetlands are, how they can be protected, and why they are important.
- Wisconsin DNR WetlandsWisconsin Department of Natural Resources site containing basic information on wetlands.
- Wisconsin Wetlands AssociationWisconsin Wetlands Association was established in 1969 to protect the state's wetland resources through education, training, advocacy, and research on key issues that affect wetlands.
Websites: Drinking Water
Databases
The following databases are useful for research on all types of water bodies, including surface, ground, wetlands, drinking water sources, and more.
- ScopusMultidisciplinary database with an emphasis on sciences
Book Search
Use the search box below to look for books in the UW System Library Catalog.
Try searching the following words for books related to water bodies:
- Surface water
- Groundwater
- Wetlands
- Drinking water
- Inland water bodies
- Water bodies
- Fresh water
- Water quality
- Water quantity
- Drought
- Water contamination
- Water pollutants
Book Search Box
Water Librarian
Anne Moser
Contact:
Wisconsin Water Library
1975 Willow Drive, 2nd Floor
Madison, WI 53706-1177
1975 Willow Drive, 2nd Floor
Madison, WI 53706-1177
608-262-3069
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Subjects: Environment / Natural Resources
