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The Public Environmental Resource Center (PERC) in Seattle offers publications to anyone in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon or Washington. Locate the publication you wish to receive and call 1 (800) 424-4EPA or (206) 553-1200 in the Seattle Metro Area. You can also send email to the PERC (epa-seattle@epa.gov) or use the Publication Order Form.


PublicationDescription
A Guide to Healthy Eating of the Fish You Catch
Health notes on preparing fish
EPA 823-F-02-005
2002
Pamphlet, 8 pages
A Homeowner's Guide to Septic Systems (PDF) (19pp)
EPA 832-B-02-006
2002
Pamphlet, 6 pages
A Review and Synthesis of Effects of Alterations to the Water Temperature Regime on Freshwater Life Stages of Salmon
A Special Reference to Chinook Salmon
EPA 910-R-99-010
July 1999
Technical Report; 279 pages
A Regulators' Guide to the Management of from Drinking Water Treatment Technologies Radioactive Residuals
This guide is intended for state regulators, technical assistance providers, and field staff. It is designed to help states address radionuclide residual disposal by outlining options available to help systems address elevated resionuclide levels.
EPA 816-R-05-004
July 2005
Booklet, 74 pages
A Watershed Approach To Urban Runoff
Handbook for decision makers.
Terrene Institute
August 2002
Handbook, 110 pages
A Watershed Assessment Primer
Reviews the basis for watershed analysis and different watershed assessment systems, distinguishing between inventories and predictive models.
EPA 910-B-94-005
December 1994
Report; 189 pages
A Watershed Decade
An Overview of Watershed Progress
EPA 840-R-00-002
2000
Booklet; 34 pages
Adopt Your Watershed
Join the thousands of volunteers working to protect the nations valuable water resources.
EPA 840-F-05-004
July 2005
Brochure
After the Storm
A citizen's guide to understanding stormwater
EPA 833-B-03-002
January 2003, Pamphlet
Alaska Placer Mining Metals Study
Year Two
EPA 910-R-99-004
April 1999, Booklet; 106 pages
America's Wetlands: Our Vital Link Between Land and Water
General overview of what wetlands are including their function as ecosystems, their relationship with people, and their value as a natural resource.
EPA 843-K-95-001
December 1995
Brochure; 16 pages
American Wetlands Month
May is the month to celebrate the wonderful ways wetlands enrich the environment and people.
EPA 843-F-04-031
December 2004
Fact Sheet
Application of a 1-D Heat Budget Model to the Columbia River System
Determine relative impacts of the operation of dams and reservoirs on the thermal energy budget - Columbia and Snake Rivers
EPA 910-R-01-004
May 2001
Booklet; 127 pages
Aquatic Habitat Indicators and their Application to Water Quality Objectives within the Clean Water ActEPA 910-R-99-014, IWRRI
December 1999
70 pages
Asian & Pacific Islander Seafood Consumption Study in King County, WA
Exposure information obtained through a community-centered approach. Study results and educational outreach.
EPA 910-R-99-003
May 1999
Technical Study; 169 pages
Assessing Stakeholders' and Managers' Perceptions About Watershed Planning in Washington State
Establishes a framework for collaborative, public-private partnership to tackle basin and sub-basin wide watershed planning
Environmental Health/Social Policy Center
December 2003
Technical; 82 pages
Before You Go to the Beach
Fact sheet on beach pollution from the EPA's BEACH program.
EPA 840-F-02-001
April 2002
Brochure; 1 page
Biological Aspects of Hybrid Poplar Cultivation on Floodplains in Western North America (PDF) (48pp)
A review
EPA 910-R-99-002
May1999
Booklet; 37 pages
Biological Assessments and Criteria:
Crucial Components of Water Quality
EPA-822-F-02-006
2002
Pamphlet, 6 pages
Biosolids Recycling: Beneficial Technology for a Better Environment
Introduction to the use of biosolids as a natural fertilizer.
EPA 832-R-94-009
June 1994
Booklet; 32 pages
Bottled Water
Helpful Facts and Information
EPA 5 70-9-90-GGG
September 1990
Fact Sheet; 3 pages
Building Public Trust: Drinking Water Pocket Guide #1
National drinking water standards
EPA 816-K-03-003
June 2003
Booklet; 39 pages
Catalog of Federal Funding Sources for Watershed Protection (Second Edition)
Highlights federal grants and loans that may be used at the local level to support watershed projects.
EPA 841-B-99-003
December 1999
Catalog; 99 pages
Children and Drinking Water Standards
Drinking Water contaminants
EPA 815-K-99-001
1999
Pamphlet; 13 pages
Citizen's Guide to Wetland Restoration
Approaches to restoring freshwater wetland systems.
EPA 910-R-94-006
January 1994
Booklet; 70 pages
Clean Water Needs Survey
Presents results of EPA's survey of water quality programs.
EPA 832-R-03-001
August 2003
Report; 70 pages
Clean Water Tribal Resource Directory For Wastewater Treatment Assistance
Intended for use by Indian tribes and organizations to assist in identifying financial and technical assistance programs for adequate wastewater treatment and disposal systems in Indian Country.
EPA 832-B-98-005
December 1998
Booklet; 70 pages
Climate Change and Cold Water Fish
Aquatic ecosystems wil be affected by climate changes.
EPA 236-F-99-002
May 1999
Pamphlet
Community-Based Watershed Management: Lessons From the National Estuary Program
Designed for all individuals and organizations involved in watershed management including states, tribes, local governments, and nongovernmental organizations.
EPA 842-B-05-003
February 2005
Book, 97 pages
Community-Based Watershed Management: Lessons From the National Estuary Program
Information about the handbook and how to obtain it.
EPA 842-F-05-002
2005
Brochure, 6 pages
Comparisons of Boating and Wading Methods
Assessing the status of flowing waters
EPA/600/R-00/108
April 2001
Booklet; 92 pages
Concepts and Approaches for the Bioassessment of Non-wadeable Streams and Rivers,
This document shows the technical relationship of the large river bioassessment protocol to other protocols.
EPA 600-R-06-127
September 2006
Report: 170 pages
Constructed Treatment Wetlands
How do treatment wetlands work?
EPA 843-F-02-013
August 2004
Fact sheet; 2 pages
Construction Projects in Alaska Need Erosion and Sediment Controls
The information in this brochure summarizes your responsibilities for permit coverage and for erosion and sediment controls, as required under the federal Clean Water Act to limit water pollution from construction sites.
EPA 910-F-03-001
August 2003
Brochure, 8 pages
Construction Projects in Idaho Need Erosion and Sediment Controls
The information in this brochure summarizes your responsibilities for permit coverage and for erosion and sediment controls, as required under the federal Clean Water Act to limit water pollution from construction sites.
EPA 910-F-03-002
August 2003
Brochure, 8 pages
Construction Projects in Indian Country Need Erosion and Sediment Controls
The information in this brochure summarizes your responsibilities for permit coverage and for erosion and sediment controls, as required under the federal Clean Water Act to limit water pollution from construction sites.
EPA 910-F-03-003
August 2003
Brochure, 8 page
Creosote Treated Wood in Aquatic EnvironmentsCommonly used wood preservative - uses and alternativesWA Department of Ecology
April 1993
Fact Sheet; 1 page
Developing Criteria to Protect our Nation's Waters
Introduction to water quality standards.
EPA 823-F-98-002
April 1998
Fold out; 1 page
Do Not Pick Up Hitchhikers!
If you see any of these unsavory characters, remove them from you boat or trailer - especially when you go to a new lake.
EPA 841-F-03-009
2003
Laminated Placard
Does Your Construction Site Need a Stormwater Permit?
A construction site operator's guide to EPA's stormwater permit program.
EPA 833-F-04-002
February 2004
Brochure, 6 pages
Drinking Water Academy
Training for federal, state, and tribal drinking water professionals.
EPA 816-K-02-008
September 2002
Booklet; 11 pages
Drinking Water Glossary
Definitions to help consumers quickly understand water-related terms.
EPA 816-F-04-035
June 2004
Fact Sheet; 3 pages
Drinking Water and Health - What You Need to Know!
General information about drinking water quality.
EPA 816-K-99-001
October 1999
Booklet; 10 pages
Drinking Water and MTBE: A Guide for Provate Well Owners
Provides private well owners with basic information about the gasoline additive
EPA Grant
2002
Pamphlet; 6 pages
Drinking Water Costs & Federal Funding
Reviews funding for drinking water programs
EPA 816-F-04-038
June 2004
Fact Sheet
Drinking Water Standards and Health Effects
In this fact sheet, basic information about the process of setting a drinking water standard is presented.
EPA 816-F-04-037
June 2004
Fact Sheet
Drinking Water From Household Wells
If you drink water from your own well, do you know if your water is safe to drink?
EPA 816-K-02-003
January 2002
Booklet
Drinking Water Monitoring, Compliance, and Enforcement
Meeting Drinking Standards
EPA 810-F-99-018
Fact Sheet
1 page
Ecological Condition of the Upper Chehalis Basin Streams
Summarizes data collected in the Upper Chehalis basin of Washington.
EPA 910-R-01-005
2001
Booklet; 44 pages
EPA and Hardrock Mining
A source book for industry in the Northwest and Alaska.
EPA 910-R-03-001
January 2003
Book; 426 pages
EPA Region 10 Guidance for Pacific Northwest State and Tribal Temperature
Pacific Northwest temperature water quality temperature standards
EPA 910-B-03-002
April 2003
Booklet; 49 pages
EPA Watershed Training Opportunities
Describes opportunites sponsored by EPA's Office of Water.
EPA 841-B-06-001
February 2006
Booklet; 27 pages
Estuaries and Your Coastal Watershed
What is an estuary and what does it do? What is EPA doing to protect estuaries? What can you do to help protect estuaries?
EPA 842-F-98-009
July 1998
Fact Sheet; 4 pages
Estuarine Habitat Assessment Protocol
Describes and recommends techniques for quantitatively measuring attributes of estuarine habitats.
EPA 910-9-91-037
September 1991
Book; 201 pages
Evaluation of Water Temperature Regimes in the in the Snake River Using Transect Measurements
One-dimensional heat budget model (RBM10) of the basin.
EPA 910-R-01-008
December 2001
Booklet; 31 pages
Every Drop Counts
The value of water efficiency
EPA 832-F-06-014
Fact Sheet, 1 page
October 2006
Fact Sheet: 21 Water Conservation Measures for Everybody
Measures you can take for every room in your house
as well as outdoors.
EPA 570-9-91-100
1991
Fact Sheet; 1 page
Facts about Cryptosporidium
Facts about the disease Cryptosporidium including symptoms and prevention.
EPA Region 10
Fact Sheet
1 page
Federal Construction Projects Need Erosion and Sediment Controls
The information in this brochure summarizes your responsibilities for permit coverage and for erosion and sediment controls, as required under the federal Clean Water Act to limit water pollution from construction sites.
EPA 910-F-03-004
August 2003
Brochure, 8 pages
Federal Regulatory Programs for Coal Bed Methane Activities in Alaska
A summary of the primary EPA responsibilites related to onshore coal bed methane (CMB) exploration.
EPA 910-F-04-001
November 2004
Pamphlet; 6 pages
Fish and Fisheries Management in Lakes and Reservoirs
Technical Supplement to: The Lake and Reservoir Restoration Guidance Manual
EPA 841-R-93-002
May 1993
Book; 319 pages
Functional Profile of Black Spruce Wetlands in Alaska
Alaska Operations Office Report
EPA 910/R-96-006
September 1996
Booklet; 168 pages
Functions and Values of Wetlands
Functions versus values
EPA 843-F-01-002c
September 2001
Fact sheet; 2 pages
Funding Wetland Projects
Where can I get funding to start a wetland project?
EPA 843-F-01-002f; 2001
September 2001
Fact sheet; 2 pages
Getting in Step - Manual and Video
A guide for conducting watershed outreach campaigns.
EPA 841-B-03-002
December 2003
Book/Video; 126 pages
Ground Water Protection: A Citizen's Action Checklist
What you should know about potential threats to ground water supplies.
EPA 810-F-92-002
June 1992
Fact sheet; 1 page
Groundwater - Why You Should Care
Groundwater is a vital resource that needs protection
Water Pollution Control Federation
1987
Pamphlet; Foldout
Growing Toward More Efficient Water Use: Linking development, infrastructure, and Drinking Water Policies
Focuses on the nexus between water and growth.
EPA 230-R-06-001
January 2006
Report, 34 pages
Growth & Water Resources
The link between land use and water resources.
EPA 842-F-02-008
June 2002
Fact sheet; 2 pages
Handbook for Developing Watershed Plans to Restore and Protect our Waters-Draft
Primarily a technical guide and reference document for watershed organizations, states, authorized tribes and the general public.
EPA 841-B-05-005
October 2005
Manual; 405 pages
Handbook for Managing Onsite and Clustered (Decentralized) Wastewater Treatment Systems
An introduction to management tools and information for implementing EPA's management guidelines.
EPA 832-B-05-001
December 2005
Handbook, 58 pages
Home Water Testing
Information on how and why to have home drinking water tested
EPA816-F-05-013
May 2005
Fact sheet; 2 pages
Homeowner's Guide to Septic Systems
Properly designed, constructed and maintained, your septic tank can provide long-term, effective treatment of household wastewater.
EPA 832-B-02-006
2002
Brochure; 6 pages
How-To-Manual: Update and Enhance Your Local Source Water Protections Assessments, intended to help Source Water Protection Partners protect their drinking water.EPA 816-K-06-004
September 2006
Manual; 33 pages
Hypoxia & Wetland Restoration
What is Hypoxia?
EPA 843-F-02-002
2002
Fact Sheet, 2 pages
Importance of Surface Water / Groundwater Interactions Issue Paper
In-depth study by EPA's Water Quality Unit.
EPA 910-R-99-013
March 1999
Brochure, 18 pages
Integration of Basin, Streamflow and Channel Characteristics for Channel Consition Analysis
EPA Channel Condition Project
EPA 910-R-01-009
February 2002
Report, 171 pages
Integrating Water and Waste Programs to Restore Watersheds
Targeted primarily at project managers in water and waste programs working on assessment or cleanup projects in watersheds contaminated by hazardous materials.
EPA 540-R-05-013
March 2006
Booklet, 186 pages
Introduction to Contaminated Sediments
Information about sources of contaminants, harmful effects, and solving the problem.
EPA 823-F-99-006
September 1999
Booklet; 18 pages
Irrigation Controllers Timers for the Homeowner-Recommended Water Saving Features
Guide to efficient water use in home irrigation systems.
EPA 832-K-03-001
2003
Booklet; 7 pages
Is There Lead In My Drinking Water?
Reducing the risk of lead exposure from drinking water in your home.
EPA 816-F-05-01
February 2005
Leaflet; 5 pages
It Pays to Save Wetlands!
Colorful activity placemat. Grade 4 to adult.
EPA 843-E-06-002
2006
Placemat; 1 page
Lakewalk Manual
A Guidebook for Citizen Participation
EPA-B-95-007
February 1996
Booklet; 25 pages
Lakewalk Worksheets
Worksheet for the Lakewalk Manual
EPA
February 1996
Worksheets; 8 pages
Land Application of Sewage Sludge
A Guide for Land Appliers on the Requirements of the Federal Standards for the Use or Disposal of Sewage Sludge, 40 CFR Part 503.
EPA 831-B-93-002B
December 1993
Guidebook; 85 pages
Make Your Home the Solution to Stormwater Pollution
A homewoner's guide to healthy habits for clean water.
EPA 833-B-03-003
January 2003
Brochure, 2 pages
Managing Lakes and Reservoirs
Lake and watershed management techniques
EPA 841-B-01-006
January 2000
Book, 382 pages
Methods for Evaluating Wetland Condition: #12 Using Amphibians in Bioassessments of Wetlands
Information intended to serve as starting point for states/tribes to establish biological & nutrient water quality criteria.
EPA 822-R-02-022
March 2002
Report, 41 pages
Monitoring Guidance for Determining the Effectiveness of Nonpoint Source ControlsAddresses the design of water quality monitoring programs to assess both impacts from nonpoint source pollution and the effectiveness of control practices and management measures.EPA 841-B-96-004
September 1996
Technical Report, 222 pages
Monitoring Guidelines to Evaluate Effects of Forestry Activities on Streams in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska
Provides guidance for designing water quality monitoring projects and selecting monitoring parameters.
Includes program on diskette and User's Guide.
EPA 910-9-91-001
May 1991
Technical Report; 166 pages
Monitoring Lake and Reservoir Restoration
Technical supplement to The Lake and Reservoir Restoration Guidance Manual.
EPA 440-4-90-007
August 1990
Booklet, 238 pages
Monitoring Protocols to Evaluate Water Quality Effects of Grazing Management of Western Rangeland Streams
Describes a monitoring system to assess grazing impacts on water quality in streams of the western United States.
EPA 910-R-93-017
October 1993
Technical Report; 200 pages
National Estuary Program: Protecting Our Nation's Estuaries
Estuary descriptions highlight the key management issues facing the 28 National Estuary Programs.
EPA 842-F-99-001
September 1999
Fold-out/Poster
National Management Measures to Protect and Restore Wetlands and Riparian Areas for the Abatement of Nonpoint Source Pollution EPA 841-B-5-003
July 2005
Book, 190 pages
National Management Measures to Control Nonpoint Source Pollution from Forestry
Provides guidance regarding measures that can be used to reduce nonpoint source pollution.
EPA 841-B-05-001
April 2005
Manual; 290 pages
Nation's Lake Resources
Their value, uniqueness, and need for wise management
Terrene Institute
Brochure; 1 page
Nearshore Waters and Your Coastal Watershed
Impacts on the nearshore environment and what EPA is doing to protect nearshore waters.
EPA 842-F-98-007
July 1998
Fact Sheet; 4 pages
Nonpoint Source Outreach Digital Toolbox CD-ROM
intended for use by state and local agencies and other organizations interested in.
EPA 841-C-05-003
December 2007
CD-ROM
Nutrient Criteria Technical Guidance Manual
Lakes and Reservoirs
EPA 822-B-00-001
April 2000
Booklet, 238 pages
Open the Door to Clean Lakes
Clean lakes and you.
EPA 841-E-03-002
2003
Door Hanger
Pesticides in Drinking Water
How can pesticides get into drinking water?
Oregon State University
July 2000
Fact Sheet, 4 pages
Protecting Water Resources with Smart Growth
For those already familiar with Smart Growth and seek specific ideas on how techniques for smarter growth can be used to protect their water resources.
EPA 231-R-04-002
2004
Booklet, 116 pages
Planning of Wetlands
An educators guide
Environmental Concern, Inc.
2000
Book, 346 pages
Polluted!
Questions & Answers
EPA 841-F-94-005
1994
Brochure; 1 page
Potential Roles for Clean Water State Revolving Fund Programs in Smart Growth Initiatives
Urban sprawl and public sewer infrastructure expense.
EPA 832-R-00-010
October 2000
Booklet, 8 pages
Process Design Manual – Land Treatment of Municipal Wastewater Effluents
Design criteria and supporting information for planning, design, construction and operation of land treatment systems. Includes CD Rom.
EPA 625-R-06-016
September 2006
Manual; 181 Pages
Protect Our Health From Source to Tap
National drinking water program highlights.
EPA 816-K-01-001
May 2001
Protect Your Drinking Water
Includes copy of Drinking Water poster
EPA 816-F-02-012
2002
Pamphlet
Protecting and Restoring America's Watersheds
Status, Trends, and Initiatives in Watershed management
EPA 840-R-00-001
2000
Booklet; 54 pages
Protecting Drinking Water Sources
How to guide for performing source water assessment
EPA 616-F-04-032
June 2004
Fact Sheet; 2 pages
Protecting Drinking Water Through Underground Injection Control
Pocket Guide to Drinking Water Quality #2
EPA 816-K-02-001
2002
Guide, 36 pages
Protecting Water Quality from Agricultural Runoff
Runoff from farms is the leading source of impairments to rivers and lakes.
EPA 841-F-05-001
March 2005
Fact Sheet, 2 pages
Protecting Water Quality from Urban Runoff
How urbanized areas affect water quality
EPA 841-F-03-003
February 2003
Fact Sheet; 2 pages
Protecting Water Resources with Higher-Density Development
Primer for planners grappling with water protection growing populations.
EPA 231-R-06-001
January 2006
Report; 38 pages
Protecting Wetlands for Amphibian and Reptile Conservation
Amphibians and reptiles depend on wetlands.
EPA 843-F-03-015
2003
Fact Sheet, 4 pages
Protecting Wetlands with the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
Issues and Contacts involved with The CWSRF
EPA 910-R-01-001
2001
Pamphlet; 1 page
Public Notification: Reporting Violations of Drinking Water Standards
This brochure explains public notification, who must quality, and when and how a public notice is given.
EPA 570-9-89-CCC
1989
Leaflet, 8 pages
Recipes For Clean Water
A homeowner's stormwater survival guide
Clean Water Task Force
1999, Manual, 116
Recognizing Wetlands
Good informational and pictoral descriptions of the what, why and hows of wetlands.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Brochure, 6 pages
Recreational Vessel Sewage Discharge Control
A Primer for State and Local Outreach Campaigns
EPA 842-B-94-005
August 1994
Booklet; 23 pages
Region 10 In-Stream Biological Monitoring Handbook for Wadeable Streams in the Pacific NW
Provides a reference for those interested in conducting biological assessments of wadeable streams in EPA Region 10.
EPA 910/9-92-013
July 1993
Technical Handbook; 75 pages
Resources with Links to More Information
Safe Drinking Water Act Resources: Celebrating 25 years
EPA 810-F-99-022
December 1999
Fact Sheet, 1 page
Restoration Potential of Diked Estuarine Wetlands
Inferring Fate and Recovery Rate of Historically Breached Sites
EPA 910/R-96-005
July 1996
Booklet, 71 pages
Review and Synthesis of Effects of Alterations to the Water Temperature Regime on Freshwater Life Stages of Salmonids
With Special Reference to Chinook Salmon.
EPA 910-R-99-010
July 1999
Technical Report, 279 pages
Riverine Gravel Mining in Washington State
Physical effects with implications for salmonid habitat and summary of government regulations.
EPA 910-R-95-005
May 1995
Booklet, 35 pages
Safe Drinking Water Is In Our Hands
- Existing Standard
EPA 815-F-99-004
August 1999
Booklet; 26 pages
Salmonid Behavior and Water Temperature - Issue Paper 1
Prepared as part of EPA Region 10 temperature water qual;ity criteria guidance development project.
EPA 910-D-01-001
May 2001
Booklet, 35 pages
Salmonid Distribution and Termperature - Issue Paper 2
Prepared as part of EPA Region 10 temperature water quality criteria guidance development project.
EPA 910-D-01-002
M+ay 2001
Booklet, 22 pages
Section 319: Success Stories Volume III
The successful implementatino of the Clean Water Act's Section 319 Nonpoint Source Pollution Program.
EPA 841-S-01-001
February 2002
Booklet, 242 pages
Shipshape Shores and Waters (PDF, 22pp. 2.4MB)
A Handbook for marina operators and recreational boaters
EPA-841-B-03-001
January 2003
Booklet, 17 pages
Source Water Protection: It's in Your Hands
Source water - the natural origin of the water we use on a daily basis.
EPA 816-F-03-008
June 2003
Pamphlet, 1 page
Spatial and Temporal Patterns of Stream Temperature - Issue Paper 3
Prepared as part of EPA Regio 10 temperature water quality criteria guidance development project.
EPA 910-D-01-003
October 2001
Booklet, 31 pages
State of the Sound 2007, Colorful booklet takes a scientific look at the health of Puget Sound.Puget Sound Action Team
May 2007
Booklet; 93 pages
State of Washington Salmon Facts
An informational guide to our state's natural treasure.
WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife
February 1999
Guide, 16 pages
Streamwalk Cover Sheet
Worksheet to Streamwalk Manual
EPA Region 10
July 1994
Cover Sheet; 5 pages
Streamwalk Manual
Designed to be used by lay people interested in learning more about their streams and rivers.
EPA 910-B-94-002
July 1994
Booklet; 21 pages
Streamwalk Teacher's Guide
This guide contains suggestions of how Streamwalk can be used.
EPA Region 10
July 1994
Booklet; 18 pages
Summary of Technical Literature Examining the Physiological Effects of Temperature on Salmonids
Prepared as part of EPA Region 10 temperature water quality criteria guidance development project.
EPA 910-D-01-005
May 2001
Booklet, 114 pages
Superfund Community Involvement Handbook This handbook presents legal and policy requirements for Superfund community involvement and additional suggestions for involving the commuity in the Superfund process.EPA 540-K-01-003
April, 2002
Handbook, 93 pages
Surfing EPA's Water Web Sites
Information on EPA's Water Web Sites
EPA 800-F-98-002
June 1999
Brochure; 1 page
Taking Care of Streams in Eastern WA, Eastern OR, and ID
A Homeowner's Guide to Riparian Areas
Pacific Northwest Extension PNW 557
October 2002
Pamphlet, 8 pages
Taking Care of Streams in Eastern WA, Eastern OR, and ID
Landowner's Guide to Riparian Areas
Pacific Northwest Extension PNW 559
October 2002
Pamphlet, 8 pages
Taking Care of Streams in WA, OR, ID, and AK
A Recreationist's Guide to Riparian Areas
Pacific Northwest Extension PNW 561
October 2002
Pamphlet, 8 pages
Taking Care of Streams in WA, OR, ID, and AK
A Guide to Riparian Areas in Rangelands
Pacific Northwest Extension PNW 560
October 2002
Pamphlet, 8 pages
Taking Care of Streams in WA, OR, ID, and AK
A Developer's Guide to Riparian Areas
Pacific Northwest Extension PNW 562
October 2002
Pamphlet, 8 pages
Taking Care of Streams in Western WA, Western OR, Costal Alaska
A Homeowner's Guide to Riparian Areas
Pacific Northwest Extension PNW 552
October 2002
Pamphlet, 8 pages
Taking Care of Streams in Western WA, Western OR, Costal Alaska
Landowner's Guide to Riparian Areas
Pacific Northwest Extension PNW 558
October 2002
Pamphlet, 8 pages
Teaching About Wetlands
Important Wetland Activities to Conduct
EPA 843-F-04-011j
December 2004
Fact Sheet, 2 pages
Technical Guidance Manual for Performing Waste Load Allocations Book III: Estuaries
Use of mixing zone models in estuarine waste load allocations.
EPA 853-R-92-004
August 1992
Report, 50 pages
Temperature Interaction - Issue Paper 4
Prepared as part of EPA Region 10 temperature water quality criteria guidance development project.
EPA 910-D-01-004
May 2001
Booklet, 114 pages
The Importance of Surface Water/Groundwater Interactions Issue Paper
This paper discusses how the realms of surface water and ground water interact, what the importance of these interactions are, and what ecological functions are involved.
EPA 910-R-99-013
March 1999
Report, 21 pages
Things You Can Do To Safely Enjoy The Beach Fact Sheet, 1 page
Total Maximum Daily Load for Dissolved Cadmium, Dissolved Lead, and Dissolved Zinc in Surface Waters of the Coeur D'Alene River Basin
Includes Technical Support Document.
EPA 910-R-01-006
August 2000
Booklets, 21 pages
Tribal Nonpoint Source Planning Handbook
Provides guidance and practical templates for tribes interested in obtaining federal funds to manage nonpoint source pollution.
EPA 841-B-97-004
September 1997
Booklet; 54 pages
Tribal Resource Directory For Drinking Water and Wastewater Treatment
This information in this directory will help you determine which programs are best suited for your tribes particular needs.
EPA 832-R-06-007
November 2006
Report, 72 pages
Types of Wetlands
Each wetland differs due to variations in soils, landscape, climate, human disturbance, etc.
EPA 843-F-01-002b
September 2001
Fact Sheet, 2 pages
Unlocking the Secrets of America's WetlandIntroduction to wetlands and the importance of wetland production.EPA, Terrene Institute
1992
Booklet; 42 pages
US EPA's Safe Drinking Water Goals for2005
Flow Chart of Safe Drinking Water goals
EPA 810-F-99-016
December 1999
Fact Sheet; 1 page
Using Smart Growth Techniques as Stormwater Best Management Practices
The goal of this document is to help communities that have adopted smart growth policies and plans recognize the water benefits of those smart growth techniques and suggest ways to integrate those policies into stormwater planning and compliance.
EPA-231-B-05=--2
December 2005
Booklet, 107 pages
Using Water Efficiently: Ideas for Commercial Businesses EPA 832-F-99-080
1999
Fact Sheet
Using Water Efficiently: Ideas for Communities EPA 832-F-99-083
1999, Fact Sheet
Using Water Efficiently: Ideas for Industry EPA 832-F-99-081
1999, Fact Sheet
Using Water Efficiently: Ideas for Residences
Water Conservation Measures
EPA 832-F-99-082
1999. Fact Sheet
Using Water Wisely in the Home
Water conservation measures for the home
EPA 800-F-02-001
June 2002
Pamphlet, 8 pages
Virtual Water Treatment Plant Tour
This new tool provides a guided tour of a water treatment plant and a great educational tool for students, teachers, public officials and consumers.
EPA-CD-095
2006
Volunteer Estuary Monitoring. A Methods Manual, Second Edition
Identification of those water quality parameters that are most important in determinig an estuary's water quality.
EPA 842-B-06-003
2006
Manual; 307 pages
Volunteer Stream Monitoring: A Methods ManualServes as a tool for program managers who want to launch a new stream monitoring program or enhance an exisiting program.EPA 841-B-97-003
November 1997
Manual; 211 pages
Volunteer Wetland Monitoring
An Introduction and Resource Guide
EPA 843-B-00-001
December. 2001
Booklet, 42 pages
Volunteering for Wetlands
Can volunteers protect wetlands?
EPA 843-F-01-002l
September 2001
Fact Sheet, 2 pages
WAEM: Program Documentation for the Wellhead Analytic Element Model
Solves the ground-water flow problem and generates the desired capture zones and isochrones of ground-water residence times.
EPA 600-R-94-210
December 1994
Report, 119 pages
Wastewater Treatment Programs Serving Small Communities
Overview of EPA & EPA-sponsored programs.
EPA 832-R-02-004
December 2002
Brochure; 4 pages
Water Efficient Landscaping
This booklet describes the benefits of water-efficient landscaping.
EPA 832-F-02-002
2002
Booklet, 15 pages
Water Facts
Water trivia facts and figures are presented.
EPA 816-F-04-036
June 2004
Fact Sheet, 2 pages
Water Health Series - Bottled Water Basics
This booklet will be a companion to "Home Water Treatment Unit Facts." It will provide information to help consumers decide whether to use bottled water and if so, what to look for on the label.
EPA 816-K-05-003
September 2005
Booklet, 8 pates
Water Health Series - Filtration Facts
This booklet provides information to help people decide whether to use a home water treatment unit and what to consider if they decide to purchase one (local water quality, cost and maintenance, product performance, and certifications.
EPA 8160K-05-002
September 2005
Booklet, 8 pages
Water: Is it Safe to Drink?
Grades 9-12 Activity sheet for students.
EPA 816-F-02-015
August 2002
Activity Sheet, 4 pages
Water On Tap: What You Need to KnowEPA 816-K-03-007
October 2003; Booklet; 22 pages
Water On Tap: What You Need to Know (Chinese) EPA 816-K-04-003
October 2003, Booklet, 36 pages
Water Quality Standards Crossword Puzzle for Kids, fun way to learn about water quality standards. From 4th + grade EPA 823-E-05-002
Puzzle; 1 page
August 2005
Water Quality Trading Assessment Handbook: Can Water Quality Trading Advance Your Watershed's Goals
Answers two questions: When and where trading is right tool and if trading will work in your watershed.
EPA 841-B-04-001
November 2004
Manual, 109 pages
Water Quality Trading Assessment Handbook: EPA Region 10's Guide to Analyzing Your Watershed
Water quality trading can be a business-like, cost-effective, local solution to problems caused by pollutant discharges to surface waters.
EPA 910-B-03-003
July 2003
Technical, 98 pages
Water Security Handbook: Planning For and Responding to Drinking Water Contamination Threats and IncidentsEPA 817-B-06-001
April 2006
Manual; 61 pages
Water Works: Information for Older Adults and Family Caregivers, Fact sheet. Learn how to protect your health by reducing or eliminating exposure to contaminants in water.EPA 100-F-05-042
December 2005
Fact Sheet; 4 pages
Water Works: Information for Older Adults and Family Caregivers (Chinese)
Fact sheet. Learn how to protect your health by reducing or eliminating exposure to contaminants in water.
EPA 100-F-07-001
2007
Fact Sheet, 4 pages
WaterSense Labeled High-Efficiency ToiletsEPA 837-F-06-018
Fact Sheet, 1 page
January 2007
Watershed Academy Web-Based Training
Watershed Academy training modules available on the web.
EPA 841-F-00-010
2000
Leaflet, 6 pages
Watershed Analysis and Management (WAM) Guide for States and Communities
EPA Watershed Analysis and Management Project.
EPA 841-B-03-007
2003
Reference, 300 pages
Watershed Assessment Primer
Reviews the basis for watershed analysis and different watershed assesment systems, distinguishing between inventories and predictive models.
EPA 910-B-94-005
December 1994
Report, 189 pages
Watershed Decade
An overview of watershed progress.
EPA 840-R-00-002
May 2001
Booklet, 34 pages
Watershed Protection: Glossary of Watershed Related Terms
This glossary provides you with definitions of some of the more commonly used terms and acronyms.
EPA Region 10
March 1995
Fact Sheet; 4 pages
Watershed Success Stories
Applying the Principles and Spirit of the Clean Water Action Plan
Clean Water Action Plan
September 2000
Booklet, 68 pages
Wetland and Riparian Restoration: Taking a Broader View
Proceedings of a conference.
EPA 910-R-97-007
December 1997
Book, 284 pages
Wetland Monitoring & Assessment
Why shoud we monitor wetlands?
EPA 843-F-01-002g
September 2001
Fact Sheet, 4 pages
Wetland Monitoring & Assessment - A Technical Framework
Understanding the causes and effects of wetland impairment can help improve management decisions in wetlands.
EPA 843-F-02-002(h)
2002
Fact Sheet, 2 pages
Wetlands: Protecting Life and Property from Flooding, how wetlands can protect properties.EPA 843-F-06-001
May 2006
Leaflet; 4 pages
Wetland Regulatory Authority Regulatory RequirementsEPA 843-F-04-001
2004
Fact Sheet
Wetlands Restoration, Creation, and Enchancement
A user's guide containing background, information on planning and a list of resources
EPA 843-B-03-001
2003
Manual; 86 pages
Wetland Walk Manual
A Guidebook for Citizen Participation
EPA 910-R-96-009
October 1996
Booklet, 16 pages
Wetland Walk Supplement Worksheets
Worksheet to Wetland Walk Manual
EPA-910-S-96-001
October 1996
Brochure, 5 pages
Wetlands & West Nile Virus
This Fact-Sheet examines the level of threat of West Nile Virus to humans.
EPA 843-F-04-010
2004
Fact Sheet, 2 pages
Wetlands Compensatory Mitigation
Compensatory mitigation is defined as the restoration, creation, enhancement, or in exceptional cases preservatrion of wetlands...
EPA 843-F-03-002
2003
Fact Sheet
2 pages
Wetlands Overview
What is a wetland?
EPA 843-F-04-001a
December 2004
Fact Sheet, 4 pages
Wetlands Reserve Program - Restoring America's Wetlands
Describes the Wetlands Reserve Program.
USDA/NRCS
2000
Brochure, 12 pages
What is the MWPP Program?
Components of a Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Program (MWPP).
EPA 831-S-92-001
April 1992
Pamphlet, 1 page
What's Up With Our Nation's Waters?
Summary and Project for Wetlands and Groundwater Awareness
EPA 841-F-02-002
June 2002
Booklet, 24 pages
Where Does All The Dirty Water Go?
This brochure raises citizen's awareness of the importance of wastewater, explains the basics of wastewater treatment, and contains helpful hints for homeowners about what NOT to put into the sanitary sewer system.
EPA 832-F-03-008
2003
Brochure, 8 pages
Willapa Watershed Information System (CD-ROM)
Provides easy access to extensive information describing the natural and human resources of the Willapa Watershed. Includes GIS datasets.
EPA 910-C-96-001
You Dump it, You Drink it
Recycle used motor oil.
EPA 530-F-02-027
2003
Brochure, 4 pages

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