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Publication NamePublication Description
1992 The Year of Clean Water
America's water resources - protect them, conserve them, and use them wisely.
1992
Poster
A Classification of Lakes in the Coast Range Ecoregion with Respect to Nutrient Processing
Results of a study conducted in the coastal range of Region 10 in support of nutrient criteria development.
EPA 910-R-05-002
December 2005
Booklet, 40 pages
A Homeowner's Guide to Septic Systems (PDF) (19pp)
Your septic system is your responsibility. How does it work?
EPA 832-B-02-005
2002
Booklet, 15 pages
A 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
Pamphlet, 6 pages
Ambient Aquatic Life Water Quality Criteria for Tributyltin (TBT)- Final
Tributyltin is a highly toxic biocide that has been used extensively to protect the hulls of large ships
EPA 822-R-03-031
December 2003
Report, 133 pages
A Review and Synthesis of Effects of Alterations to the Water Temperature Regime on Freshwater Life Stages of Salmon (PDF)
A Special Reference to Chinook Salmon
EPA 910-R-99-010
July 1999
Technical Report; 279 pages
A Water Security Handbook: Planning For and Responding to Drinking Water Contamination Threats and IncidentsEPA 817-B-06-001
April 2006
Manual; 61 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
Alaskan Technicians: How your motor vehicle facility can affect your community’s drinking waterEPA 910-F-09-001
June 2009
Fact Sheet
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
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 Act (PDF)EPA 910-R-99-014, IWRRI
December 1999
70 pages
Asian & Pacific Islander Seafood Consumption (PDF) 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 (PDF)
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
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
Celebrating 30 Years of Protecting Our Oceans
Keeping our oceans clean and safe
EPA 842-H-02-001
2002
Poster
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 State Revolving Fund Programs 2008 Annual Report
The CWSRF Annual Reports highlight program activities and accomplishments during the last fiscal year. The Reports include updates on the financial performance of the CWSRF and highlights of specific projects and program benefits.
EPA 832-09-001
March 2009
Report, 25 pages
Climate Change and Cold Water Fish
Aquatic ecosystems wil be affected by climate changes.
EPA 236-F-99-002
May 1999
Pamphlet
Columbia River Basin: State of the River Report for Toxics
A summary of what we know about four widespread contaminants in the Basin: mercury, DDT and its breakdown products, PCBs, and PBDE flame retardants.
EPA 910-R-08-004
January 2009
Report, 52 pages
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
Consider the Source: A Pocket Guide to Protecting Your Drinking Water
Outlines a comprehensive plan to achieve maximum public health protection.
EPA 816-K-02-002
June 2002
Booklet, 47 pages
Constructed Wetlands and Wastewater Management for Confined Animal Feeding Operations
Constructed wetlands and animal wastewater management
EPA 855-K-97-001
1997
Booklet, 23 pages
Constructed Wetlands for Animal Waste Treatment
A manual on performance, design, and opertions with case histories
EPA 855-B-97-001
June 1997
Book, 180 pages
Constructed Wetlands for Wastewater Treatment and Wildlife Habitat
17 Case Studies
EPA 832-R-03-005
September 1993
Book, 174 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
Discover the Beauty in Wetlands
Colorful bookcover/poster. 19x25
EPA 843-E-05-002
2005
Bookcover/poster
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 Facility Need a Stormwater Permit?
An industrial Facility Operator's Guide to EPA's Stormwater Permit Program
EPA 910-K-09-008
2009
Brochure, 8 pages
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 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 water standards
EPA 816-F-04-031
June 2004
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
Economic Benefits of Wetlands
How wetlands contribute to our economies by producing resources, enabling recreational activities and providing other benefits, such as pollution control and flood protection.
EPA 843-F-06-004
May 2006
Fact Sheet, 4 pages
EPA and Hardrock Mining
A source book for industry in the Northwest and Alaska
January 2003
CD, 426 pages
EPA's New Stormwater Electronic Notice of Intent
(ENOI) System
EPA 833-F-04-001
2004
Postcard
EPA's Targeted Watershed Grants
2005 Annual Report
EPA 840-R-06-001
December 2005
Booklet, 57 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
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 Folder
Folder containing WaterSense publications
EPA 832-E-07-001
February 2007
Folder, 2 pages
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
Funding Nonpoint Source Activities with the Clean Water State Revolving FundEPA 832-F-03-009
2003
Brochure, 21 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
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
Handbook for Developing Watershed Plans to Restore and Protect our Waters
Technical guide and reference document for watershed organizations, states, authorized tribes and the general public.
EPA 841-B-08-002
March 2008
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
How Do We Treat Our Wastewater?
Poster to be colored describing water treatment - activities on back
US Geological Survey
EPA 832-R-02-004
2002
Poster
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
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
Is There Lead in my Drinking Water?
This brochure answers questions about lead contamination of drinking water including health effects of lead, sources of lead in drinking water, and ways to reduce exposure.
EPA 816-F-05-001
February 2005
Brochure, 5 pages
It Pays to Save Wetlands!
Colorful activity placemat. Grade 4 to adult.
EPA 843-E-06-002
2006
Placemat; 1 page
It’s YOUR Drinking Water: Get to Know it and Protect it!EPA 810-K-99-002
1999
Brochure: 8 pages
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
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
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
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 Estuarine and Coastal Marine Waters
Criteria for estuarine and coastal marine waters.
EPA 822-B-01-003
October 2001
Manual, 229 pages
Nutrient Criteria Technical Guidance Manual Rivers and Streams
Criteria for rivers and streams
EPA 822-B-00-002
July 2000
Manual, 208 pages
Oil and Water Don't MixEPA 540-H-02-001
2002, Poster
Ocean Dumping and Dredged Material Management
In 1972, Congress enacted the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act (MPRSA), also known as the Ocean Dumping Act, to prohibit the ocean dumping of material that would unreasonably degrade or endanger human health or the marine environment.
U.S. EPA
October 2005
Fact Sheet, 2 pages
Open the Door to Clean Lakes
Clean lakes and you.
EPA 841-E-03-002
2003
Door Hanger
Protect Water for Life
Drinking water poster. 24x36
EPA 816-H-02-008
October 2002, Poster
Protecting Water Resources with Smart Growth
This book is intended for audiences already familiar with smart growth, who now seek specific ideas on how techniques for smarter growth ca be used to protect their water resources.
EPA 231-R-04-002
May 2004
Book, 116 pages
Polluted!
Questions & Answers
EPA 841-F-94-005
1994
Brochure; 1 page
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 Water Quality from Urban Runoff (PDF)
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 with the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (PDF)
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 pages
Recognizing Wetlands
Good informational and pictoral descriptions of the what, why and hows of wetlands.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Brochure, 6 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
Reducing Stormwater Costs Through Low Impact Development (LID) Strategies and Practices
This report provides information to cities, counties, states, private-sector developers and others on the costs and benefits of using Low Impact Development (LID) strategies and practices to help protect and restore water quality.
EPA 841-F-07-006
December 2007
Report, 30 pages
Resources with Links to More Information
Safe Drinking Water Act Resources: Celebrating 25 years
EPA 810-F-99-022
December 1999
Fact Sheet, 2 pages
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
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 Act: Protecting America's Public Health
Shows examples of drinking water sources, potential threats, and multiple barriers that protect publis health.
24" x 36"
EPA 816-H-02-001
2002
Poster
Safe Drinking Water Act: Protecting America's Public Health
Shows examples of drinking water sources, potential threats, and multiple barriers that protect publis health.
11x17
EPA 816-H-02-003
2002
Poster
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
May 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
SRF's Up: A Newsletter for the Clean Water and Drinking Water SRF Programs
Highlights EPA's recently released white paper 'The Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program: Tapping it's Untapped Potential", that discusses the full range of program eligibilities and assistance options available under the CWSRF.
EPA 832-N-08-001
Summer 2008
Report, 8 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 & Wildlife
February 1999
Guide, 16 pages
Stormwater and the Construction Industry
Planning and Implementing Erosion and Sediment Control Practices
EPA 833-H-03-001
April 2003
Poster
Strategic Planning: A Hanbook for Small Water Systems
One of the STEP Series. Presents basic concepts and explains how this process can improve technical, managerial, and financial capabilities.
EPA 816-R-03-015
September 2003
Guide, 27 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
Surfing EPA's Water Web Sites
Information on EPA's Water Web Sites
EPA 800-F-98-002
June 1999
Brochure; 1 page
Take The Stormwater Runoff Challenge: Crossword Puzzle
Provides a fun learning opportunity for middle children and can be used to generate classroom discussion or further exploration of water pollution issues.
EPA 841-H-03-002
2003
Placemat
Technical Guidance Manual for Performing Waste Load Allocations Book III: Estuaries
Use of mixing zone models in estuarine waste load allocations.
EPA 823-R-92-004
August 1992
Report, 50 pages
Temperature Interaction - Issue Paper 4
Prepared as part of EPA Regio 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
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 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
Understanding the Safe Drinking Water Act
History of the Safe Drinking Water Act
EPA 816-F-04-030
June 2004
Brochure, 4 pages
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 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 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
Wadeable Streams Assessment
A Collaborative Survey of the Nation's Streams
EPA 841-B-06-002
December 2006
Booklet, 98 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 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 On Tap: What You Need to Know (PDF)EPA 816-K-03-007
October 2003; Booklet; 22 pages
Water On Tap: What You Need to Know (PDF) (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 Standards Handbook: Second Edition
Provides guidance issued in support of the Water Quality Standards Regulation (40 CFR 131, as amended).
EPA 823-B-94-005a
August 1994
Handbook, 150 pages
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
WaterSense Labeled High-Efficiency Toilets
What are high-efficiency toilets?
EPA 832-F-06-018
January 2007
Fact Sheet, 1 page
WaterSense: Simple Steps to Save Water
This fact sheet provides tips about how consumers can conserve water in their homes and utilize techniques for water conservation with gardening.
EPA 832-F-07-011
March 2008
Brochure, 8 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
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 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
Wetlands: A Key Link in Watershed Management
This guide is one of a series of guides for people who want to organize a local partnership to protect their watershed.
Conservation Technology Information Center
Brochure, 8 pages
Wetlands and Agriculture: Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act establishes a permit program to regulate the discharge of dredged or fill material into the waters of the U.S., including wetlands.
USDA/Corps of Engineers/USEPA/U.S. Fish & Wildlife
May 1995
Brochure, 8 pages
Wetland and Riparian Restoration: Taking a Broader View
Proceedings of a conference.
EPA 910-R-97-007
December 1997
Book, 284 pages
Wetland Walk Manual (PDF)
A Guidebook for Citizen Participation
EPA 910-R-96-009
October 1996
Booklet, 16 pages
Wetland Walk Supplement Worksheets (PDF)
Worksheet to Wetland Walk Manual
EPA-910-S-96-001
October 1996
Brochure, 5 pages
Wetlands Compensatory Mitigation (PDF)
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 Protection: Partnering with Land Trusts
How land trusts can help private landowners who want to be stewrds of the land, appreciate the value of natural spaces and who want to leave an enduring legacy.
EPA 843-F-03-017
2003
Flyer, 2 pages
Wetlands Reserve Program - Restoring America's Wetlands
Describes the Wetlands Reserve Program.
USDA/NRCS
2000
Brochure, 12 pages
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? (PDF)
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
Who Needs Clean Water?
Crossword puzzle and coloring sheet.
EPA 823-F-08-002
May 2008
Activity Sheet, 2 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 (PDF)
Recycle used motor oil.
EPA 530-F-02-027
2003
Brochure, 4 pages

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