Related Web Sites

Note: This page is updated only occasionally but may still prove useful.

SWS Ground Water Section
Includes links to Illinois State Water Survey research projects and public service activities (including technical assistance) in the area of groundwater resources and quality. 

Water Quality Research and Outreach at the University of Illinois
Includes project reports and publications on water quality research done in Illinois by U of I researchers.

Illinois Groundwater Association
The IGA is an education-oriented organization advancing knowledge about groundwater resources and issues in Illinois. It also sponsors small grants for Illinois college students doing groundwater research.

Water Resources of Illinois
A U.S. Geological Survey site providing information about USGS water resources projects and publications relating to Illinois. 

The Condition of Illinois Water Resources
Maintained by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's Bureau of Water, the reports and other resources on this site include fact sheets on each of the 33 major watersheds in Illinois.

USGS Water Resources of the United States
National water resources data, projects, and publications of the U.S. Geological Survey. 

The Groundwater Foundation
A site promoting public awareness and understanding of groundwater resource issues, including educational material for kids and community-based programs to safeguard groundwater. 

Universities Council on Water Resources (UCOWR)
A wide-ranging site primarily for scientists and water resources planners, with links to various databases and publications. 

American Water Resources Association
The AWRA promotes understanding of water resources and related issues by providing a multidisciplinary forum for education, professional development, and information exchange. 

International Water Resources Association
The IWRA promotes research and education for the sustainable management of water resources worldwide. Its web site includes expertise directories and information about conferences and IWRA publications. 

Water Research Network
This is a multidisciplinary database of research, researchers and institutions dealing with fresh water issues all over the world. The network includes natural and social sciences as well as the humanities. 

Midwest GeoSciences Group
The Midwest GeoSciences Group conducts workshops, short courses, and field trips focusing on the geologic environment in the Midwestern United States, including hydrogeology and groundwater.