Water Resources (E-N)
Organizations concerned with the protection of aquatic and marine
resources are listed alphabetically by name. See separate web page for listing
of organizations concerned specifically with environmental
conservation, parks and public lands,
or wildlife protection.
EPA Office of Wetlands, Oceans & Watersheds
Integrates the protection and management of our Nation's watersheds, coastal and marine waters, and wetlands.Estuarine Research Federation
Promotes research in estuarine and coastal waters.Estuary Research
The Estuarine Research Federation provides a number of links to estuarine research societies, governmental organizations, research programs, and other related sites.Friends of the River
Works with individuals, organizations and local, state and federal agencies to preserve, protect and restore the ecosystems of California rivers.Global Rivers Environmental Education Network
Mission is to improve education through a global network that promotes watershed sustainability.Great Lakes Information Network (GLIN)
Provides a variety of data and information about the region’s environment and economy, tourism, education, and more.International Rivers Network
Works to halt the construction of destructive river development projects and to promote sound river management options worldwide.Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act
Established in 1972, MPRSA regulates the ocean dumping of waste, provides for a research program on ocean dumping, and provides for the designation and regulation of marine sanctuaries.National Association of Conservation Districts
Serves America's 3,000 conservation districts by providing national leadership and a unified voice for natural resource conservation. Conservation districts are local units of government established under state law to carry out natural resource management programs at the local level.National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science
Conducts and supports research, monitoring, assessment, and technical assistance to people managing coastal ecosystems and society's use of them.National Estuarine Research Reserve System
A protected areas network of federal, state, and local partnerships concerned with management and scientific understanding of the nation's estuarine and coastal habitats.National Estuary Program
Learn all about estuaries and the national program to protect these threatened areas and their resources. Included are such areas as Galveston Bay, Puget Sound, Long Island Sound, Charlotte Harbor and various others.National Marine Sanctuary Program
Responsible for identifying, designating, and managing areas of the marine environment of special national significance. Includes 12 sanctuaries and 2 proposed sanctuaries.
