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Adopt-A-Watershed. Coastlines Newsletter [email protected] http://epa.gov/owow/estuaries/coastlines/ snail mail — index.htm 98 B Clinic Ave, Box 1850, Hayfork, CA 96041 Coastlines is a publication of the Urban Kim Stokeley is program director for the National Harbors Institute at the University of Adopt-A-Watershed Program which has a huge Massachusetts. It is prepared in cooperation curriculum on watersheds. Offers professional with the US Environmental Protection Agency. development and training opportunities. It is considered the National Estuary Program newsletter. Material may be reproduced if American Association for credit is given. This site archives past issues. State and Local History (AASLH) http://www.aaslh.org Corps of Engineers —Wetlands Information http://www.wetland.usace.mil/ The AASLH works closely with the history and preservation communities. Resources include Nation’s engineers. Technical information on publications on restoration, genealogy, oral histories, specific projects throughout the entire country local history for schools, etc. including .

AWRA—American Water Resources Association Delaware Estuary Program http://www.uwin.siu.edu/~awra http://www.delep.org A national association of water utility companies. The Delaware Estuary Program... resources of the Focuses on educational materials that address water Delaware Estuary. The Delaware Estuary Program quality and consumption. Has teaching materials; check got its start at the inclusion of the Delaware Estuary out their “blue thumb” program. in the National Estuary Program in 1988. Since then a concerned group of citizens has worked Barnegat Bay Decoy and Baymen’s Museum diligently to develop a Comprehensive Plan to http://www.icsglobal.com/baymens-museum protect and enhance the natural resources of the Delaware Estuary. Includes a link to the RIMS Baymen’s Museum focuses on Barnegat Bay lifestyle of (Regional Information Management Service). those who made livelihood from bay resources. Many activities adaptable for Delaware Bay lifestyles. Delaware River Basin Commission Interesting information about decoys. http://www.state.nj.us/drbc Birding on the Web Representing the four basin states (Pennsylvania, http://www.birder.com Delaware, New York and ), Commission programs include water quality protection, water supply allocation, regulatory Chesapeake Bay (Viriginia) Research Reserve review, water conservation initiatives, regional http://www.vims.edu/cbnerr/ planning, drought management, flood control Watershed oriented site. and recreation.

Coastal America Discovery Channel On-line http://www.kingfish.ssp.nmfs.gov/coastamer/ http://www.discovery.com coastamer.html Broad scope of science topics. National Marine Fisheries Service. Archive of various episodes.

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EA Engineering, Science and Technology, Inc./ Long-term Ecosystem Observatory at 15 meters Watershed Modeling. (LEO-15) [email protected]@same http://www.marine.rutgers.edu These are two unmanned underwater observatories with GCRIO User Services (Global Change Research real time coastal data available via this internet site. Live Information Office) video is broadcast from the depth of the ocean 9 [email protected] kilometers off the coast of NJ near Tuckerton in Ocean Information regarding international environment climatic County. The web site also has lesson plans and activities changes and global green house effect. related to oceanographic research; really unique. Watershed-oriented site. Global Rivers Environmental Education Network (GREEN) Monarch Watch http://www.igc.apc.org/green http://www.monarchwatch.org/ A non-profit organization for river protection. International This site is dedicated to education, conservation and program for students to share their knowledge and research on monarch butterflies. The site is developed by discoveries about their local rivers. Grants available, the University of Kansas, Department of Entomology student exchange, e-mail pals, huge network, lots of stuff... and University of Minnesota, Department of Ecology, Evolution and Behavior. It covers the monarch’s life Haskin Shellfish Lab cycle and migration. There are lots of class projects, http://www.hsrl.rutgers.edu/ butterfly gardening, links to other sites and more. Neat stuff for all ages. Curricula developed by Monarch Watch Rutger University’s marine facility dedicated to the study is for grade levels k–2, 3–6 and 6–8. of shellfish, with special emphasis on oyster recovery. Microsoft Global Schoolhouse Endangered The Hummingbird Page Species Page http://www.dirived.com/~lanny/hummers http://www.bagheera.com

Hydrosphere Data Products for the Environment National Extension Water Quality Database http://www.hydrosphere.com/hdp/index.htm http://www.hermes.ecn.purdue.edu:8001/server/ This is actually a sales site. The products may prove water/water.html useful for those conducting scientific studies of stream Watershed oriented site. flows,water quality, climate change, watershed statistics and the like. These products include the compilation of National Geographic Society numerous data banks containing raw data and values http://www.nationalgeographic.com reported by government agencies. Most of their products are available on CD-ROM. National Parks and Conservation Association (NPCA) The Institute for Water Resources (IWR) http://www.npca.org/home/ http://www.wrc-ndc.usace.army.mil/iwr/index.htm NPCA’s mission is to protect and improve the quality of Watershed oriented site. our National Park System and to promote an understanding, appreciation and sense of personal Kids Web-Biology & Life Sciences commitment to parklands. http://www.infomall.org/kidsweb/biology.html Biology and life science oriented. National Park Service (NPS) Watershed oriented site. http://www.nps.gov. Includes links to natural and cultural resources and Know Your Watershed programs such as Historic American Buildings Survey, http://[email protected]/ National Historic Landmark Program, National Natural Nonprofit organization which focuses on watershed Landmark Program, National Register of Historic education. Materials available for lesson on broad topics Places, etc. like water cycle, non point source pollution, drainage basins, etc.

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National Trust for Historic Preservation New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail Route http.//www.nthp.org http://www. nps.gov/neje/ The Trust’s site includes information on preservation The Coastal Heritage Trail was established in 1988 to resources, land use and controlling sprawl, advice for provide for public appreciation, education, understanding owners of historic houses and a special section for and enjoyment of significant natural and cultural sites children. associated with the coastal area of New Jersey from Perth Amboy south to and then north along the The Natural Heritage Network Bayshore to Deepwater. Five themes define different http://www.heritage.tnc.org/ aspects of coastal life: maritime history, coastal habitats, Natural Heritage Programs and Conservation Data wildlife migration, historic settlements, and relaxation Centers represent the largest ongoing effort in the and inspiration. western hemisphere to gather standardized data on endangered plants, animals and ecosystems. Site and New Jersey Department of Environmental work coordinated by The Nature Conservancy. Protection (NJDEP) http://www.state.nj.us/dep Nature Study in Cumberland County Includes links to environmental compliance and http://www.hsrl.rutgers.edu/http_nature.cc.html enforcement divisions as well as to natural and historic This site was developed by naturalist Bob Barber. resource programs such as Division of Fish, Game and It contains lists of flora and fauna in Cumberland Wildlife, Green Acres, New Jersey Historic Trust, etc. County. It characterizes nature study in Cumberland County including the horseshoe crab and shorebird New Jersey Division of Fish Game and Wildlife, phenomenon. Has links to other sites including NJ Department of Environmental Protection Bob’s own monarch butterfly site. http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/ Homepage of the New Jersey Division of Fish, Game Nautical Software and Wildlife. Contains up-to-date news releases and http://www.tides.com archives, as well as information about wildlife This software allows you to predict tidal cycles and management programs and the the scope of work for currents all over the . The disc for the East the Endangered Species Program. Lists of New Jersey’s Region will forecast the tides on any given day and hour harvested wildlife, and nongame wildlife including for numerous Delaware Bay and tributary sites — for the statuses. Order forms for Wildlife Viewing Guides. next 200 years! Ideal for anyone doing boating, class trips, water studies, bird watching, wetland observations, New Jersey Historical Commission construction, erecting osprey platforms, etc. It will chart a http://www.state.nj.us/state/history/hisidx.html day or month of an incredible number of locations, or you Has a lesson plan dedicated to the NJ Underground can create your own. Captn. Jack’s Software Source sells Railroad. Site has large scope of NJ history topics. Nautical Software at discounted prices: 800-946-2877. This is not intended as an advertisement; it’s just that this New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium information is invaluable and made incredibly simple. http://www.njmsc.org The New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium offers a New Jersey Audubon wide variety of water-oriented courses and activities for http://www.nj.com/audubon/ teachers, students and the general public. School Great list of things to do with NJ Audubon. programs introduce students to various elements of the A weekly column by Pete Dunne, and more. marine environment and its creatures, while helping them to accept stewardship for these valuable resources.

New Jersey Natural Heritage Program http://www.abi.org/nhp/us/nj/index.html The New Jersey Natural Heritage Program keeps data on endangered plant and animal communities in NJ. It is part of the Natural Heritage Network and a member of the Association for Biodiversity Information.

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New Jersey Pinelands Commission Patuxent Wildlife Research Center http://www.state.nj.us/pinelands/ http://www.mbr.nbs.gov The Pinelands is our country’s first National Reserve and The center provides information on bird populations, a U.S. Biosphere Reserve of the Man and Biosphere migrations and identification. Program. This internationally important ecological region is 1.1 million acres in size and occupies 22% of Peregrine Fund New Jersey’s land area. It is the largest body of open http://www.peregrinefund.org space on the Mid-Atlantic seaboard between Richmond Organization for recovery and protection of and Boston and is underlain by aquifers containing 17 peregrine falcons. trillion gallons of high quality water. In 1979, New Jersey formed a partnership with the federal government to Peterson Online preserve, protect and enhance the natural and cultural resources of this special place. Today, the Comprehensive http://www.petersononline.com/ Management Plan protects the region in an effort to A commercial web page about bird watching, maintain its unique ecological character while allowing Bird Watcher’s Digest, and Roger Tory Peterson. compatible development. Includes some youth activities. River Network New Jersey Office of Travel and Tourism e-mail: [email protected] http://www.state.nj.us/travel The official state source of travel and tourism Salem County Historical Society information including special events, transportation, http://www.salemcounty.com/historicalsociety/ dining, lodging and travel guides. The state is divided index.html into six regions. The Delsea Region is included in the Site of Salem Co. Historical Society. Society specializes and the Southern . in local history and genealogical records. This location contains information about the Society and its activities. North East Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC), Woodshole Sea Grants Contacts http://www.wh.whoi.edu/noaa.html http://www.mdsg.umd.edu/seagrantmediacenter/. Fish facts area worth exploring. One hundred of the All Sea Grant University sites in the country are linked to most frequently asked questions about fish. Has links to this location. This is the marine studies national network. numerous major fish web sites. Contains history of Woodshole. All under the umbrella of the US-National Sea World Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration. http://www.bev.net/education/SeaWorld Studying fish? Why not give the students the 100 most Marine mammal research and sea exploration. frequently asked questions, then compare their answers against the Woodshole scientists’ answers? Sierra Club http://www.sierraclub.org National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office of Ocean and Conservation organization established for protection of Coastal Resource Management forests. Today their scope is expansive. http://www.orca.nos.noaa.gov/coastal_zone. Taking the Train to Freedom, Nation’s coastal agency involved in research of the Underground Railroad: A Special Resource world’s oceans both physical and biological. Study by National Park Service Administrators of the National Estuary Research and Reserve Systems — NERR. Enormous scope. http://www.nps.gov/undergroundrr/contents.htm

NOAA-Year of the Ocean The Nature Conservancy http://www.yoto98.noaa.gov http://www.tnc.org/ Covers broad scope of ocean topics and issues. The Nature Conservancy fills a unique niche preserving A user-friendly site for NOAA. habitats and species by buying the lands and waters needed for survival. This site explores important TNC holdings all over the globe including New Jersey.

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Terrene Institute United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) [email protected] and [email protected] http://www.fws.gov Produces informational materials, newletters, etc. e-mail: [email protected] on wetlands. Kid outreach and education is their focus. United States agency for the protection of flora and fauna. May is wetlands month. Snail mail — 1717 K Street, NW, Suite 801, Washington, DC 20006. Phone: 202-296-8317. United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Fax: 202-296-4071. Endangered Species Homepage http://www.fws.gov/r9endspp.html U.S. Environmental Protection Agency — Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds Water Environment Federation http://www.epa.gov and http://www.wef.org NEP List Serve: http://www.epa.gov/OWOW The Water Environment Federation works to educate the Includes information on wetlands, watersheds, the public on important water quality issues. National Estuary Program, American Heritage Rivers, etc. Contains links to all estuary programs. US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) — Watershed Management Tools US Geological Survey Home Page http://www.epa.gov/owow/watershed/tools. http://www. USGS.GOV/ An assemblage of watershed tools ranging from data and collection and economic analysis to training and Water Resources Information outreach/education. http://www.usgs.gov/network/science/earth/ usgs.html#water Wild & Scenic Maurice River — Leslie H. Ficcaglia and http://www.igc.org/mauriceriver/ Data Available from EROS Data Center This location includes a web tour of the Maurice River http://edcwww.usgs.gov/network/science/earth/ and its tributaries. The site also has a history of the usgs.html#ed2 National Park Service/US Congress designation of these rivers as Wild and Scenic Rivers. It includes a page of Nation’s earth science and mapping experts. Federal children’s essays about the estuary, discussions of information on US water resources. threatened and endangered species, and links to Haskin Shellfish Lab, NJ Audubon, NJ Pinelands and Nature University of Delaware Sea Grant Program Study in Cumberland County. http://www.ocean.udel.edu University of Delaware’s marine studies program. The Wild Bird Centers of America premiere researchers of the Delaware Estuary. Lots of http://www.birdcenter.com super information for educators and researchers for all A commercial organization selling birding and organic levels of understanding. gardening supplies.

University of Minnesota Raptor Center World Wildlife Fund http://www.raptor.cvm.umn.edu http://www.wwf.org This site has migration data on osprey that are equipped International conservation organization focusing on with transmitters. It tracks the osprey through the diminishing species and conservation issues. Caribbean to South American destinations like Brazil and Venezuela. For the past few years, the Center has tracked 4 birds from New Jersey. There is extensive data on Minnesota osprey. The Center is an international medical facility for birds of prey.

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