Internet World Wide Web Sites and E-mail Addresses 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 Delaware Bay. 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 New Jersey), 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. R11 Internet — Web Sites and E-mail Addresses 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. R12 Internet — Web Sites and E-mail Addresses 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 Cape May 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 United States. 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