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The
EPA's Office of Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds
works to protect water resources nationwide. Information on
watersheds, Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL), non-point source
pollution, water quality monitoring, and river and wetland
restoration.
The
US Geological Service Water Resources Division has the
principal responsibility within the Federal Government to
provide the hydrologic information and understanding needed
by others to achieve the best use and management of the Nation's
water resources. Access USGS data, including real-time water
data.
The
National Park Service's Water Resources Division's mission
is preserve and protect NPS water resources and water dependent
environments. This mission is accomplished through a watershed
management program based on needs at the park, cluster, region,
and national levels.
The
Maryland Department of the Environment Wetlands and Waterways
Program provides access to Access factsheets, regulations,
permits, technical documents and other resources to help conserve
valuable aquatic systems.
Maryland's
Department of Natural Resources Bays and Streams provides
information on Maryland's streams, watersheds, and coastal
bays, as well the Chesapeake Bay. Includes information on
tributary strategies, volunteer monitoring, the Maryland Water
Quality Monitoring Council, watershed profiles, conservation
and restoration programs and a directory of watershed organizations.
The
Pennsylvania Department of Natural Resources Rivers page
includes information on the Scenic Rivers, Coldwater Heritage
Partnership, and River Conservation programs, June Rivers
Month, Sojourns, Watershed Planing, and the PA Rivers Registry.
Virginia
Department of Environmental Quality Water Programs links
users to all of DEQ's water programs.
The
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection's Division
of Water Resources' mission is to preserve the physical,
chemical and biological integrity of surface and ground waters,
considering nature and the health, safety, recreational, and
economic needs of humanity. Its programs include controlling
surface water pollution caused by industrial and municipal
discharges, developing comprehensive watershed assessments,
monitoring groundwater, and preserving wetlands.
West
Virginia Water Development Authority (WDA) serves as a
revenue bond bank that provides financing for construction
of wastewater and water facilities to Local Governmental Agencies.
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An algal bloom in the 1980s.
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