Stream Ecology and Water Education

A Lesson Plan for Some Water Investigations (Grades 5-8). Investigating Your Environment Series. Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, FS-349-4.

Adopting a Stream: A Northwest Handbook by Steve Yates, 1988. An Adopt-A-Stream Foundation Publication. University of Washington Press, P.O. Box 50096, Seattle, WA 98145. (206) 543-8870.

Adopt-A-Watershed (Grades K-12). Attention Kim Stockley, Adopt-A-Watershed, P.O. Box 356, Hayfork, CA 96041. (916) 628-5334, Fax (916) 628-4212.

Always a River Activity Booklet and Supplemental Environmental Education Curriculum on the Ohio River and Water (Grades K-12). Published by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, Cincinnati, OH, AWBERC-91-09.

California's Salmon and Steelhead: Our Valuable Natural Heritage. Teacher's Guide and Student Activities: Grades K-6. By Diane Higgins, 4649 Aster Avenue, McKinleyville, CA 95521. (707) 839-4987.

Clean Water, Streams and Fish: A Holistic View of Watersheds (elementary edition). Washington State Office of Environmental Education, 17011 Meridian Avenue North, Room 16, Seattle, WA 98133. (206) 542-7671.

Clean Water, Streams and Fish: A Holistic View of Watersheds (secondary edition). Washington State Office of Environmental Education, 17011 Meridian Avenue North, Room 16, Seattle, WA 98133. (206) 542-7671.

Creek Watchers, Exploring the World of Creeks and Streams. Learning Activities for Youth Groups, Age 10-15. California Aquatic Science Education Consortium, Graduate School of Education, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106. (805) 893-2739.

Dipping Into Creeks. Sacramento Chapter of the Urban Creeks Council, 5225 Atlanta Way, Sacramento, CA 95841. (916) 332-3775.

Environmental Education Compendium for Water Resources (Grades K-12). A Cooperative Presentation by the California Department of Education, the California Department of Water Resources, and Sonoma State University.

Fresh Water Guardians - Defending Our Precious Water Supply. Learning Activities for Youth Groups, Age 10-15. California Aquatic Science Education Consortium, Graduate School of Education, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106. (805) 893-2739.

Gee-Wow! Adventures in Water Education (K-6). Ecology Center of Ann Arbor. 1991. 417 Detroit Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104. (313) 761-3186.

GEMS: Mapping Fish Habitats and River Cutters - Teacher's Guide (Grades 6-10). By Jefferey S. Kaufmann, Robert C. Knott, and Lincoln Bergman. Great Explorations in Math and Science (GEMS), Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94704.

Hands on Save Our Streams, The Save Our Streams Teacher's Manual (Grades 1-12). 1994. By Karen Firehock. A Publication of the Save Our Streams Program. Izaak Walton League of America, 707 Conservation Lane, Gaithersburg, MD 20878. (800) BUG-IWLA.

Investigating Aquatic Ecosystems. By William A. Andrews. 1987. Prentice-Hall Canada, Inc., 1870 Birchmount Road, Scarborough, Ontario M1P2J7 Canada. (416) 293-3621.

Living In Water: An Aquatic Science Curriculum for Grades 4-6. National Aquarium in Baltimore. 1987. Education Program, Pier 3, 501 E. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21202. (410) 576-3887.

Mapping Fish Habitats - Teacher's Guide Grades 6-10. By Katharine Barrett and Cary Sneider. Great Explorations in Math and Science (GEMS), Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94704.

O.B.I.S. (Outdoor Biology Instruction Strategies) (Grades 2-6). Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720, or purchase individual plans from Delta Education, Inc., Box M, Nashua, NH 30061-6021.

Pond and Stream Safari. A Guide to the Ecology of Aquatic Invertebrates. By Karen Edelstein. Cornell University Resource Center, 7 Business and Technology Park, Ithaca, NY 14850. (607) 255-2080.

Project Mayfly - Guide to the Determination of Water Pollution in Local Waterways (secondary). By Katharine Widmer. Published by Washington Crossing Audubon Society and National Audubon Society, Mid-Atlantic Regional Office, 1104 Fernwood Avenue, #300, Camp Hill, PA 17011. (717) 763-4985.

Rivers Curriculum (Grades 9-12). Robert Williams, Project Director, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, Box 2222, Edwardsville, IL 62026-2222. (618) 692-3788.

Rivers of Words, a Teachers Guide. National Environmental Poetry & Poster Contest for Students (K-12). Presented by the International Rivers Network and supported by The Library of Congress, Poet Laureate, Robert Haas, and the Orion Society. International Rivers Network, River of Words Project, P.O. Box 4000-J, Berkeley, CA 94704. (510) 433-7020 (voice mail), (510) 848-1155 (direct), Fax (510) 848-1008, Email: row@irn.org, Web: http://www.irn.org.

The Riverwork Book. Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance, National Park Service, 600 Harrison Street, Suite 600, San Francisco, CA 94107. (415) 744-3975.

Save Our Streams Kit. Isaac Walton League, 1401 Wilson Boulevard, Level B, Arlington, VA 22209. (800) 453-5463.

Save Our Streams Monitor's Guide to Aquatic Macroinvertebrates. 1994. By Loren L. Kellogg. Save Our Streams Program, Izaak Walton League of America, 707 Conservation Lane, Gaithersburg, MD 20878-2983. (301) 548-0150.

The Streamkeeper's Field Guide. Watershed Inventory and Stream Monitoring Methods. By Tom Murdoch and Martha Cheo with Kate O'Laughlin. A product of The Adopt-A-Stream Foundation, 600-128th Street SE, Everett, WA 98208. (206) 316-8592.

The Streamkeepers Handbook: a Practical Guide to Stream and Wetland Care. 1995. Community Involvement Division, Salmonid Enhancement Program, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, 555 West Hastings, Vancouver, B.C., V6B 5G3. (604) 762-7600.

Stream Quality Monitoring, A Citizen Action Program (upper elementary and secondary). Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Natural Areas and Preserves, Scenic Rivers Program.

The Stream Scene: Watersheds, Wildlife and People (Grades 6-12). Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Office of Public Affairs, P.O. Box 59, Portland, OR 97207. (503) 229-5400 x 432.

Water Ecology Topics (K-8). Group Outdoor Activities for Stream, Pond and Schoolyard. By Hougardy and Wagner, Youth Science Institute, 16055 Sanborn Road, Saratoga, CA 95070.

Water Inspectors - Examining Water. Learning Activities for Youth Groups, Age 10-15. California Aquatic Science Education Consortium, Graduate School of Education, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106. (805) 893-2739.

Water Worlds. A Cornell Cooperative Extension Publication, Resource Center, 7 Cornell Business and Technology Park, Ithaca, NY 14850. (607) 255-2080.

Lake and Pond Ecology

Pond and Brook. A Guide to Nature Study in Freshwater Environments. 1984. By Michael J. Caduto. Pentice-Hall, Inc., General Publishing Division, Special Sales (for bulk), Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632. ISBN 0-13-685090-1 (pbk.) and ISBN 0-13-685108-8.

The Young Scientist Investigates Pond Life. By Terry Jennings. 1985. Childrens Press, 5440 North Cumberland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60656. (312) 693-0800.

Water Quality*

The Baybook: A Guide to Reducing Water Pollution at Home. The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, 6600 York Road, Baltimore, MD 21212. (410) 377-6270.

Fall Workshop Teacher's Guide. Teacher/Student Water Quality Monitoring Network, Tennessee Valley Authority, Environmental Education Section, Forestry Building, Ridgeway Road, Norris, TN 37828. (615) 632-1599.

Field Manual for Water Quality Monitoring - An Environmental Education Program for Schools. By Mark K. Mitchell and William B. Stapp. The Project GREEN, 721 E. Haron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104. (313) 761-8142, Fax (313) 761-4951 or William B. Stapp, 2050 Delaware Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48103. Also available through Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company, 4050 Westmark Drive, P.O. Box 1840, Dubuque, IA 52004-1840. (800) 228-0810, Fax (800) 772-9165.

Ground Water Education in America's Schools. The American Ground Water Trust, 6375 Riverside Drive, Dublin, OH 43017. (614) 761-2215.

The Hazardous House Workbook. California Environmental Protection Agency, Public Education Coordinator, Department of Toxic Substances Control, P.O. Box 806, Sacramento, CA 95812-0806. (916) 322-0476.

Homemade Sampling Equipment: Water Quality Series Booklet Two. Teacher/Student Water Quality Monitoring Network, Tennessee Valley Authority, Environmental Education Section, Forestry Building, Ridgeway Road, Norris, TN 37828. (615) 632-1599.

The Magic School Bus at the Waterworks. By Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen. Scholastic, Inc. 1986. New York, NY 10003.

The No Waste Anthology - A Teacher's Guide to Environmental Activities K-12. California Department of Health Services, Toxic Substances Control, Public Education Coordinator, P.O. Box 942732, Sacramento, CA 94234-7320. (916) 322-0476.

Plastic Eliminators - Protecting California Shorelines. Learning Activities for Youth Groups, Age 10-15. California Aquatic Science Education Consortium, Graduate School of Education, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106. (805) 893-2739.

Storm Drain Painting Packet. Maryland Save Our Streams, 258 Scotts Manor Drive, Glen Burnie, MD 21061. (800) 448-5826.

Water Precious Water (elementary-8). Project AIMS Education Foundation, P.O. Box 7766, 5629 E. Westover Street, Fresno, CA 93747.

Water Quality Assessment Adoption Packet. Maryland Save Our Streams, 258 Scotts Manor Drive, Glen Burnie, MD 21061. (800) 448-5826.

Water Quality Sampling Equipment: Water Quality Series Booklet One. Teacher/Student Water Quality Monitoring Network, Tennessee Valley Authority, Environmental Education Section, Forestry Building, Ridgeway Road, Norris, TN 37828. (615) 632-1599.

Water Wisdom - A Curriculum for Grades 4-8. Alameda County Office of Education, Attn: Media Sales, 313 West Winton Avenue, Hayward, CA 94544-1198. (510) 670-4168.

*Also see list of Field Manuals containing Student and Volunteer Monitoring Protocols.