WebJunction - Water Resources -- Government Information in the 21st Century

US Geological Survey - Additional Sources of Water Information
This site lists out federal, regional, and state agencies, as well as universities, organizations, libraries, and portals that deal with water issues.
Department of the Interior - Water 2025
A problem-solving initiative that will help manage scarce water resources, and develop partnerships to nourish a healthy environment and sustain a vibrant economy, Water 2025 will encourage voluntary water banks and other market-based measures, improve technology for water conservation and efficiency, and remove institutional barriers to increase cooperation and collaboration among federal, state, tribal, and private organizations.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - National Wetlands Inventory
From the website, the National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) produces and provides information on the characteristics, extent, and statust of the Nation's wetlands and deepwater habitats and other wildlife habitats.
National Park Service - National Center for Recreation and Conservation - Rivers
The National Park Service provides river conservation by perserving rivers in national parks, protecting water resources, protecting rivers and river segments through the Nationwide Rivers Inventory, and providing technical assistnance on river conservation. This site provides information on river projects, publications, and online resources.
National Park Service - Water Resources Division
From the website, the mission of the Water Resources Division is to provide technical, scientific and resource management expertise in support of National Park Service responsibilities to preserv, restore, and protect water resources and water dependent environments for the use and enjoyment of future generation. The site includes policies and regulations, water rights and data, water quality, wetlands, fisheries, and watersheds.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Institute for Water Resources
The U.S. Army Engineer Institute for Water Resources (IWR) was formed to provide forward-looking analysis and research in developing planning methodologies to aid the Civil Works program. On this website find the Institute's programs, planning & management, products & services, activities, news, and contact information.
Government Printing Office - Browse Topics - Water
The Government Printing Office (GPO) Browse Topics list bring together key federal resources on a particular subject. The Water Management page provides links to federal agencies dealing with water issues.
Bureau of Reclamation
The Bureau of Reclamation's mission is to assist in meeting the needs of the West while protecting the envirnment and the public's investment in water managment. In particular the Bureau manages dams, powerplants, and canals in 17 western states and provides water for 31 million people and 10 million acres of farmland.
Watersheds Internet sites (EPA)
A list of online resources developed by the Environmental Protection Agency, this site provides a starting point for watershed information.
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Originally called the Soil Conservation Service, the Natural Resources Conservation Services partnerships with private land owners and managers to provide leadership in conserving soil, water, and other natural resources.
Advisory Committee on Water Information (ACWI)
The ACWI is a multi-agency committee focusing on improving communications between federal agencies regarding water management. The lead agency, U.S. Geological Survey, works with other federal organizations that use water resources information, to implement program recommendations.
National Weather Service - Water Supply Outlook
The Water Supply Outlook site provides general information about the various watersheds in the United States, historical statistical data for each, and water volume forecasts. Topics covered include rivers & hydrology, precipitation & weather, and climate & history.
Environmental Protection Agency - Office of Water
The mission of the Office of Water is implementing the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act as well as portions of other laws dealing with pollution prevention. The site contains information on water laws and regulations, publications, educational resources, databases, and software applications.
United States Department of Agriculture Water Program
The Water Program, through the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES), provides resources related to the science and management of water related to land management activities in rural and agricultural watersheds.
United States Geological Survey Water Program
The USGS Water Program's mission is "to provide reliable, impartial, timely information that is needed to understand the Nation's water resources" through publications, data, maps, and software applications.