"Broadening Participation in Biological Monitoring: Guidelines for Scientists and Managers (Web site)
Participatory inventory, participatory monitoring, participatory research, biodiversity, collaborative monitoring, multiparty monitoring, monitoring plan, forest managers, scientists

3rd National Conference on Nonpoint Source Pollution Information & Education Programs (CD)
Registrants from 16 states participated in this national conference to discuss far-reaching programs developed around the nation to educate the public about the complex issues of nonpoint source pollution.

A Farmer's Guide to Agriculture and Water Quality Issues (Web site)
Provides basic information, targeted at farmers, in these water quality areas: erosion and sediment control, nutrient management, pathogens, pesticides, wetlands and riparian protection.

After the Rain: Urban Runoff (video)
Explores the importance of water, the pressures our cities are placing on this precious resource, and ways that individuals can protect local drinking water supplies. The video should prove useful to anyone who is concerned about drinking water safety and improving the natural world around us.

Agricultural Water Security Listening Session (research report)
Agricultural water security is described as the need to maintain adequate water supplies to meet the food and fiber needs of the expanding population-maximizing the efficiency of water use by farmers, ranchers, and rural communities.

American Geological Institute Environmental Awareness Series (Web site)
Titles in the Series are Sustaining Our Soils and Society, Metal Mining and the Environment, and Living with Karst-A Fragile Foundation.

An Overview of Riparian Soils (video)
This is a 45-minute video devoted to riparian soils.

Baltimore City: Unique Program in Watershed 263 (case study)
This case study shows solutions to the city of Baltimore's challenges to comply with national water quality standards. These solutions include urban forestry practices, increases in street sweeping, converting vacant lots to community gardens and creating customized stormwater management techniques.

Best Management Practices for Colorado Corn (Web site)
Specialists at Colorado State University developed the corn growers guide for producers to use in diagnosing and solving common production problems. This guide is intended to heighten growers awareness of the water quality benefits that can be obtained by selecting the appropriate best management practices for your farm.

Best Practices for Environmental Field Days: Structuring Your Event for Fun and Learning (print materials)
Field days are community events that bring together natural resource professionals, volunteers, teachers, and schoolchildren to learn about the environment. We present six “Best Practices“ for environmental field days that are based on research augmented with our experiences at dozens of these events throughout Minnesota.