Data and Tools

Environmental Education: Where Does Your Water Come From?

This document contains instructions for a taste test will illustrate the differences between groundwater and surface water, highlight some of the common contaminants in natural water and encourage student thought on the sources of drinking water.

Environmental Education: Non-point Source Pollution

This activity is designed to demonstrate to students what an average storm drain collects during a rainfall event and how the water from storm drains can impact the water quality and aquatic environments of local streams, rivers, and bays.

Decision Making, A Mock Town Meeting on a Proposed Tank Farm

A class lesson on discussing a proposed tank farm.

Thirstin's Water Cycle Adventure

A graphical representation of the water cycle with labels.

Matching Game: How Much Water?

A matching game using water usage fun facts for grades 4-8.

MOU between the USGS and EPA

MOU between USGS and EPA for he Water Quality Portal

Basics of Climate Change

The earth's climate is changing. Multiple lines of evidence show changes in our weather, oceans, ecosystems, and more. The buildup of greenhouse gases in our atmosphere and the warming of the planet are responsible for changes.