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Confluence: June 2002, Vol. 4, No. 4
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National Agricultural Library
This library contains an updated searchable database of 1100 online documents related to water and agriculture. http://www.nal.usda.gov/wqic/wqdb/esearch.html

Nutrient Criteria from the Capacon Institute
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is publishing recommended water quality criteria to reduce problems associated with excess nutrients in water bodies in specific areas of the country. This is the first time an effort has been made to establish nutrient standards that are protective of ecosystem health -- rather than levels designed to protect human health in drinking water. EPA is working with the states and tribes to adopt regional-specific and locally appropriate water quality criteria for nutrients in lakes, reservoirs, rivers, streams, and wetlands in seventeen ecoregions. This site offers informational links and an online presentation on this topic. http://www.cacaponinstitute.org/nutrient_criteria.htm

Sustainable Measures
Sustainable Measures works with communities, companies, regional organizations, and government agencies at all levels to develop indicators that measure progress toward a sustainable economy, society, and environment. The site offers free training materials, a searchable indicators database, a list of online and print resources, and answers to questions about indicators and sustainability. http://www.sustainablemeasures.com/

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