UNEP: Freshwater
http://web.unep.org/environmentassembly/fresh-water

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

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This searchable site, from The United Nations Environment Programme, is a clearinghouse for information about freshwater around the globe. The site provides links to UN reports, background guides on key freshwater issues, and many other resources.

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• Starting Point-Teaching Entry Level Geoscience:Using an Earth System Approach:Earth System Science in a Nutshell: Water

Subject: Geoscience:Hydrology
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Collection, Audio/Visual:Maps, Images/Illustrations, Datasets and Tools:Datasets
Data Derived: Data Derived
Data Source: Observational Data
Earth System Topics: Hydrology:Surface Water, Human Dimensions:Environmental Quality, Hydrology:Ground Water, Human Dimensions:Resources
Science Background Required: Broadly accessible
Theme: Teach the Earth:Teaching Environments:Intro Geoscience, Teach the Earth:Teaching Topics:Water, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Hydrology/Hydrogeology