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Groundwater (general)
"The Hydrologic Cycle", Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water Fact Sheet 93-18. One page fact sheet on the hydrologic cycle in Ohio. From: www.dnr.ohio.gov/water/pubs/fs_div/fctsht18.htm
"What Is Groundwater?" web page from the Hamilton to New Baltimore Groundwater Consortium web site (www.gwconsortium.org/GW.html). Answers the question "What s groundwater"; includes description of porosity and permeability.
"The Great Miami Buried Valley Aquifer" web page from the Hamilton to New Baltimore Groundwater Consortium web site (www.gwconsortium.org/GMBVA.html). Describes the Great Miami Buried Valley Aquifer, the primary source of drinking water for Butler County residents.
"Surface Water and Groundwater Interaction", Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water Fact Sheet 97-43. One page fact sheet on the interaction between surface water and groundwater. From: www.dnr.ohio.gov/water/pubs/fs_div/fctsht43.htm
"Tracing and Dating Young Groundwater", U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet #134-99, September 1999. Describes how use of environmental tracers such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and tritium (H3) in groundwater can be used to trace the flow of "young" groundwater,
i.e., water recharged within the last 50 years. Technical in nature. Available on web at: http://water.usgs.gov/pubs/FS/FS-134-99
"Monthly Water Inventory Report for Ohio", Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Monthly report on precipitation, lake levels, and groundwater levels around Ohio. Report is available on line on a monthly basis (published to web the 15th of each month). Monthly online reports available as far back as September 1997. From: www.dnr.ohio.gov/water/pubs/newsltrs/mwirmain.htm.
"Old Water", Project WET Curriculum and Activity Guide (1995). Students construct a time line to illustrate and interpret water's history. This activity is one of many hands-on activities provided in the 500 page Project WET Curriculum and Activity Guide. For more information on Project WET, call Ohio Project WET at (614) 265-6578. Web site: www.dnr.ohio.gov/water/educate/owep/wetmain.htm
"Imagine!", Project WET Curriculum and Activity Guide (1995). Students take an imaginary journey with water in its solid, liquid, and gaseous forms as it travels around the world. Includes a segment on groundwater. This activity is one of many hands-on activities provided in the 500 page Project WET Curriculum and Activity Guide. For more information on Project WET, call Ohio Project WET at (614) 265-6578. Web site: www.dnr.ohio.gov/water/educate/owep/wetmain.htm
"The Pucker Effect", Project WET Curriculum and Activity Guide (1995). Students observe how groundwater transports pollutants and simulate groundwater testing to discover the source of contamination. This activity is one of many hands-on activities provided in the 500 page Project WET Curriculum and Activity Guide. For more information on Project WET, call Ohio Project WET at (614) 265-6578. Web site: www.dnr.ohio.gov/water/educate/owep/wetmain.htm
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Contamination and Protection
"What Can Contaminate Groundwater?" web page from Hamilton to New Baltimore Groundwater Consortium web site (www.gwconsortium.org/Contam.html). Lists sources of groundwater contamination.
"Groundwater Contamination" web page from the Hamilton to New Baltimore Groundwater Consortium web site (www.gwconsortium.org/GWCON1.html). Series of four graphics illustrating how a contaminant can affect a drinking water supply.
"Costs of Groundwater Contamination" web page from the Hamilton to New Baltimore Groundwater Consortium web site (www.gwconsortium.org/Cost.html). Lists costs of groundwater contamination.
"What is Non-point Source Pollution?", Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water Fact Sheet 97-44. One page fact sheet on non-point source pollution and its impacts on water quality. From: www.dnr.ohio.gov/water/pubs/fs_div/fctsht44.htm
"Fertilizers - Sustaining Global Food Supplies", U.S. Geological Survey, FS-155-99 (September 1999). Fact sheet discussing use of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and sulfur as fertilizers in food production. Also includes section on environmental concerns. Available on web at: http://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/fs155-99
Groundwater Use
"Water Use in the United States". Comprehensive U.S. Geological Service web site chapter (http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/wateruse.html) discussing surface and groundwater use in the U.S.. Includes maps, pie charts, diagrams, and an activity center where students can participate in national surveys with other site visitors.
"Water Efficiency at Home", Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water (1992). Provides water conservation tips for home. From: www.dnr.ohio.gov/water/pubs/fs_div/fctsht01.htm
"Water Efficiency in Your Own Back Yard", Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water (1992). Provides water conservation tips for your yard. From: www.dnr.ohio.gov/water/pubs/pdfs/fctsht02.htm
"Tips for Conserving Drinking Water", Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (August 1999). Provides water conservation tips for the home. From: www.epa.state.oh.us/ddagw/Documents/saveh2o.pdf
"Ohio's Water Withdrawal Facility Registration Program", Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Water. Annual report on water withdrawal and use in the State of Ohio. Annual reports include pie charts and other graphs. Comparing water use in different annual reports could be used for math exercises (percent differences, etc.). Reports available online at www.dnr.ohio.gov/water/wwfr/annual_rpts.htm
"Water Works", Project WET Curriculum and Activity Guide (1995). Students create a "water web" to illustrate the interdependence among water users and producers. Web site: www.dnr.ohio.gov/water/educate/owep/wetmain.htm
"Water Meter", Project WET Curriculum and Activity Guide (1995). Students construct a "water meter" to keep track on their water use throughout the day. For more information on Project WET, call Ohio Project WET at (614) 265-6578. Web site: www.dnr.ohio.gov/water/educate/owep/wetmain.htm
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