Description:
We are slowly replacing the dam-building era with an era where sustainable water resource management is the guiding principle. This web site provides a short history of rivers and explains what dams are and what they do, the environmental impacts of large dams, why free-flowing rivers are important, and how to understand watersheds. Also included are discussions by leaders in the national and global water communities, questions and answers, links, and a bibliography.

Organization:
International Rivers Network

URL:
http://www.irn.org/basics/basic.shtml

Contact:
Information at IRN irn@irn.org 1847 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA 94703; Phone: (510) 848-1155; Fax: (510) 848-1008

Cost:
None

Education Level:
General

Subject:
Rivers and Streams
Water Resources

Resource Type:
Internet Site

Date Added to teachearth.com:
12/20/00