Web
links to get the Climate Change discussion started:
WATER
FOOTPRINT
http://www.waterfootprint.org/?page=files/home
People
use lots of water for drinking, cooking and washing, but even
more for producing things such as food, paper, cotton clothes,
etc. Your individual water footprint is equal to the water
required to produce the goods and services consumed by you.
Please take your time and feel free to use the extended water
footprint calculator to assess your own unique water footprint.
PERSONAL
EMMISSIONS CALCULATOR http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/emissions/ind_calculator.html
EPA
has developed tools to help individuals (and households) reduce
greenhouse gas emissions and take action. Businesses and
organizations interested in educating their employees and
members about what they can do at home to help protect our
climate can also use these tools. Use this online calculator to
obtain an estimate of your personal greenhouse gas emissions or
your family’s greenhouse gas emissions.
NOAA:
CLIMATE TIMELINE
http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/paleo/ctl/#
Weather and
climate are always in flux, always changing. At times the
changes can be sudden and dramatic, while on other occasions the
changes are subtle and occur over long periods of time. What are
the primary causes and effects of these changes? How do they
relate to our everyday lives and to human history? These and
other questions we explore in the Climate TimeLine. (See Site
Features)
USGS
GLOBAL CHANGE
http://www.usgs.gov/global_change/
The USGS
strives to understand how the earth works and to anticipate
changes in how the earth functions. To accomplish this, USGS
science aims to understand the interrelationships among earth
surface processes, ecological systems, and human activities.
This includes understanding current changes in the context of
pre-historic and recent earth processes, distinguishing between
natural and human-influenced changes, and recognizing ecological
and physical responses to changes in climate.
THE
STUDY OF TREE RINGS
http://tree.ltrr.arizona.edu/treerings.html
Learn about
tree rings, the science of dendrochronology, and try techniques
for yourself! The Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research at The
University of Arizona site includes exercises to help
familiarize you and your students with the concepts and
techniques of dendrochronology.
ULTIMATE
TREE RING WEBPAGES
http://web.utk.edu/~grissino/default.html
Henri D.
Grissino-Mayer’s web pages are designed to be the ULTIMATE
source for information on the science of Dendrochronology. The
pages have been designed to be easily understood by people from
elementary school students to college professors.
DWR:
DROUGHT PREPAREDNESS
http://watersupplyconditions.water.ca.gov/background.cfm
Defining when a
drought begins is a function of the impacts of dry conditions on
water users. Water year 2006 was the fifth wettest on record,
but now the state is entering its second dry water year.
THE
WATER CALCULATOR
http://www.bewaterwise.com/calculator.html
It is a tool that estimates the right amount of water
to give your landscape or garden every week. It has been
designed to give you a schedule for the maximum amount of water
which your plants may need each week of the year.
BE
WATER WISE.COM
http://bewaterwise.com/
An
excellent resource! This
website includes information on water wise gardening &
landscaping, conservation tips, home water use calculators,
water emergency notifications, rebates, links to your local
water manager’s websites and a plethora of other water wise
information.
URBAN
FOREST ECOSYSTEMS INSTITUTE
http://www.ufei.org/
The
UFEI website has several features to help homeowners choose
appropriate trees and plants for the urban landscape: SelecTree:
A Tree Selection Guide
lists 1,481 trees with up to 49 attributes and over 6,050
photos. Search for your tree by tree attribute or by name.
PG&
E: EDUCATION
http://www.pge.com/field_work_projects/vegetation_mgmt/education/
Trees and
shrubs are an important part of the environment and the
communities that we live in.
Please plant the right tree in the right place. Here are
some tips to think about when making your plant selections: If
you plan to plant under power lines, consider these trees and
shrubs.
H2O
HOUSE TOUR
http://www.h2ouse.net//
Take the tour to investigate your water saving
opportunities in each area of your home. Click on each location
to show you both the facts and specific advice. H2O House Water
Saver Home:
WATER
EDUCATION FOUNDATION
http://www.watereducation.org
The Foundation
offers a variety of programs to teach students, our future
voters and leaders, about water. Students in grades K-14 learn
about the history, geography and science of water, and the
difficult decisions surrounding this complex issue.
