Streams and rivers can be either man-made or natural moving water. Their origin can be melting snow, springs or lakes. The temperature, width, plant and animal life vary as the stream or river moves down to its mouth.
10 Most Endangered Rivers in America10 Most Endangered Rivers in America,
By Michelle Collett,
Scribol staff,
Photos with descriptions.
http://scribol.com/environment/10-most-endangered-...
Colorado Mine Spill Aftermath: How to Clean a RiverColorado Mine Spill Aftermath: How to Clean a River,
August 12, 2015,
By Stephanie Pappas, Live Science Contributor,
An accidental breach by an EPA cleanup crew sent 3 million gallons of acidic,
http://www.livescience.com/51831-colorado-mine-spi...
Contaminated River: Photos of a Colorado Mine Spill
Contaminated River: Photos of a Colorado Mine Spill,
August 12, 2015,
by Stephanie Pappas, Live Science Contributor,
Three million gallons of water contaminated with heavy metals and other toxi
http://www.livescience.com/51820-colorado-mine-spi...
Discover Canada's Rivers Discover Canada's Rivers
CyberNatural Software Group
University of Guelph
"This section contains information on just about every aspect of rivers. If you explore all of these topics you will be
http://www.aquatic.uoguelph.ca/rivers/riverframes....
Exploring the Secret River Flowing Beneath LondonExploring the Secret River Flowing Beneath London,
Written by Michele Collet,
Scribol staff,
Thirteen photos, with descriptions, of The River Fleet in London.
http://scribol.com/environment/exploring-the-secre...
Fish, Frogs, and People to Benefit from Biggest Dam-Removal Project in California HistoryFish, Frogs, and People to Benefit from Biggest Dam-Removal Project in California History,
June 21, 2013,
by Sandra Postel,
National Geographic,
This post is part of a series on the Colorado Riv
Fish, Frogs, and People to Benefit from Biggest Dam-Removal Project in Californi...
Flushed Drugs May Threaten Stream EcologiesFlushed Drugs May Threaten Stream Ecologies
April 3, 2013,
By Erik Stokstad,SCIENCENOW,
Wired Science,
All-text article.
http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2013/04/drugs-an...
How Drought on Mississippi River Impacts YouHow Drought on Mississippi River Impacts You,
By Johnna Rizzo,
National Geographic News,
Published January 31, 2013,
All-text article.
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2012/12/12...
How old is the Grand Canyon?How old is the Grand Canyon?,
By Becky Oskin, LiveScience's OurAmazingPlanet,
Jan 27, 2014,
Mother Nature Network,
Picture of Grand Canyon and all-text article.
http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/wilderness-resour...
Landmark Cooperation Brings the Colorado River HomeLandmark Cooperation Brings the Colorado River Home,
Posted by Sandra Postel,
National Geographic's Freshwater Initiative in Water Currents on April 5, 2013,
Part of a series on the Colorado Rive
http://voices.nationalgeographic.com/2013/04/05/la...
Let's Take a Dip Let's Take a Dip,
Alice Ferguson Foundation,
Interactive activity on a field trip to the Potomac River.
Visit the web site to get started.
http://fergusonfoundation.org/hbf-kids-zone/lets-t...
Mercury accumulating in flora, fauna of the Grand CanyonMercury accumulating in flora, fauna of the Grand Canyon,
August 26, 2015,
By Brooks Hays,
UPI.com,
Researchers have found significant levels of mercury and selenium in plant and animal samples
http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2015/08/26/Mercury...
Returning the Colorado River to the SeaReturning the Colorado River to the Sea,
Posted by Sandra Postel
of National Geographic's Freshwater Initiative in Water Currents,
April 22, 2013,
National Geographic News,
This post and video
http://voices.nationalgeographic.com/2013/04/22/re...
Riparian Riparian,
Kids.Net.Au - Encyclopedia
Brief encyclopedic article.
http://encyclopedia.kids.net.au/page/ri/Riparian
Riparian forest near LeggettRiparian forest near Leggett,
Humboldt Redwoods State Park,
Excellent photo that shows what a riparian forest close to a stream looks like.
http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/4088700
River roulette: Rethinking how rivers erodeRiver roulette: Rethinking how rivers erode,
By Becky Oskin, LiveScience's OurAmazingPlanet,
Jan 24, 2014,
Mother Nature Network,
Large photo with article.
http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/wilderness-resour...
Rivers and Streams - Aquatic BiomeRivers and Streams - Aquatic Biome,
by Rob Nelson,
UntamedScience.com,
A combination of videos, photos, river & stream information, and links to other resources.
http://www.untamedscience.com/biology/biomes/river...
Road Salt Increases Urban Stream Contamination
Road Salt Increases Urban Stream Contamination,
From: USGS Newsroom,
Environmental News Network,
Average chloride concentrations often exceed toxic levels in many northern United States streams
http://www.enn.com/ecosystems/article/48099
Stream Corridor StructureStream Corridor Structure,
Watershed Activity Web,
Environmental Protection Agency,
A learning module.
http://cfpub.epa.gov/watertrain/moduleFrame.cfm...
The Colorado River Runs DryThe Colorado River Runs Dry
By Sarah Zielinski,
Photographs by Peter McBride
Smithsonian magazine, October 2010,
Article includes a photo gallery and video.
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/The-C...
The Colorado River: Running Near EmptyThe Colorado River: Running Near Empty,
By Photographer Peter McBride,
Environment 360,
Wonderful 12:35 min. video!!
"Photographer Pete McBride traveled along the Colorado River from its source
http://e360.yale.edu/feature/video_colorado_river_...
Virtual Watershed TourVirtual Watershed Tour
Ohio Watershed Network
"Leave your canoe in the garage and float down a virtual stream while you learn about watersheds."
Visit the web site to get started.
https://ohiowatersheds.osu.edu/resources/watershed...
Whales In The Columbia River, Sign Of El Niño? (VIDEO)Whales In The Columbia River, Sign Of El Niño? (VIDEO),
September 24, 2015,
By Tracy Hughey,
HNGN.com,
Video length: 01:02,
For the first time ever, residents are seeing enormous humpback wha
http://www.hngn.com/articles/133045/20150924/whale...
What Is Riparian Vegetation?What Is Riparian Vegetation?,
Written by Jessica Ellis,
WiseGeek.com,
All-text article.
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-riparian-vegetatio...
Why Fish Need Trees and Trees Need FishWhy Fish Need Trees and Trees Need Fish,
By Anne Post,
Alaska Wildlife Conservation,
Article is about salmon and how the nutrients they bring with them when spawning helps surrounding plant life.
http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm...
