MekongForum - Interest group dedicated to the sustainable development of the Mekong River Basin. Web site is an information resource on Mekong River environment, Mekong River people and basin development issues. Has resources in Vietnamese, as well as English. Minnesota River Basin Data Center - GIS data, data inventory, maps, descriptive information and publications about the Minnesota River Basin and its major watersheds. Mississippi River Basin Alliance - A citizens' coalition that unites environmental justice organizations and traditional conservation groups around issues impacting the Mississippi River.
Site includes details of member groups, background about the river, upcoming events, and links.
Explains with examples and graphics the stresses on major river systems around the world caused by human factors such as population increases, pollution, and industrialization. Also links to other hydrometeorological information resources. Natural Shorelines - Consultant Randolph J. Stowe specializes in restoring rivers, streams, lakes, and wetlands in urbanizing watersheds. Based in Harvard, Illinois. Nepal's Sacred River Under Threat - The World Conservation Union in Nepal, South Asia, has stated that the country's sacred Bagmati river may be destroyed by pollution.