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**Websites**
Eco Health A lesson plan describing a water cleaning activity. United Nations Information on the UN resolution for the Decade of Water 2005-2015. World’s Water A site dedicated to providing up-to-date water information, data, and web connections to organisations, institutions and individuals working on a wide range of global freshwater problems and solutions. WHO and UNICEF Joint Monitoring programme for water supply and sanitation. Take the short guided tour round the site for good information and reliable statistics. EPA Provides a range of teaching resources, kid’s pages and activities based on the water cycle and water pollution. Oxfam Children’s activities on the theme of water. Water Aid Activities and games for children under 11. Practical Action Provides a wide range of information and ideas and including personal stories of how improvements in water supply and sanitation has improved peoples lives. Centre for Alternative Technology Geared mainly at adults and full scale intermediate technology solutions rather than classroom models. Useful for teachers. TUNZA is the title given to a concept initiated by the United Nations Environment Programme which aims to engage young people in the work of UNEP and enhance participatory action towards environmental conservation and sustainable development. Download the book: it has facts and ideas for action. For teachers the online edition of Our Planet magazine is useful. Bangladesh Describes the problems of arsenic in the groundwater in Bangladesh and what is being done to address the problem. UK Environment Agency Up-to-date information on water pollution incidents in England and Wales. UK Environment Agency Information on water pollution and its regulation in Scotland. MOAFS A straightforward fact sheet detailing animal waste pollution and its effect (fish kills in rivers) in Missouri USA caused by intensive agricultural practices. Queensland Government Clearly written information on water pollution incidents in Queensland. Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council Information about the oil spill and restoration projects as well as an extensive Teachers Resources section. Why Files Information and stories on oil spills.