The Missouri Watershed Information Network (MoWIN)A Virtual Watershed Information Library

摘要

The Missouri Watershed Information Network (MoWIN) is a University of Missouri Outreach & Extension waterrnquality project collaborating with state, federal and non-governmental agencies to assist citizens in locating andrnaccessing information relative to Missouri watersheds. Extension target audiences include landowners, landrnmanagers, locally led watershed alliances, decision and policy makers, educators, researchers,rnstakeholders, stream teams or volunteers. This project has contributed greatly to watershed planning activities byrnpromoting awareness of watershed-related information, source water protection, ground and surfacernwater and educating citizens on how to access the various categories of information in addition to enhancingrnparticipants' technological expertise. Hands-on activities are provided during some of the training workshops.rnMoWIN is not just a web site; staff provide information using the Internet, phone, fax, mail, e-mail, workshops,rnconference presentations and personal visits. MoWIN staff responds to telephone and e-mail requests on topicsrnthat include: regulations pertaining to building waste water lagoons, wasterndisposal into creeks, streams/rivers, information regarding dam facilities, reservoir levels and updates, scholarlyrnresearch on watershed health, pointon-point source pollution, dam and flooding problems. Drinking waterrninformation in specific cities, counties and watersheds, re-channelizing of streams, vacancy announcements, waterrnuse permits, water testing, educational materials, floods and watershed projects are additional informationrncategories plus more. For additional information please visit: http://www.outreach.missouri.edu