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`~ '~:: 1C i l" The Clean Water Act: An Owner's Manual (2nd Edition). Don Elder, Gayle Killam and Paul Koberstein. 2004. This is a compre- hensive manual for people who want to clean up their rivers, streams, and water- sheds. This down-to-earth, information- packed book explains crucial sections of the Clean Water Act, points out how to get involved in regulatory decisions, and tells the stories of others who've done so. Packed with references, Web sites, and other resources, this manual turns legalese and scientific terminology into language you can use. Reserve a copy by sending an e-mail message to gkillam@rivemetwork.org. Please include your contact information (name, aff~lia- tion, e-mail, address, and phone) and the number of books you would like to reserve. Confronting the Nation's Water Problems: The Role of Research. National Research Council. 2004_ The report urges the United States to make a new commitment to water research in the face of severe water problems in all parts of the country. In Water Resources Center 173 McNeal Hall 1985 Buford Ave St. Paul, MN 55108 Address service requested particular, a new mechanism is needed to coordinate water research currently fragmented among nearly 20 federal agencies. The best statement on current research needs can be found in the 2001 National Research Council report Envi- sioning the Agenda for Water Resources Research in the 21st Century. The new report is a follow-up to that study_ It identifies a set of principles that can be. used to help set priorities in the future. The report was sponsored by the U.S. Geological Survey. The National Research Council is the principle operating arm of the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, and the Academy of Medicine. Apre-publication copy of this report is available on the National Academies Web site at www.nap.edu/books/0309092582/html. Guide to Aquatic Invertebrates of the UpperMidwest. R.W. Bouchard, Jr. 2004. This new taxonomic key identifies macroinvertebrates to the Family level and is intended for use by students, teachers, other volunteers, or anyone who requires NONPROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE PAID MIlVNEAPOLIS, MN PERMIT NO. 155 _w _ __., r.., _-.~ ~.~ _ . The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer and educator Recycled paper Printed on 100% post-consumer waste ,~ ~~ _ ~. Minnegram - , _ September 2004 i ~' '~ -__ i, _ _ _,yz. _ ~.. _~ Fy _ i~~ 6[ ~ ~~,~ ~~ ~ -. ~~ k f ~__ that level of identification. This guide was developed to replace or augment existing publications that were incomplete or confusing for volunteers monitoring biological communities. For purchasing information, call the Water Resources Center at (612) 624-9282, or visit the VSMP Web site at www.VSMP.org Protecting the Source.. The Trust for Public Land and American Water Works Association. 2004. This report explains why watershed conservation is one of the best ways to protect water quality, and details on-the-ground strategies for watershed conservation. The report is intended for local governments, water suppliers and agencies, and community drinking water advocates. The 56-page report is available for free download on the Trust for Public Land's Web site at www.tpl.org/ download_protect_src_report.cfm. Hard copies of the report can be purchased for $15 at www.cafeshops.com/tpl_store/ 305748.