New on the Net
WatSanIEC Google Group
22 Feb 08
A collection of information, education and communication (IEC) materials on water and sanitation from emergency response and development efforts throughout the world.
Blogging on Water
22 Feb 08
Since June 2007, "Waterblogger" John Oldfield, from Water Advocates, has been commenting on news about water and sanitation advocacy, mainly from a US perspective.
Bibliography on Point-of-Use Water Disinfection - January 2008 Update
22 Feb 08
Includes updated fact sheets and technical reports on household water water treatment.
WHO - Environmental Health in Emergencies
22 Feb 08
This WHO web site provides information on health problems arising from environmental emergencies, and covers prevention, preparedness, events, detection, emergency response and recovery.
Water Research Commission (South Africa) - Education materials
22 Feb 08
The WRC provides the following educational materials: fact sheets, a Career Guide for high schools, and lesson plans on water for grade R to grade 10.
Dew Point
22 Feb 08
The DEW Point Resource Centre operates on behalf of DFID to provide information services on bioenergy, climate change, environment, hygiene, technology, water & sanitation, and water resources.
Water, Land & People: Learning initiative in Bolivia, India and Mali
14 Jan 08
During 2005-2006 learning groups in Bolivia, India and Mali identified and analysed specific topics related to water management based on the experience of its members applying innovative learning approaches like story telling.
Sanitation Updates
14 Jan 08
News feed on sanitation providing news, information and resources to promote the 2008 International Year of Sanitation.
Water and Education
14 Jan 08
This webpage provides information on the dual relationship between water and education: educating on water-related issues and on water management; and on access to water to receive education.
Software tool for groundwater budgeting
13 Jan 08
Mr. R.V. Rama Mohan of Center for World Solidarity has come up with freeware (an Excel spreadsheet) to calculate the groundwater extraction versus recharge in an area.
