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Volunteer stream monitoring and adopt-a-river programs (http://www.IN.gov/dnr/soilcons/riverwatch/index.htm)

Erosion control during construction (http://www.in.gov/dnr/soilcons/pdfs/erosionbrochure.pdf)

Wastewater disposal systems

Constructed wetlands for wastewater treatment

Constructed Wetlands Overview (http://www.usouthal.edu/usa/civileng/wetlands.htm) - A variety of planning and construction information on using constructed wetlands for wastewater treatment.

Bibliography (http://www.nal.usda.gov/wqic/Constructed_Wetlands_all/cwintro.html) - Scientific references for more information on constructed wetlands.

Controlling Pollution (http://www.spea.indiana.edu/clp/constructed_wetlands.htm) - Design features of constructed wetlands for nonpoint source control.

On-site disposal systems (http://www.lakesregionhomes.com/environment/septic.htm) - Effects of on-site disposal systems on water quality.

Effects of urban and agricultural runoff (http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/water/fhp/papers/p2/index.htm) - Wisconsin DNR site that explores the impacts of human development on lake shores, shoreland zoning and lake classification.

Life on the Edge: Owning Waterfront Property (http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/water/fhp/lakes/lakeedge.htm)

Effects of lack of boat pump-out facilities on water quality (http://www.IN.gov/dnr/lawenfor/boating/marine.htm)

Ecological testing of lakes

Volunteer Stream Monitoring Program (http://www.IN.gov/dnr/soilcons/riverwatch/index.htm)

IDEM Clean Lakes Program (http://www.spea.indiana.edu/clp/)

IDEM Statewide Lake Water Quality Assessment (http://www.in.gov/idem/water/planbr/wqs/quality.html)

How to identify and control lake pollutants

Mercury Fact Sheet for Indiana (http://www.IN.gov/isdh/programs/environmental/factsheets/mercury.htm)

Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) Fact Sheet (http://www.IN.gov/isdh/programs/environmental/factsheets/pcbs.htm)

Public drinking water (http://www.in.gov/idem/water/dwb/compliance/index.html)

T.I.P. Program (http://www.IN.gov/dnr/lawenfor/tip.htm) - How to turn in a poacher or a polluter.

Understanding Lake Data (http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/water/fhp/lakes/under/index.htm)

Glossary of Lake and Water Terms (http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/water/fhp/lakes/laketerm.htm)

Fecal Coliforms/Beach Contamination

E. coli (http://www.IN.gov/isdh/healthinfo/ecoli.htm)

Giardiasis (http://www.IN.gov/isdh/healthinfo/giardiasis.htm)

Beach Watch (http://www.epa.gov/ost/beaches/)

Fecal coliforms in drinking water supplies (http://www.asmusa.org/pcsrc/h20quality.htm)

Zebra mussels (http://www.IN.gov/dnr/lawenfor/boating/zebramus.htm)

Developing a Lake Management Plan (Watershed Action Guide for Indiana) (http://www.in.gov/idem/water/planbr/wsm/index.html)