Online Resources
Online Resources are designed to link you to key information sites
and resources available on the Internet. The resources are grouped
into environmental reporting themes.
In the tables below you will find the name of the resource with
a brief comment about the site. The type of information on each
web site varies in complexity, so an indicator is provided with
each link. This indicator is a guide only, and should not necessarily
constrain your students research.
EY - Early Years
PY - Primary Years
MY - Middle Years
SY - Secondary Years
If you are aware of resources that are not referenced here, please
contact us
with details. We will review the program and make it available on
this site for others.
Atmosphere
 Ozone
Depletion
Australian
Government Ozone Protection
Facts, explanations and links
MY SY
USA
EPA Ozone Depletion Resource Center
MY SY
Australian
Academy of Science
Earths Sunscreen: The Ozone Layer
MY SY
National
Pollutant Inventory
Comprehensive data inventory on pollution types across Australia
MY SY
The
Montreal Protocol
International agreement on ozone
MY SY
Air Quality
AirWatch
Information, project ideas, curriculum manual
PY MY SY
Transport
SA
Air quality and greenhouse
MY SY
Smogbusters
Activities for school groups, lots of information
PY MY SY
Air
Pollution in Major Cities Program
SY
Current
air quality information for South Australia - Air Quality Index
Air quality levels for Adelaide at any given time
PY MY SY
National
Pollutant Inventory
Comprehensive data inventory on pollution types across Australia
MY SY
Climate Change
Australian
Bureau of Statistics
Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Accounts Australia. Statistics
on greenhouse
SY
Victorian
Government Greenhouse education centre
Extensive and comprehensive information for kids
PY MY SY
Intergovernmental
Panel on Climate Change
World map that illustrates the predicted local consequences of global
warming
MY SY
USA
EPA
Global warming kids site. Extensive and comprehensive information
for kids
PY MY SY
Kyoto
Protocol
United Nations Framework Convention of Climate Change
MY SY
National
Greenhouse Inventory
Australian Gas Emissions with Fact Sheets
MY SY
National
Pollutant Inventory
Comprehensive data inventory on pollution types across Australia
MY SY
Biodiversity
 Threatened
Species
Threatened
Species Network World Wildlife Fund for Nature
Threatened species fact sheets available for download
PY MY SY
Ark
on Eyre: SA Government
Threatened species on Eyre Peninsula
Environment
Australia: Threatened species and communities web page
Lists of threatened species and much more
PY MY SY
Urban
Forest Biodiversity Program Web Site
BioWhat? Education resource package with lessons and activities
about biodiversity
PY MY
Water
Learning and Living and Catchment Care
This internet-based resource has been designed to make teaching
and learning about water and catchments easy and fun and is designed
to be a one-stop shop for catchment education in South Australia
EY PY MY SY
Native Vegetation
ParksWeb:
SA Government Parks and Wildlife
Overview of biodiversity conservation - native vegetation in SA
SY
Urban
Forest Biodiversity Program Web Site
BioWhat? Education resource package with lessons and activities
about biodiversity
PY MY
Greening
Australia
Links, information and programs regarding native vegetation
SY
Australia's
Native Vegetation
Commonwealth policy on native vegetation and other links
MY SY
Water
Learning and Living and Catchment Care
This internet-based resource has been designed to make teaching
and learning about water and catchments easy and fun and is designed
to be a one-stop shop for catchment education in South Australia
EY PY MY SY
Introduced Species
Weeds
Australia
Comprehensive weed information, facts, databases, identification
and much more
MY SY
Environment
Australia - Invasive Species
How weeds spread and flourish, effects on natural environments and
more
MY SY
Environment
Australia Feral Animals in Australia
Invasive animals, controls, examples and more
Urban
Forest Biodiversity Program Web Site
BioWhat? Education resource package with lessons and activities
about biodiversity
PY MY
Water
Learning and Living and Catchment Care
This internet-based resource has been designed to make teaching
and learning about water and catchments easy and fun and is designed
to be a one-stop shop for catchment education in South Australia
EY PY MY SY
Coasts and the Sea
 Fisheries
Coast
and Marine Education Framework
An educational resource for teachers and students that links the
South Australian Curriculum Standards and Accountability Framework
with coast and marine education. Online resources, links, activities
and much more
EY PY MY SY
PIRSA Fisheries: SA Government
Comprehensive information about recreational fishing in SA. Go
through Fisheries link from the PIRSA
home page
PY MY SY
Department
for Environment and Heritage - Coasts and Marine
South Australian Government web site with lots of information about
coast and marine issues in South Australia. Includes Coast and Marine
Education links
PY MY SY
SARDI
Aquatic Sciences
Facts, information and research about fishing in SA
SY
Health of the Marine and Coastal Environment
Australian
Marine Conservation Society
Campaigns to protect coast and marine environments
MY SY
Sea
Web
Comprehensive review of major issues of human impact on marine and
coast environments
SY
Marine
and Coastal Community Network
Issues for Australian marine and coast environments
PY MY
Department
for Environment and Heritage - Coasts and Marine
South Australian Government web site with lots of information about
coast and marine issues in South Australia. Includes Coast and Marine
Education links
PY MY SY
Environment
Australia - Coasts and Oceans
Key publications for coasts and oceans
MY SY
PIRSA
Fisheries: SA Government
Comprehensive information about recreational fishing in SA. Go through
Fisheries link from the PIRSA home page
PY MY SY
SARDI
Aquatic Sciences
Facts, information and research about fishing in SA
SY
Water
Learning and Living and Catchment Care
This internet-based resource has been designed to make teaching
and learning about water and catchments easy and fun and is designed
to be a one-stop shop for catchment education in South Australia
EY PY MY SY
Aquaculture
PIRSA
Fisheries: SA Government
Comprehensive information about aquaculture in SA. Click on aquculture
link to find information.
PY MY SY
Coast
and Marine Education Framework
An educational resource for teachers and students that links the
South Australian Curriculum Standards and Accountability Framework
with coast and marine education. Online resources, links, activities
and much more
EY PY MY SY
Marine
and Coastal Community Network
Issues for Australian marine and coast environments
PY MY
TAFE
NSW
Aquaculture
Growfish
Aquaculture Portal
SY
SARDI
Aquatic Sciences
SY
Inland Waters
 Water
Quality
Environment
Protection Authority
Protection and monitoring of SA's water environments
MY SY
Waterwatch
Catchment and water quality monitoring and education
EY PY MY SY
Waterwatch
Information for teachers
PY MY SY
Environment
Australia
Overview of water quality and pollution across Australia
MY SY
Environment
Protection Authority: SA Government
Sources of water pollution in the Mt Lofty Ranges. Facts, photos
and tables
MY SY
River
Murray Urban Users
Lots of activities, information and programs
PY MY SY
Murray-Darling
Basin Commission
Comprehensive review of main water quality issues in the Murray
catchment
The
Groundwater Foundation
Groundwater basics with interactive diagrams
PY MY SY
Mount
Lofty Ranges Catchment Program
INRM plans and maps
SY
National
Land and Water Resources Audit
Comprehensive audit of water resources in Australia
SY
Australian
Bureau of Statistics
Condition of Australia's freshwater resources.- Overview of pressures
on Australia's waterways
MY SY
Water
Learning and Living and Catchment Care
This internet-based resource has been designed to make teaching
and learning about water and catchments easy and fun and is designed
to be a one-stop shop for catchment education in South Australia
EY PY MY SY
Rivers, Streams and Wetlands
Environment
Protection Authority
Protection and monitoring of SA's water environments
MY SY
Waterwatch
Catchment and water quality monitoring and education
EY PY MY SY
River
Murray Urban Users
Lots of activities, information and programs
PY MY SY
Murray-Darling
Basin Commission
Comprehensive review of main water quality issues in the Murray
catchment
MY SY
Australian
Bureau of Statistics
Condition of Australia's freshwater resources.- Overview of pressures
on Australia's waterways
MY SY
Mount
Lofty Ranges Catchment Program
INRM plans and maps
SY
National
Land and Water Resources Audit
Comprehensive audit of water resources in Australia
SY
Water
Learning and Living and Catchment Care
This internet-based resource has been designed to make teaching
and learning about water and catchments easy and fun and is designed
to be a one-stop shop for catchment education in South Australia
EY PY MY SY
Water Use
Watercare
Links to water web sites
PY MY SY
River
Murray Urban Users
Lots of activities, information and programs
PY MY SY
Sydney
Water
Brief overview of managing water supply.
Australian
Bureau of Statistics
Facts about Australian water use
MY SY
Australian
Bureau of Statistics
Classroom activities to help learn about the importance of water
in the environment.- Includes teacher notes and activities
MY SY
Savewater.com
Follow the links for a comprehensive look at saving water at home,
in the garden and in business
PY MY SY
Water
Learning and Living and Catchment Care
This internet-based resource has been designed to make teaching
and learning about water and catchments easy and fun and is designed
to be a one-stop shop for catchment education in South Australia
EY PY MY SY
The River Murray
Waterwatch
Catchment and water quality monitoring and education
EY PY MY SY
River
Murray Urban Users
Lots of activities, information and programs
PY MY SY
Murray-Darling
Basin Commission
Comprehensive review of main water quality issues in the Murray
catchment
Atlas
of South Australia
Lots of information about the Murray Lands region. On-line maps
MY SY
Water
Learning and Living and Catchment Care
This internet-based resource has been designed to make teaching
and learning about water and catchments easy and fun and is designed
to be a one-stop shop for catchment education in South Australia
EY PY MY SY
Land Resources
 Land
Use
Urban
Forest Biodiversity Program Web Site
PIRSA:
SA Government
Broad range of information on SA's natural resources
MY SY
Atlas
of South Australia
Access point to maps and geographic information about South Australia
in an interactive atlas format
MY SY
Australian Natural Resources Atlas
Extensive range of information across seven key areas
MY SY
Landcare
SA: South Australian Government
Best Practice Manual for download
PY MY SY
National
Land and Water Resources Audit
Comprehensive audit information on Australia's land resources. See
theme reports for summary of issues
MY SY
Planning
SA: SA State Government
Planning related to land resources
SY
Primary
Industries and Resources SA: SA State Government
Information on land resources in South Australia
MY SY
Water
Learning and Living and Catchment Care
This internet-based resource has been designed to make teaching
and learning about water and catchments easy and fun and is designed
to be a one-stop shop for catchment education in South Australia
EY PY MY SY
Dryland Salinity
ABC
- Silent Flood
Educational activities and resources
MY SY
National
Land and Water Resources Audit
Comprehesive audit of salinity in Australia. See theme reports for
summary of issues
MY SY
Water
Learning and Living and Catchment Care
This internet-based resource has been designed to make teaching
and learning about water and catchments easy and fun and is designed
to be a one-stop shop for catchment education in South Australia
EY PY MY SY
Soil Erosion and Acidity
Atlas
of South Australia
Access point to maps and geographic information about South Australia
in an interactive atlas format
MY SY
National
Land and Water Resources Audit
Comprehesive audit of soils in Austalia. See theme reports for summary
of issues
MY SY
Coast
and Marine: SA Government
Link to Coastal Acid Sulphate Soils
SY
Water
Learning and Living and Catchment Care
This internet-based resource has been designed to make teaching
and learning about water and catchments easy and fun and is designed
to be a one-stop shop for catchment education in South Australia
EY PY MY SY
Human Settlements
 Water
Consumption in Urban Settlements
Savewater.com
Follow the links for a comprehensive look at saving water at home,
in the garden and in business
MY SY
Department
for Environment and Heritage - Sustainability: SA Government
Water consumption issues in SA
SA
Water
Information about SA water supply
PY MY SY
United
Water
Follow links to view water treatment in SA
MY SY
Sydney Water
Brief overview of managing water supply
Shoalhaven
Water
Education section describing water supply
PY MY SY
Gippsland
Water
Fun interactive website for kids to play and learn about water.
PY MY
Water
Learning and Living and Catchment Care
This internet-based resource has been designed to make teaching
and learning about water and catchments easy and fun and is designed
to be a one-stop shop for catchment education in South Australia
EY PY MY SY
Energy
Energy
SA
Extensive sustainable energy information for South Australia
Energy
SA
Publications page including saving energy at home and work. Includes
Energy Friends self audits
PY MY SY
Cool
Communities
Ways to reduce home energy use
Energy
Star
Calculate energy use of products
MY SY
EnergySmart
Energy efficient homes. Energy Smart Zone Game
MY SY
Planning
SA
Energy efficient homes
MY SY
Transport
SA
Draft Transport Plan
Comprehensive review of SA's transport sector
MY SY
Travelsmart
SA
Improve travel behaviour
PY MY SY
Smogbusters
Sustainable transport
PY MY SY
Urban
Tripper
Sustainable transport
SY
Population and Urban Form
Urban
Ecology Australia: Centre for Urban Ecology
Links and articles
MY SY
Australian
State of the Environment Report 2001 Theme Report: Australian Government
Summary of main issues
MY SY
Waste
Recycling
Database - Zerowaste
Where to send your recyclables
PY MY SY
EcoRecycle:
Victorian Government
Facts and figures about waste in Victoria
MY SY
Resource
NSW: NSW Government
Comprehensive links page
KESAB
Programs and education about waste
EY PY MY SY
Clean
up Australia
Hoe to get involved
Planetark
Recycling site
PY MT SY
Heritage
 Heritage
Australian
Heritage Commission
Information, Resources Discussions
MY SY
Australian
Heritage Directory
National
Heritage
Act 1993
SA Legislation
SY
Heritage
Branch website
MY SY
National
Trust of South Australia
MY SY
Ships'
Graveyards of South Australia: State Government
PY MY PY
Maritime
Heritage Shipwreck Trails: State Government
MY SY
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