The following is a partial list of water conservation resources which are available to the general public, educational institutions, and industry. The list is for reference only. The resources listed below have been organized into general groupings and outline information available in publications and via the Internet.
Educational Resources for Children
Internet Resources
- Water Sense Kids Environmental Protection Agency, 2012
- Kid’s Corner Resource Action Programs, 2010
General Home
Publications
- Household Guide to Water Efficiency Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation, 2000/rev. 2005
- Water – No Time to Waste: A Consumer’s Guide to Water Conservation Environment Canada
- Water Conservation Tips In and Around the Home Ontario Ministry of Environment, 1999
- A Water Efficiency Planning Guide for Building Owners and Managers Environment Canada, 1994
- 10 ways To Be More Water Wise Ontario Ministry of Environment, 1997
Internet Resources
- Solutions – The Municipal Challenge Environment Canada, 2000
- Wise Use of Water Brochures Environment Canada, 2002
- American Water Works Association American Water Works Association
Lawn and Garden
Publications
- Water-Saving Tips for your Lawn and Garden Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation, 2012
Water Wells
Publications
- Water Wells & Ground Water Supplies In Ontario Ontario Ministry of Environment and Energy, 1995
- Managing Your Water Well in Times of Water Shortage Ontario Ministry of Environment,1999
- The Protection of Water Quality in Bored and Dug Wells Ontario Ministry of Environment, 2000
- The Protection of Water Quality in Drilled Wells Ontario Ministry of Environment, 2000
- Best Management Practices: Water Wells Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada; Ontario Ministry of Food & Rural Affairs, 1997
- How Well is Your Well? City of Ottawa
Septic Systems
Publications
- Urban Water Indicators: Municipal Water Use and Wastewater Treatment Environment Canada, 2001
Agricultural Practices
Publications
- Best Management Practices: Irrigation Management Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada; Ontario Ministry of Food & Rural Affairs, 1997
- Best Management Practices: Water Management Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada; Ontario Ministry of Food & Rural Affairs, 1997
- Water Resource Information Ontario Ministry of the Environment, 1999
- How To Prepare For Irrigation During Water Shortages Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs, July 1999
- Livestock Watering System Alternatives Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority; Ont. Min. of Agriculture & Food 1990
Internet Resources
- Adverse Weather Resources for Farmers Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, 2012
Industry
Publications
- Water Conservation Tips For Industry Ontario Ministry of the Environment, July 1999
Internet Resources
- The Management of Water Environment Canada, 2002
Golf Courses and Turfgrass Management
Internet Resources
- Audubon International: Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary System (ACSP) for Golf Audubon International, 2012
- The International Turfgrass Society: Exchanging Turfgrass Knowledge – World Wide International Turfgrass Society
- United States Golf Association: Water Conservation on Golf Courses United States Golf Association, 2012
Updated August 2012
