Waste Management: Web Resources

The Core Purpose of A&WMA is to improve environmental knowledge and decisions by providing a neutral forum for exchanging information.

The American Water Works Association is an international nonprofit educational association dedicated to safe water. Founded in 1881 as a forum for water professionals to share information and learn from each other for the common good, AWWA is the authoritative resource for knowledge, information, and advocacy for improving the quality and supply of water in North America.

A local center that strives to help the government and the public manage groundwater wisely by through education and research. Supports watershed stewardship, assist citizens with lake, river and drinking water quality problems, promote management strategies for water resource protection, provide water quality assessment and support, prepare students for careers as water resource professionals.

This government site provides information on current issues, science and technology, and legislation related to waste in the US.

The Ground Water Protection Council is an organization whose members consist of state ground water regulatory agencies which come together within the GWPC organization to mutually work toward the protection of the nation’s ground water supplies. The purpose of the GWPC is to promote and ensure the use of best management practices and fair but effective laws regarding comprehensive ground water protection.

ISWA’s declared mission is to promote and develop sustainable and professional waste management worldwide.

The National Ground Water Association is a nonprofit organization composed of U.S. and international groundwater professionals — contractors, scientists and engineers, equipment manufacturers, and suppliers. Our purpose is to provide guidance to members, government representatives, and the public for sound scientific, economic, and beneficial development, protection, and management of the world's groundwater resources.

The Mission of the NRC is to partner with and facilitate activities between and among non-profit organizations, businesses, trade associations, individuals and government to maintain a prosperous and productive American recycling system that is committed to the conservation of natural resources.

NAHMMA is a professional organization dedicated to pollution prevention and reducing the hazardous constituents entering municipal waste streams from households, small businesses and other entities that may be exempt from local, regional or national regulations.

SWANA is an organization of professionals committed to advancing solid waste management to resource management through their shared emphasis on education, advocacy and research.

Water Quality Information Center (WQIC) provides electronic access to information on water quality and agriculture. The center collects, organizes, and communicates the scientific findings, educational methodologies, and public policy issues related to water quality and agriculture.

Wisconsin government portal for information on solid and hazardous waste management