Digital Learning Commons: Ecosystems: Fresh Water

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Ecoscenario: Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area ecoscenario overview from Fossweb.
Delaware Water Gap
Official website from the National Parks Service.

Ecoregions: Freshwater Lakes and Rivers
Freshwater lakes and rivers ecoregion overview from Fossweb.
Freshwater
Overview of freshwater biomes, including ponds and lakes, streams and rivers, and wetlands, from the University of California at Berkeley.
Freshwater
An overview of the freshwater biome from Kids Do Ecology by the University of California at Santa Barbara.
Freshwater Habitat
Overview of freshwater habitats, with photograph slideshows, from National Geographic Kids.
Lakes and Ponds
A nice overview of freshwater biomes of lakes and ponds from Wild Classroom.
Rivers and Streams
A nice overview of freshwater biomes of rivers and streams from Wild Classroom.

Bringing Back Our Freshwater Lakes by Lisa J. Amstutz
Call Number: 333.91 AMS
Bringing Back Our Freshwater Lakes explains why freshwater lakes are at risk and how people are combating overfishing, cleaning up polluted waters, and preserving our freshwater lakes for future generations. This title also explores the science behind watersheds and the water cycle.
Fresh Water by Linda Aspen-Baxter
Call Number: 574.5 ASP
Fresh waters are found on every continent except Antarctica. This book explores the plants, animals, and environment of this important ecosystem.
Rivers, Lakes, Streams, and Ponds by Richard Beatty
Call Number: 577.6 BEA
Earth's fresh water--lakes, rivers, streams, and ponds--are teeming with plant and animal life. Find out about this delicately balanced ecosystem.