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Southeast U.S. Rivers and Streams:
Resources and Links
Related Links | National Geographic Resources
AT NATIONALGEOGRAPHIC.COM
Kids Creature Feature: River Otters
www.nationalgeographic.com/kids/creature_feature/0006/index.html
Get up close and personal with these river mammals through photos, video, audio, postcards, fun facts, and more!
U.S. National Wildlife Refuges
www.nationalgeographic.com/refuges/index.html
Get in-depth information about wetlands, endangered species, and Alaska's wilderness treasures—plus a state-by-state listing of the U.S. National Wildlife Refuges.
Wildcam: River Otters
www.nationalgeographic.com/ottercam/
North American river otters are powerful and graceful swimmers—and known for their playfulness. See for yourself via our photos and video clips.
AT WORLDWILDLIFE.ORG
Southeast Rivers and Streams Fact Sheet
www.worldwildlife.org/global200/spacessection.cfm?
sectionid=115&newspaperid=20&contentid=198
Learn more about this ecoregion’s geological formation and biodiversity and threats to its conservation.
ELSEWHERE ON THE WEB
Alabama Rivers Alliance
www.alabamarivers.org
The mission of the Alabama Rivers Alliance is to unite the citizens of Alabama to protect clean, healthy waters. Read about their programs, successes, and more.
Cahaba River Society
www.cahabariversociety.org
This society aims to promote the understanding, appreciation, enjoyment, protection, and stewardship of Alabama’s longest remaining free-flowing river. They also let you take a virtual canoe trip online.
Dwarf Wedgemussel
www.nwf.org/wildalive/mussel/audiovideo.html
Check out the National Wildlife Federation’s video of a dwarf wedgemussel hitching a ride on a host fish.
Georgia River Network
www.garivers.org
This nonprofit environmental organization is dedicated to the conservation of Georgia’s waters by building local watershed group capacity and providing statewide policy analysis.
The Land Trust Alliance
www.lta.org
Find land trusts in your region and access online resources for land trusts (grants, conferences, practices, jobs).
National Biological Service: Southeastern Freshwater Fish Information
biology.usgs.gov/s+t/noframe/e061.htm
This article summarizes the current conservation status of U.S. Southeastern freshwater fishes.
The Tennessee Aquarium
www.tennis.org
Take a virtual tour, find out daily feeding schedules, and go behind the scenes of the world's largest freshwater aquarium.
American Heritage Rivers
www.amrivers.org
Research river issues and local campaigns across the U.S. Features include the Newsroom, Take Action Center, River Community and Gear, Books, and more.
| Adventure Magazine | Campbell, James. “The Everglades Moment.” January/February 2002. |
| Book | Crawdad Creek. 1999. |
| Book | National Geographic Guide to Birdwatching Sites—Eastern United States. 1999. Purchase >> |
| National Geographic | Conniff, Richard. “Swamp Thing: Unmasking the Snapping Turtle.” March 1999. |
| National Geographic | Smith, Roff Martin. “Altamaha River: The Easy Ways of the Altamaha.” January 1998. |
| Video | Gus the Alligator. 1998. |
| Video | Everglades: Secrets of the Swamp. 1997. Purchase >> |
| Book | National Geographic’s Driving Guide to America—Southeast. 1996. Purchase >> |
| World Magazine | Jacob, Lee Ann. “Otters Out in the Cold.” January 1994. |
| World Magazine | “Otter Comeback.” March 1987. |
| Video | Realm of the Alligator. 1986. |
| National Geographic | Allen, Robert Porter. “Our Only Native Stork, the Wood Ibis.” February 1964. |
| Map | “Everglades National Park.” Purchase >> |
Photograph of
spotted salamander by
Lynda Richardson/Corbis
