A catalog of federal programs related to water quality that are available to assist states, municipalities, individuals, & other entities in their efforts to safeguard surface water & groundwater resources threatened by pollution. 72 federal programs & other initiatives are identified that either directly or indirectly support water quality protection &/or enrichment. At least $4.6 billion & 10,680 FT equivalent staff are dedicated to these assistance efforts. Includes full contact information for each program. Covers the following federal agencies: Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Interior, Transportation, EPA, NSF, & TVA. Charts & tables.

This 592-page spiral-bound reference provides a baseline of information for all those involved with managing living marine resources in California and chronicles changes that have occurred in many of the state’s fisheries. Organized by marine ecosystems: bays and estuaries, nearshore and offshore. Includes illustrated species descriptions with details of biological knowledge, fishery history, landings data, population status and references. Also includes sections on marine birds and mammals and appendices containing management considerations (by species), a glossary of technical terms and acronyms and fishing gear illustrations. Jointly produced by the California Sea Grant Extension Program and the California Department of Fish and Game following the passage of the Marine Life Protection Act in January 1999.