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August is NATIONAL WATER QUALITY MONTH. Check out the water quality links on this page to learn how to help protect Montana's water quality.

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August is NATIONAL WATER QUALITY MONTH. Many thanks to all of you who are engaged in monitoring Montana waters, or in water quality protection efforts.  Follow these links to learn more about water quality and how you can become involved in protecting this precious resource.

• Business Services Industry devotes their main webpage to National Water Quality Month as the perfect time to dive into good water habits. 
• Charity Navigator identifies highly rated water quality charities that put your donations to work to protect the nation's water quality.
• Learn more about the drinking water in your home by reading "Check Your Water."
• USDA's Water Quality Information Center 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.
• Education World provides ideas and activities in honor of National Water Quality Month for educators and students.
• Montana Department of Environmental Quality is the state-specific "go to" site for information on water quality.
• See more Water Quality links on this website.

Montana Watercourse is a statewide water education program that supports water resource decision making and stewardship by providing unbiased information, resources, tools and education to all water users. We are housed on the Montana State University Campus in Bozeman, Montana, and are part of the Montana Water Center.

Montana Watercourse supports your local efforts through:

- Co-sponsorship of water resource seminars
- Workshops and trainings on water topics
- Volunteer water monitoring training for communities and schools
- Assistance with local water education program development
- Publications and guides on water resource and watershed topics
- Teaching trunks filled with interactive water resource activities
- Educator workshops, trainings and tours using Project WET and other curricula and materials

Learn more about how to give, get involved and stay informed.