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Background Information

Fairfax County Watersheds
Information by Fairfax County about local watersheds
USDA Natural Resources & Environment
Information by the USDA Economic Research Service on Natural Resources and the Environment
Virginia's Major Watersheds
A map and list of Virginia's major watersheds
Only Rain
Website by Northern Virginia Clean Water Partners. Their goal is to work together to keep local residents healthy and safe by reducing the amount of pollution that reaches local creeks and rivers
EPA Ambient Water Monitoring and Assessment: Resources and Tools
Resources and Tools from the EPA on water monitoring and assessment, including factsheets, variables, and different water monitoring and assessment projects

Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA)
An organization of more than 10,000 public and private sector professionals committed to advancing from solid waste management to resource management through their shared emphasis on education, advocacy and research
ReFED Insight Engine
An online hub for data and solutions featuring the most comprehensive examination of food loss and waste in the United States
Food and Beverage Industry Trade Associations
A list of the major food and beverage industry groups and associations, organized by category.
USDA Crops Research
The USDA Economic Research Service research guide to crops in the USA
FDA Food Additive Status List
A list of common additives in our food from the FDA
USDA Food Loss and Waste
USDA information and resources on Food Loss and Waste