Computerized maps of environmental features for 154 of the largest river watersheds around the globe will soon be available to the public, free of charge. A group of research and conservation groups unveiled a draft of the interactive database at the Third World Water Forum in Japan last month. When completed, the database will be accessible through the Internet and on compact disks.
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