General publication platforms where “search” gives information on specific issues/topics with “Open Access” and “free down-loads”, up-to-the-date information on “Conferences” & “Publications”:

(1) “Taylor & Francis” of scholarly journals, books, eBooks, reference works, and databases in humanities, social sciences, behavioral sciences, science, technology, & medicine: http://www.tandfonline.com/

(2) InderScience Publisher of academic, scientific & professional journals: http://www.inderscience.com/

(3) ScienceDirect gives full-text science-database of numerous journal articles & book chapters: http://www.sciencedirect.com/

Specific publication/policy platforms:

Water – Publication and Conferences:

(1) European Water Association (management & improvement of the water environment): http://www.ewa-online.eu/

(2) International Journal on Hydropower and Dams (view and art in hydro and dam technology): http://www.hydropower-dams.com/

(3) INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RIVER BASIN MANAGEMENT (river & floodplain management): http://jrbm.net/

(4) The National Water Rights Digest (public affairs and related subjects): http://www.ridenbaugh.com/nwrd/