Researchers from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology have developed innovative technology to remove dangerous pollutants from drinking water. The technology effectively removes and destroys synthetic organofluorine chemical compounds (PFAS). PFAS are a family of problematic pollutants, also known as “eternal chemicals” due to their chemical stability and persistence …
Read More »Those cursed dams: a cautionary tale | Peach
We are very fortunate to have the longest undammed river in the state of New Hampshire. The Saco River is 41 miles of flowing bliss. Over the past 25 years, working with Trout Unlimited, I have learned that the number one barrier to cold, clean water and free-flowing watersheds are …
Read More »Galloo Island New York State, United States
Steep cliffs, mysterious coves and cool, calm waters Boasting a wealth of natural beauty, this large and expansive private island in Lake Ontario is approx. 2000 acres, 4.5 miles (7 km) long and up to 1.5 miles (2.5 km) wide. It includes 10 miles (16 km) of diverse shoreline and …
Read More »Maine’s existing laws have not reduced pollution. The Pine Tree Amendment will help.
The Opinion BDN section operates independently and does not set newsroom policies or contribute to reporting or editing articles elsewhere in the newspaper or on bangordailynews.com. Luki Hewitt lives in Penobscot and is a member of the Narramissic Valley Friends in Orland. This column was submitted on behalf of the …
Read More »The rarest and weirdest fish in New Horizons
Fishing is a favorite pastime for Animal crossing: new horizons players and villagers alike, but it takes great commitment to catch all the fish in the game. All fish species appear at different rates, and while some can be caught on any day, others never come to the surface. only …
Read More »The Clean Water Act authorization rule finalized by the Army Corps
On December 27, 2021, the US Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) released a Nationwide Licensing Final Rule (NWP) renewing an essential licensing tool for the government and the regulated community. To comply with the Clean Water Act (CWA or the Act), projects with minimal adverse environmental effects may obtain an …
Read More »Verso to pay $ 250,000 after a fish dies in the Escanaba River
The Michigan Department of the Environment, Great Lakes and Energy today announced a settlement with Verso Corp. concerning violations of the national system for the elimination of pollutant discharges at the company’s Escanaba plant. The permit violations relate to a release of “black liquor” at the Verso paper mill wastewater …
Read More »Beavers rescued from euthanasia restore rivers in Utah desert
When introduced to any region, beavers can have a good impact on the environment. It even includes places like the Moab Desert in Utah. And that’s exactly what a team of academics did. (Photo: Getty Images) How beavers have a positive impact on their environment A Utah State University student …
Read More »Looking forward to another year on the lake | News, Sports, Jobs
The New Year is as fresh as it gets, full of promise and opportunity for those who look forward to whatever awaits them. New Year’s optimism is kind of how I see fishing as well. The slate is clean. The disappointments are in the rearview mirror. Like the fisherman who …
Read More »Do IRBs make sense for mid-size and large solar farms?
November 17, 2021 Mr. Editor, My family has been at May’s Lick for many generations. I live on my family farm and love living in the countryside and in Mason County. There have been recent editorials and opinions on social media about solar power that are disheartening. This community must …
Read More »Mizzou researchers propose to change drinking water laws
Researchers at the University of Missouri are calling for a new approach to the Clean Water Act, and the team wants to start at the sink and work your way up to where the rain hits the earth. Lawyer Robin Rotman and civil engineer Kathleen Trauth are co-authors of a …
Read More »Abandoned sailors recount their lives since stranding in Umm Al Quwain
It has been seven months since Vinay Kumar and his crew left the United Arab Emirates after being stranded at Umm Al Quwain aboard an oil tanker abandoned at sea for nearly three years. When the Merchant Tanker Iba parted from its anchorage in rough seas and drifted onto a …
Read More »St. Lucia River and Indian River Lagoon Nonprofits Seek Christmas Donations
When you’re tasked with protecting and restoring the waters of North America’s most biodiverse estuary, there simply aren’t enough hours in the day to crunch the finances and crunch the numbers for daily accounting. Mike Conner, the Indian Riverkeeper, therefore has a “12 Days of Christmas” wish for the Treasure …
Read More »Powerful storm system triggers flooding along San Mateo County coast – CBS San Francisco
HALF MOON BAY (CBS SF) – Flood waters flowed down Corral Reef Avenue in El Granada after a powerful winter storm front roared across the San Mateo County coast on Thursday morning, quickly spilling more than an inch of rain in a heavy downpour. The National Weather Service has issued …
Read More »PA House Passes Clean Streams Bill Amendment; critics say it will weaken the app
STATE IMPACT IN PENNSYLVANIA – Lawmakers are proposing a measure to change state law on clean flows. Supporters say it will make the law more convenient for businesses to follow, but critics say it will not be practical to enforce it. A section of Polen Run, a stream in Greene …
Read More »stimulated by the pandemic, a renewed call to protect the city’s waterways | Now
The following essay was originally published in The Philadelphia Inquirer in conjunction with the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation at Drexel University as part of Rebuilding Philly, a series of commentary articles written by faculty and professionals. of Drexel related to the COVID-19 pandemic and to racial and economic equity. …
Read More »Prime Minister Imran Khan takes note of Gwadar protest and ensures action
Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan took note on Sunday of the ongoing protest by fishermen in Gwadar, Balochistan. “I have taken note of the very legitimate demands of the hardworking fishermen of Gwadar. He will take strong action against illegal trawler fishing and will also address CM Balochistan, ”Prime Minister …
Read More »It’s time to stem the tide of woes caused by climate change | Forum
A man kayakes in flooded downtown Annapolis as residents examine conditions following Hurricane Isabel on September 19, 2003. Mike Land / Chesapeake Bay Program Climate change has been called an existential crisis, and rightly so. It is urgent and global – a fact that drew prominent world leaders and thousands …
Read More »The Recorder – Barnhardt Manufacturing Co. in Colrain to pay $ 1.5 million for 2019 acid spill
COLRAIN – The cotton bleaching company believed to be responsible for the deaths of more than 270,000 fish, including thousands of state-listed rare species, following an acid spill at its Colrain plant in 2019 agreed to pay nearly $ 1.5 million in settlement. North Carolina-based Barnhardt Manufacturing Co. reportedly dumped …
Read More »Flood-hit Inglewood businesses count costs amid insurance confusion
When Sharon Reidy started Inglewood Coffee Shop and Tea Garden over 10 years ago, she knew she was not eligible for flood coverage from her insurer. When floodwaters ravaged the border town last week, his business was one of many that were badly affected. She now faces a damage bill …
Read More »Throw a stone through the waters to create many ripples
Nicholson As November 2021 fades into memory, have you taken the time to be thankful? No problem if you haven’t. Every day is a good time to think about things for which we should be grateful. As always, a few thoughts on my recent adventures as mayor of America’s Best …
Read More »The story of two cities: why the expat community of Nairobi lives in a different world
Section of Cycads Estate, Runda. [Fidelis Kabunyi, Stamdard] The story of two cities: why the expat community of Nairobi lives in a different world So… Nairobi, our beloved city that once shone in the sun, has been voted the best city on the continent and ranked among the 12 best …
Read More »Brazil enters morally troubled waters by hosting dog surfing competitions in a world adjacent to animal abuse!
Help bring home a cultural icon. Surfer, motorcycle racer, artist, hep-cat and co-founder of The Royal Hawaiian Crowd Elimination Technique in Malibu, Billy al Bengston was one of the Malibu team members in the 1950s. who had all those beautiful green walls for him and his friends including Miki “Da …
Read More »California’s first plan to ban offshore oil has failed and casts a shadow
SACRAMENTO – The offshore oil derricks that dot the California coastline continue to pump despite a history of catastrophic spills and the wishes of generations of politicians to scrap them. They even survived a modest attempt by state officials over a decade ago to offer incentives to oil companies that …
Read More »The mutant (crayfish) has landed
In the 1990s, a mutant crayfish capable of conquering and degrading aquatic systems emerged as a result of secret German experiments gone awry. The marmorkreb, aka the marbled crayfish (Procambarus virginalis), is a new destructive species that first appeared in aquariums in Germany. However, it was more likely the result …
Read More »‘Trash Free Waters’ Invites Volunteers to Help Keep Tampa’s Waters Clean
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – The Tampa Bay area is known for its beautiful waterways. But what is not beautiful is the waste that ends up in these waters. Al Antolik is the director of Trash Free Waters, part of the Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful organization. Its mission is to keep …
Read More »Federal Base Coordinator | The hill
JOB AD Federal Base Coordinator The Chesapeake Bay Foundation is looking for a Federal Core Coordinator within the EPR Department who will be based in our Washington, DC office. THE CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION Established in 1967, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) is the largest regional non-profit conservation organization dedicated to …
Read More »A backyard seat: OSHA, Air and Waters | Pillsbury – Gravel2Gavel Construction and Real Estate Law
The courts have rendered several new and important decisions on environmental and administrative law in recent weeks. UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEAL FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CIRCUIT Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association, Inc. v. EPAOn November 12, 2021, the DC Circuit ruled in a split decision that neither Section 202 …
Read More »Clean Boats, Clean Water Grants Now Available | News for Fenton, Linden, Holly MI
Calling all lake associations, watershed groups, nonprofits, and local and tribal government units. The Michigan Clean Boats, Clean Waters program provides grants to support aquatic invasive species awareness efforts. This funding opportunity is available to organizations dedicated to educating boaters about aquatic invasive species and protecting Michigan’s waterways. Up to …
Read More »Biden administration restores drinking water guarantees interrupted during Trump era
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Biden administration took action Thursday to restore federal protections for hundreds of thousands of small streams, wetlands and other waterways, overturning a Trump-era rule that was seen as one of the environmental setbacks characteristics of this administration. This is a regulation sometimes referred to as “United …
Read More »Hamiltonians return home for the first time in days to clean up flooding from the Skagit River
Hamiltonians assess damage after flooding Some families in Skagit County are returning home for the first time after severe flooding of the Skagit River. HAMILTON, Wash. – Some families in Skagit County are returning home for the first time after severe flooding of the Skagit River. Hamilton residents spent their …
Read More »Denmark cleans beach, then dumps trash back into water, Trending News
In Denmark, a municipality spent over $ 150,000 a year cleaning up debris from beaches and then dumping it back into the water. Danmarks Radio posted a video on its website showing a bulldozer in the waters of Stillinge Beach in Slagelse, Denmark. It appears that the dozer blade lifts …
Read More »DEQ targets a new trial on the environmental law of the “bad actor”
The Indian community of Fort Belknap, the Confederate Salish and Kootenai tribes, the Ksanka Elders Advisory Committee and a coalition of environmental groups have relaunched a legal effort to prevent Hecla Mining Company the operation of two gold and copper mines in northwestern Montana. Yesterday’s lawsuit represents the latest turning …
Read More »Snohomish County pledges to keep Puget Sound and salmon safe
28 October 2021 SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Washington, October 28, 2021 – Snohomish County Director Dave Somers today announced that he has made the Salmon Safe Puget Sound Pledge for Snohomish County. Salmon populations and the killer whales that depend on them face a continuing decline in Puget Sound. The Salmon Safe …
Read More »Movement to avoid Commons sewage rebellion dismissed as too weak | Rivers
A government attempt to stop a rebellion in parliament over the scale of sewage discharges by water companies into rivers has been criticized as being too weak. Drinking water activists said a government amendment to the environmental bill did not create a legal obligation for water companies to stop discharging …
Read More »New septic system technology to clean Cape Town’s waters
As Jennifer Loughran led a tour of the Barnstable Clean Water Coalition’s Shubael Pond Project, she called a newly installed NitROE sewage septic system a “living laboratory.” “Maybe looking at a septic system isn’t always exciting,” said Loughran, project manager at the coalition. “But just thinking about the possibilities these …
Read More »So what exactly is US water? | Snell & Wilmer
The federal Clean Water Act created federal jurisdiction over “navigable waters” defined as “United States waters” (WOTUS). Since it became law in 1972, the debate over what is, and is not, WOTUS has been robust. The 2006 Supreme Court decision in Rapanos v. United States embodied the challenges of finding …
Read More »Nigeria: Raising awareness of the need to protect rivers from pollution
The importance of rivers as a source of water for humanity cannot be overstated. It is not surprising that workers in the Benin-Owina river basin have recently mobilized to raise awareness of the need to protect rivers from pollution. Adibe Emenyonu, who was present at the event, captured the essence …
Read More »New Staff Added to Adirondack Nonprofits –
Here’s a look at recent new hires at nonprofits in the Adirondack region: Adirondack Council hires Blake Neumann as clean water advocate The Adirondack Council announced another significant addition to its growing conservation team, Blake Neumann, who will fill the newly created role of Clean Water Advocate. Blake Neumann, who …
Read More »The 7 best makeup remover cleansers
There are many great cleansers out there, but not all of them are up to the task of removing makeup from your entire face. When that’s a priority, you’ll want to opt for a micellar water or an oil-based cleanser, such as cleansing oil or cleansing balm. But even more …
Read More »Federal judge drops Trump EPA rule to streamline state water quality approvals
In a move that promotes greater state influence over licensing natural gas pipelines, a California federal judge overturned a Trump-era US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule designed to streamline Clean Water Act (CWA) approvals. U.S. District Judge William Alsup, overseeing the case in U.S. District Court for the Northern District …
Read More »Florida manatees die in record numbers due to food shortage
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla – Florida fishing guide and environmental activist Paul Fafeita said one of his charter clients’ strengths is spotting manatees foraging on seagrass in shallow water. It’s not so exciting when they stumble upon the emaciated carcass of a starving manatee. “It’s not good when you have customers …
Read More »Thirty years of all-female team effort on polluted Yunnan lake
Posted: October 25, 2021 at 2:06 am MDT|Update: 23 minutes ago KUNMING, China, 25 October 2021 / PRNewswire / – This is a report from China SCIO: At the top of the southwestern plateaus from China Yunnan and next to the provincial capital Kunming is Dianchi Lake, known as the …
Read More »Minnesota Drinking Water Rules Changes Gain Federal Approval
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has proposed to change the Class 3 and Class 4 water quality standards, which are intended to protect water used by industry, agriculture, livestock and wildlife. The MPCA said the old standards were based on outdated science, without much evidence to support pollution limits. But …
Read More »Army body must review Indiana dairy farm decision
MUNSTER, Indiana (AP) – A federal judge has ordered the US Army Corps of Engineers to reconsider its ruling that a dairy farm built in northwest Indiana to house more than 4,000 cows is not subject to the Clean Water Act. Environmental groups and several residents sued Texas-based Natural Prairie …
Read More »Biden Administration Decision Could Block Minnesota Copper Mine | Mining
“This is an important first step on the road to permanent protection,” Becky Rom, national chairperson of the Campaign to Save Boundary Waters, said in a statement. “The appropriate next step for the administration is to revoke the two Twin Metals leases that the Trump administration illegally reinstated.” “It’s a …
Read More »Divers search Fort Worth waters in hopes of solving cold cases – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Could the answers to missing persons and cold cases be found in the waters of North Texas? That’s a question a group of volunteers and police may soon be answering as divers scour the lakes around Fort Worth this week. Adventures With Purpose, an Oregon-based sonar and recovery team, travels …
Read More »Effects of oil spill and oil subsidies highlight Congressional audience in Irvine – Orange County Register
Fishing owners whose livelihoods have collapsed. Wildlife rescuers who have spent the past two weeks cleaning oil from bird feathers. Advocates for coastal businesses who account for damage to local shops, restaurants and hotels. These are some of the stories witnesses shared at a Congressional hearing on Monday, Oct. 18 …
Read More »Coast Guard says ship’s anchor dragged California oil pipeline which then leaked: NPR
Workers in protective gear clean up the contaminated beach at Corona Del Mar on October 7 after an oil spill in Newport Beach, California. Ringo HW Chiu / AP hide caption toggle legend Ringo HW Chiu / AP Workers in protective gear clean up the contaminated beach at Corona Del …
Read More »San Diego Community News Group
Mitigation actions underway at Scripps Institution of Oceanography and Birch Aquarium to protect marine organisms as oceanographers assist with wind and current forecasts The University of California, San Diego is protecting critical campus operations and assisting federal and state agencies in the event oil leaking from a broken pipeline off …
Read More »# 635: In which beepers, cheese curds and Chinese astronauts take off – and Emeril takes it up a notch
Last step : Welcome Friday, dear readers! You’ve conquered another busy work week and won another restful weekend – almost. More than a last sprint! So dig deep, fearless go-getter, and here’s a little nudge of innovation to help you bring it home. Mammo mia: It’s October 15th and as …
Read More »Huntington Beach has reopened, but the aftermath of the oil spill is far from over – Mother Jones
Fight disinformation. Get a daily rundown of the facts that matter. Register for free Mother Jones bulletin. Surf at Huntington Beach, 10 days after a major oil spill marred the waters off the southern California coast. The popular surf spot reopened on Monday after officials with city and state parks …
Read More »Free decontamination stations set up to clean oil-covered boats after Huntington Beach spill – CBS Los Angeles
HUNTINGTON BEACH (CBSLA) – Authorities are setting up free decontamination stations to clean up the dozens of boats that were covered in oil in the aftermath of the Huntington Beach spill last weekend. Stations will be in place for the estimated 200 boats that have oil stuck to their hulls …
Read More »The BoatUS Foundation and Berkley Celebrate Revolutionary Concepts in Fishing Line and Soft Bait Recycling: Recast and Recycle Contest Winners Announced
Recycling old fishing lines and soft baits into new products is labor intensive, inefficient and simply, for many anglers, not easy to do. This hinders the ability to increase the volume of recycling lines and soft baits in the United States. However, three winners from the BoatUS Foundation and the …
Read More »Four Keys to Achieving California’s Conservation Goals
A year ago, Gov. Gavin Newsom set a bold goal of conserving 30% of California’s land and coastal waters by 2030. President Biden and other leaders around the world also set conservation targets of at least 30%. This goal, known as the 30 × 30, could profoundly transform the Bay …
Read More »County officials share measures for the oil spill moving south
OCEANSIDE, Calif. (KGTV) – The U.S. Orange County Coast Guard said at 2 p.m. Wednesday that no oil had passed through San Diego County. However, local officials said they will remain cautious and work to find solutions to ensure the oil does not harm our beaches. “I hope it doesn’t …
Read More »‘Middle Ground’ on WOTUS elusive if not impossible | 2021-10-05
EPA Administrator Michael Regan has repeatedly stated that he wants to develop a “sustainable” definition of “United States waters” in the Clean Water Act – a definition based on Supreme Court case law. and contributions from various stakeholders. The objective is to obtain a rule that could survive several administrations …
Read More »Abandoned Mining Land Program Expires; coal communities lose their job and health security | State
Appalachians – The abandoned mining lands program has expired, leaving mining communities grappling with environmental ruin and lost job opportunities. In 1977, Congress established the AML fund under the Surface Mine Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA). Since then, the Abandoned Mine Lands program has eliminated more than 46,000 surface mine …
Read More »Editorial: Huntington Beach’s shoreline is covered in oil. This is why the United States must end coastal drilling
The Orange County coastline has become the latest victim of the country’s unhealthy dependence on oil. In one of the largest spills in California in decades, an oil pipeline connected to an oil rig off the coast of Huntington Beach released at least 126,000 gallons of crude over the weekend. …
Read More »TSCA Sections Regulations — US EPA Course Reversal? – Environment
United States: TSCA Sections Regulations — US EPA Course Reversal? 03 October 2021 Jenner & Block To print this article, simply register or connect to Mondaq.com. In remarks prepared by U.S. EPA Chief Chemicals Officer Michael Freedhoff, which were presented at the Product Stewardship Society Annual Meeting, Freedhoff made clear …
Read More »Weeks After Flooding, North Carolina City Sifts What The Waters Have Left | State and regional news
Robinson slipped the photo into his pocket and continued his mission. When the team gathered at the Cruso Community Center, he passed the photo on to the volunteers. “If my house was taken away, I would probably want the photos more than anything else,” he said. Chelsea White-Hoglen is one …
Read More »The project tour highlights the efforts benefiting the flow restoration efforts in the Chehalis basin
By Eric Rosane / [email protected] It’s no secret that the Chehalis basin has a water problem. Sometimes there is not enough material in the streams and at other times, especially during the winter months, there is too much. But Washington’s second-largest watershed is no stranger to creative solutions. On Wednesday, …
Read More »Don’t Let Garbage Dump Your River Public Awareness Initiative Aims to Lead Clean-Up Efforts in Area Waterways
SAN ANTONIO – When it rains, waste from streets, parking lots and neighborhoods drains into ditches and storm sewers, which flow into streams and rivers in the area. San Antonio River Authority Tip: Don’t let garbage dump your river. Put the litter box in its place. Litter in the region’s …
Read More »San Mateo Co. promotes Rain Barrel program ahead of rainy season
SAN MATEO COUNTY, CA – Residents of San Mateo County are eligible for a rebate program that could provide them with free rain barrels as part of a county-wide effort to encourage people to save money. money and water. The pilot project, started by Flows To Bay – part of …
Read More »PHOTO GALLERY | Residents Visit AMD’s Oven Run Site During Reconstruction | New
HOOVERSVILLE, Pa .– Pam Milavec and Tom Grote have not returned to the acidic mine drainage site D at Even Run in several years, but the two were eager to check on the reconstruction progress on Wednesday when the Somerset Conservation District did a site visit. “It’s nice to go …
Read More »EPA resolves Clean Water Act violations at Jayhawk Club in Lawrence, Kansas
Region 07 press releases September 29, 2021 LENEXA, KAN. – (SEP 29, 2021) – The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has entered into settlement agreements with Eagle 1968 LC and Kings Construction Co. Inc. to resolve alleged violations of the federal Clean Water Act (CWA) at the Jayhawk Club …
Read More »Column: 30 percent preserved or restored by 2030 | Opinion
The Biden administration presented a bold vision to conserve and restore 30% of our nation’s land and water by 2030. Biden’s “America the Beautiful” plan sets out the first-ever national conservation goal. And not a moment too soon. Our nation’s critical pollinators and ecosystems are being wiped out. There are …
Read More »Local health authorities warn of contaminated flood water | Local News
Health officials are warning residents of Citrus County of the health risks associated with so much standing and stagnant water due to recent downpours. Audrey Stasko, spokesperson for the Florida Department of Health in Citrus County, warned residents to avoid contact with water. While skin contact with flood water does …
Read More »Degraded water and TMDL compliance
The EPA announced that it provided the state with the 2020 Missouri Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 303 (d) final list of degraded waters on September 13, 2021. Section 303 (d) of the CWA requires states to submit their lists of degraded waters to the EPA for approval every two …
Read More »US aims to relax contaminant testing at nuclear weapons lab
SANTA FE, NM (AP) – The US Department of Energy wants to switch to less stringent testing for carcinogenic chemicals in and around one of its major nuclear weapons laboratories despite concerns from environmentalists and New Mexico regulators. The federal agency is using the Triennial Review of New Mexico’s Surface …
Read More »Beverage report: search indicates functional beverages
The Canadian company, headquartered in the US in Edina, Minnesota, also produces frozen fruit, saying 60% of frozen fruit purchased is used for smoothies at home, a growing trend in functional drinks. also. Innophos, a specialty ingredients company in Cranbury, NJ, has launched two new plant-based solutions for high-protein drinks, …
Read More »How Congress Could Reduce the Big Oil Gravy Train
The fossil fuel industry is a poster for corporate welfare. Federal subsidies and tax breaks support the development of fossil fuels, even when drilling projects are expected to be too expensive to be profitable. Below-market rental rates, royalties and fees subsidize oil and gas companies, encouraging them to use our …
Read More »Reflecting On The Things We Have Accomplished Together | News, Sports, Jobs
As the pandemic cloud continues to cast an intimidating shadow, I would like to take this opportunity to shine brightly on the amazing accomplishments that continue to uplift our community and give us hope. With unity and determination, our community has made great strides in tackling climate change, protecting the …
Read More »SEITC funded for a fish consumption project
Federal grant will fund efforts by the Southeast Alaska Native Transboundary Commission and Wrangell Cooperative Association to collect data on the amount of fish and other seafood consumed by Indigenous people who reside in Wrangell . The grant of $ 129,343 for the two-year project was awarded by the Office …
Read More »“I quit a job in the government and fought with my family, all to save 7 species of turtles from extinction
FSeawater turtles are crucial to maintaining healthy aquatic ecosystems as they clean up rivers and ponds by consuming dead matter and algae. Charismatic species also control invasive fish varieties and often serve as a source of protein for other animals in the water body. There are 29 species of freshwater …
Read More »Local educators, students participating in the Lake Eufaula Water Study | New
Robert Fant, Eufaula high school student, participated in the training Lakeside teacher Shae Speake and volunteer Christi Taylor test for dissolved oxygen. Teachers from Eufaula School discuss water analysis during the classroom training session. STAFF REPORTS In August, participants from Eufaula Town Schools, Lakeside School, and volunteer Christi Taylor attended …
Read More »Column: It’s time to invest in modern water and sewage infrastructure | Opinion
As the Baker-Polito administration celebrates Climate Week in Massachusetts, we recognize that extreme weather events across the country last year demonstrate the need to act on resilience to protect public health. Locally, the intense rainfall the Commonwealth has experienced in recent months highlights the threat to public health caused by …
Read More »Louisiana’s seafood industry destroyed by Hurricane Ida
The Category 4 hurricane fractured parts of the industry even more than Katrina, which cost seafood companies more than $ 1 billion in 2005. NEW ORLEANS – Louisiana oyster farmers, crabbers, shrimpers and fishermen are nothing but adaptable, producing millions of pounds of seafood each year, often in waters that …
Read More »Authorities continue to monitor blue-green algae in Lake Wylie
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Stormwater Services completed the last assessment of Lake Wylie on Monday, September 20. MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NC – No active blue-green algae blooms have been reported in two coves of Lake Wylie following a recent assessment by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services. According to a new statement provided by the ministry, …
Read More »Uranium mining from the Grand Canyon is hurting us all. We must ban it
At Trout Unlimited, we’ve been working since our founding in 1959 to protect, reconnect, restore and maintain trout habitat on behalf of today’s athletes. The commitment extends to the protection of public lands that support healthy ecosystems for all wildlife, such as the landscape surrounding the Grand Canyon which remains …
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