Browsing: Watershed & Environmental Science

The article summarizes a series of past webinars focusing on harmful algal blooms (HABs), hypoxia, nutrient management, and their impacts on water quality across the United…

A peer-reviewed study in Science of the Total Environment analyzed over 4,300 water samples from the Lake George watershed, covering 1970-2024. Led by Jim Sutherland, the…

The article emphasizes the critical role of water quality and quantity in sustaining life and communities. It highlights the importance of engaging local groups—such as schools…

A Penn State study examined microplastics in freshwater ecosystems across Pennsylvania, revealing how these pollutants move through watersheds. By analyzing sediment samples from three Pennsylvania watersheds…

Gypsy moth caterpillars have caused significant damage to forests, defoliating over one million acres across Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia, marking the worst outbreak in…

A recent gathering of the Friends of Muskoka Watershed (FMW) focused on local environmental concerns, particularly concerning Muskoka’s waters and forests. This event at the Muskoka…

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The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) and Rio Tinto have expanded their partnership with a $1.75 million funding initiative focused on researching the effects of…

Chesapeake Bay health declined in 2024, but remains on a long-term improvement trajectory, according to the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES). Extreme weather…

On January 20, 2024, the Jennings Environmental Education Center hosted its 23rd annual Prairie Improvement Day, where over 80 community volunteers helped manage Pennsylvania’s only prairie…