Browsing: Watershed & Environmental Science

The article presents studies on rock detention structures (RDS) at four sites, supporting their recognition as nature-based solutions (NbS) due to their potential for climate mitigation…

Lori Jordan, the Fountain County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) District Coordinator, has graduated from the Indiana Watershed Leadership Academy, an intensive program aimed at…

The article discusses significant land use changes in the Wujiang River Basin, a fragile karst area in Southwest China, from 1985 to 2019, examining their ecological…

Trash, especially plastic, is a significant global pollutant affecting both populated and remote areas, including oceans and rivers. Plastic waste constitutes 60%-80% of litter in freshwater…

The article discusses the irrigation potential of the Chacha River Watershed in Ethiopia, estimating that 13,336.5 hectares of land is highly suitable for surface irrigation, while…

Drought is a complex natural hazard that leads to significant water scarcity, impacting agriculture, food security, and various economic sectors. It is characterized by a prolonged…

The article addresses soil erosion and sediment yield in the Fincha watershed in Ethiopia, where land-use changes significantly contribute to these issues. Globally, about 75 billion…

Two New Hope-Solebury High School graduates, Sofia Tasoluk and Rena Xu, received Malcolm P. Crooks Scholarships from the Aquetong Watershed Association (AWA) for their commitment to…

The article examines how alterations in nutrient loadings, particularly nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P), impact water quality in various aquatic ecosystems, with a focus on the…

Recent analysis indicates that Pennsylvania’s efforts to clean local waterways have led to the best overall health of the Chesapeake Bay, marking a C+ grade, the…