Browsing: Impact

The Yahara Watershed Improvement Network (Yahara WINS) has released its 2025 annual report, marking significant phosphorus reduction progress in the Yahara River watershed. The initiative prevented…

Wildfires in Colorado and neighboring states are causing significant smoke and prompting health advisories due to poor air quality. The Colorado Department of Public Health and…

A recent study from the University of Nevada, Reno reveals persistent mercury contamination in the Carson River, resulting from 19th-century gold mining. High levels of methylmercury—up…

The article reviews the state of contaminants in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, based on comprehensive assessments. It highlights various pollutants, including PCBs, PAHs, metals, and pharmaceuticals,…

The article discusses the projected impact of land use changes on water quality in the Middle Chattahoochee watershed, spanning Georgia, Alabama, and Florida. It highlights concerns…

The study investigates microplastic pollution in freshwater systems within urban Karst watersheds in Texas, focusing on areas with and without treated wastewater effluent. Researchers sampled surface…

During the summer of 2010, a severe heat wave in Russia reached temperatures of 108°F (42°C), leading to thousands of deaths and $15 billion in economic…

The article discusses the intertwining issues of climate change and migration in Latin America and the Caribbean, highlighting that extreme climate events—such as droughts, floods, and…

The 2025 Verde River Watershed Report Card reveals improvements in the watershed’s health, with upland areas’ grade rising from D+ to C since 2020. Restoration projects,…

The DOE Watershed Function Scientific Focus Area (SFA) project investigates climate change impacts in high-mountain regions, particularly along the East River catchment in Colorado. Ecologist Heidi…