Browsing: Management
The article titled “Fire influence on land–water interactions in aridland catchments” discusses the complex relationships between wildfire occurrences and water dynamics in arid ecosystems. It emphasizes…
Scientists at LSU’s College of the Coast & Environment are analyzing Louisiana’s regulations on floodplain management as part of the Louisiana Watershed Initiative (LWI), aimed at…
UMass Amherst researchers have developed a community-based framework to manage ecological threats, focusing on traditional knowledge for sustainable conservation. This framework, reported in PLOS ONE, is…
In Washington’s Wildfire Zones, Timber Interests Shift Focus from Collaborative Forest Management
The article explores the evolution and impact of forest collaboratives in the Pacific Northwest, particularly after the “Timber Wars.” Jasmine Minbashian, a long-time environmental activist, joined…
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has rebranded its Chesapeake and Coastal Service as Watershed and Climate Services (WCS), effective May 13, 2025. This change reflects…
The West Maui watershed restoration project, co-managed by Aloha Puʻu Kukui and The Nature Conservancy, engages Native Hawaiian students in efforts to restore over 9,000 acres…
New Faculty Member Strengthens Environmental Science with Expertise in Watershed Management
Brendan Murphy’s research focuses on the effects of environmental variability and disturbances in watersheds, notably developing pre-fire risk assessment models to evaluate the impact of wildfires…
Impact of Agricultural Practices and Pond Management on Methane and Nitrous Oxide Emissions in Subtropical Watersheds
The article examines the emissions of methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O) from ponds and small reservoirs in the Jinjing agricultural watershed of southern China, where…
Understanding Public Support for Eco-Compensation in Taihu Basin’s Watershed Management
The article discusses the significant environmental issues caused by excessive natural resource consumption and pollution in river basins, jeopardizing sustainable development. Payment for Watershed Ecosystem Services…
Oklahoma Forestry Service Director Mark Goeller was fired due to criticism of the agency’s response to recent wildfires, as announced by Governor Kevin Stitt in a…