Browsing: Wonders

The “Classrooms to Watersheds” project, supported by a Lake Champlain Basin Program grant, engaged Plattsburgh City School District students in hands-on watershed science. Through activities like…

Scaling Mauna Kea in Hawaii, at 33,500 feet including its underwater base, surpasses Mt. Everest’s 29,035 feet elevation. Although Everest is the highest point above sea…

Morne Trois Pitons National Park in Dominica showcases a volcanic landscape filled with dense forests, lakes, fumaroles, and hot springs. Established in 1975 and a UNESCO…

Trey Simmons is leading a survey of juvenile fish in streams of Wrangell-St Elias National Park and Preserve, emphasizing the importance of streams and rivers in…

Summary The North Coast region, including RNSP, is the most seismically active area in the U.S., influenced by the interaction of three tectonic plates: North American,…

The article discusses several research initiatives by EPA scientists in Florida’s Pensacola Bay and surrounding areas, focusing on environmental health and water quality. Tire-Derived Pollutants: EPA…

Grand Canyon National Park Summary Inscribed in 1979, Grand Canyon National Park features significant geological formations, including the Uinkaret Field and Vulcan’s Throne, and is recognized…

Today, October 6, 2023, marks International Geodiversity Day, aimed at promoting awareness of geodiversity and geoheritage. The Inter-Agency Geodiversity Liaison Group emphasizes that geodiversity — the…

The “Learn About Your Home Waters” speaker series focuses on Central Oregon’s Whychus watershed, covering its ecology, history, and creek restoration. Organized by Central Oregon Community…

The article provides an extensive overview of the geology and hydrogeology of Big Cypress National Preserve in South Florida, emphasizing its unique landscapes and ecosystems influenced…