Pollution Biggest Driver Of Nuisance Algal Blooms In European, North American Lakes
Cyanobacteria bloom, Mohegan Lake, NY. Copyright Michael R. Martin Scientists at the University of Nottingham and McGill University have found
Category: water quality
Restoring Threatened Mussels To Freshwater Could Cut E. Coli Contamination
Man-made filtration systems often do a great job of protecting human health, but natural filtration systems can be equally if
Isolated wetlands impact water quality despite fewer protections
Copyright Michael R. Martin Researchers at Indiana University say wetlands in isolated areas play big roles in providing clean water
NALMS past-presidents fault lake management organizations’ watershed focus over in-lake issues
Kezar Lake, NH, USA. Copyright Michael R. Martin North American Lake Management Society’s past-presidents Dick Osgood and Ken Wagner, writing
Researchers putting Water Hyacinth into Florida waters to improve water quality
Researchers in Florida are looking at adding rather than removing the aggressively invasive Water Hyacinth at Crystal River National Wildlife
VT Governor Shumlin on Water Quality
Governor Peter Shumlin addressed Vermont water quality issues in his January 8, 2015 Inagrual Address. “Innovative energy projects can also
Nutrient Sensor Challenge Launched
A group of federal agencies and private partners have announced the Nutrient Sensor Challenge. The goal is to support efforts
Microbeads in Soap are Bad for Water Quality
Those tiny exfoliating beads found in face scrubs and other concoctions are made of plastic. Like all plastic, they don’t
EPA and FDA Update on Fish Consumption
EPA and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have issued updated draft advice on fish consumption. The two agencies have
Quick Guide for Developing Effective Watershed Plans Released
The Quick Guide is intended for a wide audience—from the novice to experienced practitioners working on watershed-related issues at the
Lake Stewardship 