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Guardians of the Watershed: Volunteers Making a Splash in Pennsylvania

December 19, 2025

In Pennsylvania, a group of passionate volunteers is stepping up to protect the state's water resources. These dedicated individuals, known as Master Watershed Stewards, are working tirelessly to support local governments and conservation efforts. They are helping to implement stormwater regulations

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Chicken Feed to the Rescue: A Smart Swap for Sidewalk Salt

December 9, 2025

Winter in Minnesota brings snow and ice, but it also brings a problem: too much salt. This salt ends up in our water and hurts wildlife. So, what's the fix? Chicken grit. Chicken grit is small, hard bits fed to chickens to help them digest food. It turns out, it's also great for traction on icy sid

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Round Gobies: How Temperature and Salt Affect Their Spread

April 26, 2025

The round goby, a small fish, has been making waves in North American waters since the 1990s. It first appeared in the Great Lakes and has since journeyed eastward, reaching the Hudson River Estuary in 2021. Scientists wanted to understand how this fish handles saltwater, especially as it moves into

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The Quiet Battle for Cai Creek's Old-Growth Forest

April 23, 2025

The Cai Creek watershed is a hotspot for controversy. It is home to old-growth trees, and some people want to protect it. Others want to log it. The government has a role to play in this. They are trying to balance public opinion with their own goals. The government has a special group called BC Ti

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The Hidden Journey of Superbugs in Our Waterways

April 3, 2025

In the heart of Columbus, Ohio, a silent battle is unfolding in the city's waterways. This battle is not fought with weapons, but with tiny, invisible warriors known as Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales, or CPE for short. These superbugs have become a significant threat in hospitals, but they

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Mammoth Mice: A Furry Step Towards De-Extinction

March 5, 2025

Scientists have created a mouse with mammoth-like fur. This is part of a bigger plan to bring back the woolly mammoth. The company behind this is using a technology called CRISPR. They found genes in mice that are similar to those in mammoths. Then, they edited the mouse embryos to have these genes.

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Water Plants Under Climate Pressure: A Look at Tehran's Future

January 5, 2025

Climate change is shaking up water treatment plants, especially in places like Tehran. Scientists are worried about a green algae called chlorophyll-a, which can cause problems in water quality. To understand how climate change affects water flows, experts used a model called SDSM. They looked at th

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Heavy Rain Hits Hard: Texas Water Quality in Spotlight

December 16, 2024

You know those heavy rainstorms Texas is famous for? Well, they're doing more than just making a splash. They're also playing a big role in how much E. coli, a nasty bacteria, shows up in the state's recreational waterbodies. This isn't just a problem in one spot; it's happening all over. And guess

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The Changing Landscape of Bilate: How Deforestation Affects Climate

November 25, 2024

Did you know that how we use our land can greatly affect the climate? Let's take a look at the Bilate Watershed in Ethiopia. From 1994 to 2024, there have been big changes in how people use the land. Forests have been disappearing fast, with around 4681. 2 hectares lost each year between 2014 and 20

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What's Up with Idaho's Drying Lakes?

October 8, 2024

Imagining a bright day of fishing, a group of friends trekked to the White Cloud Mountains in Idaho. They aimed for Ocalkens Lake 2, but surprise! It was almost bone-dry, with barely an inch of water left. They found a slightly better alternative at Ocalkens Lake 1, though it was smaller and green