Tag: water quality
Protecting Oregon’s Crater Lake: Managing Visitor Impac...
Crater Lake’s intense blue still inspires the same sense of wonder that drew its first tourists more than a century ago. Protectin...
Tracking Success in Watershed Health Projects
Effective watershed work is a marathon, not a sprint. Choosing relevant indicators, gathering reliable data, and communicating fin...
Eurasian Watermilfoil – The Menace of American Lakes
Eurasian Watermilfoil is a formidable adversary for America’s lakes, but one that can be managed with a proactive, multi-pronged a...
The Effects of Phosphorus and Nitrogen in Stormwater
Phosphorus and nitrogen in stormwater present a significant challenge to water quality and ecosystem health. However, with effecti...
The Importance of MS4 Programs in Stormwater Management
MS4 programs play a crucial role in safeguarding water quality, reducing flood risks, and promoting sustainable urban development....
The Role of the Clean Water Act in MS4 Regulation
The Clean Water Act laid the foundation for modern stormwater management through the creation of the MS4 program. These regulation...
Detecting Illicit Discharges in Stormwater Systems
Detecting and eliminating illicit discharges is essential for protecting water quality and maintaining healthy ecosystems. By usin...
Paved Paradise: How Urbanization Impacts Watershed Heal...
Urbanization alters the way water moves through the landscape, and not in a good way. Increased runoff, pollution, habitat destruc...
