Tag: watershed
Retrofit Playbook: Turning Vacant Lots into Stormwater ...
Every city block dotted with vacant parcels holds an untapped reservoir of stormwater capacity and civic pride. By treating retrof...
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...
The Power of Riparian Buffers: Natural Defenders of Wat...
As municipalities seek to balance growth with sustainability, riparian buffers stand out as a practical tool for protecting local ...
Protecting Lake George: Keeping One of America's Cleane...
Lake George supports drinking water for thousands of people, sustains a $2 billion regional tourism economy, and provides habitat ...
Why Municipal Governments Should Ban Lawn Fertilizers a...
Waterfront living is a privilege, but it comes with responsibilities. Municipal governments have both the authority and the obliga...
Understanding the Basics of SWMP Plans
A well-prepared SWMP is not just a regulatory box to check; it’s a tool to protect local water resources and demonstrate environm...
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...
Understanding the Watershed and Why It Matters to Your ...
A watershed isn’t just a geographic area, it’s a shared resource. What happens on the land affects the water, and what happens ups...
Understanding the Water Cycle’s Role in Watershed Healt...
The water cycle isn’t just a concept from science class. It’s the life support system for every watershed. By understanding and re...
The Slow Death of the Salton Sea
The story of the Salton Sea is a sobering example of how human engineering, water politics, and environmental neglect can conspire...
