Tag: watershed
Floating Wetlands, A Versatile Tool for Cleaner Water a...
Floating wetlands have become a valuable tool for communities trying to improve water quality, enhance habitat, and restore ecolog...
Understanding Riparian Ecosystems: Their Function, Valu...
Riparian ecosystems are among the most ecologically productive and socially valuable landscapes in any watershed. These transition...
The Hidden Costs of Undersized Culverts: How Small Open...
Culverts are among the most common pieces of stormwater and roadway infrastructure in the United States, yet they often receive fa...
Adirondack Watershed Institute: Safeguarding the Health...
The Adirondack Watershed Institute, often referred to as AWI, has become one of the most important environmental organizations wor...
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...
