Category: Watershed Health
Understanding the Groundwater Recharge Process
Groundwater recharge is the process by which rain and runoff infiltrate the soil to replenish aquifers. Learn how it works, why it...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
Storm Drain Markers Actually Matter
Next time you see a “No Dumping” marker, give it a second glance. It’s doing more than decorating a curb. It’s reminding us all th...
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...
What Is a Soil and Water Conservation District and What...
Soil and Water Conservation Districts are a quiet force for good in our communities. With their combination of scientific knowledg...
