Browsing: Watershed & Environmental Science
The article discusses the critical need for effective ecosystem management in light of significant environmental degradation across major ecosystems in the U.S. and beyond. It emphasizes…
Exploring Urban Stormwater Contaminants: A Model for 6PPD-Quinone Hotspots and Stream Levels
The article discusses the acute toxicity of 6PPD-Quinone (6PPD-Q), a contaminant from urban stormwater runoff primarily attributed to tire rubber, on coho salmon in the Longfellow…
The NOAA’s Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) program provides hands-on environmental education for K-12 teachers and students across the U.S., funding 134 projects with over…
In the final meeting of the “Art and Science of the Mohawk River Watershed” class, students showcased their creative projects. Environment and sustainability majors explored the…
The article addresses the challenges of water and environmental sustainability in watersheds, which are impacted by climate change and human activities. These changes disrupt hydrological processes…
This study examines the impact of climate change on the McKenzie Creek watershed, particularly for the Six Nations of Grand River community in Southern Ontario, Canada.…
Impact of Leaf Characteristics, Landscape Features, and Nutrient Inputs on Stream Water Quality in the Upper Midwest
The article investigates the interactions of biotic and abiotic factors influencing stream water quality in mixed-use watersheds, focusing on agricultural and forested land uses. Key components…
Evaluating Meteorological and Socioeconomic Drought Impacts in Northern Ethiopia’s Tekeze Watershed
The article discusses meteorological and socioeconomic droughts in the Tekeze watershed, Ethiopia, exploring their causes, impacts, and assessment methods. Meteorological drought is characterized by abnormal dry…
Summary: Habitat quality (HQ) is crucial for species development and ecosystem security, particularly in the context of rising land use changes due to population growth and…
Susquehanna University’s School of Natural and Social Sciences has introduced a watershed studies minor aimed at promoting sustainable land and water management. Dean Kathy Straub emphasizes…