We’ve all felt the warmth of summer days tipping towards uncomfortable extremes, and many of us have watched with concern as once-familiar landscapes are redrawn
As we witness the gradual retreat of Arctic ice, there’s a collective sense of unease about what this means for our planet’s future. It’s a
The plight of lakes gasping for their very existence is a scene that tugs at the heartstrings, one we fervently wish were not so common.
Many of us share a common worry as we ponder the future of our dear planet, grappling earnestly with thoughts on how to safeguard its
Forty years ago, on October 18, 1972, a bipartisan United States Congress amended the Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1948.1 The amended act became popularly
Although we might sometimes forget, water is in fact a natural resource, and as such we must manageand conserve it to prevent the depletion of
Like many of us, you might have well noticed the absence of that familiar chorus of frogs croaking after a summer downpour. This isn’t just
Healthy lakes are teeming with vitality, yet when ensnared by burgeoning algal blooms, the equilibrium is lost. We’ve navigated these murky depths together and understand
The oceans are not just vast, mysterious expanses; they’re akin to the beating heart of our planet, with currents that pulse through them like veins.
Water is one of Earth’s most abundant natural resources. Paradoxically, more than one billion people around the world do not have access to clean water.
Earth is a fragile being, and one change in one part of the globe can affect multiple other locations, both near and far. This is
I will be the first one to admit it: I use a lot of water, in fact I use too much water. This does not
Ever found yourself pondering over how our earth maintains the purity of its water? You’re certainly not alone in this curiosity. In our article, we
Many of us carry a deep-seated worry about the state of our ocean’s health, bearing witness to the troubling impact that pollution and overfishing have
Understanding the strains of dwindling water supplies, we’re all on the lookout for more eco-friendly practices. Rest assured, you’re in good company; many of us
The impact and magnitude of the current California drought may be a difficult concept to wrap our heads around, but certainly its impacts are being
A reservoir is considered to be a “dead pool” when the water level behind a dam is too low to spill water or generate climate
As water is becoming increasingly scarce the world is considering new and controversial solutions to this shortage. One of these solutions is converting sewage water
We all hold dear the vision of a sparkling brook teeming with life – it’s part of our shared natural heritage. Yet, dishearteningly, we are
Our rivers, those majestic veins that traverse our Earth, are in peril, and it’s a matter we simply can’t afford to overlook. Just like you,
Water scarcity is becoming an increasingly pressing issue, one that affects many of us across different corners of the world. Like yourselves, we’re deeply invested
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has called water fluoridation one of the top 10 public health achievements of the 20th century.1 Yet,
Options for Water Filtration at Home! Water is essential to human life, and millions of people end up drinking contaminated water everyday. In the United States,
With the green movement taking over the production world, selling everything from toxin-free lamp shades to organic jeans, morphing your bathroom into an environmentally friendly
Our oceans are facing a rather troubling predicament, and you may well have come across the term ‘hypoxic zones‘ with increasing regularity. It’s something that
Many of us harbour a deep-seated curiosity to uncover the enigmas cloaked by the ocean’s depths, yet we often find ourselves hesitating on the precipice
Water is an invaluable treasure, and within the realm of farming, judiciously wielding it is becoming ever more pressing. We’re no strangers to this battle;
Agricultural runoff is a broad term for agricultural byproducts that are not absorbed by fields or soil mass, but rather find themselves running loose into
The average American uses 80 to 100 gallons of water every day! To put that into an interesting perspective, that’s about 850 pounds of water, the
Everyone has heard of global warming, but how many people have heard of ocean acidification? Recently, more and more political attention is being paid to
If you’ve strolled beside a lake or meandered along a riverbank of late, it’s quite possible you’ve spied some curious flora or fauna that was
As the ceaseless dance of wind and waves continually shapes our shores, we must confront the very real challenge that coastal erosion presents. We’ve all
We’re all familiar with the distressing sight of our beloved beaches marred by plastic debris, an all-too-revealing sign of the repercussions our everyday actions have
For many, thoughts of summer are full of swimming pools and the strong smell of chlorine that goes along with them. Growing up, all I
The Swim for Clean Water… Located in the Pacific Northwest, the Columbia River is an intensely cold glacial water source with a lot of history, much of which
It is what some scientists have called a biological “murder mystery.”1 Miles of coral reefs all over the world are losing their colors and dying off
The state of our oceans is becoming increasingly precarious, and it’s not gone unnoticed. Perhaps you, too, have sensed the far-reaching impacts of this escalating
We all cherish the little luxuries that brighten our days, don’t we? The newest tech marvels and the slickest fashion finds. Yet, there’s a hidden
Like many of you, we’re absolutely fascinated by the secrets that lurk beneath the ocean’s surface. It’s a natural human itch to explore the unexplored
Gazing across the oceans and the seas, the prospect of life’s most precious substance always seems to be tantalizingly close but yet so far. While
Living in the United States, where water is plentiful in most areas, it is often easy to forget that a growing portion of the world’s
Just a year before the first Earth Day in April of 1969, the Cuyahoga River in Ohio caught on fire.1 Now that sounds pretty absurd, considering
We’ve all experienced that humbling sensation, peering into the boundless azure depths, our curiosity piqued by the magnificent beings gliding beneath its surface. The gentle
Ever found yourself peering into your local pond or lake, puzzled by its sudden greenish hue? It’s a common conundrum that many of us have
The oceans teem with a wealth of life, yet they stand at a precarious crossroads owing to our actions. As devoted observers and stewards of
The City of Davis is one of few cities in the State of California that still relies entirely upon groundwater. Currently, the city pumps groundwater
As I write this article, the largest dam removal project in the world is underway on the Elwha River in Washington State. Over the next
Americans love their lakes. Fishing is as American as apple pie and wakeboarding is the new skating. But how safe are these beloved recreational sports?
In our collective quest for a greener Earth, tracking down dependable sources of renewable energy is a task that many of us grapple with. We
Many of us are quite taken aback by the astonishing tenacity and resilience of wildlife, yet it’s fair to say that the extraordinary journey salmon
The magnificent underwater tapestry, a swirl of colours hidden beneath the waves, is sadly losing its vibrancy, transitioning to pallid tones that signal distress within
Have you ever wondered where the mindless flush of a toilet delivers your household waste? What about the fate of liquid waste, or “effluent,” generated
No, “dead zone” is not the title of some new horror movie… but that doesn’t mean dead zones aren’t horrifying. We’re talking about ocean dead
Most people are aware that drinking bottled water is wasteful, hence the craze behind reusable water bottles such as Sigg or Nalgene. However, it was
Water scarcity and pollution are growing issues that touch us all in our bustling cityscapes. Perhaps you, much like ourselves, have witnessed the troubling impact
It’s all too easy to overlook the vast, hidden realm that exists beneath our ocean’s surface – a world brimming with enigmas yet to be
The plight of our rivers is undeniable, suffocated under the unyielding torrent of industrial waste that imperils not just the delicate balance of nature but
In an environment primarily driven by anthropogenic activities, it is of no surprise that human nature’s exploitative proclivities manifest in our oceans, lakes, and rivers.
Recently The New York Times ran a full-scale editorial covering the human-induced change in the world’s ocean chemistry.1 When an environmental issue merits this kind
Is our drinking water safe? Clean, fresh drinking water is something that we take for granted. Because it is necessary for human life, it should
