Oct 26
Researchers are reeling in male fish with female characteristics, causing concerns about water quality. Let’s dive in: A study in Pennsylvania river basins has turned up evidence of intersex fish—males carrying immature eggs. The result has raised concern about the widespread level of hormones in our waterways. “We use fish as an indicator that there …
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Oct 23
Streams with forested banks are healthier than streams without ’em. Wade in to cleaner water: Tree-lined streams aren’t just pretty—healthy trees also make for healthier streams. How’s that, you ask? A review of more than 200 studies about streams led Bern Sweeney, PhD, director and senior research scientist of Pennsylvania’s Stroud Water Research Center, to …
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Oct 19
Our canine companions bring us so much joy—until their movements make it to our waters. Plug your nose and listen up: There are roughly 83 million dogs in the U.S., and each one produces a hefty 275 pounds of droppings a year. Quick gross-out moment: It is estimated that almost half of dog owners do …
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Oct 18
When it comes to water quality, size is definitely not everything. Listen up for the big impact of small streams: They may be little enough to hop, skip, and jump across, but even the smallest streams lead to healthier waterways. In fact, small streams are “the heart and soul” of the whole system, according to …
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Sep 27
Landscaping with native plants is a win for birds and water quality alike. Listen up, peeps: Think yardwork is for the birds? You could be right—depending on what’s growing. Plants have evolved over time to thrive in their native region. The temperature, rainfall, even nutrients in the soil are exactly what they need. Indian grass, …
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