Dec 25
Some students are taking a creative approach to collecting water samples from Saginaw Bay. Listen up: The Kawkawlin River, which empties into Saginaw Bay, has been polluted by excess sediment, nutrients, and even E. Coli from failing septic systems and animal agriculture. David Karpovich of Saginaw Valley State University saw an opportunity for his students …
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Dec 12
How are man-made islands helping young fish traveling through the Milwaukee Estuary? Listen up: Sometimes fish need a break, too. This is a story of how human development has actually helped fish find places to rest and eat as they move through the aquatic urban jungle. One sixth its former size, the Milwaukee Estuary is …
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Dec 06
When you hear about water pollution, you probably think of chemicals—but soil and silt can harm rivers, too. Listen up: It might come as a surprise to think that something as natural as soil actually contributes to water pollution. But excess soil runoff, or sediment, can have a range of negative effects, from clouding water …
Permanent link to this article: http://www.currentcast.org/stormwater-management/the-dirt-on-sediment-pollution/
Sep 06
Mussels have a bigger job than meets the eye. Listen up for the scoop on these clean water VIPs: They may not look like they’re up to much, but mussels actively filter contaminants along with their food, making them nature’s original water purifier. More than 300 types of mussels are native to North America. And …
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Dec 28
More than 70% of Earth’s surface is covered by water, but only a tiny percentage of that is drinkable. Transcript of the Audio Podcast: Water, water, everywhere, but not a drop to drink… on this CurrentCast. Mother Earth has plenty of water. It covers more than 70 percent of the planet’s surface. By far, …
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