#waterquality

Conserving Just 35% Of The Nation's Waterways Could Sustain Freshwater Biodiversity | A Freshwater Resilient And Connected Network To Sustain Biodiversity Under A Changing Climate -- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0351782 <-- shared paper -- https://phys.org/news/2026-09-nation-waterways-sustain-freshwater-biodiversity.html <-- shared technical article -- H/T @erik@techhub.social Martin | Spatial Analyst/Developer “By evaluating the health of waterways across the U.S., researchers have identified a network encompassing about one-third of rivers and streams that, if conserved and restored, could sustain the nation's freshwater biodiversity in the face of habitat degradation and climate change [1st link above.]… During the past century, streams and lakes in the U.S. have deteriorated as more than 150,000 dams have fragmented river networks, and changes to the landscape and groundwater use have altered how and where the water flows. Many freshwater species are now in rapid decline, exacerbated by the impacts of climate change. To address this crisis, [the researchers] worked with 66 freshwater conservationists to map freshwater networks in the contiguous U.S. and evaluate their resilience to degradation. Each watershed was scored based on its connectivity, condition, water availability and naturalness of flow, and checked against local surveys of freshwater biodiversity…” -- #water #hydrology #hydrography #freshwater #aquatic #biodiversity #USA #sustainability #waterresources #waterquality #network #connections #climatechange #habitat #degradation #waterways #health #risk #hazard #humanimpacts #streams #lakes #rivers #groundwater #pumping #dams #infrastructure #species #decline #hindering #adaption #conservation #watershed #HUC12 #spatialanalysis #mapping #spatial #spatiotemporal #survey #connectivity #naturalness #precipitation #rainfall #extremeweather #resilience #resiliencescore #opendata #NHD #3dhp #WBD #USGS #CONUS @ The Nature Conservancy

Earthwatch Europe’s Great UK WaterBlitz 17th September 2026 "This weekend, more than 6,000 people across the UK are heading out to their local rivers, streams, lakes, ponds and canals as part of Earthwatch Europe’s Great UK WaterBlitz. It will be a huge national effort to understand the health of our freshwater." https://earthwatch.org.uk/more-than-6000-people-will-take-part-in-the-great-uk-waterblitz-this-weekend/ #SolarPunkSunday #CitizenScience #WaterQuality #Rivers #WaterWays #Canals

Smarter Water Sanitation for Sustainable Agriculture 💧🌱 https://zurl.co/BKQa4#SMIDMART #HornerAutomation #X7Controller #WaterSanitation #AgricultureAutomation #WaterQuality #PLC #HMI #IndustrialAutomation #SustainableFarming

Busy Beavers - The Turbidity Signature Of Ecosystem Engineers At Work -- https://doi.org/10.1002/hyp.70661 <-- shared paper -- H/T @alan@techhub.social Puttock “Beavers are the quintessential ecosystem engineers. In slow-flowing streams, they create complex wetlands with ponds by building dams and canals that can positively impact biodiversity, hydrology and water quality. These activities can interchangeably capture or release sediment along the watercourse. To date this has not been quantified at the resolution of rainfall events or beaver activity. This study used 15-min frequency, sustained monitoring upstream and downstream of a newly establishing beaver wetland to measure episodic changes in water turbidity at an event resolution. Monitoring showed no significant differences between upstream and downstream turbidity over 160 days when the first pair of beavers, known not to be building dams or canals, were resident. Shortly after introduction of another beaver pair, however, dam building, burrows and canal excavations were quickly observed, resulting in the creation of a complex beaver wetland between 2021 and 2024. Monitoring over 375 days during this period showed significant differences. Downstream turbidity was significantly higher overall than upstream: 13.1 Nephelometric Turbidity Units (NTU) compared to 4.2 NTU. Stochastic spikes in downstream turbidity during the study period not recorded upstream were associated with dam building and burrowing. Overall, there was no significant difference in turbidity loads, which was at least partially explained by a reduction in discharge downstream, particularly in higher flows, during the dam building period. This demonstrates a complex system with the trapping of influent sediment, the storing of water and the periodic release of beaver wetland sediment leading to net balance in loads. These results help provide context for other studies which have used temporally discrete sampling campaigns rather than continuous high-frequency monitoring. They provide a unique insight into the downstream impacts of a rapidly developing beaver wetland over its first three and a half years in a landscape that hasn't had beavers for over 400 years…" #hydromorphic #water #hydrology #dam #beaverdam #waterquality #biodiversity #ecology #benefits #NatureBasedSolutions #Wetlands #Ecology #Biodiversity #EnvironmentalScience #Wildlife #Ecosystem #bioviversity #conservation #restoration #landscaperecovery #floodmanagement #FloodMitigation #flooding #energy #floodrisk #sustainability #wetlands #hydrography #dams #impoundment #deadwood #waterresources #landscapeengineer #benefits #vegetation #ecology #ecosystem #riversystemsstabilisation #naturalwaterregulation #resilience #valleysreborn #fisheries #invertebrates #extremeweather #floodflows #sediment #baseflow #drought #landmanagement #naturalsystems #landuse #monitoring #spatialanalysis #spatiotemporal

Putnam Program Finds Tainted Wells https://highlandscurrent.org/2026/07/24/putnam-program-finds-tainted-wells/ #LocalNews #Environment #WaterQuality

Most sewage spills in England may be illegal, new research suggests https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn0nxd1jgw5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss #Environment #Pollution #WaterQuality

#StatusCoupNews 5 Dead 🚨🚨🚨 #NY #NYC There’s a DEADLY #WaterBacteria No One’s Talking About #WaterQuality #Waterhttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9i5O-irrM2g&pp=0gcJCZsLAYcqIYzv

Ex-Southern Water boss among four charged over alleged plan to manipulate water quality tests #WaterQuality #Corruption #EnvironmentalCrime #LegalAction https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c36d0njy7jjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

River otters are back, and Ohio has led the way. Yes, *that* Ohio: "Otters are back. And their presence proves something worth remembering. Healing is possible. Ecosystems can recover. The story of the Great Lakes – its waters, its people, its wildlife – is still unfolding." #wildlife #otter #greatlakes #Ohio #ontario #Michigan #newyork #cleanwater #waterquality #pollution #habitat #ecology #Minnesotahttps://www.rewildingmag.com/the-river-otters-remarkable-comeback/

Improving Waterfront Property Value Through Dredging See How >>> https://www.aquaticrestoration.net/improving-waterfront-property-value-through-dredging Removing sediment and debris from a water body goes beyond a maintenance task. It’s an effective way to improve waterfront property value and maintain the aesthetics. Dredging can mean the difference between a murky shoreline and inviting water that enhances views and usability. Read on to find out more about lake dredging in Athens, GA and why it’s vital for maintaining property value. #lakeDredging #WaterQuality #LakeManagement #DredgingService #AquaticRestoration