Freshwater Society Every week, the Freshwater Society publishes a digest of some of the best regional, national and international articles about water and the environment. Scan the articles here, then follow the … Read more
Every week, the Freshwater Society posts a digest of some of the best regional, national and international articles and research abut water and the environment. Scan the entries here, then … Read more
From USGS Water Science for Schools Are you a kid, parent, a teacher? Do you worry about how clean our drinking water is? Do you care about protecting our … Read more
Great Lakes levels rebound Great Lakes water levels are rebounding after a decade-long slump that hammered the maritime industry and even fed conspiracy theories about plots to drain the inland … Read more
What you can do to save water and have a green lawn When hiring an irrigator, look for a certified installer. The EPA offers a state-by-state list of WaterSense Irrigation … Read more
What you can do to save water and have a green lawn If you use a hose for watering grass or shrubs, be sure it has a shut-off nozzle. For … Read more
What you can do to save water and have a green lawn Cut grass no shorter than 2 inches. It will promote deeper roots that require less water. Aerate your … Read more
What you can do to save water and have a green lawn Microirrigation or drip systems, not sprinklers, should be used on planting beds and strips of grass that are … Read more
What you can do to save water and have a green lawn Step on your grass. If it springs back, it doesn’t need watering. Water early in the morning to … Read more
What you can do to save water and have a green lawn Don’t over-water. Most lawns need only 1 inch of water each week, either from rain or from irrigation. … Read more
