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01/30/2019

https://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/melanie-arter/trump-signs-bill-clean-oceans-trash-floating-foreign-countries

A step forward for our oceans❤️

01/30/2019

If anyone is looking for an informative documentary I recommend watching, The Devil We Know. It can be found on Netflix. It talks about certain chemicals used to make Teflon. Those chemicals then find themselves in waterways and create many negative outcomes for everything and everyone in its path.

11/02/2018

https://stormwaterone.com/articles/congress-approves-americas-water-infrastructure-act-of-2018-water-quality-products

Let's hope and hope that the President signs this Act!

"Congress Approves America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018" -Water Quality Products - Stormwater ONE

09/03/2018

Water pollution sources: Urban runoff, Atmospheric runoff, and Farm runoff. Urban runoff occurs when chemicals and other substances run down the concrete and flow directly into water sources. Farm runoff occurs when fertilizers, pesticides, and animal waste end up in the waterways in high quantities. Atmospheric runoff occurs when rain and snow absorb pollutants from cars and industrial sources and carry the pollutants to the waterways.

09/03/2018

I love this statement I saw at Discovery World yesterday: "Water carries us for the first nine months. For the rest of our lives we carry water. Inside us. Outside us. Are we only as great as the water we carry?"

07/25/2018

Does anyone see these blooms where they live? They are all around where I live. Post pictures or comments just to show how prevalent it can be.

Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) are microscopic bacteria found in lakes, streams and oceans. Some cyanobacteria release a toxin called cyanotoxin.

07/09/2018

More on Lake Winnebago in Wisconsin. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2282345248472720&id=123584364348830

06/20/2018

The EPA estimates that 70% of water pollution is due to pollutants carried by rainwater runoff. Rain gardens can help deter the pollutants from entering the waterways.

"Rain Gardens Can Help Prevent Water Pollution" -- Daily Journal - Stormwater ONE

06/20/2018

Read this article by Scott Dance of the Baltimore Sun. Let's just say it's a really "stinky" situation.

"Weekend rain washes 10 million gal. of sewage-contaminated water into Baltimore's Jones Falls" - The Baltimore Sun - Stormwater ONE

05/16/2018

A video and link to how stormwater pollution is specifically affecting the lifespan of salmon and how they develop. Very interesting research from Professor Coffin at Washington State University.

VANCOUVER, Wash. – Washington State University researchers have found that salmon face a double whammy when they swim in the stormwater runoff of urban roadw...

05/03/2018

Happy Spring everyone. Warm weather us finally here in Wisconsin.

03/12/2018

The EPA is working to reduce algae blooms in Lake Erie by creating a 40% reduction in the amount of phosphorus entering the water by 2025. Runoff needs to be decreased by implementing better sewage treatment and by having better farm practices in place. - Stormwater One.

Https://stormwaterone.com/articles/epa-plan-seeks-cuts-in-phosphorus-pollution-that-causes-algae-masses-in-lake-erie-chicago-tribune

"EPA plan seeks cuts in phosphorus pollution that causes algae masses in Lake Erie" -Chicago Tribune - Stormwater ONE