With our collection of tools, lesson plans and other content, students find out how water is necessary to make just about everything we eat, use and buy. It takes water to make our food, energy and consumer goods like clothing and electronics. In addition, we’ve included extra content about the connections between water and food, […]
On the front-lines of the battle for harmful algal bloom prevention and nutrient pollution reduction are local Waterkeepers — water protection organizations spread around the United States and the world. Waterkeeper: Diligently Working on Harmful Algal Bloom Prevention On the front-lines of the battle for harmful algal bloom and nutrient pollution prevention are local Waterkeepers […]
The increase in frequency and severity of harmful algal blooms are a reminder that we need to make significant and lasting changes to the way we farm and produce our food, especially in reducing nutrient pollution. 5 Things to Know About The Connection Between Toxic Algae and Agriculture Those who follow environmental or climate news […]
Climate scientists have been saying all along that one of the primary effects of climate change is the disruption of the water cycle. Since so much of everyday life and planning is determined by hydrological systems, it is important to understand the impact that climate change is having (and will have) on drinking water supplies, […]
Harmful algal blooms crop up because of excessive amounts of “nutrients,” primarily nitrogen and phosphorus, that act as super-charged feed for naturally occurring algae. These toxic blooms are a growing threat to public and ecosystem health. Check out other posts about what causes them, their potential toxic hazards and hot spots around the United States. Go to […]
Toxic Algae is a Problem for Drinking Water Toxic algae has made Iowa’s Des Moines River “essentially unusable” for drinking water without intensive — and expensive — treatment, Des Moines Water Works leaders said. To get the river up to drinking water standards requires huge effort and costs to remove the toxin that comes from […]
Water and wastewater treatment systems that malfunction and pollute water can be devastating, but many systems in the United States don’t receive all the funding they need to keep working properly. Water and Wastewater Systems Need Funding to Work Properly Water is one of the United States’ most vital resources, and when the country’s water […]
A Circle of Blue series show that algae blooms are often tied to agricultural pollution that goes largely unregulated. The water and environment news outlet, Circle of Blue, created an important six-part series on the problem of harmful algal blooms and the difficult — but possible — solutions. Agricultural pollution sits at the the center […]
Imagine a day without tap water. Can you do it? Imagine a day without tap water. Can you do it? And while we’re at it, do you know where your tap water comes from? We’re not talking about the bottled water you pay way too much money for in the store. When you turn on […]
