Effect of Road Salt Additives and Alternatives on Aquatic Ecosystems
Dan DeBaun

A recent study by researchers looks at the ecological impacts of additives commonly added to road salt, as well as commonly used alternatives to road salt.

A recent study by researchers looks at the ecological impacts of additives commonly added to road salt, as well as commonly used alternatives to road salt.

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Eco-friendly Eco-tourism
Dan DeBaun

When we travel to far flung places, we need to take precautionary measures when drinking the local water,

When we travel to far flung places, we need to take precautionary measures when drinking the local water,

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Getting the Balance Right: Managing Watershed Quality to Prevent Coastal Dead Zones
Dan DeBaun

A new study looks at how the silica:inorganic-nitrogen ratio in the water of 130 lakes that feed into the Gulf of Mexico influence nutrient levels in the gulf

A new study looks at how the silica:inorganic-nitrogen ratio in the water of 130 lakes that feed into the Gulf of Mexico influence nutrient levels in the gulf

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Are Well Owners More Environmentally Conscious?
Dan DeBaun

Water well owners in Kansas tend to be more aware of issues relating to state water policies than citizens whose water is supplied by municipal water networks.

Water well owners in Kansas tend to be more aware of issues relating to state water policies than citizens whose water is supplied by municipal water networks.

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Water-efficient Crop Production
Dan DeBaun

Activating the plant hormone known as abscisic acid, scientists have managed to make plants more water efficient without negatively affecting their growth.

Activating the plant hormone known as abscisic acid, scientists have managed to make plants more water efficient without negatively affecting their growth.

More Efficient Farming Methods Improve River Water Quality
Dan DeBaun

A recent study conducted by the U of Illinois has seen an improvement in water quality in the Illinois river due to the reduction of a key pollutant: nitrates.

A recent study conducted by the U of Illinois has seen an improvement in water quality in the Illinois river due to the reduction of a key pollutant: nitrates.