The fossil of a tiny fish found in southwestern Alberta, Canada, provides new insight into the origin and evolution of otophysans, the supergroup of fish that includes catfish, carp and tetras—which account for two-thirds of all freshwater species today. The specimen, located well inland from any seashore, was studied by researchers at Western University and […] The post Tiny Prehistoric Fish Fossil Rewrites Evolution With Clues for Mysterious Origins of Catfish and Carp appeared first on...| Good News Network
Clean water is vital to our health, communities, and economy. Streams and wetlands provide many benefits by trapping floodwaters, recharging groundwater supplies, filtering pollution, and providing habitat for fish and wildlife. People depend on clean water sources for their health: about 117 million US residents — one in three people ... [continued] The post What’s Contaminating Our Once-Pristine Water Sources? appeared first on CleanTechnica.| CleanTechnica
We trekked up to the mountains today — hit construction traffic so it took twice as long as usual, about an hour and a half. After a picnic lunch, we meandered the riverbank checking out rocks. We used to come here all the time but iirc it’s been a couple years. Unfortunately, the air was […]| Tracy Durnell's Mind Garden
I’d arranged a driver for a day trip to Alchi, with stops at several monasteries en route. At 9 am Rigzin pulled up outside my hotel and we set off west along the Indus Valley – a landscape of stark cliffs and oasis villages that is among the world’s oldest continuously inhabited regions, once carrying […]| Randomwire
There has been media interest today (Thursday 25 September) in the Environment Agency’s attendance to pollution incidents, including in the BBC. The coverage examines the categorisation process of incidents. The article does not give the full picture around the EA’s performance, …| Creating a better place
For many, this has been a glorious summer, with long hot days being enjoyed by family gatherings, holidays and being outside! However, this spring and summer has been dry and the drought is causing significant environmental impacts, with Atlantic salmon, …| environmentagency.blog.gov.uk
Explore freshwater diving in Japan’s lakes, rivers and waterfalls with crystal clarity, rare wildlife and unique underwater adventures. The post Freshwater Diving in Japan: Lakes, Rivers and Waterfalls appeared first on .|
Coastal sweep is a community-led cleanup targeting legacy plastic pollution in coastal area.| The Ocean Cleanup
Which are the longest individual rivers in the world? Check out the the Top 10 longest rivers in the world by confirmed lengths.| All Top Everything
The Environment Agency has published the latest Atlantic salmon stock assessment for England, providing insights into the health of our salmon populations. The results, based on 2024 data, confirm that salmon stocks remain at critically low levels, underscoring the urgent …| Creating a better place
What is the situation in England? Drought was declared in the West and East Midlands on 15 July, joining the North-West and Yorkshire which went into drought in June. Dry weather continues to impact water resources across England requiring water …| Creating a better place
We were only in Paris for a few days and I hadn't planned to send any virtual postcards. But on our last evening we had an after dinner stroll along the Seine and were treated to an amazing sunset. I just had to share it! The post A postcard from Paris: Seine sunset appeared first on Travel with me.| Travel with me
Afloat on DIY boats, teams of volunteers have removed over 450 tons of plastic waste from the Danube and its tributaries.| Reasons to be Cheerful
Hi, blog. I wasn’t sure if I would get another post done this month.As you can see, it happened, but not in the way I expected. And this is definitely not the post I wanted to write. It was a…| Wild in Japan
The post Rethinking Waste: Towards smarter management solutions appeared first on The Ocean Cleanup.| The Ocean Cleanup
Fisheries teams across England respond as drought and prolonged dry weather puts aquatic life at risk. England’s driest start to the year since 1976 is severely impacting waterways. While Environment Agency fisheries officers work with partners to help fisheries prepare …| Creating a better place
As the Natural State works to keep the carp out of the Great Lakes at all costs, can it convince consumers that these fish are delicious?| Reasons to be Cheerful
There’s a deep remembering that happens when we connect with spring water - not just as a resource, but as a living relationship with the land beneath our feet.| Find A Spring
What is the situation in England? The National Drought Group met today (15 July) and a drought was declared in the West and East Midlands. The region joins the north-west and Yorkshire which officially declared drought last month. Dry weather …| environmentagency.blog.gov.uk
Science has helped improve management and restoration, but advocates say there still isn’t enough water to go around.| The Revelator
A new study offers insight into natural hazards and river restoration, potentially guiding infrastructure projects ahead of disasters like the recent Texas flooding.| State of the Planet
The post The Ocean Cleanup launches 30 cities program to cut ocean plastic pollution from rivers by one third by 2030 appeared first on The Ocean Cleanup.| The Ocean Cleanup
Beavers, elk, wild ox, brown bear, lynx and wolf have all been driven from the river. The post Flotsam by Robin Crawford appeared first on Little Toller Books.| Little Toller Books
In this new essay for The Clearing Kevan Manwaring takes a long walk along the permissive footpath soon to be closed to the public, and considers the power of rivers.| Little Toller Books
Read about how the Amazon once flowed east to west and how the strength of Hurricane Isaac once change the course of the Mississippi river.| Geography Realm
Where does our water come from, how do the variations in its flow affect the ecosystems it feeds, and how can timelapse photography help land managers understand and protect this valuable resource?| bioGraphic
This apparent recommendation translates into abandonment of the Kaleshwaram project. This also gets strength from the huge delay by the NDSA to submit its report and then Ministry of Jal Shakti sit…| SANDRP
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, March 18, declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspended the governor, his deputy and the state House of Assembly for six months. In this interview with…| Tribune Online
“Floods are perfectly natural events that are essential for functioning, diverse and productive ecosystems”… these natural, productive floods can be viewed as “good floods… those good-flood-support…| SANDRP
I'd like to swim in a river. How can I know how much pollution there is in that river that could endanger a swimmer? I'm interested in solutions both before accessing the river (e.g., a pollution m...| The Great Outdoors Stack Exchange
We attended the Rights of Rivers Summit, featuring workshops on different aspects of developing a River Charter.| Lawyers for Nature
The Rivers Square pattern is part of the Pacific Northwest Baby Blanket design. I never got around to crocheting all of the squares for this collection, but they have long since been designed, so I decided to post them all anyways, for the folks who have been asking. <3 Materials Lion Brand Feels Like Butta… More Rivers Square – Mini C2C Graph and Written| Nine Inspired
When I set out on the morning of the hottest day of the year so far it wasn’t my intention to go cruising along the Manchester Ship Canal and the River Irwell but on the spur of the moment th…| Life In The Mouse House
Interceptor 006 captured over 250 truckloads of trash – and counting – in just a few hours in the first flood of the year.| The Ocean Cleanup
The Ocean Cleanup has deployed Interceptor 019 to kick off the first step of a multi-year project to clean the Chao Phraya river.| The Ocean Cleanup
The Ocean Cleanup has agreed its first partnership in India, teaming up with Bharat Clean Rivers Foundation to collaborate on their campaign to tackle plastic pollution in the nation’s rivers – starting in Mumbai.| The Ocean Cleanup
South Enchanted is the gateway to one of the major waterfalls in Maine.| Maine: An Encyclopedia
We’re officially in drought. East Anglia, where I am, received only 10% of its normal rainfall in July, and only two brief showers so far this August. And East Anglia is the driest region of the UK…| The Learning Planet
National Register of Historic Places – Listings Photos, and edited text are from nominations to the National Register of Historic Places researched by Maine. Historic Preservation Commission. Full text and photos are at https://npgallery.nps.gov/nrhp Boarding House and Storehouse at Churchill Depot The Boarding House and Storehouse at Churchill Depot are located| Maine: An Encyclopedia
