The EPA’s Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) Web Academy is offering a free webinar December 14, 2017, from 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time, on how new technology is helping in trying to reach the national goal to “reduce food loss … Continued
Why save water? Because it’s our most precious natural resource, and because at least two-thirds of the U.S. have experienced or are bracing for local, regional, or statewide water shortages. With populations continuing to rise, using water wisely helps save … Continued
One of the most recognized characteristics of modern technology is the vertiginous rate at which it becomes obsolete. Laptops, printers, tablets, phones—they have all become disposable. So what to do with all the “old” devices? The Virginia Department of Environmental … Continued
Evidence shows that hardened shorelines do not function well over time in many settings, harming estuarine ecosystems. In contract, Living Shorelines—a management system designed to protect or restore a natural shoreline ecosystem from powerful storms—offers many benefits, including an increase … Continued
Rainwater harvesting makes perfect sense. From the roof to barrels or cisterns, over time, a small investment can help keep thousands of gallons of potable groundwater for uses that actually require potable water (drinking, cooking, etc.). A supply of rainwater, … Continued
The change in water temperatures in the Chesapeake Bay over the last three decades (an increase of about 2.7 degrees Fahrenheit), according to Rom Lipcius, a professor of marine science at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, means that “populations of many … Continued
A new type of “snow bird” has been making the Chesapeake Bay its winter destination in the last few years. From around December to March, an increasing number of harbor seals can be seen in Virginia, particularly around the rock … Continued
The U.S. Geological Survey’s “Groundwater Watch” website provides groundwater-level data from a multiple network of wells, even wells equipped with real-time measurement devices that can monitor climate effects on water levels. Because most USGS wells and springs are supported through State and local agencies, … Continued
Vegetated areas stabilize shorelines and stream banks, filter pollutants from stormwater runoff, and provide critical habitat for aquatic species and wildlife. All of these functions are crucial to protecting water quality in our rivers and the Chesapeake Bay. For more information, click here.