River wildlife moves freely once dams are removed but so too can invasive species
Suit Launched to Reduce Cancer-Linked Atrazine Pollution in Thousands of U.S. Waterways, Drinking-Water Supplies
An aerial shot off some rivers feeding into a bay in Brazil
Shopping trolleys are a very important property but waterways continue to rely on the goodwill of volunteers.
"Rockhampton environmentalists call for action as supermarket trolleys pollute local waterways. Behind the rust and gunk are the logos of major brands, including Coles, Woolworths and Big W, whose stores are only metres away...We do not find Aldi trolleys or Kmart trolleys in here at all they are coin-returned trolleys."
"The wildlife, they have to live with this. I have found dead cane toads, that just goes to show how putrid the water is." >>
Children come away with a deeper sense of how water moves, transforms, and remembers and how every part of the cycle is connected to every other.
June 21, 2025. Oulu, Finland. Nikon D780, AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR. Stylistic processing.BREAKING: Teslas decides its a good idea to treat like a personal dumping ground. Who knew Elons master plan included turning the Lone Star State into the Black Lagoon !
It's time for moving on.
Cloudy days are days you don't get sunburned. If it rains, it usually blows over quickly, on days like this.
April 30, 2026. Oulu, Finland. Nikon D780, AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR.Shipping more goods on the Great Lakes could mean fewer trucks on Ontario roads, expert says
As political and business leaders push for more cargo movement across the Great Lakes, one expert says shifting freight from highways to waterways could ease truck congestion in Hamilton and lower emissions, but only if governments and industry make major investments first.
Shipping more goods on the Great Lakes could mean fewer trucks on Ontario roads, expert says
As political and business leaders push for more cargo movement across the Great Lakes, one expert says shifting freight from highways to waterways could ease truck congestion in Hamilton and lower emissions, but only if governments and industry make major investments first.
reportedly found off coast
"Blackchin t is an African species tt was originally to for research purposes in 2010. Te importer, group Foods, said the fish died within 3 weeks & were subsequently disposed of using approved methods, w samples & doc'n sent to Fisheries Dept.. blackchin t later started showing up in local in 2012. As their population grew, native species started decreasing in #"
Conserving & wildlife are absolutely essential to
Tame The Water Or Let It Flow - New Zealand Grapples With How To Protect Its Braided Rivers
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Researchers are giving salmon cocaine. Don't worry, it's for science
With cocaine and its metabolite, benzoylecgonine, being detected in waterways across the globe, Canadian researcher Erin McCallum and her team set out to understand the impact of these illicit drugs on fish in Sweden.
Only hours after Pres. Trump announced the launch of the Freedom Project in the on Monday, the move collided with field reality that proved its failure
from the theater of operations indicates that the project, marketed as a humanitarian operation, has been transformed by a firm Iranian response into a high-risk military adventure, destined to be added to the US record of strategic failures in vital
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May 10, 2022. Oulu, Finland. Nikon D780, Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG.The magic is gentle, the science is accurate, and the story makes both unforgettable. Children come away with a deeper sense of how water moves, transforms, and remembers and how every part of the cycle is connected to every other.
April 4, 2026. Kuhmo, Finland. Nikon D780, AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR. Stylistic processing.Water levels rising, starting to overflow in central Manitoba region
Both rivers in the Interlake region, the Fisher and Icelandic rivers, are subject to flood warnings from the province as levels continue to rise in the waterways.
Cool dappled footpath,
calls you along the towpath,
by the still water.
*OpenStreetMap*
A new, great review and analysis by Chris (imagico) on . I agree with his final point: "OpenStreetMap is like the geographic reality: Organically grown, full of weirdness and inconsistencies yet largely functional". He laments the lack of willingness to clearly define and reach consensus. But perhaps these somewhat blurred boundaries of are precisely the only ones that can satisfy everyone
When the boat's out of the water, and I can see the propeller clearly, I am always surprised at how that small thing can propel 15 tonnes of steel forward.
: the tackling in
make up the majority of litter across the country. In the absence of regulation, the public are taking matters into their own hands
by James Norman, Fri 30 Jan 2026
"Neil Blake weighs a paper bag of fake grass fragments he has collected from a stormwater gutter near in s north.
"Over the past three years Blake has conducted 56 collections of synthetic turf in the waterway alongside the KP Hardiman Reserve hockey pitch.
" 'I noticed that a local hockey pitch was being replaced and the plastic surface was running off into the local environment,' he says. Strong northerly winds and had helped shed the turf fragments into the local .
"In addition to impacts on , scientific analysis suggests is exacerbating , loss and .
"Australians produce more than 3m tonnes of plastic waste each year, and according to Clean Ups annual survey of parks, beaches, creeks and other public spaces, plastics make up more than 80% of litter across the country. A review by the New South Wales chief scientist found that one field could transport between 10kg and 100kg of plastic fragments into the system or local waterways.
"Blake has taken advantage of the electronic scales provided by the newly opened community science laboratory in the Port Phillip in , to quantify his samples to present to the local council and the Environment Protection Authority. The lab hosts facilities including microscopes, measuring equipment, safety gear and access to advice from trained scientists.
"Its one example of citizen scientists tackling the growing problem of plastics in , including , and dive sites around the country."
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"... One of the major research projects Im working on now is called Let The River Speak, which is self-explanatory its about listening to the river. So when the river bursts its banks, or drains are popping manhole covers, thats the river talking to us. Its telling us: Hey, youve constrained me, youve constricted me, and Im screaming and shouting about that ..."
So, I saw a piece on the local news today about and in . Unfortunately, I'm not finding the link yet, but the gist was, if the sea level rises, all the PFAS pollution in the area will spread. Big time...!
Report warns Maines largest PFAS spill could affect water and ecosystems for years
by Everett Sloane, 3/29/2026
"A scientific analysis of the largest PFAS contamination event in Maines history warns that the effects of a massive firefighting foam spill at could persist in local and for years. The release, which sent approximately 1,450 gallons of aqueous film-forming foam concentrate into streams feeding the , has already triggered fish consumption advisories and a federal enforcement order. Yet the full scope of long-term damage remains difficult to measure, in part because the spill site sits on land already contaminated by decades of military use."
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Invasive species threat spurs paddling ban in some waterways in Jasper, other national parks
Parks Canada has announced restrictions on paddling in some rivers and lakes in Alberta to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Some paddlers are voicing concerns with the new policy, but urge their community to comply.
Invasive species threat spurs paddling ban in some waterways in Jasper, other national parks
Parks Canada has announced restrictions on paddling in some rivers and lakes in Alberta to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Some paddlers are voicing concerns with the new policy, but urge their community to comply.
Invasive species threat spurs paddling ban in some waterways in Jasper, other national parks
Parks Canada has announced restrictions on paddling in some rivers and lakes in Alberta to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Some paddlers are voicing concerns with the new policy, but urge their community to comply.
Giant floor map teaches students about Canadian waterways
A new water literacy program is encouraging young Canadians to learn about Canada's fresh water and waterways. CBC's Anchal Sharma reports.