News tagged with maine water

Treated stormwater safe for growing food

Treated stormwater is safe to use on your humble household vegetable patch according to a new report by the Center for Water Sensitive Cities at Monash University.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Mar 30, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (4) | comments 1

Nutrient shift occurring in the Gulf of Maine could affect planktonic ecosystem

(PhysOrg.com) -- The Gulf of Maine waters are cooler, fresher and lower in nitrate than they were 30 years ago, causing a nutrient shift that has potential implications for the structure of the planktonic ecosystem, according ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created Aug 26, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Measuring snow with a bucket, a windmill, and the sun?

In Maine, government scientists have figured out how to measure snowfall in remote areas with a bucket, a small windmill, and the sun - all the while saving money, energy, and, ultimately helping to save lives.

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

created Apr 22, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0