The largest natural lake west of the Mississippi is shrinking past its lowest levels in recorded history, raising fears about toxic dust, ecological collapse and economic consequences. But the Great Salt Lake may have some ...
Environment
Feb 3, 2022
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It happens every summer: blue-green algae bloom into vast blankets of colorful scum in lakes, disrupting ecosystems and potentially exposing people to toxins.
Ecology
Jul 6, 2023
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Every drop of fresh water contains thousands of different organic molecules that have previously gone unnoticed. By measuring the diversity of these molecules and how they interact with the environment around them, research ...
Environment
Nov 18, 2019
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As recreational boaters gear up for a summer of fun on coastal waters and the Great Lakes, NOAA is testing MyNOAACharts, a new mobile application that allows users to download NOAA nautical charts and editions of the U.S. ...
Environment
May 21, 2013
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Tributaries of Lake Erie aren't catching fire as they did a half-century ago.
Environment
Oct 20, 2011
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New research shows road salt runoff into Mirror Lake in Adirondack Park prevents natural water turnover and therefore poses a risk to the balance of its ecology.
Environment
Dec 9, 2019
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The Jefferson Project at Lake George, one of the most ambitious research projects to deploy Big Data and analytics technology to manage and protect a body of fresh water, is entering a new phase in which enormous amounts ...
Engineering
Jun 29, 2015
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Wildlife authorities have detected avian botulism at California's resurgent Tulare Lake, raising concerns about potential die-offs during fall bird migrations.
Ecology
Aug 12, 2023
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Bacteria in lakes play a key role in maintaining water quality by absorbing excess nitrogen and phosphorus. They also help store carbon, which has implications for our climate. But, as it turns out, their ability to do these ...
Environment
Dec 11, 2017
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China's largest freshwater lake has shrunk to its smallest size in years due to drought, state media and officials said Thursday, endangering the ecology in the area and fishermen's livelihoods.
Environment
Jan 5, 2012
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