As the monsoon pours down, it’s essential to reconsider your source of hydration. Recent studies reveal that rainwater, ...

MONETA — Smith Mountain Lake Association water quality monitoring volunteers completed the third of six biweekly water ...

Smith Mountain Lake Association (SMLA) water quality monitoring volunteers completed the third of six bi-weekly water ...

An unsung environmental success story has unfolded in Florida. With hurricane season is upon us, a restored river wetland ...

Identify a low section of your yard — or choose a location where you want to create one. Make sure that utilities are not ...

Amid growing concerns for Iowa's water quality and rising nitrate levels in the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig says it "is a serious situation, but it’s not ...

For what's apparently the first time since Central Iowa Water Works imposed an unprecedented lawn-watering ban June 12, reported nitrate levels for untreated water from the Raccoon River are ...

Nitrate levels in Iowa's Raccoon River are at their highest since 2013. Lawn watering ban is trying to prevent more restrictions and keep water safe.

They look for water clarity, chlorophyll, and phosphorus. When it rains, additional sediment and nutrients are washed into the lake from area watersheds.

For harmful algal blooms to grow and form, they need sunlight, slow-moving water, nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus), and relatively warm water temperature Algae blooms can persist for several weeks.

However, with cooler temperatures, heavy winds, and rain, they may break up and die off. It's important to note that nutrient pollution can make algal blooms worse, resulting in more frequent and ...