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New co-author paper led by Dr. Jonathan Moore.
#fishsci #conservaton #bcpoli #salmon

We identify four syndromes of the combined local impacts of watershed pressures and climate change.

And identified several key management actions and policies that would help safeguard salmon watersheds.

Last night, PEC had the honor of celebrating more than a decade of partnering on nature-based stormwater management initiatives in southeastern Pennsylvania.

Thank you to all of the Upstream Suburban Philadelphia Watershed Collaborative partners!

Views from the Watershed Podcast Tour Views from the Watershed is a podcast tour about the past, present, and future of NYC’s water supply in the Catskills region.

For a window into the politics & history of urban/rural relationships & environmental management/infrastructure, I can't recommend highly enough the 14-episode "Walking the Watershed" podcast "tour" of the NY Catskills watershed including work by @lissaharris.bsky.social among other participants.

Otters as ocean doctors: How a 40-year watch on Brazil's coasts reveals hidden threats to estuaries For 40 years, scientists have been monitoring the Neotropical otter (Lontra longicaudis) along the southern coast of Brazil.

Neotropical otters along Brazil’s coast serve as indicators of estuary health, with declines in sightings and exposure to land-based pollutants highlighting the need for watershed-wide management. doi.org/hbppnk

Really worth the 10 minutes for the graphics👍

'health harms now linked with drilling, fracking...include cancers...respiratory distress...heart problems, & mental health problems...studies of pregnant women living near fracking operations...show impairments to infant health...birth defects, preterm birth, & low birth weight.'

For people who didn’t know-

The Potomac was successfully targeted for YEARS to clean up due to decades of pollution.
We were making remarkable headway.

Between this and the EPA roll backs the Potomac is fkd again.

1. Potomac 'forms part of the borders between Maryland & WA DC, on the left descending bank & West Virginia &Virginia on the right descending bank'
2. "polluted urban runoff remains as the only growing source of pollution in the Potomac and Chesapeake Bay" www.americanrivers.org/river/potoma...

Opinion | Is D.C. a Swamp or a Sewer? The latest government-authored disaster hasn’t attracted much attention.

250 million gallons of sewage into the Potomac is not great, but Trump last week gave the green light to 6 *billion* tons of climate pollution into the air every year, forever.
www.wsj.com/opinion/is-d...

When we trawled data on excess nitrate & phosphate pollution (key drivers of algal blooms) we found agriculture was the primary source in rural areas, sewage in urban areas. As Chowns says, to save our rivers, we need to tackle both.

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Sewage spills in London and South East worse than ever this year Some overflows have been releasing sewage into rivers non-stop for over a week as the network struggles to deal with wet weather

This government promised to be tough on sewage pollution.

Thames Water has polluted for 80,000 hours in the first six weeks of 2026 alone.

That's a 75% increase on the same period last year.

Regulation has FAILED. It's time for public ownership of water.

Why coping with heavy rain in Scotland’s whisky country shows how to save water for the summer Capturing floodwater in the winter could help avoid summer droughts, research suggests.

Why coping with heavy rain in Scotland’s whisky country shows how to save water. Managing our landscapes can make drought less severe, while restoring habitats, supporting farming, and protecting industries that rely on dependable water supplies. theconversation.com/why-coping-w...

A color photo of snow-capped Mt. Moran in Wyoming. The mountain & trees are reflected in the Snake River, in the forefront. The image captures vibrant colors of blue sky & water, orange leaves & white clouds. 📷 Brian Kerls.

#MountainMonday
#BlueskyMonday

Mt. Moran in Grand Teton NP, in #Wyoming is reflecting in the still water of the Snake River at Oxbow Bend.

#Mountains
#Landscapes
#Waterscapes
#Reflections
#Photography
#NatureIsArt
#ArtOfPhotography

A strange force is blighting landscapes across the Arctic: bright orange water visible from outer space. Why? ft.trib.al/neqZwol

Iowa’s Water Crisis Could Help Tip the Scales for Control of US House - Inside Climate News A new poll finds that 85 percent of Iowans in “toss-up” congressional districts would be more likely to vote for a candidate who prioritizes clean water and cuts to industrial agriculture pollution.

#ResistanceEarth

Could water turn the tide of the midterm elections? Iowans are fed up with the failure of their officials to address their water crisis. A whopping 85% of voters in toss-up districts say they'd vote for a candidate who prioritizes clean water.

insideclimatenews.org/news/1702202...

I liked the original ending of „Erin Brokovich“ better.

Forests are more than just wood and are important for the water balance. The groundwater beneath a forest is clean, oxygen-rich and excellent for producing drinking water. That is why forests are particularly often also water protection areas. 💚🌿☘️🌱🌲🌳🍀💚

Londoners to get first official bathing area on Thames at this idyllic spot The filming location for TV drama Broadchurch is also among 13 new designated swimming sites proposed by the Government

All Londoners should be able to swim safely in the capital’s waterways.

A proposed bathing water site on the Thames is a big step forward and could help make that possible if approved. My upcoming Clean and Healthy Waterways Plan will take this further.

Salty, Oily Drinking Water Left Sores in Their Mouths. Oklahoma Refused to Find Out Why. State regulators discovered strong signs of oil pollution, including high levels of salt and toxic metals, in one family’s drinking water. But for two years, they repeatedly delayed basic tests to fin...

NEW: Oklahoma regulators discovered strong signs of oil pollution, including high levels of salt and toxic metals, in one family’s drinking water.

But for two years, they repeatedly delayed basic tests to find the culprit — then closed the case.

With @readfrontier.bsky.social

New state budget cuts will lead to reduced water quality monitoring across Idaho  • Idaho Capital Sun Idaho Department of Environmental Quality director says the state still has not caught up from Great Recession funding cuts.

A new round of budget cuts will force a state agency to reduce the water monitoring it conducts to protect Idahoans’ health and water quality, the agency’s director said.

The department will scale back its harmful algal boom detection program and eliminate unfilled vacant positions. #idleg #idpol

100 beavers set to be reintroduced to the UK this year, with more to come Centuries after they were wiped out, the reintroduction of beavers to the UK is gathering pace. Following a government announcement allowing beavers to be released in the wild, a flurry of reintroductions are planned for 2026 and beyond.

Beaver reintroductions are accelerating across the UK, with around 100 set for release this year as part of efforts to restore wetlands, improve water quality, and support biodiversity.

Lake Erie’s Ice sheet is near record ice cover due to extreme-prolonged cold, and as the wind increases behind a cold front the #ice cracks in half on satellite! #lakeerie #cleveland #buffalo #freeze

Why Does Salting Roads Make Them Safer? How salt makes roads safer in winter—and why new methods could be better for the environment

How salt makes roads safer in winter—and why new methods could be better for the environment

🐳🤍 Sat, Jan 24
No word on those orcas yet, but a gray whale has been reported in Saratoga Passage near the entrance to Holmes Harbor, Whidbey.

📸 Heart-shaped exhalation of North Puget Sound gray whale (Sounder) CRC53 "Little Patch". By Jason Cook, from Hidden Beach, Whidbey Island 1/18/26.

#psws

What is the High Seas Treaty? The agreement ratified by 83 countries The world’s first legally binding agreement to protect marine life in international waters took effect on Saturday

🐳 83 countries have signed the High Seas Treaty.

🐋 This could protect of 30% of the High Seas by 2030. A vital lifeline to marine ecosystems.

💚 Finally some real hope in an otherwise bleak world. www.independent.co.uk/climate-chan...

Make 2026 the year polluters clean up their act Last year, the government promised to crack down on water pollution. But without public pressure, its plans could once again let big polluters off the hook. We should all be able to enjoy clean lakes,...

I just signed this @friends-earth.bsky.social petition to make 2026 the year big water polluters are finally made to clean up their act. Will you add your name too? foe.uk/eb6h3

PROTECTING NEW YORK'S ENVIRONMENT • Committing $3.75 billion over five years for water infrastructure that also helps save ratepayers money. • Supporting open space, environmental justice, climate action and waste reduction with a record $425 million EPF. • Treating landfill PFAS sources and addressing abandoned oil and gas wells to protect NYers and prevent costly cleanups. • Modernizing reviews for critical projects that benefit communities and avoid environmental impacts. GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL 2026 State of the State

CREATING RESILIENT AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES • Launching FloodSafe NY to understand and manage flood risks, monitor stream levels, and prevent costly damage. • Enhancing availability and coordination of flood mitigation, climate adaptation, and emergency response resources. • Investing in environmental education and accessibility for children with disabilities to experience the outdoors. • Funding Cooler Schoolyards to keep kids and neighborhoods safer from extreme heat. GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL 2026 State of the State

STATE OF THE STATE 2026 MAKE LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE KEEP NEW YORKERS SAFE PROTECT KIDS ONLINE

Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2026 State of the State lays out a robust environmental agenda that focuses on affordability, clean water, climate resiliency, inclusivity and justice, and safety.

Learn more: www.governor.ny.gov/programs/202...

E.P.A. Moves to Limit States’ Ability to Block Pipelines

Trump's policy assault ramps up as the administration wages war on US cities and foreign nations.
EPA Moves to Limit States’ Ability to Block Pipelines.
EPA wants to curtail a key section of the Clean Water Act that is readily used to restrict fossil fuel development.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/c...

Archaeologists have analyzed carbonate deposits (pictured) from Pompeii’s aqueduct, water towers, well shafts, and public pools, and their findings show where the water came from, how clean it was, and even how warm!

archaeology.org/news/2026/01/15/pompeiis-water-quality-analyzed/

A Trump Veto Leaves Republicans in Colorado Parched and Bewildered

"Yes, Trump vetoed my ability to have clean drinking water, which Congress passed unanimously, but I'm sure he did it for a reason" is some real cult behavior. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/17/u...