Articles By Sam Norton

EXO2 sonde installation in a discharge channel using a 3-point anchor system.

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Choosing the Right Water Quality Monitoring Systems Is Crucial for Stantec Inc.

Data is king when it comes to water quality monitoring, and Stantec Inc. is committed to providing consistent quality data in real-time.

  • Posted September 11, 2023
Moore Haven RECON station, with NexSens X2 datalogger and SP-15 power pack.

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Protecting the Caloosahatchee Estuary: Marine Water Quality Systems in Southwest Florida

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation is dedicated to monitoring the impact of inland water flow to the Caloosahatchee Estuary.

  • Posted August 21, 2023
PhD candidate Nicole Berry measures water transparency using an underwater radiometer. The offshore regions of Lakes Michigan and Huron are increasing in water transparency. This may expose the early life stages of fish to damaging ultraviolet radiation.

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Crystal Clear Problems: Impacts of Water Transparency in Aquatic Ecosystems

From crystal clear alpine lakes to muddy rivers and boggy swamps, water transparency is an easily observable water quality parameter to anyone who takes a few moments to peer into the (sometimes) murky depths. Water transparency varies dramatically based on the location of bodies of water among different watershed...

  • Posted May 1, 2023
Entering some of the riverine wetlands of the Sinnamary River that are only accessible by boat.

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Microbes and Human Health: Aquatic Microbial Communities May Hold Clues about How Deadly Pathogens Spread

Understanding how the interactions between microbial communities and their ecosystems breed pathogens may be beneficial for human health.

  • Posted March 13, 2023
Eastern Hellbender

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The Eastern Hellbender: North America’s Largest Salamander May Be In Trouble

Eastern Hellbenders, the largest salamanders in North America, exhibit unique parental care--declining water quality is putting them at risk.

  • Posted February 27, 2023
Monitoring for nitrate, DO, and conductivity in aquatic ecosystems (river).

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The Water of Life: How Understanding Natural Hydrologic Processes in Aquatic Ecosystems Can Lead to a Sustainable Future

Observing aquatic ecosystems reveals some of the most tangible effects of anthropogenic pollution and climate change, making protecting these systems essential.

  • Posted February 1, 2023