Posts for tag "water quality monitoring"
Reconnecting People and Nature: Restoring Lake Macatawa
It is well known that we are in the throes of the sixth mass extinction–this time caused not by great natural catastrophes, but by the far-reaching impact humans have had on the planet. What is much less...
- Posted February 23, 2026
From Source to Sea: Monitoring and Protecting Santa Barbara’s Hidden Creeks
The city of Santa Barbara, California, is known as the “American Riviera,” sporting a sandy coastline, warm and sunny climate, and classic Spanish Architecture. Tucked in between the Pacific Ocean to the south and the Santa Ynez...
- Posted January 5, 2026
Using Traditional Ghanaian Fishing Canoes to Monitor the Gulf of Guinea
Each year, towards the end of the Northern Hemisphere’s summer, something mysterious and profoundly impactful begins generating deep in the ocean. Off the Gulf of Guinea, which stretches along West Africa and the equatorial Atlantic Ocean, a...
- Posted December 31, 2025
How the Ohio EPA Uses Water Quality Data to Monitor Change in State Waterways
Millions of Ohioans are reliant on freshwater resources for drinking water and recreation. Therefore, protecting the health of these water bodies is a leading concern for regulatory groups like the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). A key...
- Posted December 29, 2025
How Ohio’s Inland Fisheries Research Unit Uses Science to Improve Fishing
Ohio is a state defined by its water bodies, with Lake Erie to the north and the Ohio River meandering along its southern and eastern border. Within these boundaries are the Buckeye State’s inland waterways, sporting over...
- Posted December 8, 2025
When Rivers Run Orange: Monitoring Acid Mine Drainage in Elk County
Acid mine drainage in the tributaries and mainstem Bennett Branch Sinnemahoning Creek in Pennsylvania has made the river run orange several times over the last several decades, a visual representation of the deterioration the waterway has experienced...
- Posted September 29, 2025
Thirty Years of Data: Monitoring Water Quality in the Meduxnekeag River Watershed
The Meduxnekeag River flows right through the heart of Houlton, Maine and serves as a lifeline for the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, who have lived off the river for centuries. However, runoff from urban development and...
- Posted September 24, 2025
Water Quality Monitoring in the Wisconsin Northwoods
In the Northwoods of Wisconsin, the summer mornings creep serenely over a forested landscape checkered with freshwater lakes and streams. In the early light, limnologist Carol Warden wakes and gets ready for the day. Her office is...
- Posted September 22, 2025
Monitoring for a Cause: How Climate Change Impacts Freshwater Organisms in Southern Appalachia
Climate change and subsequent shifts in weather events are changing aquatic ecosystems across the world. Streams drying up in droughts, floods overflowing rivers and displacing freshwater organisms, climbing temperatures making environments unsuitable for native species, and other...
- Posted September 17, 2025
Developing New Data-Informed Management of the Mississippi Embayment in Memphis
The Center for Applied Earth Science and Engineering Research (CAESER) at the University of Memphis oversees dozens of projects regarding the environment each year, helping to improve resource management in the region. Rodrigo Villalpando-Vizcaino, a Research Assistant...
- Posted August 18, 2025
Lake Erie Volunteer Science Network: Building Trust in Citizen Science Programs
Citizen science programs have popped up across the United States, focusing on connecting local communities with nearby water resources and building a trustworthy data pool over the sampling period. While commonly utilized as a means of ensuring...
- Posted December 16, 2024
SonTek CastAway-CTD Meter Review
Lightweight and easy to use, the SonTek CastAway offers a convenient 3-in-1 solution for measuring conductivity, temperature, and depth profiles. At a 5 Hz sampling rate, the CastAway is designed for up to 1 m/s free-fall through...
- Posted December 2, 2024
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo Manages Monitoring Efforts in Morro Bay
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly, SLO), has been monitoring Morro Bay for decades, and while the monitoring program has changed over the years, the dedication to monitoring the bay has remained the same....
- Posted November 18, 2024
2025 Essential Water Monitoring Gear
Stay ahead of the curve with five of the top water monitoring products for 2025. Technological advancements and manufacturing innovations are leading to better quality data, improved price points, and enhanced user experience. And, while the ‘essentials’...
- Posted October 21, 2024
YSI ProDSS Multi-Parameter Water Quality Meter Review
There’s no shortage of options when it comes to water quality monitoring equipment. If you’re looking for an all-in-one multi-parameter sampling meter, then the YSI ProDSS is a prime choice. Along with its field-rugged construction, backlit display,...
- Posted October 15, 2024
It’s a Buoy! Highlighting the New NexSens XB-200 Data Buoy
As scientists seek to better understand aquatic ecosystems, utilizing small data buoys to monitor offshore and cover more water is becoming commonplace. The new NexSens Technology XB-200 data buoy was designed for inland and coastal monitoring applications....
- Posted August 26, 2024
YSI EXO3s: The Latest in Water Quality Monitoring
The YSI EXO3s offers the latest in multi-parameter water quality monitoring equipment that has a comprehensive list of smart sensors.
- Posted October 10, 2022
Coral Reef Early Warning System Buoy
The CREWS Buoy System got a new upgrade this summer, with a smaller footprint and newer technologies, to aid in its goals.
- Posted November 28, 2018
