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Posted September 24, 2024 | Topic: Advocacy, Agriculture, Education, Science (Methods, Monitoring, and Evaluation), Volunteerism
Nitrate Watch
Fertilizers, manure and sewage all add extra nitrogen to the landscape. As this nitrogen moves through the environment, it becomes nitrate. As excess nitrate makes its way to streams and sources of drinking water via surface runoff or groundwater saturation, it can pose serious problems for the health of humans and the environment. The good…
added a new Program
Posted September 24, 2024 | Topic: Advocacy, Science (Methods, Monitoring, and Evaluation), Volunteerism
Salt Watch
Join the Salt Watch community science initiative! Road salt is everywhere during the winter months. It keeps us safe on roadways and sidewalks, but can pose a threat to wildlife, infrastructure, pets, drinking water, and more. Road salt, especially when used in excess, washes into our storm drains, our streams, and even into our drinking…