Invasive Species in Lake Erie and the Grand River Watershed

How Invasive species are taking over a watershed, an issue for local population of plants, fish and the watershed itself! Invasive species in the Great Lakes are a major problem for the wellbeing of a…

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The Vast and Vital Drainage Basin of the Colorado River

Meander of the Colorado River; photo by CitizenFresh (deviantART). The drainage basin of the Colorado River constitutes the 7th largest watershed in North America. Size estimates vary from source to s…

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Earning Boy Scout Merit Badges through Creeklife

The Boy Scout Merit badges are not just about collecting achievements or advancing in ranks. All them instill an important sense of community service and commitment to our society. This commitmen…

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The role of art in environmental awareness

Could it be that our failure to tackle environmental concerns is not a result a shortage of information but rather our inability to imagine? After a recent showing of animal portraits, viewer’s perc…

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When Pollution Dirties Water, The Facts Are Often Clear

The United States is looking forward to being less dependent on foreign oil, but the process by which we produce our own fuel has led to fears of further pollution in our water supplies. More and more…

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New Jersey Initiatives to Promote Sustainable Fishing in Bay Watershed Areas

For centuries, the East Coast has been a vital seafood resource. Grand seafaring stories of adventure and a bountiful catch have beaten on the shores of Massachusetts, Maine, and New Jersey since they…

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Using Phytoremediation for Environmental Cleanup

The world is “going green”, and phytoremediation is an environmental cleanup technique that means going green literally as well as figuratively. According to the USDA’s Agricultural …

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Dia – methl-What-A-Huh Poisoning? That Sounds Serious!

  Topics: Mercury and Toxins   Karen Wetterhahn – Mercury Poisoning on Steroids   Dimethylmercury Poisoning is serious, but what does that mean? Let’s break it down right he…

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Solar Power Plants That Could Do Better

    More reliable than a traditional solar farm?   Some costly high-tech solar power projects aren’t living up to promises their backers made about how much electricity they could…

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River Erosion Control In Your Backyard: Why Does It Matter?

    Topics: Creek and River Erosion and Ways You Can Help  Facts and tips on how to manage creek and stream erosion.     River Erosion Control: Taming A Subtle, Yet Powerful F…

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Ecofriendly Spring Cleaning

Graphic by Ron Mader. Vintage spring cleaning via Nationaal Archief. The sun is shining, the weather is getting warmer, and many of us plan to spruce up our homes for spring. That can involve using a …

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Is Marcellus Shale Costing Us Our Drinking Water?

Topics: drinking water and hydraulic fracturing   Marcellus Shale – Fracking Pollution or Progress?   We all know that most of the earths surface is covered in water – 70%. Of th…

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What are you REALLY drinking from your plastic water bottle?

Did you know that bottled water companies are not required to test for asbestos in their water? They are also allowed to have levels of contaminants such as lead and bacteria. Traces of E. coli are pr…

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Environmental Preservation: How To Help Protect The Environment

Environmental preservation is necessary because Earth’s resources are limited and threatened by human activity. Environmental protection focuses on efficiency, protecting wildlife and flora, and…

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How Farming Practices Could Prevent Algae Blooms.

Topics:Importance of watersheds and algal blooms  Sustainable farming practices will help reduce algal.     We are standing toe-to-toe with a choice that will change the world forever: …

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Plants and Erosion Control Go Together

Todays’ Topic: Plants and erosion control Today erosion control is a real concern for people who are planning any type of landscaping.  Without the proper plants in place mudslides have been kn…

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Introduction to the Barton Creek Watershed in Austin, Texas

Topics: Aquatic Life and Importance of Watersheds Barton Creek Greenbelt is a Gem! Photo by Anne Worner. The scenic Barton Creek Watershed flows through Texas Hill Country, following the 50-mile creek…

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A Refresher Course: Water Pollution Facts

You probably realize that water pollution is a major issue, but how much do you really know about it? Here are some eye-opening water pollution facts: According to Water Benefits Health, Americans use…

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2014’s Top Environmental Issues

The new year is about to start. What are some likely environmental priorities for 2014? Photo via Cool Stuff For Vip. Nanoparticles: In many industries, companies are using infinitesimally small parti…

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Watershed Coordinators: Unique Challenges, Common Goals [Part 3]

Picking up from where we left off. . . Although an assortment of people tools allow a watershed coordinator to really make a difference in local environmental health, even the best people tools can on…

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Social Impact Bonds are on the Uptick

      Making a true social impact that provides valuable change in a community can be difficult. Beyond simply getting the dedication of passionate individuals, funding large projects m…

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Hikers Needed to Study Snow Melt

Photograph by Jon Cooper. Environmental health researchers have uncovered some surprising facts about snow melt in forests, and now they are calling for citizen scientists to help out. If you love hik…

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How to Use Social Fundraising to Build Community and Reach Your Goals

  As you know, if you want fundraising success, you need to focus on more than just reaching the short-term dollar amount. As a Creeklife member, we want to introduce you to the concept of social…

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Scientists Surprised by Good News about Chesapeake Bay Watershed Protection

Even scientists were surprised by the good news in a recent study about Chesapeake Bay Watershed protection, which showed that the Clean Air Act has helped to improve water quality in the area. Action…

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River Erosion: What It Is & How It Happens

River Erosion: How Does It Happen? Here’s how you can help right now! Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth’s surface by wind or water flow, and then tra…

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