Aquatic Ecology News
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Soilworks® from Arizona Offers Eco-Friendly Soiltac® Solution for Lahaina Wildfire Aftermath
Scottsdale, Ariz. – Following the devastating Maui wildfires in August, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was tasked by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) with the responsibility of overseeing the surveying, removal, and disposal of hazardous materials in the affected areas of Lahaina and Kula on Maui. The EPA sought a solution to handle the contamination aftermath. ...
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LG Sonic at Davos World Economic Forum 2024: Pioneering Change in Water Management
In a truly remarkable achievement, LG Sonic, celebrated for its pioneering solutions in surface water management, secured a prominent presence at the prestigious Davos World Economic Forum. Under the visionary leadership of our CEO, Yousef Yousef, LG Sonic took part in this global gathering, engaging with world political leaders and the world’s most influential companies to raise awareness ...
By LG Sonic
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Harnessing the Power of Water Quality Sensors for Environmental Conservation
Water is one of the most essential resources on our planet, and ensuring its quality is crucial for both human health and environmental health. However, water resources around the globe are facing increasing pressures from climate change, pollution, and overuse. Protecting these resources requires accurate and timely information about water quality, and this is where water quality sensors come ...
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Ile-de-France/SIAH inaugurates an innovative wastewater treatment plant that relies on Veolia technologies to produce energy from wastewater
The Syndicat Mixte pour l'Aménagement Hydraulique (SIAH) for the Croult and Petit Rosne Valley region inaugurated on Friday the Bonneuil-en-France wastewater treatment plant, which treats wastewater from 35 municipalities in the eastern district of the Val d'Oise department. Veolia, via its subsidiary OTV, led a consortium responsible for designing and carrying out the works, and ...
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30 mil HDPE Liner for Large Pond Liner
Introduction Of 30 Mil HDPE Pond Liner 30 Mil HDPE Pond Liner is a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) impermeable membrane that has a thickness of 30 Mil (approximately 0.75mm). This material is known for its excellent impermeability properties and is used in ponds, water bodies, and water ...
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The Changes Biochar Brings to Soil Remediation
In the intricate web of environmental concerns, soil contamination emerges as a substantial challenge with far-reaching consequences. The detrimental impact of pollutants on soil quality and plant health necessitates innovative solutions. Enter biochar, a potent amendment derived from the pyrolysis of organic materials, which not only fosters soil remediation but engenders transformative changes ...
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Ecological Laboratories, Inc. Revolutionizes Bio-Dredging and Weed Prevention in Ponds and Lakes, Setting a New Standard in Sustainable Aquatic Solutions
Microbe-Lift by ELI BioScience proudly unveils its groundbreaking technology for bio-dredging and weed prevention in ponds and lakes. Powered by Microbe-Lift’s advanced natural microbial consortium, this approach fosters ecological balance and reduces reliance on aquatic herbicides. Microbe-Lift/PBL, an exceptionally stable liquid consortium, distinguishes itself through its unique ...
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Water Affected By Pet Parasite Treatments, Study Reveals
Water quality in the UK is a hot topic these days, hitting headlines on an increasingly regular basis thanks to issues such as storm overflow discharges, surface water runoff, pesticides, herbicides, algal blooms, drought, flooding… the list goes on and on, it seems. And now, according to a new report from Imperial College London, it appears that there’s another growing problem that ...
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The harmful link between microplastics and algae blooms in the Great Lakes
The Great Lakes, North America’s crown jewel, are not only a vital source of freshwater for millions but also a thriving ecosystem teeming with life. However, as awe-inspiring as they are, the Great Lakes face growing concerns due to the devastating impact of plastic pollution and harmful algae blooms. Studies unravel the complex interplay between these two issues, shedding light on the ...
By LG Sonic
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Water Demand Forecast To Outstrip Supply By 2030
As the eve of the UN 2023 Water Conference fast approaches, taking place in New York between March 22nd and 24th, a new report has been published revealing that demand for freshwater will outstrip supply by 40 per cent come 2030… which means that urgent action must now be taken to overhaul wasteful activities and deliver a step change in how water is used. ...
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Public access to Duke Energy’s Great Falls enhancement project set to open
Public access to the project will begin on March 18, 2023 Additional recreational improvements to be added in the coming years Public access to a portion of Duke Energy’s Great Falls enhancement project is set to open on March 18, 2023, with scheduled recreation flow releases and the opening of the Nitrolee Access Area. Recreation flow releases to the short bypass reach will begin in ...
By Duke Energy
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Govt Unveils Plans to Improve Water Quality in England
The government has announced that investments to the tune of £5 billion will be made over the next five years to improve the quality of waterways across England and tackle pollution and climate change head on. The plan brings together a range of measures to address the challenges presented by agricultural and water company pollution, as well as climate change and population growth, with ...
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England sets out plan to reduce water pollution
New plans to help safeguard England’s precious protected sites by driving down nutrient pollution and allowing for the construction of sustainable new homes for families across the country were announced by the Government on Wednesday. Nutrient pollution is an urgent problem for freshwater habitats and estuaries which provide a home to wetland birds, fish and insects. Increased ...
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Aqualia, integrated water management global partnerships to preserve the local environment
Developing social action programs and mechanisms to guarantee universal access to water within a sustainability framework is part of the challenges set by several of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In the case of Aqualia, the contribution to these goals is materialized through direct environmental and social collaboration initiatives in the communities where it provides ...
By aqualia
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NASA Research: Toxic algae found in 2300 US lakes
NASA has just released a new dataset that shows 2300 lakes in the US are contaminated with cyanobacteria. In warm, stagnant, and nutrient-rich (nitrogen and phosphorus) water, cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, can form HABs. Some HABs are toxic, harming aquatic ecosystems, people, animals, drinking water supplies, the economy, and recreational ...
By LG Sonic
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LG Sonic launched advanced PO4 sensor during WEFTEC 2021
LG Sonic launched a high-tech Phosphate (PO4) sensor during WEFTEC 2021, Oct. 18 – 20, in Chicago, IL. Algae blooms are fueled by PO4. Knowing the source of PO4 allows to apply effective treatment. The unique LG Sonic PO4 Sensor monitors PO4 in real-time, at different water depths. Through the implementation of the Yellow Method, the sensor provides highly accurate readings over a larger ...
By LG Sonic
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Texas chooses ultrasound to battle toxic algae
Our most recent MPC-Buoy project has started in Littlefield, Texas, with the aim of reducing harmful algae blooms (HABs) and improving water quality. Last week, we saw the start of a new effort to rescue some of the contaminated waters. The project consists of deploying ultrasonic technologies that directly affect the growth of algae, stopping them from forming harmful ...
By LG Sonic
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Water pollution by nitrates: Salher solutions to remove them
Aquifers in Spain are increasingly at risk of chemical contamination by excess nitrates in their waters. This news comes just when the European Commission gives an ultimatum to the Spanish Government to act against the nitrate contamination of its waters. Water quality is one of the most important elements of the European Union environmental policy. Because of this, to avoid penalties, the ...
By Salher
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New Technology from Innovasea Lets Researchers Retrieve Fish Tracking Data from Shore Using an AUV
Innovasea, a global leader in technologically advanced aquatic solutions for aquaculture and fish tracking, today announced groundbreaking new technology that will enable fish researchers to retrieve their field data from shore. The technological breakthrough comes in the form of a new module for Teledyne’s G3 Gliders that allows the autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) to be dispatched ...
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Join PME at ASLO 2021
The team at PME is excited to be adapting to the new normal and virtually joining the lineup of exhibitors at ASLO 2021 Aquatic Sciences Meeting, happening June 22-27, 2021. The theme of this year’s meeting, originally scheduled to be held in Palma, is Aquatic Sciences for a Sustainable Future: Nurturing Cooperation. We will focus on how we, the scientific community, can work together to ...
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