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Guardians of the Watershed: Volunteers Making a Splash in Pennsylvania

December 19, 2025

In Pennsylvania, a group of passionate volunteers is stepping up to protect the state's water resources. These dedicated individuals, known as Master Watershed Stewards, are working tirelessly to support local governments and conservation efforts. They are helping to implement stormwater regulations

environment

Plastic Pieces in Our Waters: How City Design and Land Use Affect Pollution

April 9, 2025

Microplastics are tiny bits of plastic that are causing big problems in our rivers and streams. These tiny pieces come from various sources, and one major way they end up in water is through stormwater runoff. This is the water that flows over the ground during rainstorms, picking up pollutants alon

environment

The Changing Landscape of Bilate: How Deforestation Affects Climate

November 25, 2024

Did you know that how we use our land can greatly affect the climate? Let's take a look at the Bilate Watershed in Ethiopia. From 1994 to 2024, there have been big changes in how people use the land. Forests have been disappearing fast, with around 4681. 2 hectares lost each year between 2014 and 20