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Beneath the surface of the blue,Where creatures swim and plants grow true,There’s a machine with blades so sharp,That cuts and gathers in one sharp swoop. The aquatic weed harvester is its name,A workhorse of the aquatic world, it tamesThe overgrowth that clogs the waterways,And keeps the streams and rivers clear all day. It glides with
Experts say that by 2050 there may be more plastic than fish in the sea. Over 300 million tons of plastic are produced each year and at least 14 million tons of plastic end up in the ocean annually; making up 80% of all marine debris found in surface waters. In the mid-1970s, Aquarius Systems
Central Puget Sound is home to several species of threatened and endangered marine mammals, birds, and fish — most notably Southern Resident killer whales, an iconic and beloved species in our region. Underwater noise impacts their ability to feed, communicate, navigate, reproduce, and avoid danger. In fact, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife cites
Ray Scott, was an American outdoorsman who turned bass fishing into a professional sport and founded the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society (B.A.S.S.), died on May 8th; he was 88 years old. B.A.S.S. is the the world’s largest fishing membership organization and will be his legacy. His contributions and impact on conservation and his advocacy and passion
Experts say that by 2050 there may be more plastic than fish in the sea. It is found in every region of the world, from the deepest ocean trenches to the most remote islands. Over 300 million tons of plastic are produced each year and at least 14 million tons of plastic end up in
When it comes to knowing a thing or two about ice covered lakes, our friends to north in Canada have quite a bit of experience! However, there is actually very little data on under-ice lake ecology. The aquatic scientists at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, were interested in how climate change might affect lake ecosystems.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin has earned a global reputation as the freshwater technology capital of the U.S. With 238 water technology businesses in the region, Milwaukee is the ideal location for The Water Council, an organization dedicated to solving critical global water challenges and providing expertise in water stewardship. Naval officers representing 30 countries recently visited the
Bounded by two Great Lakes and the Mississippi River – with 15,000 or so inland lakes and 44,000 miles of rivers and streams in between – Wisconsin is an ideal place to study freshwater ecosystems. Freshwater education and research across the state has too often been an independent pursuit. Until now. As part of a
D&D Products, Inc is a second-generation manufacturing company with a 30,000 square foot factory located in the Village of North Prairie. The Aquarius Systems Division manufactures surface water management equipment that is used to clean and restore waterways. Most commonly seen are the aquatic plant harvesters that cut and removes weed from many Wisconsin lakes,
Lake associations are voluntary organizations with members who own land on or near a lake with the purpose to maintain, protect, and improve the quality of a lake, its fisheries, and its watershed. Wisconsin has about 400 lake associations in existence and the power of the associations have over lake management is impressive. The Carlin










