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As the seasons shift and temperatures drop, lake and pond owners must turn their attention to managing aquatic weeds that have accumulated over the warmer months. Fall offers a prime opportunity for aquatic weed harvesting, not only to maintain the health of the waterbody through the colder months but also to prepare it for the
The year 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of Wisconsin’s unique lake law, Chapter 33: Public Inland Waters. The legislature and governor worked together in the early 1970s to establish a collaborative research and management framework that lives on today as the Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Partnership. The law also created a pathway for landowners around
The Invasive Species War Boston Sunday Globe Sunday July 31st, 2011 The European water chestnut is considered an invasive species, one of the 1,500 or so plants and animals across the united States that have ended up settling in places where they don’t belong because of human activity. It’s a dubious distinction – one that
Around the world, people dump about 20 million tons of plastic into the ocean every year, much of it in the form of flyaway plastic bags. This waste doesn’t get magically swallowed by the ocean–it lingers indefinitely, posing a threat to marine life and to human health. Picking up garbage in the ocean is an
Amphibians are highly sensitive to changes in their environment, especially when it comes to water quality. As such, they can serve as excellent indicators of the health of aquatic ecosystems, providing valuable insights into the state of the environment and potential problems that may be affecting the water quality. Amphibians are unique creatures that have
Created by melting glaciers thousands of years ago, Lake George is 43,471 acres, 32 mile long, up to 2.5 mile wide and up to 200 feet deep. Located at the southern end of the Adirondack Park in Upstate New York, Lake George is the primary driver of regional tourism, generating $2 billion in annual economic
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
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