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Phosphorus Loss From Farm Soil Can Harm Wetlands and Water Quality

Phosphorus-enriched soil is very much essential for agricultural purposes. But the current alarming fact is, this nutrient is increasingly being lost from soils all around the world. This mineral is one of the vital factors for the world’s food production and there isn’t an unlimited supply of this from the soil. Phosphorus in the soil

Published in Resources, Water Quality & Pollution

Tagged under: agricultural runoff, aquatic ecosystems, eutrophication, fertilizer runoff, nutrient pollution, phosphorus, phosphorus loss, soil erosion, water quality, wetlands

Living Shorelines Help Protect Coasts From Hurricane Storm Surge and Erosion

In September, 2020, as Hurricane Sally battered Florida’s panhandle with a deluge of rain and high winds, some locals said their living shorelines were their best defense against the area’s storm surge. Instead of a hardened seawall aimed at protecting shores from erosion, living shorelines use vegetation and other natural elements like oyster shells to

Published in Lake & Waterway Management, Resources

Tagged under: coastal resilience, coastal vegetation, erosion control, estuaries, Florida, hurricane protection, Hurricane Sally, living shorelines, nature-based solutions, oyster shells, shoreline restoration, storm surge

Aquatic Weed Harvester Winterization Checklist and Maintenance Tips

Like any piece of equipment, following a proper maintenance schedule can greatly extend the life and efficiency of the machine. Proper maintenance also includes winterizing your harvester before storing it for the winter. It is also the ideal time to do any major repairs (engine, pump, leaky motors or rams, cutting head, etc) so that

Published in Resources, Workboats & Skimmers

Tagged under: aquatic plant harvester, aquatic weed harvester, conveyor maintenance, engine maintenance, equipment checklist, fuel water separator, harvester maintenance, hydraulic system, off-season maintenance, operator tips, PR-606KIT, preventive maintenance, winterization

Wisconsin DNR Works to Restore Wild Rice Habitat on Spur Lake

Pete McGeshick II, 80, a Sokaogon Chippewa tribal member and former Rice Chief, recalls when he and Sokaogon Chippewa tribal members used to harvest wild rice on Spur Lake. The wild rice is all but gone, but DNR ecologists are working to clear Twin Lakes Creek, hoping to revive wild rice on Spur Lake. The