| Overview Dredging is an excavation activity carried out in shallow seas and freshwater areas (lakes and rivers) to gather up bottom sediment and dispose of it at a remote location. Oftentimes, dredging is done to reclaim areas affected by chemical spills, storm water surges (with urban runoff), and other soil contaminations. During.. Read more Also posted in Curriculum, Sensors and Technology Leave a comment
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Dredge Turbidity Monitoring
Temperature Profiling
| Overview Monitoring the yearly evolution of temperature stratification is a critical component in many lake management and research programs due to its pronounced effects on aquatic chemistry and biology. Fisheries management, hydroelectric plants, selective withdrawal dams, and numerous aspects of aquatic and sediment research often.. Read more Also posted in Curriculum, Sensors and Technology Leave a comment
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Water Quality Monitoring
| Overview By the 1960s, water pollution was prevalent in many parts of the United States with rivers, lakes, estuaries, and coastal waters rapidly degrading. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) formed in 1970, and the Clean Water Act (CWA) was introduced into law in 1972. The CWA was since extended with additional.. Read more Also posted in Curriculum, Sensors and Technology, Water Quality Leave a comment
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Muskellunge
| Scientific Name: Esox masquinongy Common Names: muskellunge, muskie, musky Mukellunge Distribution and Identification The muskie, a member of the pike family (Esocidae), is a top predator in freshwaters of the Great Lakes region. The natural range of the muskie spans from north to south from Tennessee to mid-Ontario, and from east.. Read more Also posted in Curriculum, Lake Biology Leave a comment
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