Warmer weather causing algal blooms
New research shows that warmer and longer summers are causing harmful algal blooms to worsen. Swiss scientists, using 40 years of lake records, have found that blooms are lasting longer[…]
Tagged: research
-
Great Salt Lake study to determine discharge limits
To determine a discharge permit for a local wastewater plant, scientists are performing a comprehensive water quality study on the Great Salt Lake and its wetlands.
-
Canada funding cuts drop lake research program
Federal funding cuts in Canada closed down the Experimental Lakes Area in Ontario, a dedicated research facility for lake science. Open since the 1960’s the 58-lake system helped instill a[…]
Western water use far above what is sustainable
New research shows that human consumption in southwestern states accounts for 76 percent of all water usage in the Colorado River Basin.
Recent Posts
Carbon and Nutrient Monitoring in the Great Lakes Using Satellite ObservationsJune 11, 2025
Research Brief: Evaluating Wave Energy Availability in the Great Lakes and Blue Economy Opportunities June 9, 2025
Restoring North Texas Streams to Historical FlowsJune 9, 2025
Research Brief: Evaluating ICESat-2 Performance in Wave Height PredictionsJune 2, 2025
Research Brief: Monitoring and Predicting CyanoHABs using Sentinel-3 OLCI Satellite ImageryMay 26, 2025