Tracking the Health of Narragansett Bay and Beyond.
Tracking the Health of Narragansett Bay and Beyond.
Every yard is part of a bigger watershed. Rain brings stormwater runoff that travels from your roof, various surfaces, and the street. On the way, runoff collects oil, pet waste, and fertilizers. Eventually, it dumps all the waste into nearby streams and, ultimately, into the bay. A rain garden changes that by forming a shallow, […]
Expanding the Reach of Water Monitoring Daily citizens are reshaping watershed protection through their actions of gathering water-quality data and their ability to process and distribute this significant information. Government agencies, along with scientific experts, have traditionally managed water monitoring, but many streams, lakes, and rivers remain without testing due to resource constraints. The scientific […]
