July 30, 2008
Lake Baikal Manned Dive
Russian scientists reached the bottom of Lake Baikal in eastern Siberia in twin mini-submarines. They attempted to set a new world record for a manned dive in freshwater. The teams piloted a pair of mini-submarines to the bed of Baikal, 5,183ft below the surface of the lake. The attempt fell well short of the record of 5,512ft.
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June 27, 2008
Acid Rain and Lakes
After years of industrial pollution across the U.S., the effects of acid rain have made their way into watersheds and lakes. The acids from the rain have a direct impact on ecosystems, from the plant to animal communities. Now a database from the Darrin Fresh Water Institute of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute shows how the base of the biological community of Adirondack lakes was effected by acid rain. The study is a part of how the lakes are recovering from the impacts of acidification.
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March 17, 2008
Lake Sakakawea and Oil
Oil companies are trying to tap millions of gallons of oil beneath North Dakota’s Lake Sakakawea. There have been three permits granted by the Army Corps of Engineers under protests by residents of the area. The protesters feel the drilling...
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February 8, 2008
Snowmobiles and Lakes
A fresh layer of snow may make lakes around the Midwest look safe for snowmobiles, but thin ice could make them dangerous-as the snow acts as insulation for the ice below.... Continue reading "Snowmobiles and Lakes"
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February 1, 2008
Ice Quake
An ice quake on Lake Mendota in Madison, Wisconsin had many people worried in the city. It was large enough to be felt a block or more from the lake. A tremor was recorded by the geology department seismometer and...Link to this article | Comments (0)
December 17, 2007
Arctic Lake Unlocks the Past
A team of scientists has taken cores from the sediments of a Canadian Arctic lake and found an interglacial record indicating two ice-free periods that could predate the Holocene Epoch. The Pingualuit Crater is located in the Parc National des... Continue reading "Arctic Lake Unlocks the Past"
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December 3, 2007
What Is The Deepest Lake In The World?
Crater Lake is the either the eighth, seventh or third-deepest lake in the world depending on the data being examined. On average Crater Lake ranks as the seventh deepest lake in the world, and is the deepest in the U.S.... Continue reading "What Is The Deepest Lake In The World?"
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November 26, 2007
Lake Vostok and Microorganisms
Researchers have thawed ice estimated to be at least a million years old from above Lake Vostok, an ancient lake beneath the frozen surface of Antarctica. The scientists will now examine the water for microorganisms, and then through genomic techniques,... Continue reading "Lake Vostok and Microorganisms"
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November 6, 2007
Metal Deposits in Lakes
Researchers in New Hampshire have discovered metal sedimentary deposits in a lake that grow faster than any other deposits found in the United States. Known as ferromanganese nodules for their abundance of iron and manganese, the deposits can also contain... Continue reading "Metal Deposits in Lakes"
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October 10, 2007
Race to Study Glacial Lakes
There are more than 150 sub-glacial lakes in Antarctica, now a race is on to study these lakes. Thick caps of ice on the lakes conceal years and years of scientific evidence. There are life forms in the lakes that... Continue reading "Race to Study Glacial Lakes"
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August 22, 2007
Adirondack Lakes Research
A $301,000 grant from the National Science Foundation was given to the Institute of Ecosystem Studies to research environmental changes in the lakes of the Adirondacks. The Institute for Ecosystem Studies was founded in 1983 and their areas of study... Continue reading "Adirondack Lakes Research"
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August 13, 2007
Mercury Reduction of 28% in Wisconsin
ERCO the largest producer of mercury in Wisconsin is investing $95 million in a cleaner technology to produce chlorine. The chemical plant will convert to membrane technology that would no longer emit mercury. The change is expected to take five... Continue reading "Mercury Reduction of 28% in Wisconsin"
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June 22, 2007
Desalination not the Answer
Desalination of seawater is often thought as a long-term solution to the world's shortage of fresh water. But desalination in fact poses a threat to the environment that could also hasten climate change; this coming after the environmental group WWF... Continue reading "Desalination not the Answer"
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May 23, 2007
What is Carlson's Trophic State Index or TSI?
Carlson’s Trophic State Index (TSI) is a common method for characterizing a lake’s trophic state or overall health. The method uses Secchi, chlorophyll-a, and phosphorus measurements. Trophic status refers to the level of productivity in a lake as measured by... Continue reading "What is Carlson's Trophic State Index or TSI?"
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May 18, 2007
Invest in Water
The Claymore S&P Global Water Index ETF (AMEX: CGW) was introduced on the American Stock Exchange. The index consists of 50 companies and provides an even mix of stocks from two segments of the water industry; water utilities and water... Continue reading "Invest in Water"
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February 16, 2007
Antarctic Lakes
Scientists studying the effect of global warming on melting of polar ice sheets have discovered a network of lakes beneath the huge West Antarctic ice sheet. The data will help them understand the behavior of Antarctica's fast-moving ice streams, which... Continue reading "Antarctic Lakes"
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February 15, 2007
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Despite some evidence linking depression with low levels of omega-3 fatty acids, there is currently no convincing evidence that omega-3 fatty acids alone can relieve depression. There is also limited evidence that omega-3 fatty acids given in combination with antidepressant... Continue reading "Omega-3 Fatty Acids"
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February 9, 2007
General Electric and Water
General Electric's energy investing arm is taking a majority stake in French water treatment company Idex Aquaservices. This is its second equity investment in the water sector, and first outside the US, as part of a plan to invest $1... Continue reading "General Electric and Water"
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February 6, 2007
Wisconsin Lake Survey
29 Wisconsin lakes will be included in a nationwide survey this summer to study the ecological health, water quality and recreational value of the nation's lakes. Two of the lakes, Blueberry Lake in Sawyer County and Haskell Lake in Vilas... Continue reading "Wisconsin Lake Survey"
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January 31, 2007
Recycled Water
Unpalatable as it may seem at the moment, Australians will ultimately accept recycled drinking water as millions of Americans already do, according to experts. The WateReuse Association, believes it will take a decade for the public to trust recycled water... Continue reading "Recycled Water"
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December 20, 2006
Great Lakes, Ancient Shores
Scientists hope to learn more about what the Great Lakes' shorelines looked like about 10,000 years ago. They explored a limestone land bridge that spanned 125 miles near Ontario, and an underwater forest of petrified trees in Lake Huron. The... Continue reading "Great Lakes, Ancient Shores"
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October 20, 2006
Water on Mars
Scientists have created a mineral lifetime diagram that provides a clue as to when and for how long there might have been water or small lakes on Mars. The work and data is based on the green rock, olivine,... Continue reading "Water on Mars"
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September 20, 2006
Investing in Water
Investors who have seen energy prices rise due to scarce supplies are starting to believe that forecasted shortages will cause the value of water to skyrocket, offering big gains to companies active in the sector. Unlike globally traded commodities like... Continue reading "Investing in Water"
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September 12, 2006
Bathymetry
Bathymetry is the measurement of the depth of the oceans and other large bodies of water. (Bathy-depths)...Link to this article | Comments (0)
September 9, 2006
Australia's Water
A water recycling project that will add more than 20 percent to Melbourne, Australia's water supply and largely end the need for restrictions is a step closer. A $1 billion state government plan to divert 31 billion gallons of wastewater... Continue reading "Australia's Water"
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August 15, 2006
Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences
FACTS: New Center to study the Lake Tahoe Watershed What: Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences; three-stories, 45,000 square feet with classrooms and laboratories for students and research facilities for the Desert Research Institute, the University of Nevada, Reno, and the... Continue reading "Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences"
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July 21, 2006
Lake Monitors
Forty new lake water quality-monitoring volunteers are needed in Oneida County, Wisconsin. If you are concerned about the future of Wisconsin Lakes, then lake monitoring could be for you. Lake monitors contribute to the understanding and protection of lakes. The... Continue reading "Lake Monitors"
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May 31, 2006
Windmills, Energy
Energy experts are set to meet in Madison, Wisconsin and Toledo, Ohio, next month to talk about the prospects of implanting giant electricity-generating windmills in the Great Lakes. Advocates believe offshore wind turbines would be a power generation jackpot. Opponents... Continue reading "Windmills, Energy"
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May 15, 2006
Limnology
Definitions: The scientific study of the life and phenomena of fresh water, especially lakes, ponds and rivers. Limnology is a discipline that concerns the study of inland fresh and saline water. Specifically lakes, ponds and rivers (both natural and manmade),...Link to this article | Comments (0)
April 26, 2006
Summer Institutes
The following are links and information about some exciting Summer Institutes through the WUPCenter and Michigan Technological University. These institutes are open to all who are interested in lakes and the environment, and are tailored to professional and teacher development.... Continue reading "Summer Institutes"
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April 20, 2006
Lake Ecosystems
Comprising 39.9 million acres, lakes and reservoirs are a major water resource in this country. Freshwater inland lakes and reservoirs provide our nation with 70% of its drinking water and supply water for industry, irrigation, and hydropower. Lake ecosystems support... Continue reading "Lake Ecosystems"
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March 7, 2006
Lake Vostok
Below about 2.5 miles of ice near the South Pole lies a lake that scientists believe represents a lost world, harboring organisms sealed off from the rest of the planet for millions of years. Russian researchers, who have been studying... Continue reading "Lake Vostok"
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February 14, 2006
Basin Water
Basin Water Inc., which makes systems to treat contaminated groundwater, said it plans to go public in an initial offering of stock worth as much as $52.75 million. Details about the number of shares to be offered or an estimated... Continue reading "Basin Water"
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September 14, 2005
Timber in Lakes
With scarce resources in the timber industry new technology is changing ecosystems. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9325560/... Continue reading "Timber in Lakes"
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