2023 National Conservation Foundation - Envirothon
Explore the intricate dynamics of aquatic ecosystems and wetlands conservation through this comprehensive study guide. Discover the importance of watersheds, the hydrologic cycle, aquatic food webs, energy flow at trophic levels, and common macroinvertebrates in Louisiana. Learn about different wetl
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Exploring Water Workshops and Drinking Water Sources
Discover the significance of water workshops, different drinking water sources like surface water and groundwater, the concept of watersheds, and the importance of water quality worldwide. Learn about challenges related to water health and innovative solutions for a sustainable future.
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Understanding the Water Cycle and Environmental Conservation
Explore the water cycle processes like evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and accumulation. Learn about watersheds, pollution, resources, leaks, and the importance of conservation. See how fertilizers impact plants and how to conserve natural resources effectively.
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Understanding the Impact of Acid Rain on Ecosystems
Investigate the effects of acid rain caused by fossil fuel combustion on water acidity, plant life, animals, and structures. Learn how nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide create acid solutions in the atmosphere, affecting watersheds and sensitive ecosystems. Explore the devastating consequences of ac
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Understanding Pollution Impact on Watersheds
The content covers the impact of human activities on watersheds, focusing on pollutants like oil, nutrients, and bacteria. It emphasizes the importance of protecting watersheds and offers solutions to prevent pollution. Examples include oil runoff affecting drinking water sources and nutrient pollut
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City of Signal Hill Stormwater Quality Program Overview
The City of Signal Hill, known for its unique geographic characteristics and historical oil production legacy, is proactive in implementing stormwater quality programs. The city addresses MS4 and TMDL requirements, demonstrating regional leadership in environmental initiatives. With a population of
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Sustainable Water and Land Management Initiatives Toolkit
Explore the comprehensive toolkit featuring initiatives focusing on wetlands, watersheds, agriculture, and flood/drought management. Discussion questions prompt consideration of supported actions and potential improvements.
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Watershed Resources for Interested Citizens
Explore a variety of resources related to watersheds, wetlands, and water monitoring, including tools provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services National Wetland Inventory. Learn about different types of wetlands, access the Indiana Watershed Group Finder for locating hydrologic unit codes, and
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Establishment of Decentralized Clean Water Service Providers in Winooski Basin
The Clean Water Service Delivery Act of 2019 aims to establish a network of decentralized Clean Water Service Providers (CWSPs) for watersheds in Lake Champlain and Lake Memphremagog basins. CVRPC serves as the CWSP for the Winooski Basin, overseeing projects like stormwater management, natural reso
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Understanding Watersheds and Land Use Impact on Water Quality
Explore the concept of watersheds, their boundaries, water runoff, and infiltration, and how different land use types within watersheds can influence nutrient input. Discover the impact of water flow on ecosystems and marine life, emphasizing the importance of responsible land use for maintaining wa
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Managing for Multiple Values in Forest Conservation
Forest management for multiple values involves producing timber, providing recreation, protecting watersheds, and perpetuating rare species. Covering over 11,000 acres with a diverse ecosystem, the area includes oak woodlands, savannas, and prairies. With a shift towards conserving rare features and
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Evaluation of Flow Criteria Development for Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Tributaries
Analysis of proposed methods for developing flow criteria for priority tributaries to the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, including SWRCB's goals, the cost of salmon recovery, and the value of fish, hydropower, and water in California. Discussion on the ELOHA framework, scalability to multiple watersh
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Understanding Watersheds and Their Importance
A watershed is an essential area of land that directs rainfall and snowmelt to various bodies of water, forming a connected water system. Water in a watershed flows from high points to lower points via rivers, streams, and lakes, eventually reaching the ocean. Watersheds can vary in size and topogra
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Understanding Topographic Maps and Watersheds
Exploring the concept of watersheds and learning how to read topographic maps through questions and diagrams. Understand the elevation, steepness, and heights of hills A and B. Enhance knowledge on contour lines and their significance in identifying terrain features. Practical exercises for better c
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Understanding Earth's Freshwater Sources and Watersheds
Earth's freshwater distribution is a critical aspect of our planet's ecosystems. This content provides insights into the percentage of freshwater on Earth, the significance of groundwater and aquifers, the impact of watersheds on water quality, and the vast Mississippi River watershed. It highlights
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Chesapeake Bay Program Decision Framework Implementation Overview
This overview provides insights into the Chesapeake Bay Program Decision Framework Implementation, including reasons for implementation, goals, steps, outcomes, and benefits. The framework emphasizes adaptive management, accountability, goal articulation, factors affecting attainment, monitoring, as
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Exploring Water Education in Alabama: Activities and Resources
Dive into a comprehensive water education program in Alabama focusing on the importance of water for life, unique characteristics of water, and the preservation of water resources. The program covers essential questions, activities, and resources for understanding watersheds, water sources, the wate
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PLA HSPF Watershed Toxic Model Calibration Results Summary
This summary provides insights into the calibration results of the PLA HSPF Watershed Toxic Model. It includes information on the Green/Duwamish River sub-watersheds, estimated loads to LDW toxic load reach 604, and the statistical calibration targets for HSPF toxic simulations. The calibration sequ
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Understanding Watershed Management: Balancing Needs and Resources
Exploring the importance of watersheds in providing natural resources, the consequences of human modifications, and how communities strive to balance human needs with protecting watershed health. This module delves into the sources of community essentials like water, electricity, and heat, emphasizi
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Sustainable Watershed Planning in Stevens County, Washington
The Colville River watershed, known as WRIA 59, is the focus of sustainable watershed planning in Stevens County, Washington. The planning aims to address current and future water needs while protecting and enhancing the water resources within the area. Regulations around water rights, land use, and
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Exploring Watersheds and Runoff with Physical and Computational Models
Engage in hands-on activities using physical models like a big tarp to simulate rainfall on landscapes and explore the movement of water. Dive into discussions about the pros and cons of using physical models for studying water flow. Discover the introduction to computational models and discretizati
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