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Federal Grant Stimulates Weather and Soil Monitoring Network to Help Wisconsin Farmers
A $9 million grant from the USDA has spurred efforts to create a climate and soil monitoring network around Wisconsin. The network, called Mesonet, promises to help farmers by filling gaps in soil and weather data. The USDA funding will go to UW-Madison to create what’s called the Rural Wis...Read more -
Dangers of the Cumberland River: How water depth, current and temperature impact people
As Tennessee authorities continue their search for missing University of Missouri student Riley Strain this week, the Cumberland River has become a key setting in the unfolding drama. But, is the Cumberland River really dangerous? The Office of Emergency Management has launched boats on the river...Read more -
Agricultural Benefits of Weather Stations for Organic Farmers
Sustainable agriculture is more important than ever. This provides many benefits to farmers. However, the environmental benefits are just as important. There are many problems associated with climate change. This threatens food security, and food shortages caused by changing weather patterns coul...Read more -
Influences of water velocity on ovarian maturation and antioxidant capacity in adult grass carp ( Ctenopharyngodon idellus）
Ecological operation of hydraulic engineering is essential for the conservation of fishery resources. Water velocity is known to affect the spawning of fishes delivering drifting eggs. This study aims to explore the effects of water velocity stimulation on the ovarian maturation and antioxidant c...Read more -
Soil sensors help farmers assess growing conditions such as water and nutrient availability, soil pH, temperature and topography
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is one of the high-value crops in the world market and is mainly grown under irrigation. Tomato production is often hampered by unfavorable conditions such as climate, soil and water resources. Sensor technologies have been developed and installed around the world...Read more -
Smart Home: Home Weather Station
Weather plays an important role in our daily lives and when the weather turns bad, it can easily disrupt our plans. While most of us turn to weather apps or our local meteorologist, a home weather station is the best way to keep track of Mother Nature. The information provided by weather apps is ...Read more -
Registration open for the Water, Wastewater and Environmental Monitoring exhibition and conference, taking place in October at the NEC
The organiser of WWEM has announced that registration is now open for the biennial event. The Water, Wastewater and Environmental Monitoring exhibition and conference, is taking place at the NEC in Birmingham UK on the 9th & 10th October. WWEM is the meeting place for water companies, regula...Read more -
New channel aims to improve water flow in Lake Hood
Lake Hood water quality update 17 July 2024 Contractors will soon begin building a new channel to divert water from the existing Ashburton River intake channel to the Lake Hood extension, as part of work to improve water flow through the whole lake. Council has budgeted $250,000 for water qualit...Read more -
7 technologies to assist in the recovery and prevention of areas affected by floods
Experts stress that investing in smart drainage systems, reservoirs and green infrastructure can protect communities from extreme events The recent tragic floods in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul highlight the need to take effective measures to rehabilitate affected areas and prevent f...Read more