Articles related to "Aquifer"
Ogallala Aquifer a Finite Environmental Asset
The Ogallala Aquifer irrigates most of the high plains of America. Intensive farming is depleting this finite environmental asset quicker than nature can replenish it.
ogallala aquifer • finite environmental asset • environmental cost • depletion of the high plains aquifer • high plains of america
The Ogallala Aquifer irrigates most of the high plains of America. Intensive farming is depleting this finite environmental asset quicker than nature can replenish it.
ogallala aquifer • finite environmental asset • environmental cost • depletion of the high plains aquifer • high plains of america
Groundwater
Most of the fresh water used in communities is found underground, nearly 60 times as plentiful as the water found in lakes and rivers. Groundwater is a valuable and important resource across the globe.
geology • geophysics • earth • earth science • science
Most of the fresh water used in communities is found underground, nearly 60 times as plentiful as the water found in lakes and rivers. Groundwater is a valuable and important resource across the globe.
geology • geophysics • earth • earth science • science
When the Well Runs Dry - Groundwater Replenishment
What happens when we use too much groundwater? How do we keep the wells from running dry?
groundwater • wells • water • water supply • water resources
What happens when we use too much groundwater? How do we keep the wells from running dry?
groundwater • wells • water • water supply • water resources
Surviving a Drought
What do we consume every day? What is required for life on this planet? The answer is WATER. Like so many things, we take it for granted until we no longer have enough.
drought • water • farm • aquifer • north america
What do we consume every day? What is required for life on this planet? The answer is WATER. Like so many things, we take it for granted until we no longer have enough.
drought • water • farm • aquifer • north america
What is Ground Water?
A rapidly diminishing resource as population grows, ground water is precious.
ground water • geologic ffractures • aquifers • precipitation • rivers
A rapidly diminishing resource as population grows, ground water is precious.
ground water • geologic ffractures • aquifers • precipitation • rivers
What is Tap Water?
Tap water is merely water that is taken from a tap or faucet.
tap water • aquifers • reservoirs • lakes • rivers
Tap water is merely water that is taken from a tap or faucet.
tap water • aquifers • reservoirs • lakes • rivers
Bottled Water and Water Shortages
There is concern that mining groundwater has a negative impact on water stores and ecosystems. Regulation may be critical to help to aid in a global water crisis.
bottled water and water shortages • impact of extracting water on aquifers and ecosyst • mining groundwater negative impact • mining for water can effect ecosystems • bottled water industry affects groundwater stores
There is concern that mining groundwater has a negative impact on water stores and ecosystems. Regulation may be critical to help to aid in a global water crisis.
bottled water and water shortages • impact of extracting water on aquifers and ecosyst • mining groundwater negative impact • mining for water can effect ecosystems • bottled water industry affects groundwater stores
Watering the World
Many countries are suffering from lack of water because of changes in weather patterns throughout the world.
water • important resourse • humans • aquifers • porosity
Many countries are suffering from lack of water because of changes in weather patterns throughout the world.
water • important resourse • humans • aquifers • porosity
Introduction to Water for Life
No water -- no life! It's that simple...and that complicated...
spiritual • social • political • water • history
No water -- no life! It's that simple...and that complicated...
spiritual • social • political • water • history
Ted Turner's Land Purchases
The American billionaire says his land buying days are most over and also denies some of the rumors and conspiracy theories that have evolved about his true intents.
ted turner land • u.s. largest private landowner • american billionaire land buying • atlanta entrepreneur ted turner • turner ranchland
The American billionaire says his land buying days are most over and also denies some of the rumors and conspiracy theories that have evolved about his true intents.
ted turner land • u.s. largest private landowner • american billionaire land buying • atlanta entrepreneur ted turner • turner ranchland
Ted Turner, Land Buyer
The "Mouth of the South" has made large purchases of Western ranchland and critics are wondering what he has in mind: saving the environment or a greedy land grab?
ted turner land buyer • largest private landowner • western ranchland • montana bar-none-ranch • ogallala aquifer
The "Mouth of the South" has made large purchases of Western ranchland and critics are wondering what he has in mind: saving the environment or a greedy land grab?
ted turner land buyer • largest private landowner • western ranchland • montana bar-none-ranch • ogallala aquifer
Using Rainwater Makes Sense
Use of harvested rainwater to irrigate your desert landscape is cost-effective and wise.
rainwater • drinking water • drought-adapted • rainwater harvesting • groundwater
Use of harvested rainwater to irrigate your desert landscape is cost-effective and wise.
rainwater • drinking water • drought-adapted • rainwater harvesting • groundwater
Water and Desert Gardens
It might seem obvious, but the good desert gardener will understand water and irrigation problems.
water • desert • deep root systems • short life cycles • waxy covering
It might seem obvious, but the good desert gardener will understand water and irrigation problems.
water • desert • deep root systems • short life cycles • waxy covering
Desert Gardening Expert Speaks I
Living in New Mexico, Judith Phillips is a much-sought-after speaker and author of a number of books on gardening in the southwest.
judith phillips • gardening • ethno-botanical • mesas • new mexico gardener's guide
Living in New Mexico, Judith Phillips is a much-sought-after speaker and author of a number of books on gardening in the southwest.
judith phillips • gardening • ethno-botanical • mesas • new mexico gardener's guide
The Hydrologic Cycle
Rain falls and rivers flow, but where does the water go and how does it become rain in the first place? The Hydrologic Cycle gives us the answer.
geology • geophysics • earth • science • earth science
Rain falls and rivers flow, but where does the water go and how does it become rain in the first place? The Hydrologic Cycle gives us the answer.
geology • geophysics • earth • science • earth science
Climate Change: Millions Homeless
Effects of global warming and climate change causing millions to migrate, leaving victims of ecological disasters with no real rights or legal protection.
environmental refugees • environmental policies • andre simms • tuvalu • environmental persecution
Effects of global warming and climate change causing millions to migrate, leaving victims of ecological disasters with no real rights or legal protection.
environmental refugees • environmental policies • andre simms • tuvalu • environmental persecution
Part 3 - It’s Easier Than You Think To Be Green
Learn all about keeping your Florida landscape green, watering efficiently and how precious our water supply is.
irrigation • watering • florida • grass • audit
Learn all about keeping your Florida landscape green, watering efficiently and how precious our water supply is.
irrigation • watering • florida • grass • audit
Waterwise Garden Glossary
Here is a resource for Desert Garden readers, along with links to definitions and articles on Desert Gardens topics. Please feel free to use this list.
desert gardens • allelopathy • aeration • hard water • soft water
Here is a resource for Desert Garden readers, along with links to definitions and articles on Desert Gardens topics. Please feel free to use this list.
desert gardens • allelopathy • aeration • hard water • soft water
Bottled Water Versus the Environment Case Study
Students use problem-based learning strategies and techniques to develop findings and make recommendations, along with preparing a press release in this case study.
bottled water and the environment case study • bottled water case study • questions and concerns about bottled water • health and environmental concerns about bottled wa • sources of bottled water
Students use problem-based learning strategies and techniques to develop findings and make recommendations, along with preparing a press release in this case study.
bottled water and the environment case study • bottled water case study • questions and concerns about bottled water • health and environmental concerns about bottled wa • sources of bottled water
World Ecosystems in Danger
Urbanization, new dam constructions, groundwater withdrawals and pollution are helping to paint a grim view of the future.
conversion of land to agriculture • urban-industrial developments • new dam construction • building dikes and levees • large-scale river diversion
Urbanization, new dam constructions, groundwater withdrawals and pollution are helping to paint a grim view of the future.
conversion of land to agriculture • urban-industrial developments • new dam construction • building dikes and levees • large-scale river diversion
What Really Lies Beneath: An Introduction to Groundwater
A short introduction to groundwater resources and how we use them.
groundwater • ground water • water supply • water
A short introduction to groundwater resources and how we use them.
groundwater • ground water • water supply • water
Brockovich Addresses Royal Palm Beach Cancers
In Royal Palm Beach, Florida, there has recently been a high number of cancer diagnoses. These are some things everyone involved in South Florida should know.
brockovich • pollution • radiation • environment • cancer
In Royal Palm Beach, Florida, there has recently been a high number of cancer diagnoses. These are some things everyone involved in South Florida should know.
brockovich • pollution • radiation • environment • cancer
Florida's Own Galapagos Island
Dozens of endangered plants, bugs, reptiles and other animals call the Lake Wales Ridge home, making it the largest collection of endangered species in the United States.
florida scrub lands • endangered species • archbold biological station • lake wales ridge • endangered ecosystem
Dozens of endangered plants, bugs, reptiles and other animals call the Lake Wales Ridge home, making it the largest collection of endangered species in the United States.
florida scrub lands • endangered species • archbold biological station • lake wales ridge • endangered ecosystem
Silent Wetlands
Wetlands are one of the keys to maintaining a safe, healthy water supply.
wetlands • ecology • wildscaping
Wetlands are one of the keys to maintaining a safe, healthy water supply.
wetlands • ecology • wildscaping
Green Industrial Parks
In the past, industrial development has brought to mind visions of smoke stacks belching toxins into the environment. But the green industry movement is changing that.
green industry • eco-friendly industry • economic development • industrial park • environmental sustainability
In the past, industrial development has brought to mind visions of smoke stacks belching toxins into the environment. But the green industry movement is changing that.
green industry • eco-friendly industry • economic development • industrial park • environmental sustainability
Is Your Garden in an Arid Region?
Tiny variations in precipitation, sometimes less than an inch, can change the definition of an area from desert to arid.
desert areas • annual rainfall • arid regions • scrub grass • steppes
Tiny variations in precipitation, sometimes less than an inch, can change the definition of an area from desert to arid.
desert areas • annual rainfall • arid regions • scrub grass • steppes
Texas Oilman Buying Water Rights, Wind Turbines
T. Boone Pickens, once the darling of the oil and gas industry, is now buying water rights and proposing a massive alternative energy plan for the southwestern U.S.
t. boone pickens • texas oilman • entrepreneur • oil and gas • water cooperatives
T. Boone Pickens, once the darling of the oil and gas industry, is now buying water rights and proposing a massive alternative energy plan for the southwestern U.S.
t. boone pickens • texas oilman • entrepreneur • oil and gas • water cooperatives
Environmental Benefits of Trees
Trees provide basic services critical to human life. Forest managers balance these with other human lifestyle requirements.
water filtration • water treatment • clean drinking water • water pollution facts • water quality
Trees provide basic services critical to human life. Forest managers balance these with other human lifestyle requirements.
water filtration • water treatment • clean drinking water • water pollution facts • water quality
Fixing Climate
Fixing Climate takes an unconventional approach to the problem of global warming and offers a possible solution. It provides a glimmer of hope for the future.
global warming • climate change • past climate changes • carbon dioxide • science and global warming
Fixing Climate takes an unconventional approach to the problem of global warming and offers a possible solution. It provides a glimmer of hope for the future.
global warming • climate change • past climate changes • carbon dioxide • science and global warming
How and Why to Use a Rain Barrel
Consider installing a rain barrel to collect and store rain water.
rain barrels • rain water • storm runoff • installing rain barrels • wooden rain barrels
Consider installing a rain barrel to collect and store rain water.
rain barrels • rain water • storm runoff • installing rain barrels • wooden rain barrels
UN World Water Day 2009 and Transboundary Waters
Shared Water - Shared Opportunities. This the theme of the 2009 World Water Day celebrated by the UN next 22 March and this year dedicated to transboundary waters
transboundary waters world water day 2009 • freshwater resources • united nations conference on environment and devel • transboundary water related conflicts • water and right to life
Shared Water - Shared Opportunities. This the theme of the 2009 World Water Day celebrated by the UN next 22 March and this year dedicated to transboundary waters
transboundary waters world water day 2009 • freshwater resources • united nations conference on environment and devel • transboundary water related conflicts • water and right to life
Book Review: Welcome to Shirley
One Long Island town's rise and fall, told in a hybrid personal and environmental memoir.
welcome to shirley: a memoir from an atomic town b • kelly mcmasters • environmental memoir • shirley new york • brookhaven national laboratory
One Long Island town's rise and fall, told in a hybrid personal and environmental memoir.
welcome to shirley: a memoir from an atomic town b • kelly mcmasters • environmental memoir • shirley new york • brookhaven national laboratory
Coke In Mexico & India
Mexicans now consume the most Coca-Cola beverages per capita in the world. Turning to India, Coke uses regional marketing tactics to sell its products.
india sales coca-cola • mexico sales coca-cola • coca-cola sales india & mexico • cola trade mexico • cola trade india
Mexicans now consume the most Coca-Cola beverages per capita in the world. Turning to India, Coke uses regional marketing tactics to sell its products.
india sales coca-cola • mexico sales coca-cola • coca-cola sales india & mexico • cola trade mexico • cola trade india
Review of The Flint Riverquarium
Located in the heart of downtown Albany, Georgia the Flint Riverquarium is a true treat - an aquarium that showcases a natural habitat.
albany ga • riverquarium • georgia aquarium • albany georgia • flint riverquarium
Located in the heart of downtown Albany, Georgia the Flint Riverquarium is a true treat - an aquarium that showcases a natural habitat.
albany ga • riverquarium • georgia aquarium • albany georgia • flint riverquarium
Types of Drinking Water
Find out the pros and cons of bottled water versus municipal water sources and filtered water.
bottled water • drinking water • mineral water • natural water • spring water
Find out the pros and cons of bottled water versus municipal water sources and filtered water.
bottled water • drinking water • mineral water • natural water • spring water
Water Cycle Lesson Plan
This lesson plan utilizes the discrepant event model in encouraging students to think about the source and purity of their drinking water.
discrepant event lesson plan • groundwater lesson plan • teaching the water cycle • teaching groundwater models • groundwater exploration
This lesson plan utilizes the discrepant event model in encouraging students to think about the source and purity of their drinking water.
discrepant event lesson plan • groundwater lesson plan • teaching the water cycle • teaching groundwater models • groundwater exploration
Water Scarcity in Jordan is Damaging its Economy
As Jordan's water supply, from aquifers and river sources, diminishes, water scarcity in Jordan is set to become an increasing problem for the country's economy.
red sea dead sea project • jordan water resources • disi project • jordan's economy • water scarcity in jordan
As Jordan's water supply, from aquifers and river sources, diminishes, water scarcity in Jordan is set to become an increasing problem for the country's economy.
red sea dead sea project • jordan water resources • disi project • jordan's economy • water scarcity in jordan
All Bottled Up
Why do we pay to have our public water supplies treated to drinking water standards, then buy bottled water? Do we actually know the difference?
tap • public • water supply • bottled • distilled
Why do we pay to have our public water supplies treated to drinking water standards, then buy bottled water? Do we actually know the difference?
tap • public • water supply • bottled • distilled
Protecting Mother Earth Conference
The Tenth Annual Protecting Mother Earth Conference was held in New Mexico to discuss the impact of uranium mining and other environmental issues has on indigenous peoples and what they can to to protect themselves and their lands.
navajo • mother earth • indigenous • dine' care • jackpile mine
The Tenth Annual Protecting Mother Earth Conference was held in New Mexico to discuss the impact of uranium mining and other environmental issues has on indigenous peoples and what they can to to protect themselves and their lands.
navajo • mother earth • indigenous • dine' care • jackpile mine
Swainson's Hawk in the San Luis Valley
A short tour of the county roads in the San Luis Valley provided some lovely wild flowers and an up-close look at a fledgling Swainson's Hawk.
A short tour of the county roads in the San Luis Valley provided some lovely wild flowers and an up-close look at a fledgling Swainson's Hawk.
Buying Organic Food
It seems that everyone is talking about going green, and eating organically. So is it healthier?
organic food • health effects organic • environment and organic • local farming • healthy
It seems that everyone is talking about going green, and eating organically. So is it healthier?
organic food • health effects organic • environment and organic • local farming • healthy
Can I Flush Pills and Liquid Medication?
Pills and other forms of medication should never be flushed down the toilet. Flushing pills and liquid medication can harm the environment.
flushing pills down the toilet • dangers of flushing medicine down the toilet • homeowner's guide to disposal of unwanted medicati • identifying pills • environment impact of flushing chemicals down the
Pills and other forms of medication should never be flushed down the toilet. Flushing pills and liquid medication can harm the environment.
flushing pills down the toilet • dangers of flushing medicine down the toilet • homeowner's guide to disposal of unwanted medicati • identifying pills • environment impact of flushing chemicals down the
Colorado's Natural Mineral Springs
Early settlers were fascinated by Colorado's many mineral springs and their amazing abilities to heal conditions as diverse as tuberculosis and arthritis.
minerals • mineral springs • hot springs • thermal spas • sulfur
Early settlers were fascinated by Colorado's many mineral springs and their amazing abilities to heal conditions as diverse as tuberculosis and arthritis.
minerals • mineral springs • hot springs • thermal spas • sulfur
Corn Based Craft Products
Crafters can now buy quilt batting, fiberfill, and pillow forms made from corn fiber. Are these products green?
corn fiber • ecocraft eco-friendly brand • corn batting • corn fiberfill • corn pillow forms
Crafters can now buy quilt batting, fiberfill, and pillow forms made from corn fiber. Are these products green?
corn fiber • ecocraft eco-friendly brand • corn batting • corn fiberfill • corn pillow forms
Delving Deeper into the Way We Eat
A review of the book published by the Center for Science in the Public Interest.
green living • sustainable agriculture • monocropping • six arguments for a greener diet • vegetarianism
A review of the book published by the Center for Science in the Public Interest.
green living • sustainable agriculture • monocropping • six arguments for a greener diet • vegetarianism
Devil's Millhopper
In Gainesville, there is an impressive geologic site known as Devil's Millhopper, a sinkhole filled with lush green foliage, crags and crevices, and unique life.
devil's millhopper • gainesville • florida • sinkhole • geological park
In Gainesville, there is an impressive geologic site known as Devil's Millhopper, a sinkhole filled with lush green foliage, crags and crevices, and unique life.
devil's millhopper • gainesville • florida • sinkhole • geological park
Ethanol Fuel Problems for Boaters
Continued problems have been reported by boaters using ethanol blended gasoline. Mitigate many of these issues with a little proactive work on your boat.
ethanol boat problems • ethanol boat fuel • boating fuel system problems • ethanol blended gasoline • boat fuel problems
Continued problems have been reported by boaters using ethanol blended gasoline. Mitigate many of these issues with a little proactive work on your boat.
ethanol boat problems • ethanol boat fuel • boating fuel system problems • ethanol blended gasoline • boat fuel problems
Green Money Saving Tips
These eco-friendly money saving tips will reduce stress and keep you emotionally healthy. Here are 5 ways to spend less money and lighten your footprint.
green money saving tips • how to spend less • living green • eco-friendly money saving tips • feel better about your purchases
These eco-friendly money saving tips will reduce stress and keep you emotionally healthy. Here are 5 ways to spend less money and lighten your footprint.
green money saving tips • how to spend less • living green • eco-friendly money saving tips • feel better about your purchases
Huangaro Trees are Peru Desert Keystone Species
Removal of huarango trees to make way for agriculture may have been root cause of the Nazca people's disappearance. This keystone species tree is now returning to Peru.
huangaro tree reforestatio • keystone species • peruvian desert • ica valley • nazca people
Removal of huarango trees to make way for agriculture may have been root cause of the Nazca people's disappearance. This keystone species tree is now returning to Peru.
huangaro tree reforestatio • keystone species • peruvian desert • ica valley • nazca people
Is Your Garden Soil Too Salty?
Salinity is the level of soluble salts found in soil (or water).
salinity • germinating • salt-tolerant • sodium chloride • magnesium sulfate
Salinity is the level of soluble salts found in soil (or water).
salinity • germinating • salt-tolerant • sodium chloride • magnesium sulfate
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