American Panorama: Part I
This article is an extended review of the digital history project American Panorama which describes itself as “an atlas of United States history. The generally laudatory review offers good insights into a rich, deep digital platform that is informative yet highly dynamic.
New Approaches to Hydropower Development that Benefit People and Nature
From Sea to Source
Visualizing a Park System: Creating an Interactive Timeline
This blog post from a Canadian environmental historian explores the discoveries that arise from mapping four U.S. states’ park systems on an interactive timeline. Even with material that is known, interesting patterns and juxtapositions emerge.
Bighead Carp Caught on Minnesota River
Invasive bighead carp caught on the Minnesota River, upstream from Twin Cities. While a disappointing find, the single fish does not indicate the presence of an established population. Research and deterrent efforts are listed.
Lawsuits in Three States Target Groundwater Pollution under Clean Water Act
Three lawsuits are testing whether groundwater is legally connected to surface waters such as rivers and lakes. Scientifically, the connection is clear, but if a regulatory tie can be established also, that would be a strong step to improved water quality.
The Flint Water Crisis: A Special Edition Environment and Health Roundtable
Scholars from the humanities, science, and professional disciplines provide contexts for the water crisis in Flint.
Flint water crisis reminds us not to take water quality for granted
Minneapolis resident and University of Minnesota student sees Flint water crisis as reminder to protect the water resources we value, take for granted.
Katrina Helped Usher In An Acceptance And Use of Green Infrastructure
New Orleans is moving from plans to action in a large-scale rethinking of the city’s relationship with water. The city has begun to embrace “green infrastructure” as a water management strategy, rather than just relying on pumping out rainwater.