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The Many Benefits of Wetlands Conservation

Photo © KEN ARCHER By J. Dale James, Ph.D., and Ellen R. Herbert, Ph.D. Wetlands are among the most valuable…

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Why river floodplains are key to preserving nature and biodiversity in western USA

Gravel bed rivers and their floodplains are vital to local ecosystems and their ability to adapt to climate change. sandybrownjensen/flickr,…

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Glacier depth affects plankton blooms off Greenland:

Study shows complex connection between meltwater discharge and nutrient input -- ScienceDaily Summary: The unusual timing of highly-productive summer plankton…

6 years ago

Strips of prairie plants slow loss of soil, nutrients and water, double biodiversity

Matt Helmers from Iowa State University discusses STRIPS near a flume. Photo by Jane Hodgins, US Forest Service. Newtown Square,…

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Urban gardeners use big ag techniques to conserve soil

The Flanner House, with help from Brandywine Creek Farms, is preparing to create the state's largest urban farm in the…

6 years ago