Tag: water
The curious history of water witchers
Judith Sutherland's grandfather, R.H. Young, was a gifted a water witcher, or dowser.
Clarion River named river of the year
The Clarion River in northwestern Pennsylvania has been voted the state's 2019 River of the Year.
Ohioans weigh in on distressed watershed rule proposals
Ohio ag department hears concerns over a proposal that would change rules for distressed watersheds in the state.
Will we always have fresh water?
Who are the biggest water users and where could we cut back? Alan Guebert investigates these questions in this week's column.
Pharmaceuticals found in some Pa. well water
Tests show small amounts of pharmaceuticals in some north central Pennsylvania well water.
Ohio’s Scenic Rivers program turns 50, worth a celebration
Recognizing the importance of river corridor protection, Ohio pioneered the river preservation movement with the nation's first Scenic Rivers Act.
Farm Bureau asks for WOTUS block
The American Farm Bureau is leading an effort to block the 2015 Waters of the U.S. rule from going into effect.
Finding a little green space can go a long way
We all need to compromise for the good of nature, animals, wildlife, pollinators, and even ourselves. Protecting our natural resources will benefit us all.
Michigan state agencies invest funds in Lake Erie
Michigan State University will study which farm management practices prevent nutrients from leaving farmlands and moving into rivers and lakes.
Dowsing: Paranormal, practical or phony?
Whether it’s science or science fiction, dowsing has a long history and is still practiced today. Learn more about the craft of dowsing and how it works.
