Interpretation of satellite imagery holds promise as the method to pinpoint early development of potentially toxic cyanobacterial blooms in water sources. The technology could help drinking water providers save money on treatment and avoid the pitfalls of dealing with this problem.
This article originally appeared in the 10/01/2007 issue of Environmental Protection.
Geographic information system (GIS) software represents less than 10 percent of the total GIS implementation cost in most cases, yet many people spend a lot of time selecting the best software for their GIS applications. This is actually a good thing, because the success of any GIS program largely depends on its users—who are not happy if they do not like their GIS software.
- By Uzair Shamsi, Ph.D., P.E., GISP
This article originally appeared in the 10/01/2007 issue of Environmental Protection.
NEW or expanded conservation initiatives, including funding for wetlands preservation and programs to improve water quality in priority areas, advanced as part of a farm bill the U.S House of Representatives passed in July.
This article originally appeared in the 09/01/2007 issue of Environmental Protection.
A new traveling exhibit on the science of water opens next spring at Science North, an educational science center in Ontario, Canada, proving that industry issues related to water quality and conservation are gaining ground with the public as environmental topics become increasingly popular causes.
This article originally appeared in the 09/01/2007 issue of Environmental Protection.