The naturally occurring phenomenon has already killed manatees,
sea turtles and millions of pounds of fish.
It’s not news. Field service personnel and their activities account for a large percentage of a water utility’s operating costs.
From the largest metropolitan utilities to the smallest water systems, leaks are a problem everywhere. Because it’s difficult to raise consumer prices to offset the losses, non-revenue water has a direct impact on the bottom line of municipal water systems. However, utility managers now have an opportunity to reverse the problem with advanced flow meter technology that combines multiple measurements.
The Department of Agriculture said a study will take place and is harmless. Read on for more information.
Water is a critical element in any survival situation. The human body cannot last more than a few days without it, especially under the stress and workload of an emergency setting. Fortunately there are many different ways to collect safe drinking water from the landscape. Check out these five options for water gathering in the spring season.
Reducing the severity of urban flooding during rain events is possible. Water groups can help outline a city-wide emergency response plan when preparedness hazards are identified.
Don’t expect to fill your swimming pool or hot tub if you live in Forks on the Olympic Peninsula, or to water your lawn or wash your car. And you will have to cut back the hosing down of you…
A recent study in the United Kingdom found that a greater percentage of wild gray squirrels solved more difficult food-finding tests than red squirrels. The tests involved a process of pushing and pulling levers to get to hazelnuts. The better problem-solving skills of invasive gray squirrels may explain why they have displaced red squirrels, and are …
Cardinals are known for their bright red plumage, a color that gives birds an advantage when attracting mates. But what gives them this attractive hue? It
Water is the essence of life. Protecting our shared drinking water is a duty we take seriously.
I think we're all in agreement that the right time to learn how to handle a pet emergency is not the moment your dog is seizing or the cat has tumbled from a tree. The time is NOW! So let's get learning. PREP YOUR HOUSE. Housefires, break-ins, and other unfortunate instances that could bring emergency response teams to your door call for Protect My Pet Window Clings. Many animals hide when they're scared, making the chances of them being discovered without these clings…
Most time, wave fanatics miscalculate the right time to paddle out, and end up getting the worst rides for a long period of time, i.e., closeouts and shore breaking waves.
You've probably heard meteorologists warn about tides on the coast. What's behind these periodic rise and fall of sea levels that sometimes lead to flooding on the coast? Let's find out.
All the state-of-the-art boating and fishing gear won’t do a thing if you don’t know how to properly use them in a disaster.
While local animal shelters are currently canceling animal intake unless it is an emergency situation and offices are closed to the public, adoption services continue.
Animals have similar needs to humans when it comes to disasters, but they can't take matters into their own hands. It's up to us.
Tornadoes come flying though these parts more often that we'd like. Maybe you'd be prepared, but If you're a pet owner, would that preparation also include your pet?