"... One of the major research projects I’m working on now is called Let The River Speak, which is self-explanatory — it’s about listening to the river. So when the river bursts its banks, or drains are popping manhole covers, that’s the river talking to us. It’s telling us: Hey, you’ve constrained me, you’ve constricted me, and I’m screaming and shouting about that ..."
#ecosystems #waterways #climate
https://e-tangata.co.nz/comment-and-analysis/dan-hikuroa-let-the-rivers-speak/
Dan Hikuroa: Let the rivers speak | E-Tangata

“When the river bursts its banks, or drains are popping manhole covers, that's the river talking to us. It's telling us: Hey, you've constrained me, you've constricted me, and I'm screaming and shouting about that.” — Dan Hikuroa.

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So, I saw a piece on the local news today about #SeaLevelRise and #PFAS in #BrunswickME. Unfortunately, I'm not finding the link yet, but the gist was, if the sea level rises, all the PFAS pollution in the area will spread. Big time...!

Report warns Maine’s largest PFAS spill could affect water and ecosystems for years

by Everett Sloane, 3/29/2026

"A scientific analysis of the largest PFAS contamination event in Maine’s history warns that the effects of a massive firefighting foam spill at #BrunswickExecutiveAirport could persist in local #waterways and #ecosystems for years. The release, which sent approximately 1,450 gallons of aqueous film-forming foam concentrate into streams feeding the #AndroscogginRiver, has already triggered fish consumption advisories and a federal enforcement order. Yet the full scope of long-term #ecological damage remains difficult to measure, in part because the spill site sits on land already contaminated by decades of military use."

Read more:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/public-safety-and-emergencies/health-and-safety-alerts/report-warns-maine-s-largest-pfas-spill-could-affect-water-and-ecosystems-for-years/ar-AA1ZFQVU

#WaterIsLife #ForeverChemicals #Pollution #Maine #BrunswickNavalAirStation #PFASContamination

MSN

Invasive species threat spurs paddling ban in some waterways in Jasper, other national parks
Parks Canada has announced restrictions on paddling in some rivers and lakes in Alberta to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Some paddlers are voicing concerns with the new policy, but urge their community to comply.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/jasper-national-park-ban-watercraft-aquatic-invasive-species-9.7141092?cmp=rss
Invasive species threat spurs paddling ban in some waterways in Jasper, other national parks
Parks Canada has announced restrictions on paddling in some rivers and lakes in Alberta to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Some paddlers are voicing concerns with the new policy, but urge their community to comply.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/jasper-national-park-ban-watercraft-aquatic-invasive-species-9.7141092?cmp=rss
Invasive species threat spurs paddling ban in some waterways in Jasper, other national parks
Parks Canada has announced restrictions on paddling in some rivers and lakes in Alberta to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Some paddlers are voicing concerns with the new policy, but urge their community to comply.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/jasper-national-park-ban-watercraft-aquatic-invasive-species-9.7141092?cmp=rss
Giant floor map teaches students about Canadian waterways
A new water literacy program is encouraging young Canadians to learn about Canada's fresh water and waterways. CBC's Anchal Sharma reports.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7140320?cmp=rss
March 20, 2026. Oulu, Finland. Nikon D780, AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G.

#photo #oulu #finland #nikon #nikond780 #winter #spring #industrialzone #waterways
Toronto residents urged to stay away from waterways amid heavy rainfall
The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority issued a water safety advisory, saying rain, combined with warmer temperatures and melting snow, could cause water levels to rise.
#Weather #Rainfall #Torontorainfall #WaterSafety
https://globalnews.ca/news/11741457/toronto-water-safety-advisory-heavy-rainfall-march-22/