Monthly Archives: December 2019

The Council Spring and Dancing Sands Springs

Remnants of A Former World One of my favorite spring locations in the Lake Wingra watershed is the Council Spring, and the nearby Dancing Sands Spring on the north shore of Lake Wingra, above the Ho-Nee-Um pond in the UW-Madison … Continue reading

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Season’s Greetings and Happy New Year

May your Holidays be Merry and your New Year Bright Thanks for your readership and see you all next year.

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PFAS Compounds Found in Rainfall in Eastern United States

In the news this week are two items about PFAS, the ubiquitous, and forever compounds, of which there are an estimated 4730. Encouraging News First, in Wisconsin, the Madison Fire Department announced that it has ceased using fluorinated foam fire … Continue reading

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Will Citizens of the World Act in Time to Save Ourselves and the Planet from Global Climate Emergency?

Because the world’s political leaders—for the most part—have abdicated their responsibility to reduce global carbon emissions, it is up to average citizens to demand actions.  As individuals, and as a collective political force, it is time for each of us … Continue reading

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Recent News About Water

Here are a few recent news items about drinking water, the midwestern floods of Spring 2019, and a legislative proposal (in Wisconsin) to promote hydrological restoration. The Water Access Gap Across the United States From the group Digdeep.org comes a … Continue reading

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