by Michelle Tan | Nov 29, 2023 | 25 Watershed Moments, 25th Anniversary, From Stream To Tides
Sometimes the most overlooked beings have the biggest stories to tell. Bioindicators are organisms such as plants, animals, bacteria, and more that can be used to assess the health of a natural ecosystem. By monitoring bioindicators, we can better understand the...
by Michelle Tan | Nov 23, 2023 | 25 Watershed Moments, 25th Anniversary
How nature’s backbone is collapsing Love them or hate them, our world runs on insects. While many may be put off by these creepy crawlies, insects create the biological foundation for many of our aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. According to Dr. David Wagner, a...
by Michelle Tan | Oct 27, 2023 | 25 Watershed Moments, 25th Anniversary
Here at the PWA, we talk endlessly about water quality. But what does this mean? The health of a water body is determined by a complex list of biological, chemical, and physical properties. For the most part, healthy ecosystems have self-regulating and self-sustaining...
by Michelle Tan | Sep 28, 2023 | 25 Watershed Moments, 25th Anniversary
Hopewell Rocks is arguably New Brunswick’s most well-known attraction. This beautiful and geologically unique destination draws in thousands of locals and tourists each year who flock to the area to gawk at the impressive tide and walk along its famous ‘flowerpot...
by Michelle Tan | Sep 21, 2023 | 25 Watershed Moments, 25th Anniversary
Today, Mill Creek Nature Park is an idyllic forested enclave frequented by hikers, bikers, snowshoers, and birders who come year-round for its peaceful beauty. While the park is popular for its well-maintained trail network, it is perhaps most well-known for its large...
by Michelle Tan | Sep 14, 2023 | 25 Watershed Moments, 25th Anniversary
Several times throughout this series, we have discussed our tendency to ignore and overlook periphery spaces: edges, corners, drainage ditches, highway medians, etc. Unfortunately, by doing so we risk allowing these spaces to become degraded, decreasing usable habitat...
