As winter (slowly) fades away, take a look at some great research that was recently published, including:
How can bioretention cells be used for stormwater management?
What are the effects of road salt on our waterways?
What threats do our forests face due to climate change?
How can various stakeholders unite to promote biodiversity conservationin Vermont?
Read all about it in our winter edition of ecoNEWS VT!
Bioretention cells: A greener way to manage stormwater pollution
Researchers at the University of Vermont studied roadside bioretention cells in Burlington, Vermont and their nutrient removal success. Overall, results showed bioretention sites can successfully be used to manage pollutant-containing stormwater runoff and keep it from entering sewers.
Road salt in our waterways
Researchers from across the country investigated the long-term trends of road salt use on freshwater lakes across North America, including 20 lakes in Vermont.
Vermont and New England Forests Face More Precipitation and Milder Winters
In Vermont and across New England and northern New York, many economically and culturally important tree species and forest communities face increasing threats under warmer and more variable conditions, according to a new assessment of the vulnerability of the region’s forests to climate change led by the USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station.
Breaking Down Barriers to Biodiversity Conservation
In June of 2016, stakeholders involved in biodiversity and conservation work came together to develop an agenda to conserve biodiversity in Vermont and to identify unified conservation strategies.
