This article on the United States Geological Survey (USGS) website summarizes the findings from a comprehensive assessment of mercury in waterways across the nation. As the article mentions, mercury, which can travel...

In this exercise from ATEEC, students will complete a critical thinking activity on hypoxia and the Mississippi River watershed. The activity requires role playing "a public meeting to discuss the Integrated Assessment...

This report provides an overview of the changes that occurred in lakes in the region around Mount St. Helens following the eruption of May 18, 1980. Topics include water chemistry, sediment supply, and biology. Other...

In this exercise from ATEEC, students will complete a problem-based activity that exposes conflicting views of environmental issues. The activity begins with students "acquiring historical water quality data for their...

This learning activity from the Advanced Technology Environmental and Energy Center (ATEEC) is designed for students who already have background knowledge that could be applied to further study of real-life problems...