water quality
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Enterococcus species are widely used indicators of fecal contamination in recreational waters. For nearly two decades, the Anne Arundel Community College Environmental Center has measured Enterococcus concentrations at dozens of sites along local rivers, providing critical information for assessing swimming safety and overall water quality. This study presents a 17-year… Read more →
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Nutrient-dense runoff and eutrophication are causing widespread harm to the Chesapeake Bay’s ecosystem. A solution is needed, or the problem will continue to worsen, putting more species in danger. Mycofiltration has been highlighted as an effective method for filtering heavy metals in contaminated drinking water. This study sought to design… Read more →