Articles By Kelly Blumenschein

Lakes

Monitoring Turbidity at Dredging Sites

The current number of restoration initiatives is extremely high due to recognition and stressed importance of keeping our waterways healthy. The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, for instance, “is the largest investment in the Great Lakes in two decades*,” created to bring numerous ‘Areas of Concern’ back to life.

  • Posted June 28, 2012
robotic fish

Technology

Back to school: Robotic fish make a splash

During the 2010 Gulf oil spill, machines were used under water to cut pipes and prepare them for repairs that would eventually stem the flow of oil. Robots succeeded where it was too difficult or dangerous for human workers to go. Innovative research aims to extend robot aid to...

  • Posted April 3, 2012

News

News Release: YSI’s EXO Breaks the Sonde Barrier

Advanced water-quality monitoring instruments for demanding environments March 13, 2012 — YSI has used its long experience in water quality monitoring to develop the ultimate multiparameter sondes for challenging marine and freshwater conditions. Users can choose the new EXO1 sonde, with ports for 4 sensors, or the new EXO2...

  • Posted March 13, 2012

Technology

Sealite SL70 3 Nautical Mile Solar Marine Light

The reliable and compact SL70 3 Nautical Mile Solar Marine Light boasts Sealite’s most advanced marine lantern on the market.

  • Posted March 1, 2012
picnic rocks beach

Lakes

Turning the tide

After another drowning at a beach notorious for its dangerous currents, a city came together to improve beach safety In early October 2005, a crowd of beach-goers at Picnic Rocks Beach in Marquette, Michigan, became the audience to a tragedy.

  • Posted September 22, 2011

News

Solinst Announces Newest Addition to Levelogger Family

Fondriest Environmental is excited to announce the release of Solinst’s newest product: the Levelogger Edge. The stainless steel Levelogger Edge is a water level and temperature logger that features a Hastelloy pressure sensor and titanium based PVD coating for increased corrosion resistance. This allows for more stable and reliable readings...

  • Posted July 28, 2011