Conservation News

Cass County judge addresses need for conservation district amid rising water demand in Texas

Cass County Judge Travis Ransom is collaborating with neighboring counties to establish a groundwater conservation district aimed at protecting essential water resources as the state’s population continues to grow alongside increasing water demands.

Source: Cass County judge addresses need for conservation district amid rising water demand in Texas | KETK

Reusable magnetic invention removes microplastics plus some PFAS from water

Microplastics are an increasing global concern, with growing evidence of their presence in water systems. RMIT University researchers have developed a water treatment material that rapidly removes micro- and nanoplastics and some PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), bringing the technology closer to real-world use.

Source: Reusable magnetic invention removes microplastics plus some PFAS from water | PhysOrg