Fish kill

A New Way to Address Eutrophication Using Oxygen Nanobubble-Modified Clay Materials

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Monday, October 1, 2018

As the phytoplankton dies, it will go to the bottom of the waters where the bacteria will decompose it, which further depletes the dissolved oxygen.

Key Points: 
  • As the phytoplankton dies, it will go to the bottom of the waters where the bacteria will decompose it, which further depletes the dissolved oxygen.
  • If the dissolved oxygen depletes, hypoxia, fish kills and invertebrates like worms and clams will also die.
  • A fish cannot live below the 30 percent saturation of dissolved oxygen.
  • The synergy of diffusion of oxygen nanobubbles and retention of oxygen in this layer leads to both the increase of dissolved oxygen and reversal of hypoxic conditions.

Arkansas River Outfitters Association Anticipate Ideal Flows All Summer

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Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Despite this year's below average snowpack, full reservoirs and import water from Colorado's West Slope will keep flows on the Arkansas River at ideal conditions for whitewater rafting from now through August 15, 2018.

Key Points: 
  • Despite this year's below average snowpack, full reservoirs and import water from Colorado's West Slope will keep flows on the Arkansas River at ideal conditions for whitewater rafting from now through August 15, 2018.
  • After that, water management programs ensure ideal flows through at least mid-August.
  • "We have some of the best whitewater in the country," says Bob Hamel, executive director of the Arkansas River Outfitters Association (AROA).
  • High water is not ideal for younger kids or non-swimmers, however, says Travis Hochard, general manager at River Runners.

Flows on Colorado's Arkansas River Expected to Stay Optimal for Rafting All Summer

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Friday, May 4, 2018

The VFMP is a collaboration between the water owners and the recreational community, designed to use imported water to maintain optimum river flow levels.

Key Points: 
  • The VFMP is a collaboration between the water owners and the recreational community, designed to use imported water to maintain optimum river flow levels.
  • They agree to help because they recognize the economic importance of Arkansas River recreation industry.
  • The Arkansas River offers rafting for children as young as three to intermediate and experts-only whitewater experiences.
  • Some years the Arkansas River doesn't need water augmentation because snowmelt is sufficient.