RAC tables DWR's proposed aquatic stocking changes tied to New Zealand mud-snail risks after industry and state vet objections DWR proposed allowing some hatcheries that test positive for New Zealand mud snails to stock fish under case-by-case CORs and purging protocols; private aquaculture representatives and the Utah State Veterinarian objected to costs and regulatory language, and the RAC voted 10–2 to reject/table the proposed rule changes pending interagency work and published risk mapping.

DWR's proposed rule changes to allow fish stocking from hatcheries with New Zealand mud snails have sparked backlash from aquaculture operators and the state veterinarian, leading to a crucial vote to table the amendments.

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#UT #AquaticBiodiversity #CitizenPortal

#WorldWildlifeDay signals us to pursue our vision: a world where #aquaticbiodiversity is valued, understood, and managed sustainably 🌊🐡🐙

By connecting science, data, and policy, we aim to guide conservation efforts that serve both ecosystems and the communities, for generations to come.

From reef fishes to deep-sea invertebrates, #aquaticbiodiversity underpins food security, livelihoods, and ecosystem resilience. 🌿🐠

Science-based tools like AquaMaps turn data into actionable insights for sustainable fisheries, conservation, and evidence-based policy. #WorldWildlifeDay 🐙🌊

Public commenters tell State Water Board to reject voluntary agreements, guard Bay-Delta protections At the State Water Resources Control Board’s Feb. 18 meeting in Sacramento, multiple public commenters urged stronger Bay-Delta flow protections, warned that recent letters seeking rollbacks of the D-1641 and X2 standards threaten the Delta, and urged the board to require firm funding and backstops before approving voluntary agreements.

Residents and conservationists are sounding the alarm at the State Water Board, urging stronger protections for the Bay-Delta amid growing concerns over potential rollbacks of vital water regulations.

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#CA #AquaticBiodiversity #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalJustice #WaterProtection

🇫🇷 Les massettes - Dominent les rives des mares
 #Typha #Massettes #ZonesHumides #StabilisationDesBerges #BiodiversitéAquatique

🇬🇧 Cattails Dominating Pond Edges
 #Typha #Cattails #Wetlands #BankStabilization #AquaticBiodiversity

#macrophytes lovers - the #iMAD project is coming to an end—what wonderful adventures we have had! Here are some super suggestions for you... get ready for some amazing results!

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🇫🇷 Les gomphes - Les patrouilleurs infatigables des eaux calmes
#Onychogomphus #Libellules #PrédateursAériens #RégulationDesInsectes #BiodiversitéAquatique

🇬🇧 Tireless Patrols Over Calm Waters
#Onychogomphus #Dragonflies #AerialPredators #InsectRegulation #AquaticBiodiversity

Lake County Launches Comprehensive Fish Survey to Track Species Identification Lake County initiates annual fish survey to enhance species identification and data validation.

Lake County is diving deep into its aquatic ecosystem with the Hitch Community Scientists Program, revealing exciting findings about fish populations in Clear Lake!

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🇫🇷 Septembre : Le calme après l’effervescence estivale
#CalmeDesMares #TransitionAutomnale #BiodiversitéAquatique #OiseauxMigrateurs #VieDesMares

🇬🇧 September: The Calm After Summer’s Buzz
#PondCalm #AutumnTransition #AquaticBiodiversity #MigratoryBirds #PondLife

Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Considers Commercial Cultivation of Dotted Duckweed Commission evaluates proposed rules for cultivating harmful aquatic plant with stringent biosecurity measures.

Texas Parks and Wildlife is weighing the potential of cultivating dotted duckweed as a protein supplement, but concerns about environmental risks are raising eyebrows!

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#TX #CitizenPortal #RegulatoryReform #AquaticBiodiversity #TexasParks #EnvironmentalSustainability

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They support science, conservation, and #climateresilience —helping manage fish stocks, protect #marinelife, & predict #climateimpacts. 🔬🐟🪸

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❗New paper ❗on training and evaluating #DeepLearning models to forecast #WaterTemperatures, which is crucial for water users, e.g. #AquaticBiodiversity, #DinkingWater, #Cooling, and more. The models estimate daily max. water temperatures over the next 32 days for 54 stations across Switzerland.

Maryland legislature approves measures to enhance blue catfish harvesting methods Legislation doubles trot line length and authorizes electrofishing to manage blue catfish population.

Maryland lawmakers are racing against time to tackle the invasive blue catfish crisis, proposing bold new measures that could reshape the future of the Chesapeake Bay's ecosystem.

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#MD #AquaticBiodiversity #SustainableFishing #MarylandEcosystems #InvasiveSpecies #CitizenPortal

🇫🇷 Les alytes - Une paternité aquatique surprenante
#Alytes #AlyteAccoucheur #AmphibiensNocturnes #ReproductionEnMares #BiodiversitéAquatique

🇬🇧 An Astonishing Aquatic Fatherhood
#Alytes #MidwifeToad #NocturnalAmphibians #PondBreeding #AquaticBiodiversity

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Research reveals deicing salts threaten Lake Champlain ecosystems and biodiversity Deicing salts disrupt aquatic life and water quality in Lake Champlain and surrounding areas.

Deicing salts are quietly wreaking havoc on Lake Champlain's ecosystems, threatening biodiversity and water quality as Vermont debates the balance between road safety and environmental health.

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#VT #SustainablePolicies #AquaticBiodiversity #VermontLakeChamplain #CitizenPortal

Lake Champlain monitoring reveals alarming rise in chloride levels impacting aquatic biodiversity Winooski River chloride concentrations double over 30 years, threatening local aquatic ecosystems.

Alarming data reveals chloride levels in Lake Champlain's tributaries have skyrocketed, threatening aquatic life and the health of local ecosystems.

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#VT #AquaticBiodiversity #EnvironmentalProtection #WaterResourceManagement #VermontWaterQuality #CitizenPortal

Expert highlights threats facing North America's endangered mussel species and their habitats Forty-eight mussel species in North America face endangerment due to pollution and climate change.

Invasive zebra mussels are wreaking havoc on Minnesota's waterways, threatening not only their own ecosystems but also the survival of 25 endangered native mussel species.

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#MN #InvasiveSpecies #AquaticBiodiversity #ConservationEfforts #MinnesotaEcosystems #CitizenPortal

🇫🇷 Les libellula - Des prédateurs aériens aux couleurs éclatantes
L#Libellula #Libellules #PrédateursDesMares #ÉquilibreÉcologique #BiodiversitéAquatique

🇬🇧 Aerial Predators with Brilliant Colors
#Libellula #Dragonflies #PondPredators #EcologicalBalance #AquaticBiodiversity

🌐🔍 #eDNAqua-Plan will establish a plan for a digital ecosystem of #eDNA repositories based on #FAIRdata to support #aquaticbiodiversity #monitoring

#WaterScience #MarineBiology

🇫🇷 Les potamots - Les plantes submergées qui oxygènent les mares

🇬🇧 Submerged Plants Oxygenating Ponds

 #Potamogeton #SubmergedPlants #OxygenProduction #SedimentStabilization #AquaticBiodiversity

Monticello mayor declares February 1 as Mud Puppy Day to celebrate local aquatic life Monticello declares February 1, 2025, as Mud Puppy Day to celebrate local aquatic biodiversity.

Monticello is getting ready to celebrate its unique wildlife with the first-ever "Mud Puppy Day" on February 1, shining a spotlight on the remarkable mud puppy and the health of the Sangamon River!

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#Monticello #CitizenPortal #MonticelloEnvironment #AquaticBiodiversity

🇫🇷 Janvier : Le repos hivernal des écosystèmes aquatiques
#ÉcosystèmesHivernaux #BiodiversitéAquatique #MaresEnHiver #Hibernation #VieSousLaGlace

🇬🇧 January: The Winter Rest of Aquatic Ecosystems
#WinterEcosystems #AquaticBiodiversity #PondsInWinter #Hibernation #LifeUnderIce

First map of European aquatic habitats with both light and noise pollution revealed An EU research project, involving scientists from Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML), has produced the first interactive map of European marine and freshwater habitats affected by both light and noise p

AquaPLAN launches the first interactive map of European marine & freshwater habitats affected by both #LightPollution & #NoisePollution. Led by PML, the Visualisation Portal is the first step to manage the combined impacts of light & noise pollution on #AquaticBiodiversity: pml.ac.uk/news/first-m...