@geogarver
Prof. of Geology, PFAS, rivers, hydrology, ice jams, water quality, invasive species, geochronology, tectonics. Mohawk and Hudson watersheds. Board of Riverkeeper. Alaska, PNW, Maine, NY. "Notes from a Watershed" @ substack
North Conway NH to explore PFAS removal from landfill leachate by foam fractionation.
"leachate makes up about 2% to 3% of the annual liquid volume handled at the plant, ..contributes about half of the total PFAS that pass through the facility"
#PFAS
newhampshirebulletin.com/2026/03/04/n...
Higher moisture with this storm has led to some steady to heavy snowfall rates. Trends have also gone in the direction of a colder storm. 3-6" is likely across much of northern New England. A changeover to a wintry mix remains likely for southern New England. #MAwx #CTwx #RIwx #NHwx #MEwx #VTwx
P.E.I. family advises Islanders to test for radon after their home had 'off-the-charts' levels
1 in 3 homes in Atlantic Canada estimated to have high levels of the toxic gas
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Virginia lawmakers reach agreement for first steps to monitor PFAS in biosolids. #biosolids #PFAS #Virginia #legislation virginiamercury.com/2026/03/02/v...
Johnathan Harris (American, born 1975)
"Up And Away", 2015.
Acrylic on Canvas, 26 × 20 inches.
Private Collection.
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
Easterly winds cause ice to shift on the surface of Lake Erie.
The aftermath of the 1 March 2026 rockfall Fjæra in Etne in Norway. Image released by Frode Mæland
On 1 March 2026, a dramatic rockfall occurred on the E134 road at Fjæra in Norway. An occupied pickup truck was crushed, but no-one was killed. The event was captured in an excellent video.
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Image by Frode Mæland, who owns (owned?) the car.
Suren Nersisyan (American Artist, born 1978)
"Pine Trees on the Lake, Northwestern Landscape", 2019.
Oil on Linen, 76 × 61 cm.
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
Peter John Reid (British/Canadian born 1964)
"Early Snowfall", 2020.
Acrylic on Canvas, 40" × 30".
Private Collection.
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
Here is how the Dec-Feb 2025-26 period compared to the 1991-2020 normal period. 🔥🔥🔥
December 2025 through February 2026 was the 2nd warmest winter on record for the Contiguous U.S. according to Prism climate data. The widespread record to near record warmth in the west easily outweighed the cool temps in the east. 🔥🔥🔥
Dec-Feb 2025-26 precipitation ranking. While not as dray as last winters record driest, this was still a bottom 10 driest winter periods. [reposted with corrected title block]
Commentary: A review of plastic "forever chemical" studies from each of the Great Lakes found the highest PFAS concentrations in Lake Ontario and Lake Erie, which represents the vast majority of Ohio's northern border ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/02/23/p...
Are PFAS forever chemicals in your drinking water? See the latest data -USA Today www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
It continues to look like a pattern change will come around the second week of March, bringing milder weather to New England. There are many small scale factors that can derail long-term warm forecasts this time of year, so the extent of warmth remains to be seen. #MAwx #CTwx #RIwx #NHwx #MEwx #VTwx
Neil Welliver (American, 1929–2005)
"Shadow on Brigg's Meadow", 1981.
Oil on Canvas, 243.8 × 243.8 cm.
Private Collection.
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
A generally active pattern will remain over New England, though not all of these systems will be particularly strong, or make a direct impact to the region. #MAwx #CTwx #RIwx #NHwx #MEwx #VTwx
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Into the bay, Johns Bay Maine from summer.
#pleinairwatercolor #maine #summer #watercolor
Just incredible that this is moving so slowly. This is why we need S9119/A10138 or S5759c/A6192d in NY to manage biosolids and put a five year moratorium on sale or use. #PFAS
#PFAS has been identified as a massive contaminant in the soil, affecting nearly 70 million acres of farmland across the U.S.
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Thank you for all you do for clean water! #Hudson #Mohawk
I was proud to join clean water advocates yesterday for the Hudson River Advocacy Day.
The Hudson River is a critical resource environmentally and economically and it is vital that we maintain the health of this historic waterway for the benefit of our community and future generations.
The Fountain of Filth - bronze-like statues of men, women, and children appear to vomit murky brown water, a sickening reflection of the real experiences of those who believe they were made ill by exposure to waterways polluted with untreated sewage.
"The Fountain of Filth... installation on London’s South Bank...designed to draw attention to the .. cost of Britain’s sewage scandal" the "bronze-like statues .. appear to vomit murky brown water.. [after] exposure to waterways polluted with untreated sewage"
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NYS has similar bill already passed in Senate. Will you @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social ignore it yet again? If EPA is rolling back #PFAS regs & allowing industry to pollute more, you NEED to do your 1st job & protect public health. You too @governor.ny.gov
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🌬️❄️ MONDAY - Track of the #NorEaster is heading east, which changes the potential outcome for #Maine. UPDATE ► pinetreeweather.substack.com/p/noreaster-...
#HeyBangor #PortlandMaine #theloaf #MEwx
A narrow canyon with tall carved walls, a wash of cobble and gravel, and a partially cloudy sky.
It seems to me that Death Valley is equally ancient and present all of the time.
Blizzard warnings have once again been expanded across New England as confidence in high wind gusts extending north & well inland has increased. Not much change to snowfall thinking. With a powerful storm and multiple snow bands, snow totals will be highly varied. #MAwx #CTwx #RIwx #NHwx #MEwx #VTwx
NY Governor solution: “I have directed the State Liquor Authority to suspend enforcement with respect to alcohol service hours tomorrow between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m., allowing bars and restaurants to open early so U.S. hockey fans can gather to watch the Olympic gold medal game."
