Stories and photos from the field
I have spent the past month working for a client of WaterPR, called the Texas Desalination Association. They are responsible for advocating for desalination and brackish water development in the state of Texas. This involves pushing for new legislation to allow for a more streamlined process for building desalination plants and encouraging municipalities and electrical… Continue reading A Salty Story of Water Production in Southwestern US
Declines in amphibian and reptile populations have been a global issue, with more than one third of all species globally threatened. At La Selva Biological Station in Costa Rica, researchers have shown that over 75% of all species of terrestrial amphibians have declined by 75% since 1870. This is among the most critical issues in… Continue reading Biodiversity Crisis: Amphibians and Reptiles at La Selva
Named after American naturalist Spencer Fullerton Baird, Baird’s Tapir (Tapirus bairdii) is one of the four species of the tapir family and is currently found in the national parks of Costa Rica. Tapirs are identified by their long and flexible snout, stubby tail, and are typically around 2 meters in height. They are nocturnal and vegetarian and… Continue reading Baird’s Tapir