Over 200 Bacteria Tests Conducted This Summer, Helping to Keep Locals and Visitors Informed and Safe By Emma Abbott In 2006, the Water Environment Federation (WEF) adopted World Water Monitoring
By Emma Abbott You might have heard about the basking shark that got stranded on the coast of South Blue Hill, Maine. Many of you were surprised to hear that
This summer, Shaw Institute is collaborating with the Town of Blue Hill to monitor per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) contamination in the town’s water. Out of our commitment to protect
2024 Internship Team: Sam Lerner, Emma Butterfield, Emma Jones and Gilly Denham Here at the Shaw Institute, we take great pride in having developed an internship program that not only
Residents Are Eligible to Apply for Free PFAS Testing Blue Hill, ME, June 10, 2024 – Is your drinking water safe? The Shaw Institute is conducting a new research study
On Wednesday, April 11, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officially announced the Biden-Harris Administration’s issuance of the first-ever national, legally enforceable standard for PFAS chemicals in drinking water. It’s a
She’s Making A Difference Researching Environmental Contaminants Margaret Stack, or Maggie, is a former Shaw Institute intern and research assistant currently working as a research scientist at San Diego State
Exciting times are here at the Shaw Institute, as we have just taken delivery of a new piece of lab equipment that is a true game changer. In fact, it’s
What began as two graduate students exploring the usage and degradation of laundry and dish detergent pods, has now turned into an effort to ban these popular consumer products. How
Our Executive Director Provides A Recap of 2023 and What We Hope to Build On In 2024 CLICK HERE TO DONATE It is with deep gratitude that I look back
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