Pollution
Learn more about air pollution, water pollution, soil pollution, and more with a variety of Natural Inquirer resources. Browse by topic, grade band, and resource type.
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Welcome to Woodsy Owl LIVE, a virtual learning adventure brought to you by the USDA Forest Service and the Natural…Welcome to Woodsy Owl LIVE, a virtual learning adventure brought to you by the USDA Forest Service and the Natural Inquirer. Woodsy Owl and his friends discuss our connection to... -
“Caves LIVE: Live Q&A from Luray Caverns” was videotaped live from Luray Caverns in Virginia. Scientists answered student-submitted questions about…“Caves LIVE: Live Q&A from Luray Caverns” was videotaped live from Luray Caverns in Virginia. Scientists answered student-submitted questions about caves. -
A world of wonder awaits just below the surface. “CavesLIVE: Bringing Caves and Karst to Light” explores cave ecology, geology,…A world of wonder awaits just below the surface. “CavesLIVE: Bringing Caves and Karst to Light” explores cave ecology, geology, hydrology, and conservation, as well as human uses of caves.... -
What are urban forests? Urban forests are the trees and other plants that grow where people live, go to school,…What are urban forests? Urban forests are the trees and other plants that grow where people live, go to school, work, and play. Even if you live in a rural…
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Forests & PlantsKaren Dillman, Lichenologist
- M.S., Arizona State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A lichenologist is someone who studies lichens in their natural habitat. Lichens are made up of more than one organism, but the main partners are fungi and algae. The fungal partner is the body of the lichen we can see easily in nature, while the algal partner is hidden inside the fungal layers.
- M.S., Arizona State University
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A lichenologist is someone who studies lichens in their natural habitat. Lichens are made up of more than one organism, but the main partners are fungi and algae. The fungal partner is the body of the lichen we can see easily in nature, while the algal partner is hidden inside the fungal layers.
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Forests & PlantsMonika Derrien, Social Scientist
- Ph.D., University of Vermont
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A social scientist studies interactions among individuals, groups, and societies.
- Ph.D., University of Vermont
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- A social scientist studies interactions among individuals, groups, and societies.
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Forests & PlantsWoodsy Owl, Conservation Education Specialist
- Conservation Education Specialist
- As an educator in conservation for over 50 years, I invite everyone to learn, enjoy, and care about the conservation of our natural resources. I also encourage people to explore and enjoy nature wherever they are. You don’t need to be in a forest to experience nature. You can experience the beauty of the outdoors in your own backyard!
- Conservation Education Specialist
- As an educator in conservation for over 50 years, I invite everyone to learn, enjoy, and care about the conservation of our natural resources. I also encourage people to explore and enjoy nature wherever they are. You don’t need to be in a forest to experience nature. You can experience the beauty of the outdoors in your own backyard!
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Forests & PlantsWoodsy Owl, Nature Educator (K-2)
- Nature Educator
- I teach people to learn, enjoy, and care about our lands. I want people to explore nature. Nature is everywhere! Find it in a forest. Find it in a park. Nature is right outside your home!
- This collector card is specially made for younger students (K-2).
- Nature Educator
- I teach people to learn, enjoy, and care about our lands. I want people to explore nature. Nature is everywhere! Find it in a forest. Find it in a park. Nature is right outside your home!
- This collector card is specially made for younger students (K-2).
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Forests & PlantsWeather & ClimateAndrezej Bytnerowicz, Ecologist
- Ph.D., Silesian University, Katowice, Poland
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As an ecologist, I monitor and evaluate the impacts of air pollution and climate change on forests and other ecosystems.
- Ph.D., Silesian University, Katowice, Poland
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- As an ecologist, I monitor and evaluate the impacts of air pollution and climate change on forests and other ecosystems.
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Forests & PlantsSoilWaterClaudia Cotton, Forest Soil Scientist
- Ph.D., Virginia Tech
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- Forest soil scientists observe, measure, and analyze forest soils. We do this to make sure that forest management activities, such as trail building and timber harvesting, do not negatively affect the forest soil.
- Ph.D., Virginia Tech
- USDA Forest Service Scientist
- Forest soil scientists observe, measure, and analyze forest soils. We do this to make sure that forest management activities, such as trail building and timber harvesting, do not negatively affect the forest soil.
