A first-of-its-kind project seeking to restore river ecosystems along 39 miles of the Lower Mississippi River has federal ...

As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change and food insecurity, the need for sustainable food production has taken on a new urgency.But many current agricultural practices are at odds ...

February 16, at 10:00 am, 3845 North Swan Street – "The Nature Conservancy's Freshwater Work in New Mexico" ...

The harbor seals of Alaska’s Iliamna Lake, which make up one of only five freshwater seal populations in the world, have long been a subject of fascination for their separateness from the seals that ...

The view outside from this eco-hotel in northern Ecuador reveals vast hillsides still scarred by fires. In late January 2024, ...

The commonly used pesticide has been found in elevated levels in some of the state’s largest rivers, causing potential harm ...

Nearly a quarter of animals living in rivers, lakes and other freshwater sources are threatened with extinction, according to new research.

Researchers warn that if this trend continues, entire species could disappear, leading to the collapse of ecosystems. A new ...

Ecosystem management focuses on sustaining and restoring ecosystem health while balancing ecological, economic and social needs. By recognizing the interconnectedness of natural systems and human ...

The natural world is a finely-tuned balance of biotic (living) and abiotic (nonliving) components that shape our environments. Various biotic factors directly affect processes like population growth, ...

Freshwater ecosystems cover less than 1% of Earth’s surface ... conservation efforts in one place may not be effective unless neighboring regions also take action. For example, if one country pollutes ...