Nearly a quarter of animals living in rivers, lakes, and other freshwater habitats face extinction, according to a new study published Wednesday in Nature. Researchers found that 24 percent of ...

Freshwater habitats are extremely diverse – and so are the fishes that live in them There are millions of rivers, lakes, and wetlands worldwide, and they boast their own distinct and dynamic ...

Find out about the animals and plants that rely on ponds, the history and key features of this habitat, and why we need to protect and create more ponds. Research suggests that ponds support more ...

Learn how Northern Pike are using saltwater environments to spread in Southcentral Alaska, threatening native ecosystems and prompting new management strategies.

For decades the Center has been working to safeguard freshwater for people, plants and animals. We envision healthy waterways that are safe for drinking and swimming and provide high-quality habitat ...

Freshwater sources are also suffering from a cocktail of different challenges. An increase in water abstraction and dams on rivers are reducing the available habitat for wildlife. Some rivers ...

WE DEPEND ON RIVER DOLPHINS Where freshwater dolphin populations are thriving ... their river dolphin species and the urgency of the situation to save them and their habitats. System planning: Sambor ...

The collapse of Florida’s oyster reefs serves as a stark reminder of the interconnected challenges we face: freshwater ...

The giant freshwater stingray may be the world’s largest freshwater fish. It’s also cloaked in mystery. No one is sure how many giant stingrays are left, which habitats they prefer, or even if ...

The Endangered Species Act prohibits federal agencies from issuing permits or granting funds for actions that would destroy or harm critical habitat areas. Freshwater mussels are sensitive to ...