A pilot study has revealed that everyday pedestrian movement—such as walking, kicking, or brushing past litter—can ...

The Colorado River Basin which supplies water to seven U.S. states is facing "severe water shortages," scientists warn.

But the threat to water supplies is only just beginning. After the smoke clears, the soil, which was once nestled beneath a canopy of trees and a spongy layer of leaves, is now exposed. Often, that ...

California legislators re-introduced the Border Water Quality Restoration and Protection Act, an effort to address Tijuana ...

A group of swimmers is campaigning for the Avon to get bathing status by the British government, which would mean the water would be regularly tested for pollutants.

Yet perhaps the biggest cause of river pollution often goes unnoticed: run-off from agriculture. Estimates suggest agriculture accounts for about two-thirds of total nitrogen pollution in river water.

A volunteer group is testing the Shark River to look for sources of bacteria pollution. Armed with info, they hope to restore the river's health.

(CN) — Pollution from the Tijuana River has long been seen as a water issue, but a new study shows it’s also in the air. Researchers discovered airborne pollutants — including drug byproducts and ...

Jul. 6—CLAYTON — Save The River's Beach Watch Water Quality Testing Program is scheduled to begin on Monday. Staff and volunteers will test the Thousand Islands' most popular swimming beaches ...

A new floating barrier installed Friday aims to reduce garbage in the Anacostia River. A Tuffboom works by floating on the surface of water and ropes off trash.

Unfortunately, science increasingly suggests that thing might be urban water pollution. What’s a conservation manager to do?