Led by the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD), the city's freshwater mussel hatchery is part of a pioneering effort to ...

A new global study reveals that nearly one in four freshwater animal species is at high risk of extinction, scientists warn.

The discharge of organic effluents—biodegradable waste materials from plants and animals—into freshwater bodies is a significant environmental concern, affecting the health and sustainability of these ...

Freshwater ecosystems represent less than 0.5% of the Earth’s surface, and less than 0.01% of its water volume but support astonishing levels of ...

(Nanowerk News) Plastic pollution poses a growing threat to aquatic ecosystems worldwide. Of particular concern are nanoplastics, plastic particles less than 1,000 nanometers in size. Studies show ...

Analysing the diversity of organic compounds dissolved in freshwater provides a reliable measure of ecosystem health, say scientists. The source of pollutants in rivers and freshwater lakes can now be ...

Many Wisconsin residents use salt to prevent icy sidewalks and roads during the winter. But while salt helps prevent slips and falls, research shows salt persists in bodies of freshwater, leading to ...

In a study published yesterday, researchers at the Environmental Working Group (EWG) included alarming news for people who consume fish from lakes and rivers across the country. According to their ...

The RE-MAP project is part of the broader Clean and Healthy Ocean Integrated Program, which supports global efforts to reduce ...

Antibiotics prevent snails from forming new memories by disrupting their gut microbiome - the community of beneficial bacteria found in their guts. The new research, led by the University of East ...

Biodegradable waste from plant and animal sources released into freshwater ecosystems is a significant environmental concern. Nonetheless, current methods for assessing water quality seem more or less ...