The United States has quite a formidable landmass, with thousands of square miles stretched between two oceans, mountains, deserts, great plains, and everything in between. With such a large area, the ...

SPOKANE, Wash.-- A conservation group has named an Inland Northwest river as one of the 10 most endangered in the United States. American Rivers ranks the Clearwater River and its tributaries in Idaho ...

Times were good for preservation. Citizens wanted to protect natural features and were willing to spend money to do so. With bipartisanship unimagined in today's Congress, the Senate unanimously ...

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“The American Southwest” is a new film that explores the importance of the Colorado River in western North America to people and to wildlife. Part natural history film, part social documentary, it ...

Transformative grant will help propel critical river conservation efforts across the U.S. "Healthy rivers and clean water are essential for a healthy environment, vibrant communities, and strong ...

In parts of America, even the smallest ponds are “lakes” and tiny streams are “rivers.” What gives?