SC has one of the cleanest lakes in the US, study says. Here’s where to find it

The cleanest lake in the U.S. is Lake Superior in Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin, according to Fishbox, a fishing forecast ...

How to fix the contamination in the Tijuana River? A new report lays out the multi-step solution

The Tijuana River in San Diego has sickened surfers, swimmers and Navy SEALS for decades. A new report explores ways to clean ...

Metal scraps, car parts cleared from Mill Creek Greenway by Cumberland River Compact volunteers

Volunteers recently picked up 1,000 pounds of trash from the Mill Creek Greenway, according to the Cumberland River Compact.

Human waste backing up in basements is a gut-churning sign of US infrastructure problems

A major sewer pipe collapse has dumped hundreds of millions of gallons of sewage into the Potomac River, highlighting a nationwide problem involving failing infrastructure.
Smithsonian Magazine

Would You Jump Into Your Local River? Swimmable Cities May Be Within Reach as Once-Polluted Waterways Are Restored

Swimmable Cities is a global alliance of local government officials, experts and advocates working to make urban waterways clean enough to swim in. Jan de Groen / Swimmable Cities ...

Riverkeeper warns of high E. coli in creek that flows into Potomac River

While raw sewage and wastewater continue to be diverted through the C&O Canal since the January sewage spill, tests show dangerously high levels of E. coli in a nearby creek that feeds into the ...

At least 1 tornado confirmed in Kankakee County during Tuesday evening’s storms, major clean-up efforts underway

The Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office confirmed at least one tornado touched down south of Kankakee, near the Kankakee ...
Southern Living

These Are The Cruise Lines With The Cleanest Ships According To A New Study

Before you embark on your next adventure out at see, see how your cruise line and cruise ship rank on the CDC's list of cleanest cruises.
Ever After in the Woods

Oregon’s River Gorge Adventure That Feels Like Your Own Private Escape

This Oregon river gorge adventure feels secluded, scenic, and peaceful, offering the kind of escape that seems worlds away from everyday life.

Registration open for 2026 River Clean Up in La Crosse

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WEAU) - Registration is now open for the 2026 River Clean Up on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The event is organized by River Clean Up La Crosse, a volunteer-driven initiative dedicated to ...