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14 extraordinary photos show the importance of freshwater habitats
As the magnitude of water shortage issues arise globally, National Geographic Explorers along with the World Freshwater Initiative highlight stories of the communities facing critical challenges.
Wisconsin has 6 million acres of wetlands. Here are the internationally important ones.
From the floodplain forests of the upper Mississippi River to the long coast of Lake Michigan, Wisconsin is rich in wetlands.
Vital to wildlife, water quality and flood defense, wetlands are losing ground. Literally.
The states that border the Mississippi River have lost at least half of the wetlands they once had, including Wisconsin.
Miami researchers are testing a textured seawall designed to hold back water and create a home for marine organisms
BIOCAP, a modular 3D-printed tile system, will be added to the seawall in spring 2025 to boost marine life and soften wave ...
WSSC Water, Habitat for Humanity to repair plumbing leaks for Maryland residents
Maryland residents grappling with plumbing leaks on their property could soon get help from WSSC Water and Habitat for ...
Rain barrel basics: Conserving water but not mosquito habitats
Researchers surveyed residential rain barrels to determine how often mosquitoes took up residence in rain barrels and what preventative measures would most effectively keep mosquitoes out. Taking ...