Hundreds of volunteers participated in first-ever International Plastic Pellet Count
From Wisconsin to Copacabana 52,458 plastic pellets were collected from beaches, streams, and lake shores.
Rivers & lakes
Our country’s lakes, rivers and streams give life to ecosystems and people alike from coast to coast. Now it’s time we protect them as the life-giving resources they are.
The Latest on Rivers & lakes
Ding Dong! In the city of Utrecht, The Netherlands, fish are calling and people all over the world are answering.
What happens to fish (and humans) when fish eat plastic?
Updates
PFAS in sewage sludge puts farms and food at risk
Meet the wildlife of Colorado’s Dolores River Canyonlands: beavers
The Bristol Bay Protection Act
What You Can Do
Featured Resources
Wetland wildlife coloring pages
Pollution in the path of Hurricane Milton in Florida
Water athletes urge Congress to renew the BEACH Act
Toxic Algae Blooms
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Environment America’s priorities for the new Congress
New members of Congress take office January 3, 2025. Here's what they need to do to protect our environment.
Protect the Great Bend of the Gila
Interview with Archaeology Southwest President Emeritus, Dr. William Doelle.
Protecting Illinois wetlands
Wetlands play a vital role in a healthy environment, but due to sprawl and other human activity only around 10% of Illinois’ historic wetlands remain. We’re supporting a state wetland protection program to safeguard what we have left.
Meet Environment Rhode Island’s State Director, Rex Wilmouth
Ten things to know about the Klamath dam removal
The dams came down. What does it mean for salmon and other wildlife?