Water Conservation
A river crisis is unfolding in the American West
The Great Salt Lake is in crisis
Idris and Sabrina Elba hope to transform an entire island
Shailene Woodley is leading a new wave of ocean conservation
What happens when a country loses most of its lakes?
Sharks are thriving in some marine parks—but not others. Why?
Inside the fight to protect Canada’s most iconic bays
How Sylvia Earle fell in love with the ocean
Athens is reviving a 2,000-year-old ancient Roman aqueduct
Australia’s famous pink lakes are disappearing
Is this Canadian festival the best place to see grey whales?
Are the world's rivers dying? Author Robert Macfarlane thinks so
In Fiji, these hotels put the guests to work (in a good way)
Extraordinary photos show the importance of freshwater habitats
Maya Gabeira surfs big waves—and helps to rid them of plastic
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