For nearly a month, hundreds of thousands of Iowans have not been allowed to water their lawns—even though there's no drought ...

Nitrate pollution is likely to force more water-use restrictions. Iowa’s problems are uniquely severe: It has plenty of water ...

While Iowa's problems are uniquely severe, nitrate levels are a rising concern in other regions, from California to the Chesapeake Bay.

A charcoal-like material made from leaves and branches that collect on forest floors could be a cheap, sustainable way to ...

Whether your facility or residence is two blocks or 20 miles from the water, it has connections to local bodies of water. One such connection is storm ...

A long-awaited scientific report commissioned by Polk County says farm pollution threatens the ability to drink clean water.

Due to recent rainstorms, Santa Barbara County Environmental Health Services reminds residents about potential health risks associated with storm water runoff at countywide beaches.

The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan, Circle of Blue, Great Lakes Now at Detroit PBS, Michigan Public and The Narwhal who work together to bring audiences news and information ...

Effects of polluted Yamuna water: Over the years, Yamuna River has been severely polluted due to untreated sewage, industrial waste, agricultural runoff, and solid waste dumping.

According to Schmidt, of the Iowa Environmental Council, water pollution in Iowa is likely getting worse because the federal Clean Water Act does not apply to all agricultural runoff.

Whatever you choose, did you know that the runoff can actually contribute to the water pollution in our county? Project Clean Water has ways to reduce that.

The report urges water managers to not develop reservoir operation plans that are too prescriptive given the uncertainty about hydrology in the coming years. “We think the various management actions ...