FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Any time it rains, that water runs into storm drains, picking up trash and debris along the way. City Utilities wants to limit how much of that garbage makes its way into the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover global and domestic health care and conservation. Unique Wetlands Ecosystems Protect Us from Flooding, Filter Our Drinking ...

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — One of Orange County’s most unique parks has an important mission beyond providing habitat for Central Florida’s wildlife. The 1,650-acre Orlando Wetlands Park might seem like a ...

Wetlands are an important part of the ecological system, providing a myriad of benefits for people, wildlife, and the environment. They also serve as "nature's kidneys," filtering out pollutants from ...

Researchers and conservationists alike recognize that beavers (Castor canadensis) are vital ecosystem engineers who can help ...

The Supreme Court’s decision to curb federal regulations for wetlands could have far-reaching implications for America’s water. The ruling is expected to open the nation up to more water pollution, ...

Alberta has always valued water. Rivers have been harnessed to build irrigation districts, power industry, support energy ...

The Nature Conservancy's Emiquon Preserve in central Illinois. A pending ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court could lessen protections for smaller, isolated wetlands. The Environmental Protection Agency ...

Central Indiana residents likely don’t realize it, but there’s a natural area just north of 96th Street working around the clock to help with flood control. Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve, owned and ...

1 Eagle Marsh is Little River Wetlands Project’s flagship preserve. What makes it ecologically important, and how does it serve both wildlife and the community? A: Eagle Marsh, the largest nature ...