Stripping federal protection for clean water harms just about everyone, especially already vulnerable communities

These aren’t abstract problems. They’re happening right now, in real communities, to real people.

Jeremy Orr, Adjunct Professor of Law, Michigan State University • conversation
April 22, 2025 ~9 min

Southern California is extremely dry, and that’s fueling fires − maps show just how dry

The state is seeing a sharp water divide this year, with lots of rain in the north while the south has stayed dry. A hydrologist explains what’s happening.

Ming Pan, Senior Research Hydrologist, University of California, San Diego • conversation
Jan. 9, 2025 ~4 min


A quarter of freshwater animals threatened with extinction, finds major new study

Scientists have assessed more than 23,000 species.

Iwan Jones, Freshwater Ecologist and Head of the River Communities Group, Queen Mary University of London • conversation
Jan. 8, 2025 ~6 min

I’ve read hundreds of diary entries to quantify the restorative power of Scotland’s lochs and rivers

Diary entries revealed people’s strong appreciation of Scotland’s freshwater environments.

Megan Grace, PhD Candidate, Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Stirling • conversation
Sept. 2, 2024 ~5 min

We’ve found a way to help endangered eels overcome dams and weirs

Researchers say eel tiles offer conservationists a new fish passage solution that could slow down the population decrease of the European eel.

Catherine Wilson, Professor in Environmental Hydraulics, Cardiff University • conversation
June 18, 2024 ~6 min

How DNA analysis of our rivers and lakes can reveal new secrets about their biodiversity

Our research suggests environmental DNA analysis could transform traditional ways of monitoring freshwater ecosystems.

Simon Creer, Professor in Molecular Ecology, Bangor University • conversation
June 13, 2024 ~8 min

The surge in hydroelectric dams is driving massive biodiversity loss

Migratory fish populations are down 81% since 1970, says a new report.

Taylor Maavara, Senior independent research fellow, University of Leeds • conversation
May 24, 2024 ~6 min

Thirsty in paradise: Water crises are a growing problem across the Caribbean islands

Water is everywhere, but freshwater supplies are limited on many Caribbean islands. Rising demand and climate change are worsening water shortages for the people who live here.

Farah Nibbs, Assistant Professor of Emergency and Disaster Health Systems, University of Maryland, Baltimore County • conversation
May 13, 2024 ~10 min


New approach to monitoring freshwater quality can identify sources of pollution, and predict their effects

Analysing the diversity of organic compounds dissolved in freshwater provides a reliable measure of ecosystem health, say scientists.

Cambridge University News • cambridge
March 28, 2024 ~4 min

How to provide reliable water in a warming world – these cities are testing small-scale treatment systems and wastewater recycling

Water shortages are one of the greatest problems created by a warming world. A decentralized water system is a compelling counterargument to the notion that bigger is better.

Lu Liu, Assistant Professor of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Iowa State University • conversation
Dec. 15, 2023 ~10 min

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