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April 13, 2023

West Virginia police investigating body found in waste tank at water treatment plant

West Virginia police are investigating a body found in a waste tank at a water treatment plant on Thursday. None of the water in the waste tank in question will be reintroduced into drinking water.

April 13, 2023

US judge blocks federal clean water rule in 24 states

Dozens of states have filed lawsuits arguing that a rule meant to protect waterways is unfairly burdening its farmers. As a result, a U.S. judge has temporarily blocked the rule.

April 13, 2023

Spanish farmers warn of 'irreversible' crop losses due to drought

Farmers in Spain believe the country's long-term drought is causing "irreversible losses" to millions of crops. Droughts affects 60% of the countryside in Spain.

April 12, 2023

Judge blocks rules intended to protect nation's waterways

A federal judge temporarily blocked a rule in 24 states that helps protect thousands of waterways throughout the nation. The regulations were finalized in December 2022.

April 12, 2023

Amazing rainbow surprises visitors of Niagara Falls

A rainbow appeared at Niagara Falls, and visitors experienced the stunning sight. See the video that visitors are calling “majestic.”

April 12, 2023

Spanish lawmakers consider plan to increase irrigation in one of Europe's most prized wetlands

Lawmakers in Andalusia, Spain, are considering a plan to increase irrigation in one of Europe's most prized wetlands. The bill is sponsored by the ruling conservative party.

April 11, 2023

Biden admin outlines plan to cut vital water supplies in western states

The Biden administration Tuesday laid out supply reduction plans to combat decreasing water levels of the Colorado River amid a multi-decade drought.

April 7, 2023

AZ Native American tribe, US officials reach deal to save Colorado River water

An Arizona Native American tribe and U.S. officials have reached a deal to save Colorado River water. The $233M agreement will reduce U.S. government water use amid an ongoing drought.

April 7, 2023

New record set for deepest fish ever filmed: See the amazing video!

Scientists from The University of Western Australia and Japan were able to grab video of fish swimming almost 5 miles below water — breaking the record for deepest fish ever filmed.

April 6, 2023

CA reservoirs replenished following recent storms, with some overfilled

After getting hit by a series of powerful storms, most of California is no longer in a drought. Twelve of the state’s major reservoirs are now above their historical average.