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Because of old age and a desire to restore fisheries, in many parts of the United States old dams are being removed. But in Alaska, the state legislature and the governor want to build what would be one of the nation’s tallest hydroelectric facilities. If built, the 200-meter dam on the Susitna River would be the nation’s fifth tallest, completed by 2023.
Read more ...Wild Rice is an aquatic grass that is harvested annually for its nutritious grain. Throughout its growth cycle, wild rice encounters many external threats, both environmental and human-made, which are being compounded by the effects of climate change.
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For generations, the upper Great Lakes region has boasted harvests of wild rice, growing in Lake Superior and other watersheds within the basin. But disease, dams, and climate change are now endangering the uncultivated bounty.
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In June, a committee concluded that the construction of the dam endangered the existence of Lake Turkana, the largest desert lake in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Read more ...If the Republican-sponsored bill passes the Democrat-controlled Senate, the final decision could come by the beginning of November.
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The seven major river basins, as a whole, have had steady improvements in water quality over the past decade.
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Despite getting a go-ahead in the U.K., shale gas faces an uncertain future in Europe.
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Launching in June, the Aquarius satellite mission will improve scientific understanding of the global water cycle.
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American Rivers’ annual list highlights waterways with an immediate threat to their ecosystems.
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