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The Best New U.S. Resorts—Including Waterfront Cottages in Maine and a Florida Keys Hotel With a Lazy River
Not all U.S. road trips are created equal—some lead to the best new resorts in the country. These hotels, all opened in the last year, show travelers luxurious Lowcountry living in South Carolina, a ...
Minority communities much more likely to have sewage in waterways
A major issue facing U.S. rivers is contamination by sewage and other forms of pollution, but some communities are impacted ...
Wisconsin has 6 million acres of wetlands. Here are the internationally important ones.
From the floodplain forests of the upper Mississippi River to the long coast of Lake Michigan, Wisconsin is rich in wetlands.
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Scientific dispute over using sewage to restore Louisiana’s wetlands turns political
Coastal scientists are locked in an intense dispute over the use of treated sewage to restore Louisiana's wetlands.
Kankakee Marsh has long been controversial, author says
Draining the Kankakee Marsh came after controversy and a spectacular failed attempt. Controversy over the effects continues ...
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For hidden wonders, visit wetlands near you
Located at the southern end of La Crosse, the marshes and swamps around Goose Island are accessible by boat (follow the ...
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‘A living laboratory’: An accidental delta taught Louisiana scientists how to rebuild wetlands
While the science is clear – wetlands have lots of benefits and we know how to build more of them – the future is not. The ...
Vital to wildlife, water quality and flood defense, wetlands are losing ground. Literally.
The states that border the Mississippi River have lost at least half of the wetlands they once had, including Wisconsin.
River Falls outdoorsman found dead after welfare check
TOWN OF CYLON, Wis. (WEAU) - A River Falls outdoorsman was found dead in St. Croix County after requests for a welfare check ...