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America’s waterways need help. Threats such as industrial pollution, poorly planned development, and climate change are widespread. In some cases, help could be imminent—but only with support from the public and lawmakers, according to a report out today from the conservation group American Rivers.

KENNEWICK — The Snake River has been named the fourth most endangered river in the nation on an annual list compiled by American Rivers.

American Rivers has named Georgia and Florida’s Okefenokee Swamp among America’s Most Endangered Rivers, citing the threat that a proposed heavy mineral sands mine poses to this critically important wetland

Northern New Mexico’s Rio Gallinas is now among one of the most endangered rivers in the U.S. The river faces numerous threats: drought, reduced snowpack, and the fallout from the Calf Canyon/Hermit’s Peak Fire.

The Lehigh River was named the seventh-most endangered river in the U.S. by American Rivers. The "America’s Most Endangered Rivers” reports aid the proliferation of warehouse and distribution centers and poor planning in the Lehigh Valley poses a risk to river health.

An annual report highlights 10 waterways that have arrived at forks: where public support could determine whether they receive protection.

Several factors have made it the "perfect storm" to see the northern lights over the last couple of months.

Several factors have made it the "perfect storm" to see the northern lights over the last couple of months.

While you might not instantly think of this as a state filled with national parks, Oklahoma has an astonishing amount of places to discover.

Hendersonville has installed four solar-powered sensors at bridges around the city to monitor for floods that may close roads during heavy rain.