The Waterkeeper Alliance report found levels of 'forever chemicals' were higher below sewer plants and sludge fields ...

A popular park in the City of Richmond is set to play a key role in a major environmental effort aimed at making the James River cleaner, reducing flood risks and protecting public health.

New research from an international team of scientists has identified the causes of changes affecting river deltas around the ...

RICHMOND, Va. — The city of Richmond has launched a project aimed at reducing excess sewage flowing into the James River.

A forever chemical known as TFA is accumulating in our environment, contaminating our rivers, food and even our wine.

Water quality experts are using DNA tools to track down contamination responsible for beach closures along the Great Lakes ...

Explore the dangers of coal ash and its impact on health. Learn how coal ash has harmed rivers and communities in Indiana.

Two employees of the National Park Service oversee 500 miles of trails in the 198,000-acre Shenandoah National Park, which straddles the Blue Ridge Mountains and covers parts of eight counties.

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