Jessica Hutchings, an author and researcher, is the head of McNeese State University's reference department. Hutchings helped gather and research images of Lake Charles in the 2011 book, Lake Charles, ...

The iconic reservoir formed by the Hoover Dam on the Colorado River has dropped to the point of near-empty— as of July 18, the lake is at 27% capacity, according to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.

The lake sturgeon is the oldest and largest native fish species in North America’s Great Lakes. Lake sturgeons can grow huge. It’s not unusual to find one six feet long and 200 pounds.

Images from June 12, 20, 21 and 24 show the progression of the lake bloom. (The colored areas are the bloom, with warmer colors indicating a higher concentration of toxins.

LAKE MEAD, Ariz. (FOX 10) - It's only accessible by kayak - but that doesn't stop hundreds of tourists from paddling they way to the Emerald Cave. It's only the Colorado River - just below the ...