"Riparian" is from the Latin word "ripa," meaning "riverbank." Riparian buffers protect waterways from excess nutrients in farm field runoff and urban pollution caused by everyday human activities ...

The Smeltzer Charitable Trust will host a field day from 5 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 19 at the Smeltzer Learning Farm, rural Otho. The field day will focus on the idea of using carbon markets and green ...

Rancharrah homeowners fight against developers' broken promises and loss of open space. Demands for accountability and ...

With their city forest accessible via an extensive road and trail network, Montesano residents and visitors can see the year-round... Read Story ...

Floods have been part of the natural rhythm of riverine ecosystems for centuries. However, with rising urbanization, unregulated development, and outdated flood management strategies, the damage ...

The Bristol Parks, Recreation and Youth Community Services strongly encourages residents not to feed the Canadian Goose population in city parks.

In turn, the presence of both signals there are healthy riparian buffers, the land and vegetation alongside bodies of water that filter debris.

Since its launch in 1971, the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands has sought to protect the world's wetlands, which include lakes, ...

Op-ed: The loss of federal buyout assistance is a wake-up call to create state and local programs that protect communities ...

A pilot project has been launched to help Lambton County farmers and landowners keep soil, fertilizers and pesticides out of waterways.

The Grand Portage Band’s team of biologists are keeping Lake Superior’s waters clean — while sounding the alarm on harmful ...

Churchill Heights residents are concerned about noise and privacy as hotel construction begins near their homes.