Nearly a quarter of freshwater animal species, from fish to dragonflies,face high risk of extinction worldwide, scientists ...

Nearly a quarter of the world's freshwater species are at risk of extinction due to a multitude of threats, according to new research.

These species are threatened by compounding risks from pollution, dams, water extraction, agriculture, invasive species, ...

Although freshwater habitats cover less than 1 percent of the Earth's surface, they support 10 percent of known animal species.

The largest global assessment of freshwater animals on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ to date has revealed that 24% ...

Pandemic setbacks have sparked a resurgence of invasive sea lampreys in the Great Lakes, putting fish stocks at risk.

On the wildlife side, experts say that one issue stands out as a particular area of concern for the near future — invasive ...

The State of the Great Lakes report includes a number of accomplishments and jobs still ahead for improving the environment and the well-being of the people who drink, fish, and swim in the waters.

A mix of outdoor stories from Illinois, including information on DNR fisheries biologists collecting Christmas trees to be ...

Brightwaters is focusing on the natural habitat around Nosrekca Lake with the restoration project, which will replace some of the grass surrounding the lake with native plants.

Restoring Treasures, Reviving Ecosystems, and Resisting Threats Photo: Stunning sunset with dramatic clouds over Michigan ...

Sea lampreys abounded in all Great Lakes in 2024 after treatment was limited during COVID. But the parasitic, invasive fish ...