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Wisconsin October 13, 2023

Feds, local officials pledge $450M to dredge out Milwaukee waterways

Officials at the federal, state and local levels have agreed to invest $450 million into a dredging project aimed at clearing contaminated sediment from Milwaukee's waterways.

Alabama October 11, 2023

EPA urged to intervene in Alabama water system reportedly plagued by contamination, leaks

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has been asked to use its emergency powers to address problems at the Prichard Water Works and Sewer Board in Alabama.

Wisconsin October 10, 2023

Milwaukee suburb begins sourcing majority of water supply from Lake Michigan

Waukesha, Wisconsin, has finally begun sourcing millions of gallons of water from Lake Michigan after years of unsuccessful appeals to regulators.

Water October 10, 2023

California woman details a 'waterless' life due to her very rare allergy: 'I’m always dehydrated'

A woman named Tessa Hansen-Smith regularly shares on social media the details of her rare allergy to water — she breaks out in hives if she comes into contact with it. Here's what to know.

VIDEO October 9, 2023

Bear spotted enjoying the sunshine on a Florida boat

A bear was seen standing on someone’s boat in what appears to be a marina in Naples, Florida. See the bear enjoy the spacious spot and a few rays of sunshine, too!

VIDEO October 6, 2023

Manatee rescued after it was found stranded on coastal island

A nearly 11-foot manatee was spotted in coastal waterways near Clearwater, Florida. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and local police helped rescue the animal and safely restored it to open water.

Nevada October 5, 2023

Nevada jury awards $228M in damages in lawsuit against Real Water over liver illnesses

A jury has awarded over $228 million in damages to multiple plaintiffs who sued a Las Vegas-based bottled water company, Real Water, after its product was linked to liver illnesses.

Arizona October 4, 2023

Arizona cancels leases that allowed Saudi-owned farm to use state’s water for foreign purposes

Gov. Katie Hobbs has decided to terminate land leases for Fondomonte Arizona, a Saudi-owned farm that has used Arizona’s free water for foreign purposes.

LIFESTYLE October 4, 2023

Sea turtle with net around its neck is rescued by speedboat tour guide in heroic moment

A sea turtle was spotted with an old fishing net around its neck and body by members of a speedboat tour in Thailand. The heroic civilians stopped to help and set the creature free.

Louisiana September 28, 2023

Biden approves federal disaster assistance for Louisiana's battle against saltwater intrusion

President Joe Biden has announced the availability of federal disaster assistance for Louisiana, where efforts are underway to combat the leak of saltwater into the Mississippi River.

Michigan September 28, 2023

State officials dismissed from Benton Harbor, MI lead lawsuit

U.S. District Judge Hala Jarbou on Thursday dismissed Michigan officials from a lawsuit over past lead contamination in Benton Harbor's drinking water.