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Florida June 17, 2019

Divers set new underwater cleanup world record at Florida beach

The world record for the largest underwater cleanup was broken over the weekend by 633 divers in South Florida.

Water June 12, 2019

Sea turtles nest at record pace along Georgia coast

The number of sea turtle nests along the Georgia coast is on pace to set a record this year.

Drought June 2, 2019

California snowpack 202% of average for this time of year

The amount of snow blanketing the Sierra Nevada is even larger than the 2017 snowpack that pulled the state out of a five-year drought, California water officials said.

Water June 1, 2019

Texas struggles to keep pace as thirst for water intensifies

About 1,000 people arrive in Texas each day, drawn by jobs, newly built homes and other opportunities.

Water May 28, 2019

Tornadoes hit Kansas, Pennsylvania as storms sweep across US

National Weather Service confirms that a "large and dangerous tornado" is on the ground near Trotwood, Ohio.

Water May 28, 2019

San Diego authorities close entire Imperial Beach shoreline over contamination from Mexico

The shoreline of Imperial Beach in San Diego County, California has been closed to swimmers after sewage contamination flowed from Mexico's Tijuana River.

Water May 1, 2019

Conflict in Michigan AG's office over Flint water records

A civil war of sorts is developing in the Michigan attorney general's office over 23 boxes of records found in a state basement and what role — if any — they have in the Flint water criminal investigation.

Water April 29, 2019

Charges filed after fire at Texas petrochemical facility

Prosecutors have filed water pollution charges against a company that owns a Houston-area petrochemical storage facility where a large fire caused chemicals to flow into a nearby waterway.

Water April 24, 2019

Dozens of turtles rescued from Arkansas sewage plant

An east Arkansas animal shelter has rescued dozens of turtles from a wastewater treatment facility after they became trapped in sewage pond filters.

Water April 18, 2019

Remains of twin fetuses found at San Diego treatment plant

Authorities say the remains of twin human fetuses have been found at a San Diego wastewater treatment plant and police are trying to find the mother.

Water April 17, 2019

Italian shipping firm fined $4M in US waste oil dumping case

An Italian shipping company admitted in the U.S. to dumping oily waste and other pollutants at sea rather than paying to dispose of them properly, and will pay a $4 million fine.