Recreation

Sunscreen chemicals in water may harm fish embryos

Photo: CC0 Public Domain A painful sunburn can ruin a vacation, and too much sun can also lead to more…

6 years ago

‘Shark in the cage!’ Shaq pulled from water after predator wiggles through bars

Photo: caught on camera: 'Largest' great white ever filmed in the wild Shaquille "Shaq" O'Neal was temporarily trapped inside a…

6 years ago

Environmental activist Erin Brockovich on water releases from Lake Okeechobee

A nationally-known environmental activist and consumer advocate is speaking out against the releases of water from Lake Okeechobee. Erin Brockovich,…

6 years ago

Outdoor recreation businesses file lawsuit to protect the Boundary Waters

photo: Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Minnesota Plaintiffs cite irreparable harm to a vital economic driver and negative financial…

6 years ago

Preserve Our Prairies Initiative

The Prairie Pothole Region (PPR) is a lush and productive ecosystem of wetlands and grasslands that evolved after the glaciers…

6 years ago

White-Water Rafting the Nantahala River in North Carolina

Photo: martykimsey.com The Nantahala River is a river in western North Carolina in the United States, within the Nantahala National…

6 years ago

Marine Sanctuaries: The Secret Report the White House Doesn’t Want You to Read

It’s a simple choice, really. Do we want our National Marine Sanctuaries to be used for recreation, education, fishing and…

6 years ago

What’s at Stake — Why Coastal Louisiana Matters

Coastal Louisiana is an economic engine that feeds and fuels the nation, and its ports connect the U.S. with the…

6 years ago

Native American tribes fight for clean water, more money — Apsaalooke Nation

John Doyle watches Apsaalooke children play in the Little Bighorn River at Crow Agency, Mont. Despite the summer heat, children…

7 years ago

Pesticide Chemical Spill Kills Tens of Thousands of Fish in Virginia

File photo via Jason Mintzner/Shutterstock, via Alternet.org The agricultural industry’s chemical purveyors, Monsanto included, pride themselves on being “sustainable,” but…

7 years ago