More Than Half of the Nation’s River and Stream in Poor Condition

Posted by Shorebread | Monday, April 01, 2013
Snow Hill MD Cypress Swamp River (2)Written by Stacy Kika, United States Environmental Protection Agency The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released the results of the first comprehensive survey looking at the health of thousands of stream and river miles across the country, finding that more than half – 55 percent – are in poor condition for aquatic life. “The health of our Nation’s rivers, lakes, bays and coastal waters depends on the vast network of streams … READ MORE