Chicago was once a swamp. In some places, it still is. But will climate change undo wetland restoration efforts?

Friends of the Chicago River events holding events Saturday May 10 as part of Chicago River Day. More information and ...

Indiana’s rapscallions, river otters, make their home at the Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge. There are even hiking trails on the Refuge named in their honor. Come learn about the otter’s ...

The Bad River Tribe has taken on a billion-dollar Canadian oil pipeline company to defend manoomin and the fresh waters that sustain it—and us all.

These nature preserves and historic sites — all just a short drive away — offer a rare escape from the noise of suburbia.

The beautifully preserved red brick buildings line the street like friendly giants telling stories of times gone by. This ...

Memorial Day weekend brings special events to town, including outdoor concerts and riverside festivals that celebrate the ...

After almost a year since it launched, Amtrak's new Borealis route continues to offer Minnesota residents a convenient way to ...

A wildlife corridor is a strip of habitat that wildlife can use to get from one natural area to another. In 2015, local ...

Like its predecessors, Electric Shuffle remains in the neighborhood inside a 7,000-square-foot space just over the Chicago River, with a capacity for 250 people, half dedicated to shuffleboard and ...

Making the Chicago River a healthy, biodiverse and climate resilient lifeline through the city is the focus of many groups and city officials working with new standards, permits, and an eye on climate ...

Environmental experts said extreme weather, drought, and growing industries are putting too much strain on the river. “The Rappahannock is a lifeline for boaters, fishermen, and wildlife ...