CLIMATE EMERGENCY: Reassess Energy Policy, Protect Natural Rivers, Stop Mega Methane Hydro Dams, Boost Renewable Energy & River Conservation for Envi

Tualatin River project launches new habitat restoration and trail maps for community engagement.

Residents express concern over bill jeopardizing waterways and lack of transparency in process.

European rivers are experiencing record-low water levels due to prolonged heatwaves and droughts, with significant ecological consequences. The Danube River in Bulgaria has exposed ancient woolly mammoth remains and sunken German warships, highlighting the severity of declining water levels. Fishermen report unprecedented visibility of submerged wreckage, while scientists warn of oxygen depletion threatening aquatic life. Climate experts link these extreme events to human-driven climate change, noting similar impacts on global river systems like Australia's Murray-Darling Basin. The basin, Australia's largest river system, has faced decades of decline with prolonged dry spells causing mass fish deaths, wetland loss, and algal blooms. Indigenous leaders emphasize the need for integrating traditional knowledge into water management, as current policies face scrutiny over their effectiveness. The article underscores interconnected environmental challenges facing both Europe and Australia, urging urgent action to address climate impacts on freshwater ecosystems.

Public Works said the county will receive a $200,000 CRNA grant to fund a geomorphic study of the Toutle and Cowlitz rivers and discussed whether DEM, Public Works or Building & Planning should administer the award.

Supporters told the committee that a 34‑mile segment of the Myakka River in Sarasota County is eligible for the Partnership Wild and Scenic Rivers program, that local management and zoning remain in place, and that designation would add federal recognition without federal land acquisition.

MARAN, Aug 28 (Bernama) — The Pahang government will look into long-term solutions to overcome the problem of the shallow Sungai Pahang in several specific areas, including Kampung Pesagi, here. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail said the state government is currently obtaining a complete report from relevant parties on the condition of the river before further action can be decided. He said the report is important to enable the state government to identify the most suitable methods, including the implementation of short-term, medium-term, and long-term measures to address the issue. “Right now, I am requesting a report […]

An environmental charity is casting its net to find a River Tweed champion.

40 water voles released into East Anglia river on Feb 3rd, 2026, after a 20-year absence. Will they survive?

The House approved LD 2187, the triennial update of Maine's water‑quality standards, following debate over whether the Lower Androscoggin should be reclassified from Class C to B. Supporters cited BEP/DEP science; some members urged stronger upgrades to protect recent gains.