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After Sackett, a Wisconsin-Sized Wetland Area Is Vulnerable 

by Grace van Deelen 5 January 20265 January 2026

An analysis of wetland legal frameworks shows how water rules could leave millions of hectares without meaningful protections.

A red horse stands in a marsh, up to its knees, and looks back at the camera.
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What Salty Water Means for Wild Horses

by Rebecca Owen 21 November 202526 November 2025

New research monitors how saltwater intrusion is affecting the behaviors of Shackleford Banks’s wild horses.

A satellite view of the southwestern coastline of the Netherlands shows a crisscross of rivers, estuaries, and canals.
Posted inNews

The Role of a Ditch in the Matrix

by Emily Gardner 31 October 202531 October 2025

These constructed waterways are often a “no-man’s-land” between terrestrial scientists and limnologists. But ditches’ role in transport, agriculture, biodiversity, greenhouse gas emissions, and even archaeology means it’s time to take a closer look.

A wakeboat seen from above, with frothy white waves churning off the stern
Posted inNews

A Debate over Wakes in the Land of 10,000 Lakes

by J. Besl 29 August 202528 August 2025

Wakeboats are turning Minnesota’s lakes into summertime surf spots, but the artificial chop can shake up the lake bed, too. New wake data can help communities plan for responsible recreation.

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Posted inEditors' Vox

Early-Career Book Publishing: Growing Roots as Scholars

by Matthew J. Currell and Rebekah B. Esmaili 6 August 202511 September 2025

In the 1st installment of 3 career-focused articles, scientists who completed books as early-career researchers reflect on the positive outcomes the experience had on their professional development.

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Precipitation Extremes Drive Swings in Lake Tahoe’s UV Exposure

by Andrew Chapman 26 June 202526 June 2025

An 18-year study reveals dramatic year-to-year variations in ultraviolet radiation penetration tied to Sierra Nevada precipitation cycles.

Vista satelital de estanques rectangulares de evaporación usados para extrcción de litio localizados dentro de una sal blanca brillante.
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Preocupaciones sobre el litio, el agua y el clima en los dos desiertos más altos de la Tierra

by Lan Cuo 27 May 202526 June 2025

La extracción de salmuera para satisfacer la demanda de recursos en medio de la transición a energías renovables está afectando los recursos hídricos en Sudamérica y China. Los hidrólogos pueden ayudar a comprender cómo y a sumarse a la búsqueda de soluciones.

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River Alkalinization and Ocean Acidification Face Off in Coastal Waters

by Madeline Reinsel 21 May 202521 May 2025

Factors ranging from rainfall to nutrient runoff to changing mining and agricultural practices drove decades-long pH trends in the Chesapeake Bay.

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One Water, Many Solutions

by Caryl-Sue Micalizio 24 April 202524 April 2025

Scientists and stakeholders must engage in broad collaborations and deep research to help ensure safe water supplies.

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Delegations Drive One Water Dialogues

by Grace van Deelen 24 April 202524 April 2025

Proactive approaches allow water practitioners to address issues in innovative, inclusive ways.

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