To be considered safe for swimming, the E. coli counts must be below 300 per 100 milliliters. Samples are takes 1 foot below the surface (between 3 and 6 feet in depth) and sent to a laboratory for ...

The associations also track toxic algal blooms, which can force beach closures and kill fish. The maps help commercial ...

Explore Thunder Bay and discover the breathtaking views of Lake Superior, a stunning natural wonder with rich history.

Only three venomous snakes live in the wild in New York: the timber rattlesnake, the Eastern massasauga and the Northern ...

Wildfires from British Columbia to Saskatchewan and Manitoba Canada worsens air quality from Americans in Minnesota, Michigan and Wisconsin, as toxic smoke is released.

Michigan's health department warns against contact with foam on lakes and rivers due to PFAS contamination, advising rinsing off after exposure to protect health.

EPA declares samples now show the water for Flint, Michigan is safe to drink more than a decade after an emergency was ...