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 ...

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

The IOOS system is made up of 11 regional associations that gathers maritime data that feed into the National Weather Service forecast. They are funded almost entirely through federal grants ...

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

The associations also track toxic algal blooms, which can force beach closures and kill fish. The maps help commercial anglers avoid those empty regions. Water temperature data can help identify heat ...

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.

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