CONSERVATION NEWS
News, views and features from the front lines of conservation
New tool provides gauge for freshwater health
By Allie Goldstein
March 19, 2018
Scientists created a scoring system for freshwater health.
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Rod Mast
Why are freshwater species in trouble? Bad p.r., for one
By Dr. Ian Harrison
October 11, 2017
New research aims to show people how we can protect important freshwater ecosystems by shining the spotlight on large, charismatic freshwater species that people largely ignore.
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Kristin Harrison & Jeremy Ginsberg
As dams rise along the Mekong, can leaders balance nature and development?
By Sarah Hauck
December 7, 2016
A new tool could help enable simpler — and smarter — decisions concerning critical freshwater sources.
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Threats to protected areas jeopardize global freshwater supplies
By Sophie Bertazzo
July 15, 2016
Where does your water come from? The answer may surprise you.
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Sam D Cruz
To Fight Another Dust Bowl, Improved Freshwater Management Crucial
By Andy Wilson
February 19, 2015
We may not be able to prevent the coming megadrought, but we can minimize its impact.
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