Know what you're dealing with before trying to get rid of (or at least control) common aquatic weeds that gross out swimmers ...

ACUSHNET — The three ponds off of Lake Street in Acushnet are set for a specialized cleanup of invasive, overgrown aquatic ...

A serene camping trip to a pristine Maine lake leads to the perfect sighting of the elusive northern pearly-eye butterfly in ...

Our local garden centers carry common pond plants such as water hyacinths and water poppies, which spread rapidly and attract wildlife that find them edible.

Blue-green algae thrives during the summer, and dog owners are being encouraged to stay alert during walks and swims ...

A raised bed is ideal for gardening that is easy on the back and saves space. Whether you build it yourself or choose a ready ...

A polluted tailings pond at the Kennecott Utah mine has sunk 20 feet or more, raising concerns that it has seeped contamination into the neighboring Great Salt Lake.

Native Californians were masters at utilizing the plant resources available to them in their homelands for food, fiber and ...

From monster water bugs to giant wasps and flying cockroaches, these are the biggest and boldest bugs you'll find in the Lone Star State.

Discover fossil hunting at Flag Ponds Nature Park in Maryland. Find shark teeth, enjoy trails, and explore this family-friendly Chesapeake Bay gem.

Swimmer's itch reported in Freedom Park ponds in Star.Swimmer's itch is caused by "the penetration of the larval stage of ...

Seeing dead or dying fish can cause distress and prompt concerns about pollution, but the vast majority of summer fish kills ...