(Author's note: I’ve thought about writing on this subject for several years; when I saw a state crew monitor benthic macroinvertebrates (bugs) on Forestville Creek in August, I knew it was time. This ...

Following a strong winter and wet spring that overloaded the mountain snowpack, the statewide snow runoff flowing into Colorado rivers, streams and lakes is higher than usual this year. Colorado Parks ...

An aerial view of a river surrounded by trees (Brian Beckwith/Unsplash via Courthouse News) (CN) — Inland waters like rivers, lakes, streams and reservoirs need oxygen to survive, just like we do, but ...

Reliable access to clean drinking water is essential when you're miles from the nearest trailhead or paddling along a remote river. While clear streams and alpine lakes might look pristine, they can ...