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a man in camo shorts holds hands with a woman as they walk through the forest
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Five Studies That Show How Spending Time in Nature Helps Veterans

Roughly one in four veterans say the transition back to civilian life was at least somewhat difficult...

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Celebrate National STEM/STEAM Day with Environmental Education

Celebrate National STEM/STEAM Day as we spotlight the significance of Science, Tech, Engineering, Arts, and...

The groom is wearing a bright yellow helmet and sitting on the saddle of a cargo bike. The bridge is in the front basket of the bike. Both of them have their arms raised triumphantly
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Nature Lovers Say “I Do” to a Wedding on National Public Lands Day

A Virginia couple took their love of volunteering on public lands to the next level by getting married on...

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Flower Bed located in the ornamental flower garden of Loomis St. Community Garden
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How Landscaping Choices Affect Water Quality
Explore how your landscaping decisions can significantly impact water quality and local ecosystems with practical tips on enhancing environmental health.
A view of a bridge over the Mississippi River in New Orleans at sunset.
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How Climate Change is Impacting US River Systems
A changing climate impacts the quality and quantity of water in US rivers. Observed and projected changes in precipitation intensity, groundwater runoff
An underwater view of coral bleaching
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A Warming Ocean
Discover how rising global sea surface temperatures impact climate, weather, and marine life like coral reefs, as well as what you can do to help.
Long-billed Curlew foraging in a river estuary
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What is an Estuary?
More than 100 estuaries are located in the United States, providing habitat for wildlife and supporting coastal economies. Learn how to visit (and protect) an
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Celebrate National Groundwater Awareness Week for Your Health
Groundwater is an important source of drinking water for over 145 million Americans. Celebrate National Groundwater Awareness Week each year in March by
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Youth are learning that they can go away to pursue STEM education and come back and help manage these lands that their people have historically lived on.
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Hurricane in the streets of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
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How to Prepare for Increased Hurricane Intensity
Discover the link between climate change, El Niño patterns, and increased hurricane intensity in the US. Learn about tropical cyclone development, sea level
green alga covers the top of a pond surrounded by trees and blue sky
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Green Waters are a Red Flag: Water Quality and Algal Blooms
Get ready for Water Quality Month by learning about harmful algal blooms and the threat they pose to water quality. Find out what they are, why they appear, and
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Help Protect Ocean Ecosystems by Reducing Marine Debris
Discover the impact of marine debris and plastic pollution on oceans, ecosystems, and biodiversity. Learn about solutions and educational resources for
Aerial view of Little River estuary in Wells Estuarine Reserve, Maine
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What is World Water Day?
Water: it’s essential to life on Earth … and often taken for granted. When was the last time you thought about where water comes from when you turn on the
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