For the most part, swimming at the lake is safe, healthy, summer fun. Here are some top risks and how to avoid them.

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

World Atlas calls 4 Mississippi lakes the most snake-infested in the state. Know how to ID venomous snakes and tell them ...

Going into a new week, several Massachusetts beaches are closed, most of them due to high levels of organisms present in the water. Across Massachusetts, 26 beaches are closed on Monday, July 14. Most ...

Learn to protect your dog with safety tips, including information on toxic algae, water intoxication, and waterborne illnesses.

The Rhode Island Department of Health and Department of Environmental Management are urging the public to stay away from Almy ...

Harmful algae blooms have been reported in three island ponds this week: Capaum Pond, Clarks Cove and two locations in ...

Twin Lakes' beloved "Barn Pond" is back after the community rallied to restore the iconic pond after a luxury developer diverted water from the creek supplying it.

Mike McCormick led his fellow Wind River Estates neighbors in rescuing about 300 fish Wednesday night from a retention pond, ...

Ponds also can become muddy following heavy rains, but usually clear in a few days. Large populations of bullhead catfish and/or common carp can cause muddy conditions.

I was out on the lake this week for routine sampling when I noticed a familiar sign of summer: tiny yellow-green dots ...