TOH edition: Thursday, 1 October 2026 · Planet & Nature
More rivers could thrive with just one repair—a new U.S. map pinpoints what they need
Reported by Science News
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A four-year assessment has identified U.S. rivers best able to sustain aquatic life and the problems holding others back. The resulting map could help conservationists target repairs and protection where they would do the most good, though it does not itself restore or safeguard waterways.
Knowing which rivers could benefit from a single intervention gives people a clearer path from documenting freshwater damage to repairing it.
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