Parts of the River Thames are tracking at record lows, while other waterways have seen an increase in algae growth as water temperatures rise.
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Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
30 July 2026
Environmental groups estimate, using methods developed by the EPA, that unregulated businesses have been responsible for 30% to 60% of copper and zinc found in waterways, which at high concentrations are toxic to fish and other animals.
The Perseids are particularly fast and often leave persistent glowing trails.
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Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2026
The park recently expanded to incorporate the former Whirlpool and Devil’s Hole state parks, creating nearly five miles of continuous trails and overlooks along the Niagara Gorge.
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Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Aug. 2026
At the same time, there are riparian natives — those that grow along watercourses — which may need regular attention in terms of water needs for many years after planting.
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