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In the 1970s, the US introduced four carp species to control weeds; decades later, these carp spread as far as Minnesota, threatening native fish- In 1949, Australia began building the Snowy Mountains Scheme to redirect alpine rivers; 25 years later, it had 16 dams and 145 km of tunnels
- In 1933, California began building an aqueduct that would pump Colorado River water 493 meters uphill and carry it 389 km across the desert to supply its fast-growing cities
- In 2006, Canada launched a mission to save Atlantic salmon. Nearly 20 years later, the fish are returningAtlantic salmon populations declined due to habitat destruction and overfishing. Conservation efforts involving captive breeding and habita...30 Jul, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
- In 1962, a Massachusetts mother occupied city hall over a sludge-covered river; her campaign helped pass a clean-water law and protect 174 milesMarion Stoddart spearheaded a vital grassroots initiative against the pollution of the Nashua River, demonstrating remarkable dedication an...30 Jul, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
- Heavy rain swells Uttarakhand rivers, Char Dham Yatra remains suspendedHeavy rains caused major Uttarakhand rivers to swell significantly on Wednesday. Authorities suspended the Char Dham Yatra and are battling...30 Jul, 2026, 09.18 AM IST
- 30 million oysters are being dumped into US's Chesapeake Bay in a race to save America's largest estuaryMillions of baby oysters are being planted in the Chesapeake Bay. Scientists hope this effort will revive one of America's most important w...29 Jul, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
- 'Miracle on the Hudson': Why American pilot Sully's river landing that saved 155 passengers on a US Airways flight is one of aviation's greatest feats'Miracle on the Hudson': US Airways Flight 1549 made an emergency landing on the Hudson River. Captain Chesley Sullenberger piloted the jet...29 Jul, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
- In 1863, a deadly US massacre killed hundreds of Native Americans. 160 years later, the Shoshone are restoring the site of the attackIn 1863, the Bear River Massacre became the deadliest slaughter of Native Americans in US history, leaving hundreds of Shoshone men, women ...28 Jul, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
- In 2001, a USDA scientist released beetles to destroy an invasive tree, but they eliminated 94% of an endangered bird's habitat along one riverAn invasive beetle introduced to control tamarisk trees has devastated flycatcher nesting grounds. This beetle, released by the USDA, succe...28 Jul, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
- West Bengal plans sustainable wildlife and mangrove tourism in SundarbansWest Bengal plans sustainable tourism development for the Sundarbans mangrove forest. Two Bengal destinations will be promoted globally und...28 Jul, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
- 1.4 billion kilometers from the Sun, Titan has rain, rivers, and 100-meter-deep lakes, but the liquid is methane, not waterNew research reveals Titan's polar seas have shifting liquid compositions. Rivers deliver methane-rich liquid near coastlines, while open s...27 Jul, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
- California's biggest planned AI data center promised not to use Colorado River water. Now it wants 260 million gallons a yearCalifornia's biggest planned AI data center is at the center of a growing water dispute after seeking 260 million gallons of Colorado River...26 Jul, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
- Heavy rains swell rivers in J&KIntermittent rainfall has swollen rivers and streams, triggering a flood scare across Jammu and Kashmir. The Srinagar-Jammu highway remains...25 Jul, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
- In 2012 and 2013, Maine removed two hydroelectric dams from the Penobscot River; river herring later rose from almost zero to more than six millionMaine's Penobscot River shows a remarkable environmental recovery after dam removals. Millions of river herring have returned to the waterw...24 Jul, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
- In 1942, America completed Friant Dam and diverted most of the San Joaquin River into farms; a salmon run once numbering nearly 50,000 adults collapsedFriant Dam construction in California significantly altered the San Joaquin River's flow. This action disconnected salmon from their spawni...24 Jul, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
- In 1900, Chicago made its river flow backward to keep sewage out of Lake Michigan, redirecting the water toward the Mississippi Basin insteadChicago reversed its river flow in the late 1800s to protect its drinking water. This engineering feat sent waste away from Lake Michigan a...24 Jul, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
- Heavy rainfall inundates parts of Surat rural; Kim River in spate, traffic disruptedHeavy rainfall has caused significant waterlogging in rural South Gujarat areas. The Kim River overflowed, disrupting traffic and entering ...24 Jul, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
- In 2011, the US began tearing down two century-old dams on Washington's Elwha River, the largest dam removal in US history at the time, freeing over 20 million cubic yards of trapped sedimentThe Elwha River dams were dismantled after nearly a century of operation. This significant engineering project restored over ninety miles o...23 Jul, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
- All gates of the Salal dam on Chenab river opened amid heavy rain in ReasiSalal Dam gates were opened in Reasi due to heavy rainfall and increased river inflow. This action released excess water and regulated the ...21 Jul, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
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