water pollution

A new study shows climate change is melting glaciers and permafrost in the Mountain West. Researchers say this can trigger the production of toxic mercury in mountain wetlands, posing risks to water supplies and wildlife.

New research shows that wildfires – especially intense ones – can raise concentrations of toxic forms of mercury - including its more toxic form methylmercury - in waterways.

Over the last 30 years, concentrations of toxic metals like zinc and copper have doubled in some of Colorado’s high mountain streams. Researchers blame climate change.

A recent study of rivers across 72 countries found that waterways are often contaminated with antibiotics, including here in the Mountain West.

Governor Matt Mead is committing $400,000 dollars for water delivery to households with cisterns in the Pavillion area. Residents have long complained of…

Many of Wyoming’s landfills are leaking or approaching capacity, so the Department of Environmental Quality is working with state agencies and…