Experts told USA TODAY that stormwater runoff and sewage overflows were among the most likely causes, both of which are exacerbated by heavy rains, flooding and warming temperatures. Other ...

Across the world, researchers have documented the negative impacts our bodily wastes are causing in the sensitive environments where we seek recreation.

The "Oh poop!" exhibit at the Minnesota State Fair educated attendees on water treatment via interactive activities.

For the water sample collected from the southeast site ... Tyrna said she’s heard stories about how horse manure has caused bait fish to die and some have pulled up horse poop in cast nets. Tyrna ...

Researchers set out to investigate how streaked shearwaters take off and instead were surprised to discover that the birds poop very frequently and regularly, which could play a role in marine ecology ...