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Chemical fingerprinting indicates that microbial sources, including wetlands, inland waters, reservoirs, and agriculture, were responsible for most of the observed changes.

From Science Daily Feb. 10, 2026

These dams are no stranger to deaths - 55 people die in inland waters across Wales every year and the local fire station has a boat for this reason.

From BBC Feb. 22, 2025

“Without containment, golden mussels are likely to spread to other freshwater bodies in California, and to other ports and inland waters of North America, and abroad.”

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 2, 2024

The decision could have ripple effects around the world as nations work toward fulfilling a broader global commitment to safeguard 30 percent of the entire planet’s land, inland waters and seas.

From New York Times Apr. 30, 2024

Incidentally, the color of water varies considerably from the dirty yellowish-green of shallow inland waters containing much suspended matter to the greenish-blue of deep clear ocean waters.

From Visual Illusions Their Causes, Characteristics and Applications by Luckiesh, Matthew




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