lakes

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Although wastewater treatment plants capture a large share of these particles, several tonnes could still enter rivers, lakes, oceans, and soils each year.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

The recent warm spell brought thousands of people to coasts, lakes and rivers to cool down and have fun.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Many of Brazil’s estimated 1.2 million capybaras have migrated from their natural habitats, forests and grasslands along rivers and lakes, to cities.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

Roads will carry the overwhelming majority of Memorial Day travelers, so expect heavier traffic near major cities, beaches, lakes, parks, and other vacation destinations.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

The memories of driving past trees, ponds, lakes, creeks, and rivers flooded back to me from the last time we had driven down three years ago.

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia