Summertime recreating is a fun way to stay cool in the heat, but before you dive in, take a moment to absorb some important information about natural bodies of water to protect yourself and the marine life sharing the water with you.

According to new studies, beaver dams play a key role in improving water quality and much, much more.

The Colorado River, which serves as a freshwater source for more than 40 million people in seven states and parts of Mexico, has recently been named the country’s “most endangered” by American Rivers.

Huntsville is considered to have the best tasting water in Alabama, according to AWWA's Alabama/Mississippi Section.