55% of America's river basin water flows from ephemeral streams, potentially leaving large bodies of water vulnerable to pollution due to recent Supreme Court ruling.

A study published in Science reveals that ephemeral streams, which were previously stripped of federal protections by the Supreme Court, contribute 55% of water flowing out of America's river basins. The recent ruling could leave large bodies of water vulnerable to pollution, as a significant portion of water in regulated waterways may originate from unregulated ephemeral streams.

June 27, 2024
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