August 14, 2026

This Week's Water News: Invasive carp are turning up dead along a Missouri river, Michigan voters oppose data centers, MU Extension hosting pedal for Missouri's forests event, northwest Arkansas communities advised to conserve water, sharp increase in water-related fatalities in Missouri in 2026, Corpus Christi moves to increase the price of water for industrial facilities during drought, researchers question if Missouri's rivers and lakes are safe for swimming, three Minnesota lakes to leave impaired waters list, federal support pulled for annual Arctic environmental report,  and unsung heroes in Missouri waterways. 

MISSOURI
​Invasive Carp Turning Up Dead Along a Missouri River
Hundreds of Invasive Carp are Turning Up Dead Along a Missouri River, and Officials Say it ‘Isn’t a Bad Thing’  
People

Pedal for Missouri’s Forests
Pedal for Missouri’s Forests Along the Katy Trail
News Tribune

Water Fatalities Up Sharply in 2026
Missouri Water Fatalities Up Sharply in 2026, Patrol Urges Caution
News Press Now

Missouri Rivers and Lakes Safe for Swimming?
Are Missouri’s Rivers and Lakes Safe for
​Swimming?
Environment Missouri

Hitchhikers and Unsung Heroes
August Conservation Corner: Hitchhikers and
Unsung Heroes
St. Louis & Southern Illinois Labor Tribune

NATIONAL
​​Voters Send Resounding Message About Data Centers
Michigan Voters Just Sent a Resounding Message About Data Centers
Inside Climate News

Communities Advised to Conserve Water
Over a Dozen Northwest Arkansas Communities Advised to Conserve Water to Avoid ‘Dire Situation’
5 News

Corpus Christi Puts Industrial Water Charge on the Ballot
Corpus Christi Puts Industrial Water Charge on November Ballot
Inside Climate News

Three Lakes Poised to Leave Impaired Water List
Three Local Lakes Poised to Leave Impaired Water List
Eden Prairie Local News

Support Pulled for Arctic Environmental Report
Trump Administration Pulls Support for Annual Arctic Environmental Report
The Guardian