March 22 is World Water Day, an annual event promoted by the United Nations to highlight a lack of clean water around the globe. ...

A manatee swims among seagrass in the Homosassa River north of Tampa Bay on Oct. 5, 2021, in Homosassa, Florida. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images) At a Glance The Southwest Florida Water Management District surveys seagrass in Tampa Bay and other waterways in the region every two years.Seagrass helps filter sediment to keep water clear, prevents erosion and provides critical habitat and food for marine life.Seagrasses also serve as a carbon sink. Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletterto get weekday...

A young bison calf stands in a pond with its herd at Bull Hollow, Oklahoma, on Sept. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Audrey Jackson, File) At a Glance T​he money is part of the Inflation Reduction Act, which includes several initiatives aimed at conservation and climate change.Sixty million buffalo once roamed North America. The initiative was announced by Interior Secretary Deb Haaland. Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletterto get weekday updates from The Weather Channel and our meteorologists. Buffalo conservation...