You might not realize just how full of lakes the United States is: 7% of its total surface area is water (which includes lakes and reservoirs), according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The area ...

SALT LAKE CITY — The Great Salt Lake appears to have started its annual winter gains early after a rainy October, but the leader of the state agency tasked with its recovery says the lake is still ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Great Lakes aren’t called “Great” for nothing. They have a huge impact on how different types of ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Great Lakes aren’t called “Great” for nothing. They have a huge impact on how different types of weather form in the areas surrounding them — and not just in the winter with ...

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