water pollution
Want to help make our beaches cleaner? Here’s how.
This International Coastal Cleanup Day, find a shore near you and join millions of others across the world to help clear waste off the beach.
Protecting the ocean from 5 big threats [photo gallery]
Learn about some of the most pressing challenges to ocean health, how the U.S. government is working to address them, and how you can help.
Leaders commit to action at Our Ocean Conference
From April 13–14, leaders from government and private organizations gathered in Palau to discuss the climate crisis and saving the ocean.
The United States protects our ocean [photo gallery]
Learn about the upcoming Our Ocean Conference, April 13–14 in Palau, hosted jointly by Palau and the United States.
U.S. and ASEAN utilities join to address water issues
World Water Day is March 22! Learn about the various partnerships between U.S. and ASEAN urban water utilities that address water challenges.
Americans making a difference in the Indo-Pacific
U.S. citizens are helping out in the Indo-Pacific, educating students and protecting the environment. Learn about their efforts.
5 ways USAID empowers women as leaders against climate crisis
When they have a seat at the table, women contribute to decisionmaking on natural resources and potential climate solutions.
U.S. invests in cleaning up plastic in oceans
The United States plans to invest in projects that aim to clear the plastic out of the world's oceans. Learn more about the initiative here.
New U.S. strategy targets marine litter worldwide
The United States is working with international partners to reduce marine litter. Learn more about a new U.S. strategy for tackling this global challenge.