The global river crisis is worsening. Learn about the causes behind the decline of vital waterways and their significance.

The nearly 3 million rivers that weave across the world are experiencing rapid and surprising changes, with potentially drastic implications for everything from drinking water supplies to flood risks, ...

Global map of the GRIT network. The network is shown for all reaches wider than 30 m as well as their downstream segments. The width is scaled by partitioned drainage area here for visualization ...

Rivers leave measurable height signatures that satellites can track, helping scientists detect erosion and flood risks sooner ...

Along with this stunning image is the first-ever global estimate of river water discharge and overall sediment suspension.