Moraine Lake. Location: Canada Canada is renowned for its lovely lakes, as the country’s alpine locales lend themselves to the creation of crystal-clear mountain waters.

Swimmers and visitors to Smith Mountain Lake have reason to celebrate as the water quality continues to exceed expectations.

Then there are those few, pristine bodies of water that remain clean and crystal clear.The cleanest among them, according to a new study by A-Z Animals, is Lake George in the Adirondacks.The New ...

The lake has been choking on past pollution and toxic blooms for decades. Thanks to new state investment, there’s finally momentum toward action.” ...

The chemical makeup of Clear Lake allows it to live up to its name, with over 100 feet of visibility underwater, said Powelson. About 3,000 years ago, lava from an eruption of Sand Mountain flowed ...

Clear Lake, one of California's most visited lakes, has turned cloudy and green amid an algal bloom that can threaten wildlife and tourists. See the photos.

White perch may appear to be a bit out of character in the clear water of 20,000 acre Smith Mountain Lake. They are known as a brackish-water species, found in places like Back Bay and the ...

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WSET) — As temperatures rise, Smith Mountain Lake is proving to be a safe haven for swimmers this summer, thanks to the diligent efforts of local volunteers. Each year ...