As a “super El Niño” season gains steam, San Diego contends with aging stormwater systems and century-old dams. By Deborah Brennan, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. When the super El Niño arrives...
Preferred alternative provides framework for post-2026 river operations with flexibility to adapt to changing needs Press release from the Department...
At the State Water Contractors science conference in June 2026, Dr. Katie Holzer, watershed scientist for the City of Gresham, Oregon, opened her presentation on how beavers improve water quality by explaining that her interest in the animals began early....
Warming waters will severely disrupt food chains, leaving West Coast crews unable to catch commercial stocks, warn ocean advocates. By Johnny Sturgeon This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy and...
By the USGS Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center Natural and engineered sand dunes serve as barriers to protect against storms. Engineered sand dunes, called “Nature-based Solutions“, are increasingly being used for coastal protection, yet their effectiveness remains understudied. New...
Heavy groundwater pumping during California’s 2020-2022 drought caused the ground in the Sacramento Valley to sink faster than expected, permanently reducing the aquifer’s ability to store water, according to a new study published on Monday. By Quinn Welsch, Courthouse News...
