By Paul Roundy, University at Albany, State University of New York Wild weather has been roiling North America for the past few months, thanks in part to a strong El Niño that sent temperatures surging in 2023. The climate phenomenon...
The Kern County judge’s decision dismissed two of the three claims opposed by water agencies, though the one that could have affected a preliminary injunction was unaffected. By Alan Riquelmy, Courthouse News Service An injunction protecting fish in California’s Kern...
Commentary by Mike Wade, Executive Director of the California Farm Water Coalition Water, the essence of life, is an indispensable resource intricately woven into the fabric of our daily existence. From the food on our plates to the gadgets in...
By Professor Roger Bales, UC Merced A new study co-authored by UC Merced researchers assesses the effect of a warming climate in pushing the elevation of snow to rain higher during a storm, increasing runoff and the risk of flooding....
Recent progress offers hope for recovery but serious threats continue to affect species. By NOAA Fisheries Partners have pulled together to support the recovery of endangered Sacramento winter-run Chinook salmon in the last few years. However, the species still faces...