Synthesis is central to the Delta Science Program‘s mission, as outlined in the Delta Reform Act, which mandates providing unbiased science to guide water and environmental decisions in the Delta. To advance this, the program partnered with the National Center...
This edition of SFEWS (Volume 23, Issue 2) includes research on integrating traditional knowledge with science in the Delta, a framework for multiple-benefit conservation in the Sacramento–San Joaquin Delta, thermal stress impacts on aquatic species, genetic assessments of juvenile Chinook...
By the USGS Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program Tidal salt marshes—vital ecosystems that protect coastlines, remove excess nutrients and...
An 18-year study reveals dramatic year-to-year variations in ultraviolet radiation penetration tied to Sierra Nevada precipitation cycles. By Andrew Chapman, EOS Lake Tahoe’s sparkling, clear water is a point of pride among locals and a draw for tourists. Although the...
Marine heatwaves and economic crashes left distinct acoustic signatures Scientists from Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego were able to ‘hear’ the impacts of a marine heatwave and even economic slowdowns by analyzing 15 years...
Increasing interplay among extreme events and land subsidence impacts calls for urgent mitigation and policy action to reduce detrimental ramifications...
The intricate factors influencing cropland evapotranspiration is uncovered in a new article, from stressors to diverse management practices, and reveals...
Tagged fish reveal juvenile salmon search for habitat in varied watersheds. By NOAA Fisheries The migrations that make up the well-known salmon life cycle have long been described as one way at a time. Juvenile salmon hatch and swim down...
