Conservation groups say the large water infrastructure projects in Northern California could harm vulnerable salmon, trout and sturgeon populations. By...
From the San Francisco Estuary Institute: The San Francisco Estuary Institute (SFEI) lobby displays a high case with two dozen glass bottles that appear plucked from a mad scientist’s lab. The liquid in many bottles looks clear; others have visible...
By Lois Henry, SJV Water Financial support for the planning phase of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta tunnel has plummeted among Kern County agricultural water districts as they continue to seek definitive answers about water supplies and how the tunnel will...
By Caleb Hampton The spread of golden mussels in California has alarmed farmers this year as the invasive species established itself in waterways across much of the state. In the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, the freshwater mollusks began obstructing irrigation systems...
State agencies highlight nature-based solutions for the Delta Nature-based solutions use natural systems and working landscapes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, store carbon and build resilience to climate impacts. California has made those approaches a key part of its climate...
By Esther Ndumi Ngumbi, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Across North America, in places such as Illinois, Iowa and Texas, farmers are busy growing the crops the world depends on for food, fuel and fiber. But as their tractors roll across...