With reservoirs brimming — but snowpack abysmal — experts warn of a potentially early fire season. By Rachel Becker, Cal Matters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California clocked its second-worst snowpack on record...
Rice cultivation in the Delta now eligible for Healthy Soils Program grants The Delta Stewardship Council has long recognized that elevation and agricultural emissions are critical issues for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. In response, the Council’s Delta Plan policies and...
UC Riverside develops modern-day robotic divining rod By Jules Bernstein, UC Riverside Advanced technology can help farmers get to the root of a growing problem ¾ overwatering in an era of increasing drought and water scarcity. A new UC Riverside...
By Imtiaz Rangwala, University of Colorado Boulder Winter is more than just a season in the western U.S. – it is a savings account to get farms and homes through the long, dry summer ahead. As the snowpack that accumulates...
Record-low snowpack and an early heatwave could mean a higher risk of drought and fire in coming months. By Tik Root, Grist This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. In Park City, Utah,...
