By Alejandro N. Flores, Boise State University Much of the western U.S. has started 2026 in the midst of a snow drought. That might sound surprising, given the record precipitation from atmospheric rivers hitting the region in recent weeks, but...
USGS and its partners are working tirelessly to monitor suckers and understand why they are disappearing from lakes and streams in the Klamath River Basin By the USGS Western Fisheries Research Center Its early morning as we pass a green...
6PPD, a chemical widely used in tires to prevent rubber degradation and extend tire lifespan, has raised environmental concerns due to its breakdown product, 6PPD-quinone. When 6PPD reacts with ozone, it forms 6PPD-quinone, a compound that can enter waterways through...
The Flood-MAR Network’s Estimating Recharge Action Team has created a Groundwater Recharge Estimation factsheet. The factsheet serves to provide landowners...
By Nate Seltenrich, Knee Deep Times Few of us give stormwater a second thought — at least until it backs up. That’s why Sarah Minick, who has dedicated her career to the subject, is so excited that an innovative new...
By Jennifer Mueller, Natural Resource Specialist The BLM Applegate Field Office is celebrating a remarkable transformation at Fitzhugh Creek Meadow,...
By the By Western Ecological Research Center (WERC), USGS The Central Valley of California provides important habitat for waterbirds (waterfowl, shorebirds, and wading birds). With more than 90% of the historical wetlands in the Central Valley lost due to agricultural...
