CORNELL CHRONICLE: Colorado River basins could face tipping point, drought study warns Cornell University Colorado River November 14, 2024By Syl Kacapyr, Cornell Engineering Water from Colorado’s West Slope basins plays a vital role in supporting the economy and...
COURTHOUSE NEWS: Scientists see echoes of ancient warming world in El Niño Courthouse News Service Hydrology October 22, 2024Duke University researchers and collaborating scientists took a peek into the last 250 million years to understand the causes of...
INSIDE CLIMATE NEWS: Aquatic ecosystems aren’t immune to wildfire impacts, research shows Inside Climate News Water qualityWildfires and watersheds September 16, 2024Emerging research is unraveling the complex ways wildfires affect lakes, streams and the ocean. By Kiley Price, Inside Climate News...
INSIDE CLIMATE NEWS: ‘Weather whiplash’ helped drive this year’s wildfires Inside Climate News HydrologyWildfires and watersheds September 12, 2024Exceptionally wet winters drove a boom of grasses and shrubs that a record hot summer dried into the fuel powering...
COURTHOUSE NEWS: California must improve plans to address climate change impacts, state officials say Courthouse News Service Climate change August 1, 2024Experts report that without further adaptation to prepare for worsening climate change impacts, California will see significant losses of available...
DWR: New report estimates potential water losses due to climate crisis, actions to boost supplies Department of Water Resources (DWR) Climate changeReportsWater project operations July 31, 2024State Water Project Report Shows How Water Managers are Preparing for Drought, Extreme Weather, and Future Water Supply Conditions Amidst...
INSIDE CLIMATE NEWS: Supercharged by climate change, Western megafires explode simultaneously Inside Climate News Wildfires and watersheds July 31, 2024Heat waves and “flash droughts” fuel intense fires in California, Oregon and Canada. By Kiley Price, Inside Climate News This...
UC DAVIS: California a botanical and climate change hot spot UC Davis Climate changeEcosystems July 30, 2024Combination Marks Opportunities for Climate Adaptation and Innovation By Kat Kerlin From coastal redwoods and Joshua trees to golden poppies...
COMMENTARY: Farmers to benefit as Sites Reservoir nears fruition Ag Alert Commentary July 24, 2024By Fritz Durst, a Yolo County farmer and chairman of the Sites Joint Power Authority From prolonged drought to excessive...
NOAA FISHERIES: Northern California steelhead maintain threatened status NOAA Fisheries Fish and wildlife July 10, 2024A recent Endangered Species Act 5-year review shows water use, habitat loss, and climate change continue to compromise recovery. By...
CAL MATTERS: Welcome to the Age of Fire: California wildfires explained Cal Matters Wildfires and watersheds July 10, 2024By Julie Cart, Cal Matters After two mild wildfire seasons, California is bracing for whatever 2024 brings. Favorable weather marked...
EOS: Wildfire smoke affects the function of lake ecosystems American Geophysical Union ScienceWildfires and watersheds June 27, 2024Smoke-covered lakes see shifts in biological and energy processes that influence food webs, carbon storage, and more. By Carolyn Wilke,...
EOS: Fixing the Flawed Colorado River Compact American Geophysical Union Colorado River June 25, 2024The 1922 Colorado River Compact ignored available science and overallocated the river’s water, a decision whose effects reverberate today. Now...
EOS: Potential relief for the Colorado River’s near future American Geophysical Union Colorado River June 20, 2024A new study reveals that precipitation could boost the iconic river’s flow in the next couple of decades despite the...
COURTHOUSE NEWS: Water experts encourage partnerships to address climate change Courthouse News Service AgricultureGroundwater News June 19, 2024The Golden State’s leaders have ambitious strategies in mind to manage precious groundwater. But scientists and landowners say that partnerships...
