Monitoring Archives

March 27, 2026

From the Bureau of Reclamation The Bureau of Reclamation has launched a new project webpage designed to centralize public access...

USGS: Early detection of aquatic threats: eDNA research in the Colorado River ecosystem & Lake Powell

USGS

Science

March 1, 2026

From the USGS: The USGS and partners are conducting environmental DNA (eDNA) research in the Colorado River downstream from Glen...

NOTEBOOK FEATURE: Delta data offline? No more X2? Monitoring changes could obscure the fate of fish & flows

Cariad Hayes Thronson

Best of the Notebook Notebook News and Features Planning and management

February 9, 2026

by Cariad Hayes Thronson Big changes are likely on the way for the Delta, thanks to new federal policies, state...

NOTEBOOK FEATURE: Boosting climate resilience in the Delta’s mountain headwaters

Robin Meadows

Ecosystems

February 3, 2026

by Robin Meadows Many of the great rivers that meet in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta begin high in the Sierra...

DELTA COUNCIL: From point source to ecosystem: How Operation Baseline advanced Delta science

Maven

Climate change Delta science

January 22, 2026

Science is an ongoing process, not a one-time study or a single definitive answer. It’s about building knowledge, testing ideas,...

ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS: Remote weather stations rebuilt to aid flood risk management

US Army Corps of Engineers

Planning and management

January 8, 2026

From the Army Corps of Engineers: Over 10,000 feet above sea level in Sequoia and Kings National Parks dozens of...

DWR and Napa County partner to bring more stream gages online, providing critical information for world-renowned wine region

Department of Water Resources (DWR)

Planning and management

October 24, 2025

From the Department of Water Resources: In a region known for its vineyards, scenic hills, and delicate ecosystems, accurate and...

UC DAVIS: Lake Tahoe algae experiment suggests seasonal shifts ahead

UC Davis

Ecosystems

October 7, 2025

As the climate warms and nutrient inputs shift, what can cool, clear lakes expect? By Kat Kerlin, UC Davis As...

NEVADA TODAY: From stream to lake: new study shows the impact of upstream dynamics on the health of Lake Tahoe

University of Nevada-Reno

Water quality

October 3, 2025

Researcher Kelly Loria’s recent publication takes a closer look at watershed interactions at the lake through cutting-edge monitoring systems By...

THE CONVERSATION: How environmental RNA can give us a real-time picture of freshwater biodiversity

The Conversation

Planning and management Science

September 8, 2025

By Wendy Morgado Gamero, McGill University and Orianne Tournayre, Université de Montpellier As climate change and human activity threaten freshwater...

WATER DESK: Q&A: Snow droughts imperil the American West’s water supply

The Water Desk

Hydrology

June 19, 2025

A lack of snow impacts the West’s water resources, wildfire risk, recreational activities and ecosystem health. By Mitch Tobin, Water...

SCRIPPS: Underwater Microphones Capture 15 Years of Ocean Change

Scripps Institution of Oceanography

Ecosystems Science

June 16, 2025

Marine heatwaves and economic crashes left distinct acoustic signatures Scientists from Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California...