AGU: Western U.S. wildfires have gotten less frequent, though larger American Geophysical Union Wildfires and watersheds May 1, 2026In populous regions, higher population density is linked to fewer fires, while adding people to emptier areas makes blazes more...
EOS: How wildfires worsen flood risk American Geophysical Union Wildfires and watersheds April 30, 2026by Nathaniel Scharping, EOS A new approach to analyzing watersheds shows how storms occurring after a wildfire can have higher...
UC DAVIS: Wildfire-driven deforestation rates in California among highest in world UC Davis Wildfires and watersheds April 23, 2026Reforestation efforts fall far behind rate of loss By Kat Kerlin, UC Davis California has one of the highest rates...
HIGH COUNTRY NEWS: Wildfires make soils poisonous High Country News Wildfires and watersheds April 20, 2026New research shows how severe blazes can transform a harmless trace metal into a carcinogen. by Kylie Mohr, High Country...
MONGABAY: When flames feed life: Birds and wildfire in California Mongabay Fish and wildlife January 8, 2026By Gloria Dickie, Mongabay KEY POINTS: Long-term research in California shows that many bird populations increase after wildfires and can...
NOTEBOOK FEATURE: Climate change and the future of the Delta Maven Climate changeNotebook News and Features November 18, 2025Using science to protect people, economy, and nature in this vital region California is on the front lines of climate...
NASA data powers new tool to protect water supply after fires NASA/JPL Wildfires and watersheds September 25, 2025By Emily DeMarco, NASA When wildfires scorch a landscape, the flames are just the beginning. NASA is helping communities across...
EOS: Scrambling to study smoke on the water American Geophysical Union Wildfires and watersheds August 27, 2025Timely action shows the impact of urban fires on freshwater and marine ecosystems. By Grace van Deelen, EOS As multiple...
THE CONVERSATION: Grand Canyon’s Dragon Bravo megafire shows the growing wildfire threat to water systems The Conversation Wildfires and watersheds August 15, 2025By Faith Kearns, Arizona State University As wildfire crews battled the Dragon Bravo Fire on the Grand Canyon’s North Rim...
NEVADA TODAY: Research indicates more severe wildfires will result in more water quality challenges University of Nevada-Reno Wildfires and watersheds August 15, 2025University of Nevada, Reno researchers use the popular Lamoille Canyon recreation area to dig deeper into wildfires’ possible effects on...
INSIDE CLIMATE NEWS: Burn Scars Can Exacerbate Flooding, Posing Compounding Climate Hazards Inside Climate News Wildfires and watersheds July 23, 2025Wildfires can burn so hot that they give rise to water-repellent soil, which could make ecosystems more susceptible to flooding....
PRESS RELEASE: Wildfire Solutions Coalition launches to secure long-term fire prevention funding in California Press Release/Notice Wildfires and watersheds July 8, 2025Press release from the Wildfire Solutions Coalition A coalition of organizations announced today the formation of the Wildfire Solutions Coalition,...
GRIST: Pollution from wildfires can contaminate our water for up to 8 years, study finds Grist Wildfires and watersheds June 27, 2025An analysis of 500 watersheds found levels of organic carbon, phosphorus, and other pollutants up to 103 times higher after...
STANFORD: Study shows controlled burns can reduce wildfire intensity and smoke pollution Stanford University Wildfires and watersheds June 27, 2025From Stanford News: A new Stanford-led study finds that controlled, low-intensity fires known as prescribed burns can slash wildfire intensity...
THE CONVERSATION: After the smoke clears, a wildfire’s legacy can haunt rivers for years, putting drinking water at risk The Conversation Wildfires and watersheds June 23, 2025Ben Livneh, University of Colorado Boulder, The Conversation Picture a wildfire raging across a forested mountainside. The smoke billows and...
