USGS: Rivers in the sky: 6 facts to know about atmospheric rivers USGS Hydrology December 14, 2021By the USGS Atmospheric rivers aren’t a new phenomenon on the West Coast, but this type of storm has drawn...
AG ALERT: Wildfires bring renewed calls for thinning forests Ag Alert Policy and regulation September 1, 2021By Kevin Hecteman, Ag Alert The 2021 fire season threatens to overtake 2020—the worst fire year in recorded state history....
NEVADA CURRENT: The IPCC report has a chapter on the Southwest, and it’s brutal Nevada Current Colorado River August 20, 2021by Jeniffer Solis, Nevada Current Drought, wildfires, declining water supplies, threats to human health made even more dangerous by urban...
THE CONVERSATION: Western fires are burning higher in the mountains at unprecedented rates – it’s a clear sign of climate change The Conversation Wildfires and watersheds May 24, 2021By Mojtaba Sadegh, Boise State University; John Abatzoglou, University of California, Merced, and Mohammad Reza Alizadeh, McGill University The Western...
EOS: “Thirstier” atmosphere will increase wildfire risk out West American Geophysical Union HydrologyWildfires and watersheds December 2, 2020New climate projections could inform long-term wildfire and water resources management strategies in California and Nevada. By Sarah Stanley, EOS...
CAL MATTERS: When it comes to wildfires, should California be more like Australia? Cal Matters Policy and regulationWildfires and watersheds November 26, 2019The system Down Under fosters self-reliance, giving homeowners tools to protect themselves when expecting firefighters’ help is not realistic. By...
DESERT RESEARCH INSTITUTE: New study identifies atmospheric conditions that precede wildfires in the Southwest Desert Research Institute HydrologyWildfires and watersheds January 3, 2019From the Desert Research Institute: To protect communities in arid landscapes from devastating wildfires, preparation is key. New research from...
CAL MATTERS: Sierra forests turned to brown Cal Matters Ecosystems November 25, 2016By Julie Cart, Cal Matters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California’s high country...
