NATIONAL PARK SERVICE: Planning for resilience: Understanding the connections between forests, fire, water, and drought Maven News September 4, 2024 127By the National Park Service You may know Yosemite National Park for its spectacular scenery, waterfalls, granite rock faces, or...
USGS: Erosion following wildfire has increased in California since 1984 USGS News August 29, 2024 84By the USGS: In a first-of-its-kind study, scientists compiled one year’s worth of soil and sediment erosion quantities occurring after...
USGS: Wildfire and extreme rain intensify erosion and sediment flow, USGS-led study shows USGS News August 29, 2024 46In a warming climate, increased wildfire activity coupled with extreme rain events is causing significant erosion, leading to heightened sediment...
THE CONVERSATION: Urban wildfires disrupt streams and their tiny inhabitants − losing these insects is a warning of bigger water problems The Conversation News August 26, 2024 57By Lauren Magliozzi, University of Colorado Boulder A tiny, vibrant world thrives along the rocky bottom of most streams. As...
THE CONVERSATION: Wildfires don’t just burn farmland − they can contaminate the water farmers use to irrigate crops and support livestock The Conversation News August 13, 2024 74By Andrew J. Whelton, Purdue University The wildfires that burned across Maui, Hawaii, in August 2023 became the deadliest conflagration...
DESERT RESEARCH INSTITUTE: Tracking the restorative effects of good fire Elyse De Franco News August 9, 2024 113DRI’s Gabrielle Boisramé has been studying the transformative impact of Yosemite’s natural fire experiment for over a decade. By Elyse...
USGS: Wildfires are increasing concentrations of mercury in Pacific Northwest headwater streams USGS Science August 5, 2024 111By the USGS: New research from the U.S. Geological Survey links wildfires to increased mercury concentrations in Pacific Northwest headwater...
CAL MATTERS: Park Fire jeopardizing one of California’s most iconic species: ‘This species could blink out’ Cal Matters News July 31, 2024 524By Rachel Becker, Cal Matters Stay up-to-date with free briefings on topics that matter to all Californians. Subscribe to CalMatters...
INSIDE CLIMATE NEWS: Supercharged by climate change, Western megafires explode simultaneously Inside Climate News News July 31, 2024 138Heat 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 News July 30, 2024 95Combination Marks Opportunities for Climate Adaptation and Innovation By Kat Kerlin From coastal redwoods and Joshua trees to golden poppies...
NOAA tests next-generation wildfire detection and warning tools Press Release/Notice Agency News July 23, 2024 84From NOAA: Two experimental tools that will speed fire detection and warning got a week-long test run in NOAA’s new...
COMMENTARY: Logging can protect forests, increase water supplies Ag Alert Commentary July 11, 2024 130By Edward Ring, Ag Alert Practical solutions to California’s energy and water shortages will always have a better chance of...
NASA data shows how drought changes wildfire recovery in the west NASA/JPL Science July 11, 2024 159By: Emily DeMarco, NASA Earth Science Division A new study using NASA satellite data reveals how drought affects the recovery...
CAL MATTERS: Welcome to the Age of Fire: California wildfires explained Cal Matters News July 10, 2024 139By Julie Cart, Cal Matters After two mild wildfire seasons, California is bracing for whatever 2024 brings. Favorable weather marked...
INSIDE CLIMATE NEWS: As climate change dries out the west, Fourth of July fireworks spark increased wildfire risk Inside Climate News News July 2, 2024 91Fireworks ignite tens of thousands of wildfires across the U.S. each year. By Kiley Price, Inside Climate News This article...