Federal government announces historic water cuts as Colorado River falls to new lows
We’re at Defcon 3 on the Colorado River. The Interior Department announced sweeping changes on Tuesday to the way Colorado River water is doled out …
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How dry is it?
The latest map from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows vast areas of the Western, Southwestern, and Central U.S. in dark red and bright red, representing …
Miramichi salmon pools close as temperature soars
The federal government has closed 30 salmon pools along the Miramichi River because they’re too warm. The heat lately has driven water temperatures higher than …
In the face of climate change, beavers are engineering a resistance
A new study shows the positive side effects of that work, arguing that beavers could be a useful tool in reducing harm from flood, drought, …
Low water, high temps threaten Crooked River fish
The Crooked River below Bowman Dam is one of Central Oregon’s best and most consistent fishing spots. But it won’t be much longer if drought …
NASA Lake Mead satellite images shows dramatic water loss since 2000
New satellite images released by NASA Wednesday reveal the dramatic loss of water at Lake Mead due to the ongoing mega-drought. “The largest reservoir in the United …
The Colorado River is approaching a breaking point
It’s a crisis that scientists have long warned was coming. Years before the current shortage, scientists repeatedly alerted public officials who manage water supplies that …
U.S. Supreme Court Limits EPA’s Authority to Combat Climate Change
The Supreme Court just ruled against the planet. In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday to severely restrict the ability of the …
Alaska Record-Breaking Wildfire Season
Fueled by unusually dry and warm weather, Alaska is struggling through a record-breaking wildfire season. A million acres have burned as of June 15, the …
HISTORIC FLOODS Have Devastated Communities Along The Yellowstone River
Scenes from Paradise Valley, MT, where historic flood waters have devastated many communities along the Yellowstone River and adjacent counties. Now it’s time to rally …