Want to bridge the West’s water divides? Start with fifth graders
“My hope is that they’ll become ambassadors for a healthier way to look at water.”
Homeowners Who Avoid Wildfire Damage Can Find Themselves In New Flood Zone
Record-breaking wildfires are burning through the American West. As firefighters address their immediate effects, nearby residents are grappling with the lasting repercussions.
In Yellowstone, America’s ‘First Water Park,’ Decades-Old Blaze Marked Start of Megafire Era
After the massive 1988 fires were extinguished, plenty of thorny questions remained: What did those fires mean for the park’s near-pristine rivers and lakes? And what is their legacy?
Border Wall Construction Part of ‘Worst-Case Scenario’ Imperiling Sacred Spring
From our partner coverage of water issues in the Western U.S.: Freshwater is a rarity in the desert. Along the U.S.-Mexico border, Quitobaquito Springs are an ancient source defying the odds, but the site is in jeopardy.
Humpback Chub ‘Alien Abductions’ Help Frame Future of Colorado River
Research on endangered Colorado River fish is back on in the Grand Canyon after a three-month pause this spring because of the pandemic. Here’s how this work is linked to climate change, tribal water and upcoming negotiations on the river’s future.