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Nature designed California salmon to never go extinct. Why are they too close? | Opinion
Fresno Bee via Yahoo News· 18 hours agoSince the 2015 drought, regulators have increased how much water Shasta Dam must carry over...
Popular California lake nearly full for first time in 11 years
Newsweek· 3 days agoAn abnormally wet winter has brought good news to a popular lake in Southern California. Big Bear...
Most of Utah isn't in drought. What does that mean for this summer's fire season?
KSL Salt Lake City· 4 days agoAfter another productive winter, moderate drought lingers over less than 1% of Utah while almost a...
The U.S. Drought Monitor is a critical tool for the arid West. Can it keep up with climate change?
LA Times via Yahoo News· 7 days agoNew research raises questions about the familiar map's ability to address long-term drying trends,...
Researchers uncover new way to hack plants' circadian rhythms to grow drought-resistant crops: 'This...
The Cool Down via Yahoo News· 3 days agoAnd as a bonus, crops that are better at managing water and salt could help farmers use less of...
Lake Tahoe full for first time in 5 years
Newsweek· 6 days agoLake Tahoe is completely full for the first time in five years, according to data from the U.S. Geological Survey. Lake Tahoe, a freshwater lake in the...
The arguments for swapping lawns for more natural landscaping
WUNC Chapel Hill· 5 days agoFor many homeowners and businesses, it is that time of year to roll out the lawnmower and trim the yard. TERESA HOMSI, BYLINE: In the summer, Denise Whitebread Fanning's yard is filled with flowers like zinnias, black-eyed Susans and milkweed.
Scorching heat wave set to smash records across U.S. Southwest
Axios· 5 days agoThe hottest temperatures to hit the U.S. West this year were building across California and the...
