By Manola Secaira, Ag Alert Corn has long been a staple crop in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. But in recent years, reports have shown a change in the region’s agricultural makeup as more delta farmers turn to rice—a move supported...
A lower court previously ruled conversion of contracts between water users and the Bureau of Reclamation did not have to undergo environmental review. By Margaret Attridge, Courthouse News Service A Ninth Circuit panel granted a win to the U.S. Bureau...
California’s lakes tell the story of the state itself: breathtaking beauty, deep cultural history, complex environmental challenges, and communities working together to protect places that matter. From the volcanic basin of Clear Lake to the alpine clarity of Lake Tahoe...
Climate change will almost certainly feature prominently in any multi-state litigation over the Colorado River. A court case over an almost-finished dam expansion may decide how. By Wyatt Msykow and Jake Bolster, Inside Climate News This article originally appeared on...
UC Berkeley researchers are creating virtual simulations of the Lower Pajaro River Valley to better integrate ecology, climate change and social equity into flood management. By Kara Manke, UC Berkeley Approximately 1.4 million Californians live in areas that are at...
