RESEARCH ARTICLE: Wildfires increased Feather River water flow USGS Research articleWildfires and watersheds November 5, 2026From the USGS: A new study led by U.S. Geological Survey scientists estimates that the 2020 and 2021 wildfires in...
CAL MATTERS: No single failure caused LA fires, report finds. Who fixes the system? Cal Matters Wildfires and watersheds October 4, 2026A 723-page review ordered by Gov. Gavin Newsom finds LA fires overwhelmed a system never designed for a wind-driven conflagration. Protecting...
DWR: Watershed after fire: New report summarizes years of water quality monitoring in the Sacramento watershed Department of Water Resources (DWR) Water quality September 18, 2026From the Department of Water Resources: Water flowing from the forests and mountain streams of the Southern Cascades and Northern...
AGU: Western U.S. wildfires have gotten less frequent, though larger American Geophysical Union Wildfires and watersheds May 1, 2026In populous regions, higher population density is linked to fewer fires, while adding people to emptier areas makes blazes more...
EOS: How wildfires worsen flood risk American Geophysical Union Wildfires and watersheds April 30, 2026by Nathaniel Scharping, EOS A new approach to analyzing watersheds shows how storms occurring after a wildfire can have higher...
UC DAVIS: Wildfire-driven deforestation rates in California among highest in world UC Davis Wildfires and watersheds April 23, 2026Reforestation efforts fall far behind rate of loss By Kat Kerlin, UC Davis California has one of the highest rates...
HIGH COUNTRY NEWS: Wildfires make soils poisonous High Country News Wildfires and watersheds April 20, 2026New research shows how severe blazes can transform a harmless trace metal into a carcinogen. by Kylie Mohr, High Country...
MONGABAY: When flames feed life: Birds and wildfire in California Mongabay Fish and wildlife January 8, 2026By Gloria Dickie, Mongabay KEY POINTS: Long-term research in California shows that many bird populations increase after wildfires and can...
NOTEBOOK FEATURE: Climate change and the future of the Delta Maven Climate changeNotebook News and Features November 18, 2025Using science to protect people, economy, and nature in this vital region California is on the front lines of climate...
NASA data powers new tool to protect water supply after fires NASA/JPL Wildfires and watersheds September 25, 2025By Emily DeMarco, NASA When wildfires scorch a landscape, the flames are just the beginning. NASA is helping communities across...
EOS: Scrambling to study smoke on the water American Geophysical Union Wildfires and watersheds August 27, 2025Timely action shows the impact of urban fires on freshwater and marine ecosystems. By Grace van Deelen, EOS As multiple...
THE CONVERSATION: Grand Canyon’s Dragon Bravo megafire shows the growing wildfire threat to water systems The Conversation Wildfires and watersheds August 15, 2025By Faith Kearns, Arizona State University As wildfire crews battled the Dragon Bravo Fire on the Grand Canyon’s North Rim...
NEVADA TODAY: Research indicates more severe wildfires will result in more water quality challenges University of Nevada-Reno Wildfires and watersheds August 15, 2025University of Nevada, Reno researchers use the popular Lamoille Canyon recreation area to dig deeper into wildfires’ possible effects on...
INSIDE CLIMATE NEWS: Burn Scars Can Exacerbate Flooding, Posing Compounding Climate Hazards Inside Climate News Wildfires and watersheds July 23, 2025Wildfires can burn so hot that they give rise to water-repellent soil, which could make ecosystems more susceptible to flooding....
PRESS RELEASE: Wildfire Solutions Coalition launches to secure long-term fire prevention funding in California Press Release/Notice Wildfires and watersheds July 8, 2025Press release from the Wildfire Solutions Coalition A coalition of organizations announced today the formation of the Wildfire Solutions Coalition,...
