The Colorado River – A 2025 Recap

For more than the last century, the flows of the Colorado River have been managed and dictated by the demands of a rapidly growing and changing West. There are founding legal documents, and then agreements stacked on those, often known as the “Law of the River.” Th...

From its start as a pure snowflake in the Rocky Mountains of Montana to its clouded, churning confluence with the Mississippi River in St. Louis, the “Big Muddy” has for centuries been incrediby impactful to the communities that call it home. Native Americans were fi...

For more than 50 years, the Endangered Species Act has protected species from going extinct and disappearing from our planet forever. Animals and plants alike have benefited from these protections, and many are thriving today. One of the most crucial aspects of the Endangered Species Act that has led to such success is ensuring that no “harm” can be inflicted upon them or the...

On June 11, dozens gathered in the early morning light at Great Valley Grasslands State Park outside of Merced to celebrate a milestone 15 years in the making — the reconnection of the San Joaquin River with more than 220 acres of historic floodplain habitat. The energy was palpable as scientists, tribal leaders, state officials, nonprofit partners, and community members came...