The U.S. Forest Service manages about 193 million acres of national forests and grasslands, mostly in the West. This executive branch agency, overseen by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, fights wildfires and conducts research on forestry and rangeland management. The Forest Service manages timber harvest and sales; in 2015, it sold timber worth more than […]
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What is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration?
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration oversees marine fisheries and conducts research on climate, weather and the ocean. This executive branch agency, overseen by the U.S. Department of Commerce, comprises six main offices, including the National Weather Service, which monitors and predicts the weather, and the National Marine Fisheries Service, which manages fish and other […]
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What is the National Marine Fisheries Service?
The National Marine Fisheries Service manages the nation’s ocean resources and works to conserve fish and other marine animals. This executive branch office, part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, issues and enforces fishery regulations, including catch limits and season openings and closures; monitors fish and shellfish population numbers; and operates a seafood inspection […]
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California water project could cramp Colorado River plan
If the Delta tunnels deal sinks, it could mean increased pressure on the already-strapped Colorado.
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In monuments report, a skewed view of protections
Under the Antiquities Act, landscapes like the Grand Canyon count as ‘objects’ that can be protected.
Posted inSeptember 18, 2017: No Hoax
Autumn calls, and visitors keep rolling in
Eclipse seekers stop by, and we begin a new tree-saving initiative.
Posted inSeptember 18, 2017: No Hoax
Vignettes of vessels crafted in the Southwest
Photos display an array of pottery made by Native American artists.
Posted inOctober 30, 2017: The Changing Face of Woods Work
U.S. and Mexico agree to share a shrinking Colorado River
The two nations are poised to sign an updated water pact to deal with drought.
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How oceans impact Western reservoirs and rivers
New research on marine temperatures could help improve drought predictions.
Posted inSeptember 4, 2017: The Elwha, Unleashed
Will Utah dam the Bear River?
The Wasatch Front faces drier times and a growing population, threatening the Great Salt Lake.
Posted inAugust 21, 2017: Rooftop Revolution
A monsoon stream of dear friends
We welcome a new staffer, and the return of another.
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The fire season by the numbers
Fire agencies are preparing for the eclipse hordes, in the midst of a large fire season.
Posted inSeptember 4, 2017: The Elwha, Unleashed
How farmers can help keep salt out of the Colorado River
The solution to a basin-wide problem may fall to individual irrigators.
Posted inAugust 7, 2017: Los Promotores
A legal snarl in Idaho portends future conflicts over water
As the climate changes, dams face new challenges for water rights and releases.
Posted inJuly 24, 2017: Down the Dark Mountain
The meaning behind the stones of Big Sur
Spanning eras, coastal rocks inspire a poet and photographer.
Posted inJuly 24, 2017: Down the Dark Mountain
Paonia parades and more additions to staff
We’ve fooled them! Our interns and fellow decided to stick around.
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Meet the latest Trump administration nominees
Ties to industry and possible conflicts of interest dog nominees for environment-related posts.
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More than 1 million comments were submitted to Interior
The public comment period following Trump’s order on monuments has closed.
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Can private money solve public water problems?
As facilities age and public funding declines, private companies may step in.
Posted inJune 12, 2017: The Big Swing
See photos that illustrate the cost of building Alaska’s Pebble Mine
Carl Johnson’s photography shows the bay ‘where water is gold.’