As the Western monarch population declines, survivors may become stranded in a growing sea of houses and farm fields.
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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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Forest Service leadership lands in Southern hands
A new chief steps in as Western forests blaze.
Posted inOctober 2, 2017: Following Ancient Footsteps
Trump administration erodes environmental protections
The courts have slowed some rollbacks but many have moved ahead.
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A human-caused wildfire burns Oregon’s Columbia Gorge
In the Pacific Northwest, data shows people burn the places they love.
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How oceans impact Western reservoirs and rivers
New research on marine temperatures could help improve drought predictions.
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Washington continues to kill wolves that prey on livestock
The state’s increasing wolf population is creating a tangle between advocates, ranchers and politicians.
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Where federal agencies are failing Indian Country
A government report shows ‘high-risk’ problems haven’t been addressed.
Posted inOctober 2, 2017: Following Ancient Footsteps
Money-for-water programs work — but for how long?
In the Colorado River Basin, a pilot project wins over skeptical farmers and ranchers.
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Texas hurricane exposes flaws in flood protections
After a series of disasters, a national insurance program is struggling financially.
Posted inSeptember 4, 2017: The Elwha, Unleashed
Latest: A new push to ban predator poisoning
Cyanide meant for coyotes also kills dogs and eagles, and injures people
Posted inSeptember 18, 2017: No Hoax
A salmon festival portends struggles on the Klamath River
The Yurok Tribe has again halted fishing during the chinook’s fall run.
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Blame for wildfires gets pinned on ‘environmental extremists’
Montana’s lawmakers slight climate change as a main driver for the state’s blazes.
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Fishy reasons behind big Atlantic salmon escape
Did eclipse-driven tides release a pen of salmon off the coast of Washington?
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Details emerge on proposed monument cutbacks
Interior Secretary Zinke says he will recommend reductions to some monuments, but not eliminations.
Posted inSeptember 4, 2017: The Elwha, Unleashed
Latest: New Mexico’s landlocked wilderness may become reachable
Feds move to accept land that would open access to the Sabinoso Wilderness
Posted inSeptember 4, 2017: The Elwha, Unleashed
States restrict chinook fisheries
Extreme climate conditions over recent years pummeled the king of Western salmon.
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Will only the flexible survive?
Researchers are identifying the West’s wildlife that can best cope with climate change.
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How the West experienced the solar eclipse
HCN readers watched from all over the country. Find out where.
Posted inAugust 21, 2017: Rooftop Revolution
Latest: Malheur occupiers sentenced
Ten other participants still await their punishment.