Amphibian, reptile, bird, and mammal populations that depend on freshwater marsh, streamside habitat, and wet meadows are struggling most to endure the drought that has gripped California for more than four years, according to a recently-released assessment released by the … Continued
The Province of British Columbia and the Nature Conservancy of Canada will partner to ensure the continued protection of several ecologically sensitive properties formerly owned by The Land Conservancy of BC (TLC). The Province has committed $1 million and will … Continued
Water quality can be substantially diminished for several years after wildfire in response to relatively common local thunderstorms, according to a recent USGS study. USGS scientists led by research hydrologist Sheila Murphy collected extensive streamflow and water-quality data for three … Continued
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) recently announced the availability of grant dollars to assist cities, schools, community organizations, civic groups, watershed organizations, and conservation groups, etc., with stream clean-up projects and planting projects. Five grants, at $1,000 each, are … Continued
In North America’s Atlantic region, coastal rivers vary widely based on water flow, salinity and tidal influences. Depending on local geography, the convergence of freshwater creeks and rivers into saltwater estuaries might occur over a very short distance or pass … Continued