New research highlights climate change threats to rural U.S. water systems and proposes a community-driven framework for building resilient, equitable solutions.
Tag: wildfire
Ruidoso, NM hit with fire and now with monsoon flash flooding
Heavy rain in Ruidoso caused flash flooding in burn scars, prompting water rescues and raising concerns about further flooding as more rain is expected.
Nevada facing sporadic monsoon activity, delayed wildfire season
Nevada's wildfire season is delayed due to a wet winter and spring, with 193 fires reported so far. Drought conditions improve, but Southern Nevada anticipates a muted monsoon season.
The U.S. Forest Service urges avoiding fireworks on public lands and proposes safer alternatives, though some options raise environmental concerns.
The drought has caused tinderbox like conditions in the southwest's forests, yet some behave irresponsibly anyway.
During drought, communities near forests are at risk of wildfire damage. The Bureau of Reclamation is working with various agencies in California to allow goats to graze on 474 acres of...