From the second line of Robert Macfarlane’s new ode to nature, I was caught in the current, rushed along the rapids of his exploration into a question with fundamental consequences: Is this river — ...

In early May, an orange floral fire burned across Northern California river banks in celebration: an explosion of poppies, goldenrod and other native plants, marking the first spring after the biggest ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Melanie Winter, who dedicated much of her life to reimagining the Los Angeles River as a natural asset, has died.

Scientific American sits down with nature writer Robert Macfarlane to discuss his latest book—one of our top picks of ...

Southern California is bracing for heavy rain, gusty winds and cooler temperatures as a Pacific storm, fed by an atmospheric river, moves inland through the region.

It’s been less than a year since the world’s largest dam removal project was completed along 420 miles of the Klamath River, near the border of Oregon and California. But if you look at the river now, ...

Wildflower sightings are common along rivers and tributaries in the Sierra foothills, such as the American River, Cosumnes, Mokelumne, Calaveras, and Stanislaus rivers. When searching for wildflowers, ...

In collaboration with River Partners, this transformative effort will help conserve water, restore habitat, and strengthen ecosystems and communities through long-term investment in climate resilience ...

In the past week, Northern California’s century-old Potter Valley Project crossed a major threshold toward dismantling. On July 25, PG&E submitted its formal plan to federal regulators to tear down ...

Merced River levels leapt by roughly 4 feet over the weekend at the Happy Isles Bridge gauge in Yosemite Valley, California, after an atmospheric river brought torrential rain to the area. It was the ...

Southern California is bracing for heavy rain, gusty winds and cooler temperatures as a Pacific storm, fed by an atmospheric river, moves inland through the region. Officials warn that nearby rivers ...