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Little snow in sight looks to be the future of the American West.

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Supreme Court’s Limitation on Wetlands Protection Will Make Flooding Worse

A new study calculates the dollar value of wetlands in reducing river flooding. But in Sackett vs. EPA, the high court rolled back protections for nature’s first line of defense.

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

Why Wildfire Experts Are So Worried About This Year’s Fire Season

With a puny snowpack in the Western mountains and a widespread drought, the nation is a tinderbox. A reorganization of federal firefighting efforts and the departure of many staff qualified to join the fight are heightening concern.

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

Political Surprise in the Corn Belt

Water pollution and cancer are on the ballot.

June 1, 2026June 1, 2026

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Pacific Northwest’s Winter, Warm and Wet, Is Climate Change Preview

California Drought: A Dry January Closes and Dread Mounts

As Snow Survey Reveals Drought Deficit, Californians Take Extraordinary Measures to Cope

Snow Fail

The Stream, February 11: Water Shortages in Northeast U.S.

The Stream, January 3: Snowpack Looks Good for California Water Supply

The Stream, May 18: Climate Change Will Affect U.S. Water Availability

Forecasting Western U.S. Water Supply in 2012: La Niña Again Delivers a Wet North and a Dry South

Pollution, Dry Weather Choke the World’s Major Lakes

Strong La Niña Winter Soaks Much of the Western United States, But Leaves Southwest Dry

Good Snow Season Triggers Bonus Water for Lake Mead

The world faces compounding crises.

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