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Investing in prevention can offer huge returns, even tenfold in some cases. Learn how we can build resilience and secure our water future!

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Global Drought Costs Set to Skyrocket
Droughts are having increasingly significant economic impacts. A new report shows that without effective adaptation, the costs associated with climatic events could surge by at least 35% by 2035. The…
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September 22, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Fires near rivers, dense forests, and big storms make it worse. This study gives us key insights for wildfire planning and resilience.

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Wildfires Harm Water Quality for Years
Wildfires devastate forests and watersheds leaving behind contaminants that continue to pollute rivers and streams longer than previously estimated. A new study offers the first large-scale…
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September 18, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Better soil moisture data could improve flood predictions, especially as atmospheric river events intensify.

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Wet Soils Amplify Flooding
Storms coming from atmospheric rivers bring vital moisture to the US West Coast. However, they also cause most of the region's floods. Storm size alone does not always predict flood risk, ground…
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September 16, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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But funding these types of project can challenging, as traditional sources tend to favor single-purpose projects. New research highlights the need for integrated funding programs and strong project champions.

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Funding Multi-Benefit Projects
Complex environmental challenges demand integrated solutions. Multi-benefit projects, such as realigning levees to reconnect floodplains, can be powerful tools to help us address water challenges.…
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September 10, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Read our blog to learn how the US and Canada are collaborating to protect the Kootenai watershed: buff.ly/7Ww66SA

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US-Canada Collaboration on Kootenai Watershed Study
The Kootenai River originates from glaciers in Canada and its watershed spans over 19,000 square miles across British Columbia, Montana, and Idaho. The river crosses the US-Canada border twice.…
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September 2, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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This tool is a game-changer for assessing regional climate risks. It generates high-resolution maps with details down to two kilometers.

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Realistic Global Rainfall Maps Generated by AI Model
Severe weather events, particularly heavy rainfall, are becoming increasingly common. Having reliable assessments of location and timing for such occurrences is crucial for saving lives and property.…
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August 27, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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Their relentless work has yielded incredible success. Over 70,000 adult lamprey have been translocated over the past 25 years, showing the true power of their collaboration 🎉

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Tribes Lead Pacific Lamprey Restoration
Columbia River tribes have long recognized the importance and drastic decline of the Pacific lamprey.  Years ago, they began raising alarms, initiating action, and collecting data. This groundwork…
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July 28, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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After years of dedicated work, a new, more in-depth plan has arrived! This updated Tribal Pacific Lamprey Restoration Plan (TPLRP) offers a scientific roadmap and showcases Indigenous leadership in conservation.
Tribes Lead Pacific Lamprey Restoration
Columbia River tribes have long recognized the importance and drastic decline of the Pacific lamprey.  Years ago, they began raising alarms, initiating action, and collecting data. This groundwork…
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July 28, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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Learn more about managing fallow lands here 👇

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July 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM