floodplains

Floodplain Forward

Reactivating floodplains in the Sacramento Valley to benefit fish and farms As climate change exacerbates drought, it can often feel…

6 months ago

What’s being done to restore wetlands?

Photo: As part of wetland restoration in New Jersey, teams intentionally added sediment. These additions to a degraded coastal marsh…

4 years ago

Raised in Rice Fields

Snow geese erupt against a blue sky trimmed with fresh, white clouds. The air is so clear you can see…

5 years ago

83% decline of freshwater animals underscores need to protect, restore freshwaters

Certain groups of animals are declining at an alarming rate—and none more so than those living in freshwater. This year’s…

5 years ago

Why river floodplains are key to preserving nature and biodiversity in western USA

Gravel bed rivers and their floodplains are vital to local ecosystems and their ability to adapt to climate change. sandybrownjensen/flickr,…

6 years ago