Monthly Archives: September 2023

Evolution of Drought Response and Resilience in California’s Cities

Posted on September 24, 2023 by Andrew Rypel

By Erik Porse Drought is a regular event in California. In recent decades, California has experienced five prolonged drought periods (1976-77, 1987-1992, 2007-09, 2011-16, 2020-22). Urban water agencies have responded with investments in supply and demand management measures, which have … Continue reading →

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Future Ancestors of Freshwater Fishes in California

Posted on September 17, 2023 by Andrew Rypel

By Peter B. Moyle The Challenge We are living in the Anthropocene, an era being defined by global mass extinctions caused by humanity. While on-going and impending extinctions of birds and other terrestrial vertebrates gain the most attention, the situation … Continue reading →

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Hidden links between aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems: part 3 – Eel River

Posted on September 10, 2023 by Andrew Rypel

By Nicholas Wright This blog is the third and final of a three part series on ecological subsidies that appeared throughout summer ’23. In California’s north coast, the Eel River winds its way through hills with shady slopes carpeted in … Continue reading →

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Wetlands on the Edge

Posted on September 3, 2023 by Andrew Rypel

By Andrew L. Rypel It’s really easy to overlook and undervalue wetlands. Some are small or just don’t look very important. Others are enormous, and cause flooding issues for homeowners and growers. Some might even think wetlands are gross, worry … Continue reading →

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