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To prevent flooding, communities often raise levees next to rivers higher and higher. Now, a new approach is about backing off, moving levees away from rivers to create floodplains.

It turns out that rivers choose their path based on erosion – a discovery that could transform flood planning and restoration.

A century-old document governs Colorado River water deliveries to the states — and gives California substantial clout — but climate change could trump interpretation of the law. BOULDER, Colo ...

In a new NAE Perspective, Mitul Luhar discusses how to revitalize the Los Angeles River, engineers must work alongside nature and society.

Opinion: Does a river have legal rights? To view rivers only as sources and drains is to reduce them to base functions rather than to see them as the life-giving, world-shaping forces they are.

The California State Parks Foundation is hosting a photo contest where people can submit their favorite snapshots of the state’s scenic landscapes, wildlife, outdoor recreation, and cultural ...

California's levees are a crucial part of its infrastructure, but many of them are in poor condition and not well-maintained, leaving them vulnerable to failure in the event of heavy rainfall or ...

Why do some rivers split? UCSB scientists found the answer—and it could change how we restore and manage waterways.

Atmospheric rivers get talked about a lot during winter in California, and for good reason. The invisible rivers in the sky play a significant role in how much rain the state receives and can ...

In this cross journal collection, we have assembled articles that further our understanding of the impacts and dynamics of atmospheric rivers. We invite ...