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A meadow in the Tahoe National Forest was drying up with sagebrush. Now it’s a lush wetland.A meadow in the Tahoe National Forest was drying up with sagebrush. Now it’s a lush wetland.

A meadow in the Tahoe National Forest was drying up with sagebrush. Now it’s a lush wetland.

Sardine Meadow is a key link in conservation efforts for the Sierra Nevada, north of Truckee. Robb Hirsch/Robb Hirsch /…

4 months ago
Protecting communities and watersheds through research in a redwood forestProtecting communities and watersheds through research in a redwood forest

Protecting communities and watersheds through research in a redwood forest

Tour group hikes through Jackson Demonstration State Forest in Northern California. Credit: Photo by Hilary Clark, U.S. Forest Service Water…

8 months ago
Watershed panel draws large audience to City Hall during Wild and Scenic Film FestivalWatershed panel draws large audience to City Hall during Wild and Scenic Film Festival

Watershed panel draws large audience to City Hall during Wild and Scenic Film Festival

Photo: Panelists (l to r) General Manager of Yuba Water Agency Willie Whittlesey, Tahoe National Forest Supervisor Eli Ilano, California…

1 year ago
Having a Mix of Tree Heights Enhances Drought Resilience in Sierra Nevada ForestsHaving a Mix of Tree Heights Enhances Drought Resilience in Sierra Nevada Forests

Having a Mix of Tree Heights Enhances Drought Resilience in Sierra Nevada Forests

The 2012-2015 drought resulted in widespread tree mortality in the southern Sierra Nevada. Photo by Margot Wholey In a paper published in…

1 year ago
Early support from SNC leads to critical federal funding for North YubaEarly support from SNC leads to critical federal funding for North Yuba

Early support from SNC leads to critical federal funding for North Yuba

Photo: The town of Downieville is located on Highway 49 where the Downie River joins the North Yuba River. Surrounded…

1 year ago
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