Colorado River Faces an Invasion of Smallmouth Bass This article originally appeared in High Country News. In July 2022, National Park Service biologist Jeff Arnold made a disturbing discovery while hauling nets through a slough off the Colorado River. He captured three juvenile smallmouth bass, voracious predators that have invaded western waters. It was a …
This story was originally published in High Country News. Gothic Mountain stood strong as fierce winds battered its peak, overlooking the cabins nestled in Gothic, Colorado. This remote outpost is only accessible by skis during the harsh alpine winters of the valley. Plumes of snow would briefly form clouds before vanishing into thin air. While …
Phoenix, once known for its scorching temperatures, seems to have found relief with a high of only 108 degrees Fahrenheit. This comes after a grueling month-long heat wave where temperatures consistently surpassed 110 degrees. The toll of this extreme heat has been severe, with numerous cases of burn injuries, heat strokes, and collapsing saguaros. Hospitals …
An agreement was recently reached by California, Arizona, and Nevada to conserve 3 million acre-feet of Colorado River water until 2026 to safeguard their drinking water supply. However, this conservation effort has put a spotlight on the particularly thirsty hay industry, especially forage crops such as alfalfa and Bermuda grass, which require vast quantities of …