Rivers

Republican incumbant Mike Kennedy faced off with Democrat candidate Jonny Larsen during the 4th Congressional District debate on Oct. 8.

Researchers found only a small portion of rivers may be able to sustain freshwater biodiversity as the climate warms. The headwaters of the Colorado River system is among the more resilient areas.

New satellite observations show that some global river models struggle to account for dams, reservoirs, and other human influences, raising questions about their reliability for water planning.

I became an educator because I hoped to have an impact on future generations—but I did not anticipate the profound impact my students would have on my own life.

Ed Andrechak and Karen Goodfellow came to the West with other plans, but quickly became advocates and activists for responsible water use.

Below Rockslide Rapid, a red-tailed hawk flew from one side of the river to the other and perched, unaware of both the political boundary it had crossed and the freedom it embodied.

One of the lesser-known natural, and underappreciated, areas in our state is found 32 miles south of Vernal in eastern Utah: the Ouray National Wildlife Refuge.

Soy yo esa pequeña amiga tuya, esa que ayuda a polinizar, siempre tengo una chaqueta amarilla por si me agarra el mal clima fuera de casa. Si esa soy Marie the yellow jacket wasp.

It’s me, your little friend, the one who helps with pollination and eats caterpillars in your garden. I always wear a yellow jacket in case bad weather catches me away from home. Yes, that’s me—Marie, the yellow jacket wasp.

Wetland experts advocate a 300-foot buffer for development around rivers, but an upcoming city council vote in Logan might shrink the buffer to 25 feet.