The Rise and Fall of Salmon

The Elwha River, in Washington state, has been making a slow recovery since the removal of a dam in 2011, but stormwater runoff is endangering salmon. The river’s dam, built for power production, had stalled fish spawning and reduced sediment flow. Since its removal, sandbars have begun to form at the mouth of the river, [...]

Blue Waves of Cooperation

What’s the proper balance of power between federal and state water agencies? It seems to ebb and flow over time. The U.S. Water Alliance hasn’t taken a position on recent House-passed legislation amending the federal Clean Water Act (CWA), but here’s my personal take on the controversy, as well as suggestions for meaningful progress on [...]