High Country News

A new study found that 42% all the area burned by Western fires had occurred during or right after a heat wave. hcn.org/articles/heat-…

All the efforts to rewild a Northern California stream leads to salmon rewilding themselves. buff.ly/gdoWsDk

The Forest Service has approved the tools for use in some protected areas to clear neglected trails. buff.ly/tObEdRW

Megadrought on the Colorado River has put the dam in a precarious position. buff.ly/vS5OvaZ

Facing fires and floods, homeowners in Lincoln County, New Mexico, are considering buyouts designed to move them out of harm’s way. buff.ly/OaFcaZb

In the tide pools of Oregon, a writer becomes fascinated with the soft-bodied sea anemone, which makes a life an ever-changing habitat. The creature appears humble, but a deeper look reveals a complex animal. And a big surprise for a curious scribe. hcn.org/issues/58-6/th…

Early heat followed by late frost — a pattern on the rise due to climate change — can eliminate a harvest within hours. hcn.org/articles/if-yo…

A bold process aims to repair the damaged watershed. buff.ly/vIjevwz

Karen Budd-Falen, Interior’s associate deputy secretary, former private attorney and grazing advocate, intervened in the release after meeting with former clients. hcn.org/articles/inter…

Megadrought on the Colorado River has put the dam in a precarious position. buff.ly/vS5OvaZ

What is wild? This tale is is! Enjoy reading @ben_a_goldfarb 's latest about escaped hatchery salmon deviating into a slightly restored river & doing better than anyone could have expected. For @highcountrynews #goodnews hcn.org/articles/the-c…

Mishaps and mayhem from around the region. hcn.org/issues/58-6/ba…

On June 16, the feds will open Colorado’s biggest public land sale in modern history, threatening wildlife and recreation. buff.ly/bhUS1bk

All the efforts to rewild a Northern California stream leads to salmon rewilding themselves. hcn.org/articles/the-c…

The best things in life are not things but places. buff.ly/I6a6HtO

The Forest Service has approved the tools for use in some protected areas to clear neglected trails. hcn.org/articles/do-ch…

Barnard Construction’s leadership donated over $1 million to the president’s campaign. They’re among the administration’s top wall contractors. buff.ly/pZeOqfs

There’s ongoing harm from Indigenous identity fraud. buff.ly/6vTkonH

From Vancouver Island newts to California’s high country newts, the toxic Taricha genus includes some unique and deadly Western species. buff.ly/Bj9path

The people trying to save a singular arts landmark face scarce funding, extreme flooding and aging adobe. buff.ly/cxSQ7oD