A young fingerling Chinook salmon leaps out of the water after being released into a holding pen at Pillar Point Harbor on May 16, 2018, in Half Moon Bay. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

What Happened to California's Salmon Season This Year?

Storing, sharing and saving water in California has been a point of social tension for decades. But some conservation groups say the state has failed in its role for years and the situation has gotten worse under Gov. Gavin Newsom.

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A picnic table is partially submerged by high water levels at the Lake Mendocino North Ramp on July 5, 2023. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)

Record Lows to Near Brimming: North Bay Reservoirs Stage Remarkable Recovery

Lake Sonoma and Lake Mendocino — at 66% and 79% full, respectively — are both well above their average levels for this time of year. But there are concerns about future rainfall.

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Mission District residents work to open a clogged drain on Mission and 21st streets in San Francisco on Jan. 10, 2023. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)

San Francisco's Aging Infrastructure Isn't Ready for Its Wetter Future

The city will be hit by increasingly intense storms in the coming decades and needs to dramatically update its stormwater infrastructure to handle the deluge, according to a new city-funded report.

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As the heat breaks records, remember that preventing heatstroke or heat exhaustion takes planning ahead to ensure you stay hydrated and can cool off frequently. (David J. Phillip/AP)

8 Mistakes to Avoid If You're Going Out During the California Heat Wave

You can still enjoy the outdoors this summer despite the scorching weather, if you're smart about it. Here's what to watch out for and how to stay safe.

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In 1901, San Francisco claimed water from the Tuolumne River by nailing a piece of paper to a tree. The city has long contended that its senior water rights shouldn’t be constrained by the state. (California Department of Water Resources)

A Racist Past and Hotter Future Are Testing Western Water Like Never Before

In Western states, the older a water claim, the more secure it is during a drought. Tribes have long been excluded from that system, and now, they're pushing for change.

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Channel Islands Marine and Wildlife Institute has been able to rescue over 100 sea mammals that were suffering from the algae outbreak. (Courtesy Channel Islands Marine and Wildlife Institute)

Sea Lions Are Sick and Dying Along Southern California's Coast. Here's What to Know

A deadly toxin has been poisoning sea lions and dolphins, causing seizures, erratic behavior, bulging eyes and foaming at the mouth. It has been especially bad for pregnant mammals.

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A scaled wormsnail hauls in its day’s catch caught in its homemade mucus net. In the wild, its diet typically includes tiny plankton, little bits of seaweed, and detritus churned up by the waves. (Josh Cassidy/KQED)

Deep Look: This Snail Goes Fishing With a Net Made of Slime

If you are exploring tide pools this summer, you might see tiny tubelike towers that belong to an unusual sea snail. When the tide comes in, it casts a net from nearly invisible strands of its own mucus to catch its supper. Researchers have found that warming ocean waters might actually give these scaled wormsnails a boost.

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Tiburon mariposa lily (Courtesy of the California Academy of Sciences)

Live Event: California Nature Trivia with California Academy of Sciences and Deep Look

KQED and the California Academy of Sciences challenge you to a night of nature trivia! Join KQED Science reporter and Deep Look host Laura Klivans and Academy scientists and curators on July 18 at 7:00pm at KQED for questions about local flora and fauna. Special Deep Look wildlife videos will also be screened. Tickets required.

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