He proposed building dams on the creeks that feed the Guadalupe, and on the river itself where feasible. "Many of the larger ranches have ownership on both sides of creeks," Hughes said, and could be ...

Major John Wesley Powell conducted geological studies that greatly expanded understanding of the topography of the region.

As the U.S. and other countries expand clean energy, large hydropower dams, often seen as a reliable renewable solution, can come with significant environmental and social costs if not planned ...

Climate change and biodiversity loss are mounting threats to Australia's water security. So we often hear calls for more dams. But is that the answer? Our recent research reveals large dam projects ...