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

High in the mountains of Sichuan, China is building a dam so tall that it could become the world's highest completed dam. But one of the most unusual tools being used to finish it is not a massive ...

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 ...

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 ...

Ask any group of Americans what they know about the Hoover Dam and someone will mention the bodies. The story is told on tour buses, referenced in songs, and repeated with total confidence: that ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. STORY: This corner of India, wedged between China, Bhutan and Myanmar, is the front line in a water war between two Asian ...

“Pakistan’s opposition to dam building on the Kunar River and its tributaries is due to political rather than technical reasons.” Afghanistan suffers from severe water and electricity shortages. This ...