Underground dams? They may be a storage solution as Idaho’s water flows away

Researchers at Idaho State and Boise State are studying subsurface barriers to see whether they’re a viable solution for ...

In 1871, Wisconsin’s Peshtigo Fire killed more than 1,200 people as Chicago burned, becoming the deadliest wildfire in US history

The Peshtigo Fire of 1871 stands as a grim testament to nature’s fury, claiming over 1,200 lives and marking it as the ...
VTDigger

In Washington County, a dam blocks the flow of trust

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Engineering News-Record

With Historic Removal of Four Dams, Klamath River Flows Again Unhindered

In a period of 16 months, four dams built between 1903 and 1962 came down as part of a monumental effort to clear 35 miles of the Klamath River spanning Oregon and California. The project owner, the ...
Yahoo

Once again the Spokane River has run dry -- this time two weeks earlier than before

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Aug. 12—For the second year in a row the Spokane River has run dry. The dry section is a 1 1/2 mile stretch from Barker Road ...
NBC Chicago

Here's why the Chicago River's flow was reversed for hours during flooding, and where things stand

As Chicago was inundated with heavy rains on Sunday, the decision was made to reverse the flow of the Chicago River, a rarely-taken step. According to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of ...

Delhi government plans two initiatives to enhance Yamuna river's environmental flow

The two proposals focus on reducing water loss in the Munak canal and reserving 30% of inflow water from three proposed dams.