The order aims to improve habitat for threatened steelhead trout, but it “has put us on the path to draining Lopez Lake,” one farmer said.

For arroyo toads, sand is de rigueur. Whether in a seasonal creek or during extended dry seasons, these toads endure harsh conditions by burrowing into sandy streamsides and sealing themselves within ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- The Bay Area saw significant storm impacts Tuesday as an atmospheric river brought heavy rain, urban and river flooding, and strong winds to the region.