Rivers are Earth's arteries. Water, sediment and nutrients self-organize into diverse, dynamic channels as they journey from ...

A new study published in Engineering offers insights into how global land surface soil organic carbon (SOC) levels are being ...

A thin layer found in the top few centimeters of soil plays a big role in its ecology. Biocrust is built, maintained and ...

Any home gardener knows they have to tailor their watering regime for different plants. Forgetting to water their flowerbed ...

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking public input on a proposed project aimed at stabilizing a stretch of eroding ...

A surfer's paradise nestling in a Southern California state park that delivers consistent, high-quality waves, Trestles Beach was the logical choice to host surfing at the 2028 Olympics.

Interpretive Maps The maps and charts in this section can help you determine suitable uses and management practices for land parcels. You can also learn more about how soil ratings are established ...

Soil health specialists sound the alarm on continuing soil erosion Despite repeated warnings from experts, soil continues to erode at an alarming pace. Soil health advocates say it's past time to ...

Ann Bailey discusses the problem of soil erosion and why farmers should consider ways to stop erosion now instead of being forced to do it by people without farming backgrounds.

Contour planting helps reduce soil erosion and water runoff. When crops are planted down a slope, water flows quickly through the rows, especially during heavy rain. Instead of percolating into the ...

Understanding the extent and spatial pattern of soil erosion is vital for effective planning and the implementation of targeted soil conservation strategies, especially under limited resource ...