Center News and Notes

With a Lane Center media fellowship, journalist Lynda Mapes has published two new stories in the Seattle Times exploring the past, present and future of the Columbia River.

Professor Luthy’s work focuses on ways to ensure that water overflows in both urban and rural California can be captured and stored underground. He spoke with & the West about the measures the state needs to consider to protect its water…

The nationally competitive award supports graduate studies for students committed to public service careers.

With promises of jobs and hopes for tax breaks, server farms are reshaping local grids, plumbing, and politics. Are they a boon for communities, or a burden?

On February 26 and 27, 2025, at our 11th Annual Eccles Family Rural West Conference, scholars, policymakers, and community leaders gathered at Fresno State University to address the Central Valley’s evolving role in climate adaptation, agriculture,…