Stream flowing over rocks through trees with mountains in background

As temperatures rise, the proportion of cold season precipitation falling as rain rather than snow increases: this raises the risk of springtime flooding. Summer stream temperatures are expected to increase, reducing water quality and habitat for fish.
 

Source: 
Wallowa River stream, Joseph Oregon

Photo by R.U.P.A.K - A.N.T.O ~~ Passing Time, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Last modified: 
18 February 2022 - 4:28pm