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Fresno Aquarium

designed by Fresno’s own
world-renowned architect
Arthur Dyson, FAIA
is being built on our 10 acres along Hwy 99
overlooking the San Joaquin River

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Jan 20

Bringing the Ocean to Fresno

a bluff overlooking a rocky tide pool on California’s central coast

When people think of the Fresno Aquarium project, they often picture native freshwater species—river fish, wetlands, and the living systems that define California’s Central Valley. That foundation is essential. Our rivers…

Dec 23

At Christmas, Water Keeps Doing Its Work

river flowing past a tree without leaves toward large granite rocks on the distant bank

For the last several weeks in Fresno, visible water has slowed down.

The days are shorter. Mornings have been arriving quietly, regularly blanketed by our famous Tule Fog, while our rivers move a little differently – cooler, calmer, reflective. It’s a season that invites us to pause and…

Dec 9

What Is a Flood Pulse and Why It Matters to Rivers

A “flood pulse” is one of the most important — and least understood — natural processes that shape healthy rivers. After heavy rain or snowmelt, water spreads across a river’s floodplain, soaking into soils, replenishing groundwater, and reconnecting seasonal wetlands. These temporary expansions of the river are essential drivers of life.