NASA/Esri Agreement Boosts Use of NASA Geospatial Data
A new Space Act Agreement between NASA and Esri expands worldwide access to NASA's geospatial content for research and exploration — including new datasets from nearly 100 spaceborne sensors.
Shrinking Lake Abert
Image of the day: As the lake in southern Oregon dries up, the remaining water is becoming too salty to support key food sources for birds.
Whiplash weather: Learning From California’s Deadly Storms
How can communities better prepare for the dramatic swings between flood and drought that the western U.S. is experiencing?
Atmospheric Rivers Take Chunk Out of Drought
Nine atmospheric rivers dropped feet of rain and snow across California and the West Coast from late December to mid-January. The deluge caused deaths, landslides and flooding, but improved the drought situation across a large chunk of the western United States.
NASA Earthdata Floods Toolkit
About 40% of the world's population live within 100 km of the coast, and floods affect more people than any other type of natural disaster. NASA's floods toolkit offers easy access to NASA Earth data that can help scientists and decision makers understand floods, respond to them, and map their impact.
NASA Measures Underground Water Flowing From Sierra to California's Central Valley
This source accounts for about 10% of all the water that enters this highly productive farmland, including rivers and rain.
Rio Grande, Meet the Gulf of Mexico
Colorful waterways and wetlands are visible along the river that defines a portion of the U.S.-Mexico border.
An Outpouring of Color
Following a siege of atmospheric rivers, sediment billowed into the Pacific Ocean along the California coastline.
National Academies Says Wastewater Surveillance of Infectious Diseases Worth Further Investment
Wastewater surveillance was a key part of public-health response to COVID-19. A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine calls for further development and continued investment.
NASA-Related Effort Helping Ensure New York Water Quality
A new project involving Columbia University, New York City and NASA scientists will build a climate action plan to reduce the impact of climate change on New York's water supply, and ensure the agricultural sector continues to protect the city's water quality.