Changes Loom for Innovative Lower Colorado River Endangered Species Program Amid Drought, New River Rules
The Colorado River flow, once a reliable source for endemic wildlife, has been reduced since the construction of the Hoover Dam and dispersal to growing human populations in the states of the Southwest, endangering the life of some wildlife species.
Leveraging Earth Observation Data for Practical Water Management in the Western US
Today, the unique water resource management challenges of the western US, amplified by population growth, changing weather patterns, and a rapidly expanding water- and energy-hungry tech sector, continue to drive innovative West-focused solutions, like NASA’s WesternWater Applications Office (WWAO).
Improving Drought Predictions by Tackling Challenges in Simulating Snow
In a collaborative effort for better snow prediction, scientists are upgrading a well-known climate model to simulate sunlight reflection on snow.
Freshwater Trust Awarded $1 Million Grant to Reduce Flood Risk
The research-based grant has been designed to quantify the benefits of floodplain restoration projects as a means to deliver multiple community and environmental benefits.
Drought Expands Across the U.S.
Dry conditions parched all but two states in October 2024 and worsened as the month progressed.
International SWOT Satellite Spots Planet-Rumbling Greenland Tsunami
Data from space shows water tilting up toward the north side of the Dickson Fjord as it sloshed from south to north and back every 90 seconds for nine days after a 2023 rockslide.
California Makes Progress to Ensure Healthy Rivers and Landscapes
California is advancing restoration projects, streamflows for native fisheries, and a science plan in the state’s ongoing commitment to establishing and maintaining the health of our Sacramento River and Bay-Delta waterways and landscapes.
A Deluge for Roswell
The city in southeastern New Mexico received four times more rainfall in a day than it usually receives in a month.
Pyramid Lake in Bloom
Blooms of cyanobacteria develop in the brackish waters of this Nevada lake nearly every year.
Mapping Groundwater-Dependent Ecosystems
Many diverse ecosystems rely on groundwater for a stable water supply. Species can rely directly or indirectly on groundwater for some or all their water requirements, depending on a multitude of factors.