Drought Brings the Heat: New Research Finds Drought Lengthens Heat Waves
The intersection of drought and heat can have numerous impacts, including the increased chance of wildfires, reduced supplies of water and even lengthen the duration of heat waves.
Informing Food Security and Health Applications in the Chesapeake Watershed with Remote Sensing
The Chesapeake Bay Working Group at Goddard includes several stakeholders who collectively review how NASA satellite data can help support a variety of needs in the largest North American estuary.
Snowpack Data Inform Decisions Across the Pacific Northwest
The Snow Survey and Water Supply Forecasting Program measures the annual snowpack volume in the Pacific Northwest, a critical water resource stored for uses such as agriculture and fisheries.
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.
Drought Expands Across the U.S.
Dry conditions parched all but two states in October 2024 and worsened as the month progressed.
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.
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.