Spring Heat Packs a Punch for Snowpack in Pacific Northwest
New research shows how snowpack loss due to moderate springtime heat can outweigh that of a record-shattering summer heat dome.
Milestone Towards Groundwater Sustainability in California
The state has finished reviewing sustainability plans for high- and medium-priority groundwater basins.
Preparing for Wet Years in the Face of Climate Change
A commentary discusses the need to accelerate California's planning for the wet years that are bound to happen.
NASA Confirms 2023 as Warmest Year on Record
Global temperatures last year were around 2.1 degrees Fahrenheit (1.2 degrees Celsius) above the average for NASA’s baseline period (1951-1980).
US-Indian Satellite Will Monitor Earth’s Changing Frozen Regions
NISAR, the soon-to-launch radar satellite from NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation, will track changes in wetlands as well as other Earth vital signs.
California Plans to Capture Winter Storm Runoff
California's Department of Water Resources encourages groundwater recharge to maximize capture of upcoming storm runoff.
Addressing Groundwater Overdraft in the Sacramento Valley
Though the Sacramento Valley has relatively abundant surface-water supplies, groundwater is also key for many of its communities and farms.
A Dusting of Snow on Hawaii’s Tallest Peaks
Snow lingered on Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa after a storm brought copious precipitation to the island chain.
California Announces Initial Allocation of 10 Percent to its State Water Project for 2024
California's Department of Water Resources announced an initial State Water Project allocation forecast of 10 percent of requested supplies for 2024. The SWP provides water to 29 public water agencies that serve 27 million Californians.
Proposed Rules Require U.S. Cities to Replace Lead Pipes in 10 Years
Most U.S. cities would have to replace lead water pipes within 10 years under new rules proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency to reduce lead in drinking water.