GPM Mission Celebrates Ten Years of Observing Precipitation
On February 27, 2014, the four-ton Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Core Observatory spacecraft launched aboard a Japanese H-IIA rocket from Tanegashima Space Center in southern Japan.
Scaling Up Climate Smart Irrigation Projects in Oregon
The Freshwater Trust has expanded its innovative agreement with the Oregon Natural Resources Conservation Service, a division of the USDA, to recruit, design, and develop a large queue of priority projects.
Summary of the 10th SWOT Applications Workshop
The tenth Surface Water Ocean Topography (SWOT) Applications Workshop brought together the community to hear about the mission status and to explore the many facets of operational and applied uses of SWOT data.
NASA Helps Build New Federal Sea Level Rise Website
Designed to be user-friendly, the new website contains the latest sea level data, explainers, and other information from several U.S. agencies.
How Cities Run Dry
Rivers, lakes, and reservoirs long strained by overuse now face climate change. Some cities are turning to water restrictions to get back on track.
Dry in the Rio Grande Basin
Amid drought in southern Texas and northern Mexico, Amistad Reservoir has hit record-low levels.
Funding Available to Support Drought Assessment in a Changing Climate
NOAA's National Integrated Drought Information System is investing up to $4M to support drought assessment in a changing climate.
Groundwater Declines in U.S. Southwest
Record snowfall has not been enough to offset groundwater losses amid long-term drying and a heightened demand for the resource.
Navigating the Rapid Rivers of Policy
Scientific data and shared commitments help define new approaches to water management and science communication.
Potential Relief for the Colorado River’s Near Future
Precipitation could boost the iconic river’s flow in the next couple of decades despite the deleterious effects of warming temperatures due to climate change.