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January 8, 2024

Colorful Swirls in the Gulf of Alaska

The burst of turquoise and tan hues in Alaskan waters is in stark contrast to the snowy shoreline.

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January 2, 2024

First Snow Survey of Season Finds Below-Average Conditions for California

With above-average reservoir levels, El Niño, and a dry start to the water year, California is preparing for flood or dry conditions in the months ahead.

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December 12, 2023

California Plans to Capture Winter Storm Runoff

California's Department of Water Resources encourages groundwater recharge to maximize capture of upcoming storm runoff.

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December 11, 2023

Quarter of World’s Freshwater Fish at Risk of Extinction

New assessment finds 25% of freshwater fish are at risk of extinction, and at least 17% of threatened freshwater fish species are affected by climate change.

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December 11, 2023

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.

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December 8, 2023

WWAO Hosting Town Hall on Science to Decision Making

Join us at our Science to Decisions town hall at the AGU Fall Meeting next week! Our fabulous speaker panel comes from NASA, NOAA, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Colorado Climate Center, and the National Academy of Sciences, Water Science and Technology Board.

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December 7, 2023

Pacific North-West Cleans up after Floods, Braces for More Rain

Atmospheric rivers have pummeled the region, resulting in the deaths of two people in rushing floodwaters.

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December 1, 2023

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.

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November 30, 2023

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.

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November 30, 2023

Bringing NASA's Water Data to Life

Google's immersive experience, "A Passage of Water", uses satellite data to illustrate how climate change is affecting Earth’s water cycle.