
Milestone Towards Groundwater Sustainability in California
The state has finished reviewing sustainability plans for high- and medium-priority groundwater basins.

No turning back: The Largest Dam Removal in U.S. History Begins
In a win for local tribes, dammed reservoirs on the Klamath River are being lowered to save fish habitat and improve water quality.

Looking Back at 2023’s Volatile California Water Year
The driest three-year period on record gave way to a series of atmospheric rivers early in the year that pummeled the state.

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.

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.

California Plans to Capture Winter Storm Runoff
California's Department of Water Resources encourages groundwater recharge to maximize capture of upcoming storm runoff.

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.

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.

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.

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.