OpenET Study Helps Water Managers and Farmers Put NASA Data to Work
As the world looks for sustainable solutions, a system tapping into NASA satellite data for water management has passed a critical test.
Groundwater Is Declining Globally, But With Hopeful Exceptions
The most detailed global look at groundwater shows much loss but also stories of success in restoring some aquifers.
Groundwater Levels Around the World Are Dropping Quickly, Often at Accelerating Rates
Rapid declines are most common in aquifers under croplands in drier regions, including California, the most extensive analysis of groundwater trends so far shows.
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.