The Mississippi is Mighty Parched
In September, low water levels made it more challenging to ship goods down the river and allowed a wedge of saltwater to move upstream.
New Partnership to Pilot California's First Blue Water Farm
OceanWell and Las Virgenes Municipal Water District (LVMWD) announced today their partnership to pilot California's first ever Blue Water farm.
A Double Whammy: Wildfire Debris Pollutes Drinking Water
As our climate changes, extreme wildfires are becoming the norm. They cover the ground with debris that can contaminate watersheds and drinking water supplies after a heavy rain.
Shrinking Lake Abert
Image of the day: As the lake in southern Oregon dries up, the remaining water is becoming too salty to support key food sources for birds.
NASA Measures Underground Water Flowing From Sierra to California's Central Valley
This source accounts for about 10% of all the water that enters this highly productive farmland, including rivers and rain.
Rio Grande, Meet the Gulf of Mexico
Colorful waterways and wetlands are visible along the river that defines a portion of the U.S.-Mexico border.
National Academies Says Wastewater Surveillance of Infectious Diseases Worth Further Investment
Wastewater surveillance was a key part of public-health response to COVID-19. A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine calls for further development and continued investment.
NASA-Related Effort Helping Ensure New York Water Quality
A new project involving Columbia University, New York City and NASA scientists will build a climate action plan to reduce the impact of climate change on New York's water supply, and ensure the agricultural sector continues to protect the city's water quality.
NASA Makes Sense of Earth’s Subtle Motions
What can hidden motions underground tell us about groundwater, climate change, earthquakes and eruptions? NASA scientists are using data gathered 400 miles above Earth to find out.
Quantifying Bangladesh’s Vast Water Resources
Citizen scientists and NASA satellites join forces to track water supplies.