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.
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.
A Dusting of Snow on Hawaii’s Tallest Peaks
Snow lingered on Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa after a storm brought copious precipitation to the island chain.
Atmospheric River Flows into the Pacific Northwest
A warm, moisture-laden weather system soaked western Washington and Oregon.
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.
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.
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.
Better Ways to Promote Urban Water Conservation
Reducing water use in cities and suburbs is key for helping communities get through droughts. The Public Policy Institute of California discusses how to optimize urban water conservation.
NASA to Showcase Earth Science Data at COP28
NASA will share its Earth science data and knowhow at the 28th U.N. Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP28).