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STANFORD: Strategically bringing back beavers could support healthy and climate-resilient watersheds

August 11, 2025

Often portrayed as lumber-hungry nuisances, North American beavers build dams that help freshwater ecosystems thrive. A new Stanford-led study uses...

STANFORD: Study shows controlled burns can reduce wildfire intensity and smoke pollution

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Wildfires and watersheds

June 27, 2025

From Stanford News: A new Stanford-led study finds that controlled, low-intensity fires known as prescribed burns can slash wildfire intensity...

STANFORD: Colorado River water market could help fish and farmers alike

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Colorado River

June 20, 2025

A new water market model for the Colorado River basin could improve water security and restore ecosystems amid intensifying shortages....

STANFORD NEWS: Scientists map fastest pathways for replenishing Central Valley groundwater

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Groundwater News

April 17, 2025

Researchers found that up to 13 million acres of California’s Central Valley may be suitable for recharging groundwater. The largest...

STANFORD UNIVERSITY: Los Angeles groundwater remained depleted after 2023 deluge, study finds

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Groundwater News

February 14, 2025

Historic rains filled Greater Los Angeles reservoirs and shallow aquifers nearly to capacity in 2023. But drought conditions persisted in...

STANFORD NEWS: Groundwater pumping drives rapid sinking in California

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Groundwater News

November 19, 2024

A new study from Stanford researchers shows central California’s vast San Joaquin Valley has sunk at a record pace since...

STANFORD REPORT: Untapped potential: Study shows how water systems can help accelerate renewable energy adoption

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Planning and management

September 30, 2024

As power grids rely more on renewable energy sources like wind and solar, balancing energy supply and demand becomes more...

STANFORD NEWS: What’s the deal with PFAS, aka ‘forever chemicals’?

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Water quality

August 1, 2024

By Sarah C. P. Williams, Stanford News They keep scrambled eggs from sticking to Teflon pans, takeout food from leaking...

Report from Stanford Law School Policy Lab and Stanford Doerr School makes recommendations to advance nature-based solutions

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Climate change Reports

July 31, 2024

To increase investment in nature-based solutions, new Stanford report recommends increased attention on measuring and verifying carbon and other benefits...