From the Department of Water Resources: The Department of Water Resources (Department) has updated the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) Portal to include public viewing access for the Projects and Management Actions (PMA) Module. The public view of the PMA...
A new study finds that the country’s 28 most populous metros are losing elevation, from New York City to Seattle. By Matt Simon, Grist This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. Cities sit...
By DWR News: A recently released technical report concludes that the sinking of land in the Central Valley due to over-pumping of groundwater, referred to as subsidence, has restricted the amount of water the State Water Project (SWP) can deliver...
California faces challenges in trying to produce so much of our food By the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center Groundwater is a crucial source of water for California, especially for its $59 billion agriculture industry. But even...
Wildfires reshape landscapes, both to the benefit and detriment of impacted areas. After the smoke clears, they can continue to cause hazards like flooding and erosion, while also promoting ecosystem renewal. With an impartial lens, USGS researchers study postfire landscape...
