By Sally Younger, NASA’s Earth Science News Team A new NASA-led study has found that how rain falls in a given year is nearly as important to the world’s vegetation as how much. Reporting Dec. 11 in Nature, the researchers showed that even...
Above average precipitation and snowpack allow for an increase in planned water deliveries for 2025 From the Department of Water Resources: Today, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced an update to the State Water Project (SWP) allocation forecast for...
Climate scientists say increasing global temperatures have driven soil moisture in the Southwest below a critical point, creating a positive feedback loop of hotter and drier conditions. By Joe Duhownik, Courthouse News Service If history is any indication, the Southwestern...
From the Bureau of Reclamation: The Bureau of Reclamation today approved a new plan for the Long-Term Operation of the Central Valley Project and Delta facilities of the State Water Project. The plan presents a path forward with more predictable...
Given transparent communication and adequate time, groundwater models can enhance stakeholders’ system understanding and decision-making. by Linda Söller, Laura Foglia...
California hatcheries lend a helping hand to Battle Creek fall run Chinook salmon. By the US FWS For hundreds of years fall Chinook salmon in the Central Valley of California have been abundant and thrived in the rivers and tributaries...
