NASA data shows Arizona lost groundwater equal to Lake Mead’s capacity, driven by drought and farming. Some areas benefit from management zones.
Tag: aquifer depletion
San Bernardino District recharges 1.5M acre-feet of groundwater
The San Bernardino Valley Water District has recharged 489 billion gallons since 1912, helping secure water supplies amid worsening drought conditions.
Arizona lawmakers clash on rural groundwater rules—debating economic impacts, local control, and sustainability amid the state's deepening water crisis.
A California community facing a severe groundwater shortage debates a costly pipeline amid environmental and community challenges.
Colorado’s San Luis Valley faces arsenic and water shortage challenges
The San Luis Valley in Colorado faces high arsenic levels in wells due to drought and aquifer depletion, spurring community-led conservation efforts.