New research finds vegetation taps groundwater during hot, dry summers, reducing water that would otherwise reach Colorado River headwater streams.
Tag: evapotranspiration
A new Nevada mapping tool estimates how groundwater supports ecosystems and how declining water levels could affect habitats, planning, and water management.
Utah warns that replacing lawns with gravel may backfire, increasing heat and water loss. Plants play a key role in sustainable, waterwise landscapes.
$50 million investment announced to help protect and sustain the Colorado River System
The Department of the Interior announced a $50M investment over five years for water infrastructure and drought data collection in the Upper Colorado River Basin.