The current rate of groundwater pumping exceeds that of natural recharge. Much of the water in the major aquifers is fossil water... that will not be replaced naturally in centuries.
Groundwater sustains communities, food production and ecosystems, making it a strategic resource in the face of climate change that requires a comprehensive and informed approach.
The federal government has limited authority to regulate groundwater, but can deploy financial incentives, technical assistance, and convening power to promote groundwater sustainability.
The country faces serious and unprecedented groundwater challenges that call for increased federal intervention and better data to manage this vital resource effectively.
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