In Texas, 'water is the new oil' as cities square off over aquifers that may soon dry outCentral Texas faces intense conflict over water management amidst rapid urban growth, highlighting future challenges with water availability and regulation.
Despite historic rains in 2023, aquifers deep beneath L.A. area remain depletedHeavy rainfall in 2023 helped restore shallow aquifers, but deep aquifers in the Los Angeles area remain significantly depleted.
Volcanic Hazards and Water Management - Natural Health NewsDiscovery of a colossal underground aquifer in Oregon holds over 81 cubic kilometers of water, impacting water management in the US.This aquifer may be the largest of its kind globally, urging further research into water and volcanic hazards.
Landmark government report calls for national mobilization to curb groundwater depletionThe federal government must take a more active role in addressing groundwater depletion due to critical challenges in aquifer management.