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PepsiCo invests in replenishment projects in California, Colorado

PepsiCo funds water projects in California, Colorado and Texas to restore rivers, protect habitats, and replenish over 700 million gallons annually across key watersheds.

Massive reservoir discovered beneath Oregon’s peaks

Scientists discover a massive aquifer in Oregon’s Cascades, out-sizing Lake Mead and transforming water resource and volcano risk insights.

Largest ag water district in the US sees success with groundwater recharge

California's Westlands Water District is implementing groundwater recharge projects to store 200,000 acre-feet of water by Feb 2024, bolstering drought resilience.

California eases rules to recharge aquifers with floodwater

With increasing floodwaters from atmospheric river storms, California's governor and regulators are making it easier to capture stormwater to recharge aquifers.

Are groundwater conservation easements the next big thing?

Groundwater conservation easements may be an up-and-coming tool for water management. In Colorado's San Luis Valley, a farm is ending 150 years of operations to help save the depleted aquifer.

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