Outgoing administration announces funding for orphaned wells
States can secure up to $40 million for orphaned well cleanups, cutting pollution, creating jobs, and safeguarding public lands and water.
Tag: groundwater
Groundwater travels farther and deeper than thought, connecting watersheds and sustaining streams with crucial implications for water management.
President Biden’s new law funds nationwide groundwater tracking through 2028, ensuring critical water data for scientists, agencies, and communities.
Willcox groundwater basin designated an AZ Active Management Area
Arizona designates Willcox Groundwater Basin Active Management Area, creating regulation for groundwater use in southern Arizona.
Report suggests that groundwater depletion a security crisis
Groundwater, a lifeline for millions, faces a crisis from overuse and drought, according to the 2024 final report of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.
California’s sinking valley: Study reveals groundwater crisis
Research shows California’s San Joaquin Valley sinks as groundwater overuse hits record highs, threatening infrastructure and demanding urgent sustainable action.