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In Colorado River Basin, Groundwater Is Disappearing Much Faster than Lake Mead

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Groundwater losses during historic drought equal one and a half…

In Silicon Valley, Symbols of California’s Drought Abound

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But a lukewarm response in the world’s technology capital.

Drought to Cost California Agriculture $2.2 Billion and 17,000 Jobs, But Groundwater Is a Lifeline

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Record reductions in river flows will be offset by pumping more water from aquifers.

In California, Groundwater Softens Drought’s Punch – That’s Both Good News and Bad

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Agriculture may do better this year than expected, researchers say. But at a long-term cost.

Ogallala Water Use Climbs as Drought Intensifies in the Southern Plains

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Rainfall deficit is worse than the 1930s Dust Bowl. By…

Water Levels Dropping, Fresno Weans Itself from Groundwater

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The largest city in California's San Joaquin Valley is transforming its water system, at a significant cost.

Most of California Groundwater Tables at All-time Lows, State Report Says

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The biggest declines are in the San Joaquin Valley and in metropolitan Southern California.

Governor Jerry Brown’s Response to California Drought Follows Two Paths

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The governor introduced a $US 687 million emergency spending bill Wednesday as his office works on comprehensive groundwater reform.

California Drought Saps Water Reserves Above and Below Ground, Says Satellite Data

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Snow is scarce, reservoirs are approaching bottom, and groundwater is being exhausted in the nation’s most populous state. More than a dozen communities face water shortages in the next 60 to 100 days, and there will be zero water deliveries from the state’s largest canal system this year.

NASA’s GRACE Satellites Show Colorado River Basin’s Biggest Water Losses Are Groundwater (2005-2013)

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During presentations this week at the annual fall meeting of the American Geophysical Union, researchers at the University of California, Irvine, announced that the region's most visible signs of drought – shrinking reservoirs – are dwarfed by groundwater losses.

Report: Society’s Water Safety Net Is Fraying

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A National Research Council report argues that groundwater use…

Report: Australia’s Groundwater Is Worth Billions

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A new study finds that Australia’s groundwater contributes more to GDP than some industries.