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A permanent solution to California’s water woes — seawaterA permanent solution to California’s water woes — seawater

A permanent solution to California’s water woes — seawater

Workers move a pipe in front of the 2000 pressure vessels that will be used to convert seawater into fresh…

6 years ago
US groundwater in peril: potable water supply less than thoughtUS groundwater in peril: potable water supply less than thought

US groundwater in peril: potable water supply less than thought

Photo: A groundwater well near Estancia, New Mexico. Credit: Debra Perrone The U.S. groundwater supply is smaller than originally thought,…

6 years ago
Benefits of Groundwater Recharge Demonstrated in Lodi VineyardsBenefits of Groundwater Recharge Demonstrated in Lodi Vineyards

Benefits of Groundwater Recharge Demonstrated in Lodi Vineyards

Costa Vineyards in Lodi is successfully using groundwater recharge in this 14-acre Zinfandel block. Photo: Ted Rieger Groundwater is a…

6 years ago
Almond Farms Keep Growing, Keep Moving on Water ConservationAlmond Farms Keep Growing, Keep Moving on Water Conservation

Almond Farms Keep Growing, Keep Moving on Water Conservation

Photo: Modesto farmer Nick Blom stands in his 5-acre almond orchard intentionally flooded with stormwater as an experiment to restore…

6 years ago
California’s Looming Water Pollution Problem, Produced WaterCalifornia’s Looming Water Pollution Problem, Produced Water

California’s Looming Water Pollution Problem, Produced Water

Tom Frantz on his almond grove in Shafter, California. (Photo: Jonas Jungblut) In California's Central Valley, the oil industry has…

7 years ago