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California Is the Driest It's Been in 2000 Years

by L. Strelich 10 February 20167 March 2023

Scientists reconstruct the paleohydrology of Tulare Lake to unravel the region's long-term drought history.

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Details of Gas Flow in Wetland Plant Roots Unearthed

by David Shultz 4 February 201624 February 2023

Scientists track the flow of trace gases through wetland root systems to understand the role of plants in biogenic gas fluxes.

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New Model Improves Predictions of Shallow Landslides

by Terri Cook 2 February 20163 December 2021

An advanced, process-based model that incorporates typically neglected processes provides new insight into the complex dynamics controlling shallow landslide formation.

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Soil Texture Determines How Groundwater and Rain Impact Crops

by L. Strelich 20 January 201620 October 2021

Scientists model water table depth, soil texture, and weather conditions to identify how these variables interact to make or break corn yields.

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The Coming Blue Revolution

Kate Wheeling, freelance science writer by Kate Wheeling 17 December 201513 January 2022

Managing water scarcity, one of the most pressing challenges society faces today, will require a novel conceptual framework to understand our place in the hydrologic cycle.

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The Element of Surprise in Managing Flood Risk

by L. Strelich 12 November 20157 March 2024

A social science perspective on unpredictable flood risk systems may help us expect the unexpected and mitigate flood damage.

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Celebrating Hydrology Research Though 50 Years of WRR

by Alberto Montanari 11 November 20156 February 2023

The legacy of Water Resources Research provides a strong scientific foundation for the hydrology community to rise to the challenges of sustainable water resources management

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Hydraulic Fracturing Water Use Is Tied to Environmental Impact

by L. Strelich 4 November 20159 February 2023

New map identifies varying water usage in hydraulic drilling operations across the United States and what this means for potential environmental impacts.

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Water Resources Research at 50: Journal's Lasting Impact Expected to Grow

by L. Strelich 20 October 201513 January 2022

Editors discuss the importance, influence, and evolution of the American Geophysical Union's hydrological research journal, covering one of our planet's most complex and precious resources.

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Night Lights Illuminate Human Presence near Rivers

Sarah Stanley, Science Writer by Sarah Stanley 20 October 201519 October 2021

Nocturnal satellite imagery and other fine-scale data could improve global water resources management.

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