This story is a part of Understanding Southern Colorado's Groundwater, an occasional series from KRCC about groundwater resources. Read more stories here. As drought and demand affect water resources ...

Without precipitation, these aquifers rapidly dry out, according to the study. To confirm their findings, the researchers compared the ancient groundwater data from the aquifers to groundwater ...

State water management officials fear some aquifers in West Maui might be showing signs they are surpassing their sustainable yield in pumping water, raising questions about water allocations for ...

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Woes of the Colorado River have justifiably commanded broad attention. The slipping water levels in Lake Powell and other reservoirs provide a compelling argument for changes. How close to the cliff’s ...

Facing Iran’s worst drought in 60 years, the country’s president warned that the capital might need to be evacuated, and some ...

While the eastern part of Kansas is not experiencing the aquifer water level issues that western Kansas is currently experiencing, the aquifers Abilene pulls water from are not at healthy levels. Last ...

On Monday, the Texas House of Representatives passed House Bill 27, a bill written to protect East Texas aquifers by blocking drilling permits for 16 months during a groundwater study.

Kane County is launching a pilot program to help residents conserve water, reduce their utility bills, and protect the county’s long-term groundwater supply. The project focuses on promoting the use ...