How farmers can rebuild CA’s groundwater supply through ‘Ag-MAR’
During drought years, California relies heavily on its groundwater supply. As droughts become longer and more intense with climate change, it’s becoming more important than ever to “bank” excess surface water during stormy weather patterns in order to provide some long-term insurance. … [Dr. Helen Dahlke, a hydrology expert at UC Davis] and a team of researchers recently shared findings from their study showing how California’s 8 million acres of farmland could be tapped as one way to help get water back into the ground through a process called ‘Ag-MAR.’
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