Nevada’s groundwater crisis offers lessons for the Mountain West, study finds
The Nature Conservancy analyzed data from more than 6,000 wells across Nevada and found that nearly 4 in 10 are losing water, threatening springs, wetlands, and wildlife habitats. Researchers point to groundwater pumping as the main culprit, whether the water is pumped for farms, cities or industry. But climate change, rapid development, and population growth are compounding the strain. … The report outlines several strategies that could help stabilize groundwater levels and provide a roadmap for neighboring Mountain West states.
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