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During Recent Droughts: Central Valley Groundwater Levels Reached Historical Lows and Land Subsidence Intensified

During Recent Droughts: Central Valley Groundwater Levels Reached Historical Lows and Land Subsidence Intensified

This year, groundwater levels in many wells in California’s Central Valley are at or below historical low levels. In addition, from 2007 through 2015...

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Drought River Temperatures Potentially Dangerous for Fish

Drought River Temperatures Potentially Dangerous for Fish

The rising temperatures in many of California's rivers have become potentially lethal to anadromous fish, and other fish species. Even in rivers...

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Drought Affects Streamflow Across California

Drought Affects Streamflow Across California

With California experiencing its worst drought in over a century, 2013 is in the record books as the driest calendar year in the state’s 119-year...

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