Aquifers

Much-Needed Water in Nevada is Radioactive

Over forty years, the federal government exploded almost a thousand nuclear warheads under the Nevada desert. Radiation leeched into the aquifers, in a region with a growing population and a water crisis.
14 November 2009 - 11:00am
The Los Angeles Times

Peak Water: Tapping Out the Ogallala Aquifer

This piece from Scientific American looks at the jurisdictional challenge of conserving water in the cross-state Ogallala Aquifer, one of the world's largest sources of freshwater and the backbone of the nation's farm economy.
20 May 2009 - 10:00am
Scientific American

Pumping California Dry

Water shortages and environmentally-based restrictions are leaving Central California's agricultural lands dry. As a result, farmers are increasingly tapping into groundwater sources. Many are calling on the state to monitor the use of its aquifers.
16 May 2009 - 5:00am
The New York Times

Water Quality Pact to Cross State Borders

The state governments of Missouri and Arkansas are expected to sign an agreement this year to create a watershed and aquifer protection pact geared at controlling water quality from sources that cross state boundaries.
17 November 2008 - 7:00am
Arkansas Democrat Gazette

World's Underground Waters Mapped

UNESCO has released a detailed map of the world's aquifers, a move the organization hopes will enable more intelligent use of natural resources.
26 October 2008 - 7:00am
New Scientist
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