New research reveals how critical forests are to drinking water supply
Feather River, Middle Fork, on Plumas National Forest in California. National forests supply drinking water to almost 90% of the people served by public surface water systems in the West. (USDA Forest Service photo by Tim Palmer)
Access to high-quality water will be a defining feature of the…
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Drought
Types of drought.
Meteorological drought refers simply to an increase in dry weather conditions, from reduced precipitation and increased temperatures. This can lead to:
Hydrological drought: Reduced water in streams, lakes, and reservoirs.
Agricultural drought: Reduced crop survival and productivity.
Socio-economic drought:…