California's Central Valley receives up to 50% of its groundwater from the Sierra Nevadas, according to new UC Riverside study.
New research reveals that California's Central Valley, known as America's breadbasket, receives up to 50% of its groundwater from the Sierra Nevadas. This is crucial for a farming region that often relies entirely on groundwater for irrigation. The study, conducted by UC Riverside, is the first to quantify the groundwater contribution from the Sierra Nevadas, showing the significance of these mountain ranges as a water source for the Central Valley aquifer.
July 25, 2024
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