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During Droughts, Thirstier Mountain Forests Could Mean Less Water Downstream

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Boat on Lake Mead.

Apr 19, 2023

Study: Tribal Water Rights Underutilized in U.S. West

Lack of irrigation infrastructure and convoluted land ownership issues represent the major impediments to tribes, the study suggests. 
A stream in Costa Rica

Mar 22, 2023

Tropical Streams Reveal Climate Change Insights

NC State's Marcelo Ardón studies streams in in Costa Rica’s rainforests to reveal climate change insights. 
Falls Lake at sunset

Jan 10, 2023

Forests Can Help Manage Water as Raleigh Area Grows, Climate Warms

Riparian buffers could help maintain water levels in parts of the Upper Neuse River Watershed, a study found. 
Road flooding

May 13, 2022

Study Finds Soil Composition Isn’t Key to Southeast Raleigh Flooding

Findings from a recent study suggest the soil is unlikely the culprit behind recurrent flooding in the Walnut Creek watershed. 
Aerial of forests in Great Smoky Mountains.

Mar 3, 2022

During Droughts, Thirstier Mountain Forests Could Mean Less Water Downstream

Increased water use by upstream mountain forests could leave less water for other forests, cities and wildlife during drought.