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Study Links Contamination in Southern California Streams to 2009 Station Fire

Study Links Contamination in Southern California Streams to 2009 Station Fire

Elevated levels of trace metals such as iron, lead, nickel and zinc were found in streams of the San Gabriel Mountains north of Los Angeles...

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Methane from Some Wetlands May Lower Benefits of Carbon Sequestration

Methane from Some Wetlands May Lower Benefits of Carbon Sequestration

Methane emissions from restored wetlands may offset the benefits of carbon sequestration a new study from the U.S. Geological Survey suggests. 

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California Water Science Center Talks Water Quality with Orange County Kids

California Water Science Center Talks Water Quality with Orange County Kids

California Water Science Center scientist teach water quality issues to Orange County students

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USGS Science Helps Agencies Create Conservation Plan for Santa Ana River, Native Fishes

USGS Science Helps Agencies Create Conservation Plan for Santa Ana River, Native Fishes

The U.S. Geological Survey is playing a role in providing the science being used by agencies to manage the habitat for two threatened California fish...

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History of Metal Contamination Recorded in Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Soil

History of Metal Contamination Recorded in Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Soil

Scientists have traced the history of lead and mercury contamination in tidal wetlands of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, according to a new U.S...

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Scientists from Kazakhstan Visit the California Water Science Center

Scientists from Kazakhstan Visit the California Water Science Center

Scientists from visited the Califonia Water Science Center to discuss California water issues as part of their national tour.

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The Role of Snowpack, Rainfall, and Reservoirs in Buffering California Against Drought Impacts

The Role of Snowpack, Rainfall, and Reservoirs in Buffering California Against Drought Impacts

How reservoirs, snowpack and rainfall help California survive droughts.

 

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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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