In less than 20 years’ time, the San Joaquin Valley could become a patchwork of vast swaths of vacant, weed-filled lands interspersed with a few single-crop mega farms that employ
Communities, largely home to low-income Latino residents, still have dry wells. Restoring groundwater takes decades, with costly, long-term replenishment projects and ultimately, much less pumping.
Communities still have dry wells. Restoring groundwater takes decades, with costly, long-term replenishment projects and ultimately, much less pumping.
In a new paper, scientists show that airborne electromagnetic (AEM) surveys flown with helicopters can locate ancient underground passageways, called paleochannels. They say the finding could have significant impacts on how water is recharged in the valley.