SACRAMENTO - (INT) - A survey of 95 potential groundwater basins across California has been completed. State-of-the-art helicopter-based technology scanned the subsurface to depths of up to 1,000 feet to visualize the aquifer structures beneath our feet.

This data will help identify the most suitable locations to implement groundwater recharge projects. Captured rain water can be stored underground for use during dry periods.

The State Department of Water Resources says California must adapt to a hotter, drier future. Groundwater supplies are becoming a more vital resource for communities, households, businesses, agriculture, and the environment that all depend on the future of groundwater basins.

Story Date: March 31, 2024