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News Release 10-182
NSF Awards Grants for Study of Water Sustainability and Climate
Scientists conduct research on how Earth's water system is linked to climate change, land use, ecosystems
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Irrigation using pumped groundwater plays a crucial role in sustaining agricultural production.
Credit: Mike Mahaffie
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Dryland agriculture depends on highly variable rainfall, including summer thunderstorms.
Credit: David Hyndman
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In this High Plains Aquifer map, dark green = irrigated areas, light green = dryland agriculture.
Credit: Anthony Kendall
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An aerial view of Madison, Wis., with Lakes Monona (foreground) and Mendota (background).
Credit: Jeff Miller
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Algae collects near the south shoreline of Lake Mendota in Wisconsin's Yahara Watershed.
Credit: Bryce Richter
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Section of Arizona's San Pedro River where WSC awardees will conduct studies of river flow.
Credit: Scott Simpson
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Scientist Scott Simpson takes samples from the San Pedro River in Arizona.
Credit: Scott Simpson
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False color infrared image of a section of the upper Gwynns Falls watershed in Maryland.
Credit: Center for Urban Environmental Research and Education
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Hillshade rendering of the Gwynns Falls, Md., watershed--still undeveloped but changing.
Credit: Center for Urban Environmental Research and Education
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