Climate change could dramatically reduce water flowing from the West's headwaters
A new study indicates that climate change is causing a steady decline in base flow for headwater streams across the western United States. Researchers project that these vital water sources could see a 45% to 65% reduction by the end of the century.
Why it matters
Headwater streams supply the majority of the western U.S. river network, making their decline a critical threat to regional water security and agriculture.
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