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California's phantom Lake Tulare has disappeared
The lake reappeared after heavy storms last year and caused a number of issues for local people. It's now disappearing.
Sunken ship's 120-year mystery finally solved
SS Nemesis sank shortly after it left port when it encountered a strong gale, causing it to become lost at sea.
California reservoir dam release update as water levels rise
More rain is on the way for the Golden State.
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How California water outlook got good news
California's snowpack has risen from 28 percent of normal on January 1 to 86 percent of normal on February 23.
California atmospheric rivers produced enough water for 4.8 million people
More rain is on the way and is expected to arrive at the end of next week.
How Lake Mead water levels will change after incoming storm
Rain is expected to fall across the Las Vegas region on Tuesday.
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California reservoirs get good news about water levels
Average snowpack throughout the state of California has skyrocketed since early January.
Mystery as thousands of fish wash up dead in Washington State
So far, officials are stumped as to what could have caused the mass fish deaths near the Long Lake Dam.
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How two California reservoir water levels changed after atmospheric river
The state's two biggest reservoirs have risen by several feet since this past weekend.
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Videos show driest place in North America flooded before atmospheric river
A temporary lake has formed in a California desert.
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Lake Mead water levels update as highest mark in three years reached
The reservoir's levels have risen since a record year of snow and rainfall in 2023.
San Diego releases 600 million gallons from lake due to dam safety fears
Officials are bracing for more water to fill the lake following a series of storms that battered California.
Grand Canyon under threat from invasive species if Lake Powell plan fails
The Bureau of Reclamation has come up with five possible ways to help the native fish under threat from the invasive smallmouth bass.
Texas residents warned after over 100,000 gallons of wastewater spilled
Houston Public Works issued an alert after the a holding tank failure caused "an accidental spill of domestic sludge."
NASA data detects water on asteroids for the first time ever
"Of particular interest is the distribution of water on asteroids, because that can shed light on how water was delivered to Earth," researcher Anicia Arredondo said.
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California's reservoirs compared after winter storm suddenly changes levels
Two recent winter storms improved nearly all of the state's major reservoirs.
New York residents told to boil water amid harmful microbes risk
Residents of Fredonia, near Lake Erie, were given the order following a disruption at a water treatment plant that could have allowed bacteria into the supply.
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Chart shows how California reservoirs changed after atmospheric river
Torrential rain caused catastrophic flooding, but it also improved water levels at several California lakes.
California reservoir dam release update as water levels stall
Releases through the main spillway at Lake Oroville were stopped a week after they began.
Saturn's "Death Star" moon might be hiding a secret ocean
"The ocean is likely to be less than 25 million years old and still evolving," researchers said.
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Before-and-after photos show lake disappearing amid "record lows"
Significant water level changes have occurred during the 37 years between the two photos.
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US drinking water at risk as nitrogen pollution in river basins increases
A third of the world's drinking water could be scarce due to pollution by 2050, a new study has found.
California reservoir impressive dam release amid "intense" storm
The release comes as a severe atmospheric river pummeled California.
Texas residents told to boil water after "line break"
Boil water notices are issued where officials are concerned the water may be unsafe.
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These companies are trying to remove toxic forever chemicals from our water
Toxic substances called PFAS taint about half the nation's tap water. Here's a look into the multibillion-dollar industry to clean up the mess.
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How Lake Mead water levels will change after atmospheric river
The storm could bring up to an additional inch of rain to the Las Vegas area.
California reservoir "spectacular" release of billions of gallons of water
Water levels have risen significantly at the reservoir since the beginning of January.
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California's largest reservoir nears 7-year milestone as water levels rise
Since January 19, water levels have risen by 12 feet at Lake Shasta after a bout of atmospheric rivers brought a deluge of rain.
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Florida lost $2.7 billion in one year due to red tides
Tourists avoid the Sunshine State when the toxic algae blooms are in full swing, presenting a huge economic danger for Florida when it's severe.
Chart shows huge change in California reservoirs as atmospheric rivers hit
Water levels at Lake Shasta and Lake Oroville rocketed up by 10 feet in a week's time.