Drought
Drought in 2025: A Growing Crisis and the Need for Innovative Water Solutions
As we move further into 2025, drought conditions across the United States continue to worsen, with devastating impacts on agriculture, communities, and water supplies. Recent reports indicate that regions such as Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and the Northern Plains are experiencing severe to extreme drought conditions. Water levels in key reservoirs like Lake Mead and Lake…
Read MoreAdapting to Drought: How Farmers Are Transforming Agriculture and Livestock Management
From California’s Central Valley to the arid plains of Texas, water shortages and drought threaten agriculture, industry, and everyday life. Climate change, population growth, and outdated infrastructure exacerbate the situation, leaving many communities searching for reliable water sources. Traditional methods of water extraction, such as drilling deeper wells or relying on surface reservoirs, are proving…
Read MoreCollaborative Projects: The Potential for Partnerships and Joint Ventures with AquaterreX
(This is part 6 of a 6-part series exploring transforming arid areas with water) As global challenges related to water scarcity and food security continue to grow, innovative solutions are required to transform arid and semi-arid regions into productive and thriving landscapes. AquaterreX, with its expertise in locating deep-seated groundwater, has the potential to play…
Read MoreHow Much Land is Arid or Semi-Arid, and What Will It Take to Make It Ready for Agriculture?
(This is part 2 of a 6-part series exploring transforming arid areas with water) In our last blog, we discussed the possibilities of transforming arid and semi-arid areas with the introduction of sufficient water. In this second installment, we’ll dive deeper into the amount of land classified as arid or semi-arid in Australia and the…
Read MoreWhat If We Could Bring Water to Arid and Semi-Arid Areas?
(This is part 1 of a 6-part series exploring transforming arid areas with water) Water is the foundation of life, yet it remains elusive in many arid and semi-arid regions. It shapes landscapes, sustains ecosystems, and powers economic development. Yet, vast stretches of our planet, including large parts of Australia, the Western United States, South…
Read MoreEscalating Droughts: A Global Challenge
A recent study published in Earth’s Future paints a sobering picture of our planet’s future – droughts are projected to become more severe and prolonged. Using advanced global climate models, the researchers predict that the severity and duration of hydrologic droughts are expected to increase significantly from 2015 to 2100. This trend poses substantial challenges…
Read MoreLooming El Niño Weather Pattern Will Have an Effect But It Won’t End Our Water Challenges
You may be somewhat familiar with La Niña and El Niño, the cyclical weather patterns that impact much of the planet. They typically last 9-12 months but can sometimes last for years. We’re just coming out of a three-year La Niña cycle and most weather experts predict El Niño starting this summer. La Nina usually…
Read MoreIn Spite of Winter Rain and Snow the Majority of the US West is Abnormally Dry
California Got Relief but the Midwest from Texas to South Dakota is Experiencing Severe to Exceptional Drought The headline this week in Food Business News said, “Drought may leave flour prices elevated into 2024.” The national media has been focused on the record-breaking snowpack and rainfall in California which gives many people the impression that…
Read More74% of Texas Cotton Crop Abandoned, US Beef Cow Herd at Lowest Level Since 1962 Due to Drought
The Economics of Drought Has Extended Impact In spite of recent winter storms, the 23-year megadrought has left the US Southwest at the driest level in 1,200 years based on tree-ring data. The economic and social impact of drought has a huge impact on the lives of hundreds of millions of people. 74% of the…
Read MoreIt’s Time to Stop Being the Effect of Drought and Start Being At Cause
Atmospheric Rivers drench parched landscapes with rain and snow. Historic drought causes ranchers to sell their cattle and farmers to let their fields lie fallow. Towns halt expansion due to lack of water. The history of water management is more a story of being at the effect of Mother Nature rather than being at “Cause”…
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