Projected Precipitation Changes in the Grand Canyon Area

Scientific Reports, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-76743-6

Groundwaters supply nearly all the water necessary for residents and visitors around Grand Canyon, while also influencing hundreds of springs around the region. This study analyzes precipitation and temperature data to determine projected impacts to these critical groundwater resources. Learn more ›

Tillman et al. predicted precipitation in Grand Canyon

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