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Colossal Oregon Aquifer Revealed Amid Climate Crisis

1/22/2025

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Beneath Oregon's Cascade Range lies a colossal aquifer, holding an astonishing 81 cubic kilometers of groundwater—almost three times the size of Lake Mead. As climate change diminishes snowpack, this discovery underscores the urgent need for sustainable management of this vital water source, ensuring its availability for future generations.

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Beneath Oregon's Cascade Range lies a colossal aquifer, holding an astonishing 81 cubic kilometers of groundwater—almost three times the size of Lake Mead. As climate change diminishes snowpack, this discovery underscores the urgent need for sustainable management of this vital water source, ensuring its availability for future generations.