Great Basin groundwater report: Despite annual replenishment of #groundwater by #snow, the downward trend persists even in notable snow years. Likely causes include declining snow mass, upstream water diversions and increased #evaporation, #sublimation due to increasing temperatures. Dire consequences for humans and wildlife are associated with this large loss of groundwater. #water #aridification #drought #conservation https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1029/2023GL107913