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Research
Why Are There So Many Mosquitoes in California This Year?
Native and invasive mosquito species populations have exploded as a result of California's significant rainfall during the Winter of 2022/2023. Researchers at Bren are searching for patterns as vector-borne illness spreads.
Sep 25 2023
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Student News
Turning Art into Action Against Plastic Pollution
Hannah Tizedes' iconic mosaics of found plastic waste have been featured by the likes of powerhouse ENGO’s, reusable appliance brands, and apparel companies like Surfrider, Stasher, Chaco, and Pela.
Mar 4 2022
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Research
Largest Global Groundwater Assessment Finds Wells are Drying Up
UCSB researchers complete the most comprehensive study of groundwater wells to date, spanning 40 countries
Apr 23 2021
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Research
Widespread River Water Leakage into Aquifers Could Lead to Disappearing Streams
Through an unprecedented data-compilation project, Bren researchers reveal the extent to which rivers are losing water to underlying aquifers across the U.S.
Apr 9 2021
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In the Media
Why are Dangerous Chemicals Still Allowed in America's Drinking Water?
Environmental law professor James Salzman discusses the history of the Safe Drinking Water Act in this article about water contamination.
Sep 24 2020
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Research
Monitoring Wastewater to Predict COVID-19 Trends
Researchers at Bren develop methods to monitor COVID-19 virus through community wastewater
May 19 2020
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In the Media
James Salzman Comments on EPA Clean Water Act Rollback
Bren environmental law professor James Salzman was quoted in an article about recent EPA rollbacks to the Clean Water Act.
Apr 21 2020
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Research
Meeting Water Demands During Drought Years
Researchers investigate water use dynamics in the Willamette River Basin
Jul 24 2019
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Research
Study Shows Americans are Drilling Deeper than Ever for Fresh Water
Researchers publish the first comprehensive account of groundwater wells across the contiguous United States
Jul 22 2019
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Research
Study Shows Reforestation Can Improve Water Quality
Professor Arturo Keller links reforestation to water quality credits
Jun 27 2019
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Research
Fresh Groundwater May Be Less Abundant than Previously Thought
The US has less fresh groundwater than previously thought, according to research by UCSB scientists
Nov 13 2018