Authors: William M. Alley and Rosemarie Alley
Groundwater is essential for a healthy environment and thriving communities, but around the world, aquifers are drying up.
Over-pumping, climate change, and pollution threaten to deplete this vital resource, with dire consequences for people and landscapes. O
ne of the most promising solutions is to purposefully direct water back into the ground—a technique known as managed aquifer recharge.
“Banking on Groundwater” explores the global potential of this important strategy while helping water managers navigate political, social, and environmental pitfalls.
