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New Research Reveals How Critical Forests are to Drinking Water Supply

October 04, 2022 Dr. Cynthia West, Acting Deputy Chief, Forest Service Research and Development

Access to high-quality water will be a defining feature of the 21 st century. Record heat waves and drought are not only leading to more frequent and intense wildfires but are also putting one of life’s most valuable resources at risk: the water we drink.

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