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The Water Science and Technology Board (WSTB) serves as the focal point for studies related to water resources at the National Academies. The board works to improve the scientific and technological foundation for addressing national- and regional-level questions and issues associated with efficient management, development, and use of water resources in natural and engineered environments. The interests of WSTB include scientific, engineering, economic, institutional, legal, and social aspects of water resources.

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News and Updates

Review of Central Valley and State Water Projects

Announcement

Billions of gallons of water flow daily through California’s Central Valley Project and State Water Project — critical systems that supply much of the state’s water and support millions of acres of farmland. A new National Academies report reviews three key management actions aimed at protecting endangered fish species and balancing water supply and ecosystem goals.

Nov 10, 2025
Numerous waterways snake through the delta where the Sacramento River and San Joaquin River meet. Visible in the photo is Bethel Island, Franks Tract State Recreation Area, Mandeville Tip County Park, and Brannan Island State Recreation Area.
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Projects

Independent Scientific Review of Everglades Restoration Progress XI - The 2026 Biennial Review

Consensus/Advisory Activity

In Progress

The Future of Drought in the United States

Consensus/Advisory Activity

In Progress

Meeting of Experts: Discussion of Potential Impacts of the Camp Edwards Multipurpose Machine Gun Range Project on the Cape Cod Aquifer

Meeting of Experts

Completed

Enabling DOE Regional Energy-Water Technology Pilots

Consensus/Advisory Activity

In Progress

Communities, Climate Change, and Health Equity Workshop Series: Exploring flood adaptation strategies to support health equity

Workshop

Completed

Review of the Long-Term Operations of the Central Valley Project and the State Water Project

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Recently Completed
Numerous waterways snake through the delta where the Sacramento River and San Joaquin River meet.

Review of Approaches for Managing Pollutant Loads in Highway Stormwater Runoff

Consensus/Advisory Activity

In Progress

Workshop on Climate Change and Human Migration: An Earth Systems Science Perspective

Workshop

Completed
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Independent Scientific Review of Everglades Restoration Progress

Initiative

Completed
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Independent Scientific Review of Everglades Restoration Progress X

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Completed

Modernizing Probable Maximum Precipitation Estimation

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Recently Completed

Climate Intervention in an Earth Systems Science Framework: A Workshop

Workshop

Completed

Workshop on Tipping Points, Cascading Impacts, and Interacting Risks in the Earth System

Workshop

Completed
Calving Glacier Alaska - Hubbard Glacier - a huge iceberg calves into Disenchantment Bay - St. Elias Alaska. Taken from an Alaska cruise ship - near Yukon, Canada

Community Wastewater-based Infectious Disease Surveillance

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Completed

Leading Practices for Improving Accessibility and Inclusion in Field and Laboratory Science: A Conversation Series

Workshop

Completed
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