Standing Committee

Water Science and Technology Board

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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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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Beneficial Use of Graywater and Stormwater: An Assessment of Risks, Costs, and Benefits

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Water Science and Technology Board

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Projects

Beneficial Use of Graywater and Stormwater: An Assessment of Risks, Costs, and Benefits

Levees and the National Flood Insurance Program: Improving Policies and Practices

Himalayan Glaciers, Hydrology, Climate Change, and Implications for Water Security

Uranium Mining in Virginia

A Workshop on Global Change and Extreme Hydrologic Events: Testing Conventional Wisdom

Sustainable Water and Environmental Management in the California Bay-Delta

Challenges and Opportunities in the Hydrologic Sciences

Future Options for Management in the Nation's Subsurface Remediation Effort

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Water Resources Science, Engineering, and Planning: Coastal Risk Reduction

Assessment of Water Reuse as an Approach for Meeting Future Water Supply Needs

FEMA Flood Maps

Water Implications of Biofuels Production in the United States

Reducing Stormwater Discharge Contributions to Water Pollution

Advancing Desalination Technology

Hydrologic Impacts of Forest Management