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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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Independent Scientific Review of Everglades Restoration Progress IX

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Projects

Independent Scientific Review of Everglades Restoration Progress IX

Anticipatory Research for EPA’s Research and Development Enterprise to Inform Future Environmental Protection: The Road Ahead

The Future of Water Quality in Coeur d’Alene Lake

Workshop on Federal Government Human Health PFAS Research

Workshop on Earth System Predictability Research and Development

Advancing a Systems Approach to Studying the Earth: A Strategy for the National Science Foundation

Towards Safe Water from Every Tap – A Workshop to Identify Opportunities for Leadership

Roundtable on Unconventional Hydrocarbon Development

Identifying Opportunities to Understand, Control, and Prevent Exposure to PFAS

Ecosystem Services of Urban Forestry: A Workshop

Independent Scientific Review of Everglades Restoration Progress VIII

Addressing the Energy-Water Nexus: Panel Discussions at the Science and Technology for Sustainability (STS) Roundtable

Owens Lake Scientific Advisory Panel: Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Alternative Dust Control Methods

Onshore Unconventional Hydrocarbon Development: Legacy Issues, Induced Seismicity, and Innovations in Managing Risk: A Workshop

Groundwater recharge and flow: Approaches and challenges for monitoring and modeling using remotely sensed data: A Workshop