Fact Sheet for Nevada GDE Stressor and Threat Assessment
This 2-page fact sheet provides a summary of results of the assessment of stressors (things currently impacting groundwater dependent ecosystems (GDEs)) and threats (things that could impact GDEs in the future) to Nevada GDEs.
Preview
Subject Tags
- Groundwater
- Climate risks
- Wetlands
Description
In consultation with managers and scientists, we identified and mapped five themes of stressors and threats to Nevada's groundwater dependent ecosystems (GDEs): 1) groundwater withdrawals; 2) climate; 3) ungulates; 4) non-native species; and 5) additional impacts due to human development. This fact sheet highlights key takeaways, including:
- 39% of over 6500 wells we analyzed across the state had significantly falling groundwater levels over the past several decades
- All of Nevada is projected to be more droughty in the future, which will exacerbate other stressors and threats
Additional resources:
- Report and Appendices on Nevada groundwater dependent ecosystems stressors and threats
- Map tool to view groundwater level statistical results
- Brief summary of results of the assessment