A new project in the American River Basin could significantly increase California's water-use efficiency as climate change looms. Researchers at UC Merced and Berkeley have spearheaded a research project that uses carefully placed wireless sensors to collect real-time data on the amount of water stored in mountain snow. "It's to reduce uncertainly," said Robert Rice, a scientist with UC Merced. "And that's pretty vital given the scenarios we might be facing in the future. Read More