Groundwater is drying out, heating up, and causing sea level rise

Groundwater is drying out, heating up, and causing sea level rise

The Verde River is one of the last free-flowing rivers in Arizona, winding through what’s known as the Verde Valley before feeding into the Salt River. Agriculturally, the valley is relatively fertile, supporting crops like sweet corn, alfalfa, peaches, and pecans, as well as a small wine industry. Recently, though, residents have found that the water below their feet is drying up. Faith Kerns grew up in the area, and her parents still live in h…