SUSTAINING NEW YORK'S GROUNDWATER RESOURCES.

GROUNDWATER; WATER management; DROUGHTS; SALTWATER encroachment; ENVIRONMENTAL protection; WATER supply management; WATER conservation projects; WELLS

The article discusses the importance of conserving groundwater resources in New York State, highlighting the differences between Nevada's arid climate and New York's abundant water sources. It outlines Department of Environmental Conservation's efforts to protect aquifers through regulations, collaborations, and initiatives like the Long Island Groundwater Sustainability Project, while also emphasizing individual actions to save water and promote sustainability.