Why thinning a forest could get you more drinking water

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By Matt SimonMar 6, 2026, 4:30 am244 ptsTop
You might appreciate snowpack as something to sled, ski, or snowboard on. But beyond the slopes, vast masses of snow melt as winter turns to spring, feeding rivers and streams, which go on to hydrate towns and cities and crops. We’re talking incredible amounts of water: California, for instance, gets 30…

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