Changes in the snow pack change availability of water for drinking, transportation, and agriculture (irrigation). (tamino.wordpress.com)
Regarding water access, the production of agricultural commodities along the food supply chain depends on the local availability of water through precipitation or irrigation. (scientificamerican.com)
Equipped with more accurate projection tools, policymakers can get a better grip on how the climate changes will impact future availability of water and extreme weather events. (pnnl.gov)