Groundwater mining is inadequately addressed by state and federal policies in the United States. New Mexico's failure … to manage groundwater aquifers has resulted in costly federal rescue projects. Better information and involvement of … communities in groundwater policy would provide for more sustainable use of this resource …

As demand for freshwater increases and surface water supplies diminish, states are increasingly tapping groundwater to … meet their water needs. Like rivers and lakes, groundwater aquifers cross state lines and create legal challenges for … groundwater, but several disputes are emerging around the country that may soon command the Court’s attention. This article …