In Delawares coastal farms, rising seas and storms threaten crops and freshwater supplies. Farmer Paul Cartanza battles salinization, building berms and ditches. Recent studies show saltwater in ponds and monitoring wells, but deeper aquifers recharge fast enough to hold off big threats to drinking water. Experts expand well networks and model risks from sea-level rise, storms, and new water hogs. With teamwork, Delaware races to monitor and adapt, safeguarding fertile lands and clean water.
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