Thomas Painter

Jet Propulsion Laboratory

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Scientist at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, focusing on snow hydrology and water resources 

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Yesterday, after four years of drought, Governor Jerry Brown stood on dry grass where the snow pack is normally five feet deep and announced the state's first-ever  mandatory…

Taming Water Use in the Wild West

Yesterday, after four years of drought, Governor Jerry Brown stood on dry grass where the snow pack is normally five feet deep and announced the state's first-ever mandatory…

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