A massive aquifer is stored just beneath volcanic rocks at the crest of the central Oregon Cascades – possibly the largest aquifer of its kind in the U.S., according to researchers at the University of Oregon. The discovery could have implications for water users in the region as drought and extreme weather limit snowpacks, rainfall and water availability. According to a study published earlier this week, at least 81 cubic kilometers of active groundwater is currently stored at the Cascade Range crest in an area near the Santiam Pass. That’s more than four times the capacity of Crater Lake, which holds approximately 18.7 cubic kilometers of water. Read more at the link in our bio. 📸: Benjamin Nash #theoregonian #cascades #thecascades #reservoir