hydrologic models
CA Irrigation Increases Colorado River Streamflow
Irrigation in the Central Valley of California may increase Colorado River streamflow by nearly 30 percent, according to a new study accepted for publication in Geophysical Research Letters.
Water Trading Could Help Colorado River Basin States
New research shows that an interstate water market—water trading between states—could be used in the Colorado River Basin to adapt to increased water scarcity while preserving existing elements of laws within the region.
New Report, Model Assist in Water Management and Conservation
The Verde River basin in central Arizona, if managed wisely, can meet the water resource needs of cities, farms, and nature, according to a new joint study by the Pacific Institute, Hydrologics, and Stratus Consulting.
Arid Ecosystems May Be More Resilient to Warming
After analyzing records at 35 headwater basins in the U.S. and Canada, scientists at the Long Term Ecological Research Network find that as temperatures increase in these snowpack regions, a large amount of stream water is lost due to evaporation.
CA Addresses Future Policy Challenges
A new report by the Public Policy Institute of California highlights the state’s most pressing policy challenges in the future, including addressing climate change and water issues.
Global Water Resources Analysis Highlights Future Vulnerabilities
The EU Water and Global Change program (WATCH) released the final report on its analysis of the world’s water resources.