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California Institute of Technology
Western Water Resource Solutions: Tools for managing a scarce resource.
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Water Issues at a Glance
GroundWater
A consistent methodology for monitoring groundwater on a statewide basis would help address a critical need.
Sierra Nevada Snowpack
Having an accurate read on snowpack volume is vital for making allocation decisions and forecasts.
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Regional Climate Models
California water managers are required to forecast a host of factors that involve considerable uncertainties, but water agencies may lack funding for model development.
Turbidity
Islands that inhibit saltwater intrusion in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta are gradually sinking.
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