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Management of Water Recharge in the California Central Valley

Presentation Type

Poster Presentation

Abstract

The Central Valley of California is experiencing severe stressors through drought, land sinkage, and agricultural impacts, creating a need for a recharge of groundwater. This area of California is responsible for 20% of the Nation’s groundwater demand, resulting in the second-most pumped aquifer in the United States. With an agricultural worth of $17 billion per year, increasing the groundwater levels will have critical impacts on the future success of this region. This project includes a literature review and perspectives of local farmers, to help show the distress in the Central Valley. The project aims to share possible water management strategies to restore groundwater to the currently depleted Central Valley.

Start Date

13-4-2021 11:00 AM

End Date

13-4-2021 12:00 PM

Faculty Advisor

Lisa Tabor

Department

Department of History

Student Type

Undergraduate Student

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This entry was part of the following session of the event:

  • Session title: Water Quality; Tuesday, April 13, 2021; 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; Moderator: Heather Kennedy.

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Management of Water Recharge in the California Central Valley

The Central Valley of California is experiencing severe stressors through drought, land sinkage, and agricultural impacts, creating a need for a recharge of groundwater. This area of California is responsible for 20% of the Nation’s groundwater demand, resulting in the second-most pumped aquifer in the United States. With an agricultural worth of $17 billion per year, increasing the groundwater levels will have critical impacts on the future success of this region. This project includes a literature review and perspectives of local farmers, to help show the distress in the Central Valley. The project aims to share possible water management strategies to restore groundwater to the currently depleted Central Valley.