California's Central Valley Groundwater Study: A Powerful New Tool to Assess Water Resources in California's Central Valley
July 22, 2009
Competition for water resources is growing throughout California, particularly in the Central Valley. Since 1980, the Central Valley's population has nearly doubled to 3.8 million people. It is expected to increase to 6 million by 2020. Statewide population growth, anticipated reductions in Colorado River water deliveries, drought, and the ecological crisis in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta have created an intense demand for water. Tools and information can be used to help manage the Central Valley aquifer system, an important State and national resource.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Title | California's Central Valley Groundwater Study: A Powerful New Tool to Assess Water Resources in California's Central Valley |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs20093057 |
| Authors | Claudia C. Faunt, Randall T. Hanson, Kenneth Belitz, Laurel Rogers |
| Publication Type | Report |
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Series Title | Fact Sheet |
| Series Number | 2009-3057 |
| Index ID | fs20093057 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | California Water Science Center |