Comparing Futures for the Sacramento, San Joaquin Delta
Title | Comparing Futures for the Sacramento, San Joaquin Delta PDF eBook |
Author | Jay Lund |
Publisher | Univ of California Press |
Pages | 257 |
Release | 2010-02-02 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 0520945379 |
An ecosystem in freefall, a shrinking water supply for cities and agriculture, an antiquated network of failure-prone levees—this is the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, the major hub of California's water system. Written by a team of independent water experts, this analysis of the latest data evaluates proposed solutions to the Delta's myriad problems. Through in-depth economic and ecological analysis, the authors find that the current policy of channeling water exports through the Delta is not sustainable for any interest. Employing a peripheral canal-conveying water around the Delta instead of through it—as part of a larger habitat and water management plan appears to be the best strategy to maintain both a high-quality water supply and at the same time improve conditions for native fish and wildlife. This important assessment includes integrated analysis of long term ecosystem and water management options and demonstrates how issues such as climate change and sustainability will shape the future. Published in cooperation with the Public Policy Institute of California
Envisioning Futures for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta
Title | Envisioning Futures for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta PDF eBook |
Author | Jay R. Lund |
Publisher | Public Policy Instit. of CA |
Pages | 285 |
Release | 2007-02-01 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 9781582131269 |
California's Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta is widely perceived to be in crisis today: its levee system is fragile, many of its native species are declining rapidly, and it lacks strong governing institutions to deal with its problems. In its current state, the Delta is unsustainable for almost all stakeholders. This report provides a comprehensive, scientifically up-to-date analysis and outlines several alternative management strategies for the Delta.
A Comparison of Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Steady-state and Transient Salinity Model Results
Title | A Comparison of Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Steady-state and Transient Salinity Model Results PDF eBook |
Author | Contra Costa Water District (Calif.). Water Resources Department |
Publisher | |
Pages | 56 |
Release | 1990 |
Genre | Delta Region (Calif.) |
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Plan of Development, Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta
Title | Plan of Development, Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta PDF eBook |
Author | Interagency Delta Committee |
Publisher | |
Pages | 44 |
Release | 1965 |
Genre | Delta Region (Calif.) |
ISBN |
How the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta was Settled
Title | How the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta was Settled PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 70 |
Release | 1959 |
Genre | |
ISBN |
Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, California
Title | Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, California PDF eBook |
Author | United States. Army. Corps of Engineers. Sacramento District |
Publisher | |
Pages | 30 |
Release | 1982 |
Genre | Delta Region (Calif.) |
ISBN |
Second Progress Report on Model Studies of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, Central Valley Project, California
Title | Second Progress Report on Model Studies of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, Central Valley Project, California PDF eBook |
Author | D. J. Hebert |
Publisher | |
Pages | 160 |
Release | 1944 |
Genre | Delta Region (Calif.) |
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