Scientist Analyzing Hydrology at Yosemite
Published on by Water Network Research, Official research team of The Water Network in Technology
Data Collected in California to Forecast Water Availability Versus Need During the Drought
Scientists are using some sophisticated scientific equipment to analyze hydrology in the Sierra Nevadas and at Yosemite National Park. The data pulled from snowpack in mountains is being used to assess water needs in drought-stricken California.
The data is being collected and put to use by various industries, government agencies and researchers to forecast water availability versus need during the drought in California. The drought is the worst in the state's history.
Snow scientists involved in the research made their quest to Yosemite in July from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, which is located in Pasadena, Calif. Farmers, dam operators, power utilities and others are taking advantage of the data that is available
About 70 percent of the available water in California comes from this snowpack located throughout the Sierra Nevada range. This important resource fuels much of the society and natural wonder of the state, including wildlife habitat, human recreation, food production and hydroelectric power. About half of the fruit and nuts grown in the United States comes from this powerful source. It sustains tens of millions of people.
The government has put restrictions on water use. However, not all parts of California are subject to the regulations, such as the Morongo Band of Mission Native Americans, who lease land to Nestlé.
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