Monthly Archives: April 2016

Conservation of inland trout populations in California

Posted on April 24, 2016 by UC Davis Center for Watershed Sciences

by Robert Lusardi This article originally appeared in California Trout’s The Current. For the full issue, click here. Native fish conservation and recovery is an onerous task.  While there are many threats, hybridization has played an integral role in the … Continue reading →

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California’s Delta-Groundwater Nexus: Delta Effects of Ending Central Valley Overdraft?

Posted on April 17, 2016 by UC Davis Center for Watershed Sciences

By Timothy Nelson, Heidi Chou, Prudentia Zikalala, Jay Lund, Rui Hui, and Josué Medellín–Azuara Surface water and groundwater management are often tightly linked, even when linkage is not intended or expected. This link has special importance in drier regions, such … Continue reading →

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Sailing the Seas of Data Discovery

Posted on April 10, 2016 by UC Davis Center for Watershed Sciences

by Megan Nguyen Which display is more engaging to you? The table or the map? Do you remember a time when you really needed to find something in your room that you know you for certain have but can’t remember … Continue reading →

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ENSO the Wet Season Ends (almost) – March 31, 2016

Posted on April 3, 2016 by UC Davis Center for Watershed Sciences

By Jay Lund Summary of conditions March 2016 has been unusually wet, and quite a contrast to February.  The “Godzilla” El Nino this year has been a bit “Gonzo”, but overall has brought a welcome above average precipitation for northern … Continue reading →

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Water managers drop the ball on Hetch Hetchy

Posted on April 1, 2016 by UC Davis Center for Watershed Sciences

By Nan W. Frobish Visitors to Yosemite’s iconic Hetch Hetchy reservoir are doing a double-take. Instead of seeing the majestic backdrop of the Sierra Nevada reflected in the pristine mountain water, they are now greeted by millions of black balls … Continue reading →

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