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Climate change impacts on mountain snowpack presented in a knowledge to action framework

Creator:

Sproles, Eric A.

Abstract:

Throughout many of the world’s mountain ranges snowpack accumulates during the winter and into the spring, providing a natural reservoir for water. As this reservoir melts, it fills streams and recharges groundwater for over 1 billion people globally. Despite its importance to water resources, our understanding of the storage capacity...

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Dissertation

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of Philosophy in Water Resources Science presented on February 16
Will we need to change the rules : assessing the implications of climate change for dam operations in Oregon's McKenzie River Basin

Creator:

Danner, Allison G.

Abstract:

Dams and reservoirs are important components of water resource management systems, but their operational sensitivity to streamflow variability may make them vulnerable to climate change. Climate change is likely to affect the magnitude and timing of streamflow, motivating the assessment of potential impacts on dams and reservoirs. Here I examine...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

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, recreation, water supply, water quality, and environmental uses (Water Supply Act of 1958). For federal