PhD in Geography (Earth System Science, Hydrology focus), UC Berkeley, 2021
M.S. Environmental Engineering, UC Berkeley, 2015
Master of Environmental Science (Water Science focus), Yale University, 2010
B.A. Economics, B.A. Foreign Affairs, Environmental Science minor, University of Virginia, 2008

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Location and geology of the Russian River Watershed

December 19, 2018

Determining Water Availability in the Russian River Watershed

The Russian River Watershed covers 1,500 square miles of urban, agricultural and forested lands in northern Sonoma County and southern Mendocino County, California. Communities in the Russian River Watershed (RRW) depend on a combination of Russian River water and groundwater to meet their water-supply demands. Water is used primarily for agricultural irrigation, municipal and private wells supply...

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Determining Water Availability in the Russian River Watershed

December 19, 2018

Determining Water Availability in the Russian River Watershed

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January 6, 2026

Assessing future hydrologic extremes using an integrated hydrology and river operations model in the Russian River watershed Assessing future hydrologic extremes using an integrated hydrology and river operations model in the Russian River watershed

Study regionThe Russian River watershed, situated in coastal, northern California, experiences hydrologic extremes, including periodic droughts and flooding. Water managers are working to maintain sustainable water supplies and environmental flows, while mitigating flood risks.Study focusThis paper introduces an integrated hydrology and river operations model for the Russian River...

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Saalem Tilahun Adera, Ayman H. Alzraiee, Richard G. Niswonger, Enrique Triana, Derek W. Ryter, John A. Engott

California Water Science Center