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Bay Delta boat by Matthew Young

Detailed Description

The Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta and San Francisco Bay collectively make up the "Bay-Delta." Much of the fresh water used for agriculture, municipal and industrial use in central and southern California passes through the Delta, where it is subjected to tidal forcing and other inputs that impact its quality. 

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.

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