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Decision support StoryMap tool for wetland and wildlife management for the Central Valley of California.

By Western Geographic Science Center January 2022 (approx.)
Graphic showing the decision support storymap tool for wetland and wildlife management for the Central Valley of California.
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USGS Scientists published a StoryMap showing projected changes in land use, flooded area, and wildlife habitat in California’s Central Valley for five scenarios of future climate and water management.

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