Drought in California; water resources data for 1977
The 2-year dry period 1976-77 was the most severe drought in northern California 's history, and the quantity and quality of all water-supply sources in the State were affected. This report contains special water-resources data collected by the Geological Survey during 1977. These data include: streamflow at 11 selected stations, comparing the 1977 mean monthly and yearly flow to the period-of-record medians; base-flow measurements at 189 selected sites; water quality at 131 selected sites; ground-water levels in wells and river stages along a 158-mile reach of the Sacramento River; and, finally, graphs showing the effect of tidal action on suspended-sediment concentration at the stream-gaging station on the Sacramento River at Sacramento. (Woodard-USGS)
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1978 |
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Title | Drought in California; water resources data for 1977 |
DOI | 10.3133/ofr78613 |
Authors | Leonard N. Jorgensen, Verrie F. Pearce |
Publication Type | Report |
Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
Series Title | Open-File Report |
Series Number | 78-613 |
Index ID | ofr78613 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |