Economic assessment of surface water in the Harney Basin, Oregon
Executive Summary
The Harney Basin is a closed river basin in southeastern Oregon. Surface water in the basin is used for a variety of social, economic, and ecological benefits. While some surface water uses compete with one another, others are complementary or jointly produce multiple beneficial outcomes. The objective of this study is to conduct an economic assessment of surface water in the basin as it relates to wet meadow pasture production and outdoor recreation. Given the complex interactions between surface water management on public and private land and the various goods and services that are derived from adequate water resources, an economic assessment of surface water management can be used to assist future decision making in the basin.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Title | Economic assessment of surface water in the Harney Basin, Oregon |
| DOI | 10.3133/ofr20211087 |
| Authors | Lucas S. Bair, Matthew Flyr, Christopher Huber |
| Publication Type | Report |
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Series Title | Open-File Report |
| Series Number | 2021-1087 |
| Index ID | ofr20211087 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Southwest Biological Science Center |