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USGS has a long history of interdisciplinary research in the Salton Sea basin. Browse the publications below for more information about our research.

State of the Salton Sea Report 2017

Cover image for Open File report #2017-1005

Summary from a 2014 workshop on the state of the Salton Sea.

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Salton Sea Ecosystem Monitoring and Assessment Plan

Cover image of Open File Report #2013-1133

A monitoring and assessment plan developed by a interagency team to help identify an ecosystem restoration program for the Salton Sea.

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Salinity of surface water in the lower Colorado River - Salton Sea area Salinity of surface water in the lower Colorado River - Salton Sea area

No abstract available.
Authors
Burdge Irelan
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Salton Sea

Map showing recently active breaks along the San Andreas and related faults between Cajon Pass and Salton Sea, California Map showing recently active breaks along the San Andreas and related faults between Cajon Pass and Salton Sea, California

No abstract available.
Authors
Roger A. Hope
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Salton Sea

Analysis of techniques used to measure evaporation from Salton Sea, California Analysis of techniques used to measure evaporation from Salton Sea, California

No abstract available.
Authors
G.H. Hughes
By
Salton Sea

Hydrology and physiography of the Salton Sea, California Hydrology and physiography of the Salton Sea, California

The increased utilization of the Salton Sea and its shore for recreation, the development of residential complexes on its shore, and the encroachment of the sea into these developments have emphasized the need for a concise summary of hydrologic and physiographic information concerning the area. This report attempts to fill that need. The report was authorized by a cooperative agreement...
Authors
W.M. Littlefield
By
Salton Sea

Hydrologic regimen of Salton Sea, California Hydrologic regimen of Salton Sea, California

No abstract available.
Authors
A. G. Hely, G.H. Hughes, Burdge Irelan
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Salton Sea

Precipitation, runoff, and water loss in the lower Colorado River–Salton Sea area Precipitation, runoff, and water loss in the lower Colorado River–Salton Sea area

No abstract available.
Authors
A. G. Hely, E. L. Peck
By
Salton Sea

A study of the evaporation from Salton Sea, California A study of the evaporation from Salton Sea, California

No abstract available.
Authors
G.H. Hughes
By
Salton Sea

Determining evaporation from the Salton Sea by the energy-budget method Determining evaporation from the Salton Sea by the energy-budget method

No abstract available.
Authors
G.H. Hughes
By
Salton Sea

The Salton Sea region, California: A geographic, geologic, and hydrologic reconnaissance, with a guide to desert watering places The Salton Sea region, California: A geographic, geologic, and hydrologic reconnaissance, with a guide to desert watering places

No abstract available.
Authors
John Stafford Brown
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Water Resources Mission Area, California Water Science Center, Salton Sea

Routes to desert watering places in the Salton Sea Region, California Routes to desert watering places in the Salton Sea Region, California

No abstract available.
Authors
John Stafford Brown
By
Salton Sea
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