Wesley Danskin is a Research Hydrologist at the California Water Science Center.
Research Interests:
- Real-world application of constrained optimization techniques
- Real-time water management
- Conflict resolution of water issues
- Integrated management of biologic/hydrologic resources
- Land deformation caused by ground-water recharge/extraction
Projects:
- San Bernardino Optimal Basin Management - http://ca.water.usgs.gov/projects/sanbern
- San Diego Hydrogeology - http://ca.water.usgs.gov/projects/sandiego
- Owens Valley - http://ca.water.usgs.gov/projects/owens
- Temecula - http://ca.water.usgs.gov/projects/temecula
- Enhancing Ground-water Management in Jordan - http://international.usgs.gov/projects/jd-groundwater.htm
Science and Products
San Diego Hydrogeology
This is the first comprehensive geologic and hydrologic study for the San Diego area. This study will provide the integrated hydrogeologic knowledge necessary in this important and highly visible area of the United States and will serve as a role model for similar coastal settings throughout the world that have modest rainfall and small aquifers. Locally, results will help state and federal...
Owens Valley Hydrogeology
The Owens Valley, a long, narrow valley along the east side of the Sierra Nevada in east-central California, is the main source of water for the city of Los Angeles. The city diverts most of the surface water in the valley into the Owens River-Los Angeles Aqueduct system, which transports the water more than 200 miles south to areas of distribution and use. Additionally, ground water is pumped or...
Yucaipa Valley Hydrogeology
This study assesses the quality of water in the Yucaipa area, primarily in the Yucaipa plain. This hydrogeology study will aid local water purveyors in understanding and evaluating local resources and using those resources effectively in combination with water imported from northern California and from the adjacent San Bernardino area.
Temecula Hydrogeology
This site provides hydrologic data collected or compiled by the USGS for the Temecula area; some additional data may be available from the USGS database National Water Information System (NWIS).
San Bernardino Optimal Basin Management
The San Bernardino area of southern California has complex water-management issues. As an aid to local water managers, this report provides an integrated analysis of the surface-water and ground-water systems, documents ground-water flow and constrained optimization models, and provides seven examples using the models to better understand and manage water resources of the area. As an aid to...
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San Diego Hydrogeology
This is the first comprehensive geologic and hydrologic study for the San Diego area. This study will provide the integrated hydrogeologic knowledge necessary in this important and highly visible area of the United States and will serve as a role model for similar coastal settings throughout the world that have modest rainfall and small aquifers. Locally, results will help state and federal...Owens Valley Hydrogeology
The Owens Valley, a long, narrow valley along the east side of the Sierra Nevada in east-central California, is the main source of water for the city of Los Angeles. The city diverts most of the surface water in the valley into the Owens River-Los Angeles Aqueduct system, which transports the water more than 200 miles south to areas of distribution and use. Additionally, ground water is pumped or...Yucaipa Valley Hydrogeology
This study assesses the quality of water in the Yucaipa area, primarily in the Yucaipa plain. This hydrogeology study will aid local water purveyors in understanding and evaluating local resources and using those resources effectively in combination with water imported from northern California and from the adjacent San Bernardino area.Temecula Hydrogeology
This site provides hydrologic data collected or compiled by the USGS for the Temecula area; some additional data may be available from the USGS database National Water Information System (NWIS).San Bernardino Optimal Basin Management
The San Bernardino area of southern California has complex water-management issues. As an aid to local water managers, this report provides an integrated analysis of the surface-water and ground-water systems, documents ground-water flow and constrained optimization models, and provides seven examples using the models to better understand and manage water resources of the area. As an aid to... - Publications
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