Item talk:Q227160

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 "url": "https://www.usgs.gov/centers/oregon-water-science-center/science/estimating-groundwater-budgets-oregon",
 "headline": "Estimating Groundwater Budgets for Oregon",
 "datePublished": "January 18, 2023",
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     "name": "Stephen B Gingerich",
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     "name": "Adel E Haj, Jr.",
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     "text": "This is an active study with more information to come."
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     "text": "This study is the first of two phases. The first phase utilizes the USGS\u2019s National Hydrologic Model infrastructure with the Precipitation-Runoff Modeling System (NHM-PRMS) to develop preliminary estimates of groundwater recharge from infiltration of rain and snowmelt, and base flow for upland areas throughout Oregon."
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     "text": "Fully developed statewide groundwater budgets are not possible with the data currently available. As a solution, we are making partial groundwater budgets, distinguished for upland and lowland areas where applicable. Partial groundwater budgets enable a comparison between the relative amount of groundwater withdrawals by humans and natural groundwater movement."
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     "text": "It is no secret that availability of groundwater is an increasing concern for many Oregon residents and resource managers. East of the Cascades, groundwater is a primary water source for agriculture, livestock, fish, wildlife, drinking water, and other uses. West of the Cascades, groundwater supplements more abundant surface water to fulfill these needs. To better understand and quantify this resource statewide, we are developing basin-scale groundwater budgets using consistent, modern methods."
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     "text": "Scientists Stephen Gingerich and Adel Haj, Jr. are leading efforts to estimate groundwater budgets across the state. Water hidden beneath the earth\u2019s surface is a vital resource and quantifying its availability is crucial for long-term management. USGS scientists are collaborating with scientists at the Oregon Water Resources Department to gain a better understanding of this valuable resource."
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     "text": "A groundwater budget accounts for water that enters and exits a groundwater system. The water entering the system - groundwater recharge - minus the water exiting \u2013 groundwater discharge - is the change in groundwater storage. Quantifying rates of recharge and discharge helps resource managers maintain a balance between water availability and demand."
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     "text": "601 SW 2nd Ave Ste 1950\nPortland, OR 97204\nUnited States"
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     "text": "For the purposes of this study, lowland areas are considered continuous valleys within the center of a basin. Upland areas are all other areas in a basin. Partial groundwater budgets will include estimates of:"
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