HYD 242/ EBS 242: Hydrology and Sustainability of Irrigated Lands

Lecture—3 hour(s). Prerequisite(s): ABT 110 or ESM 110 or HYD 110 or EBS 145. 

Impact of irrigated agricultural on groundwater depletion, surface water and groundwater quality, soil salinization, downstream ecosystems, and seawater intrusion. Exploration of efficient resource use, and policies adopted in California to enhance sustainability of irrigated crop production.