Volume 3, July 31, 2008
2008 SNOWMELT RUNOFF SYNOPSIS
The 2007-2008 snowpack was well above normal across much of Colorado, and by spring there was considerable concern that flooding would occur if the snow melted rapidly. Temperatures remained relatively cool through early summer, however, and most streams had three moderate peaks interrupted by periods of lower flow. Of over 270 Colorado sites, record high flow occurred only at the Elk River near Milner. For more information, visit: http://co.water.usgs.gov/
NEW PUBLICATIONS - All new USGS publications can be found at: http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/usgspubs/recentpubs.jsp
Availability, Sustainability, and Suitability of Ground Water, Rogers Mesa, Delta County, Colorado - Types of Analyses and Data for Use in Subdivision Water-Supply Reports by K.R. Watts, http://pubs.usgs.gov/sir/2008/5020/
Comparisons of Simulated Hydrodynamics and Water Quality for Projected Demands in 2046, Pueblo Reservoir, Southeastern Colorado by R.F. Ortiz, J.M. Galloway, L.D. Miller, and D.P. Mau, http://pubs.usgs.gov/sir/2008/5079/
Analysis of Dissolved Selenium Loading for Selected Sites in the Lower Gunnison River Basin, Colorado, 1978-2005 by J.C. Thomas, K.J. Leib, and J.W. Mayo http://pubs.usgs.gov/sir/2007/5287/
Salinity Trends in the Upper Colorado River Basin Upstream From the Grand Valley Salinity Control Unit, Colorado, 1986-2003 by K.J. Leib, and M.J. Bauch http://pubs.usgs.gov/sir/2007/5288/
NEW PROJECTS
Water use in Colorado. This project will provide a detailed report of Colorado water-use data for 2005. Surface-water use will be compiled by major basins and ground-water withdrawals by selected aquifer. Categories of water use will include public supply, domestic, irrigation, livestock, and aquaculture, industrial, mining, and thermoelectric power. This project is being done in partnership with Colorado Water Conservation Board.
OTHER NEWS
Paul Von Guerard, Chief, Western Slope Office, USGS CWSC, retired on April 1, 2008, after a 31-year career with USGS water programs in Colorado. David Brown, formerly Chief, North Texas Office, USGS TxWSC, was selected for this position and reported to Grand Junction on July 7. David has 22 years combined professional experience in engineering, hydrology, and management. He is looking forward to working with many of you on the Western Slope, and can be reached at dsbrown@usgs.gov.
Beginning in Fall 2008, USGS CWSC will occasionally webcast lunchtime seminars on water science topics in which we are engaged. If there are specific topics that interest you, please email suggestions to Josh Linard (jilinard@usgs.gov).
