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Jon F. Bartholic |
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Institute of Water Research |
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Sponsored By |
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Michigan State University Extension |
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February 8, 2001 |
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7:00 p.m. |
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Water Cycle |
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Withdrawal Potential |
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Rainfall |
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Water loss to atmosphere (evaporation) |
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Runoff and recharge to groundwater |
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Water budget |
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22” with deep rooted Perennials |
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20” with cold season grasses |
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Impact on groundwater |
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Other impacts |
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Mitigating possibilities |
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500 gal/min x min x hrs x days/yr |
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Annually over 1 sq mile/640 acres |
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1.2”/year drawdown/yr |
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22” E
evaporation from deep rooted annuals |
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20” E from cold season grass |
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Yields 2”/year more recharge |
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Water Cycle |
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Magnitude of Components |
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Withdrawal Implication’s |
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Water Management |
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Mitigation Options |
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Short two minute question/answer/comment |
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Notes