The demand for water in the upper Klamath Basin has increased in recent years. This increase is due, in part, to the growing demand for water for aquatic wildlife and other in-stream uses. These demands are in addition to the traditional uses of water for irrigation. Managing existing water supplies to fully satisfy all uses has proven difficult, particularly in dry years. One solution being explored is to develop new sources of water.
Ground water is likely to be one such source.
There is broad interest in exploring the use of ground water to augment or replace surface water for certain uses, and to augment stream flows. This study is intended to characterize and quantify the ground-water flow system in the basin to address gaps in the present understanding of the hydrology. The results of the study should be useful to agencies and water users in evaluating potential effects of new development on existing ground-water users. The study should also be useful for identifying areas where additional ground-water development can occur without adversely affecting streamflow. Describe the ground-water flow system through reports, presentations, and use of the internet.