Evaluation of the Effects of Weather Modification to Enhance Reservoir Yield During Drought?Salinas Valley, California

by Matt Zidar, Monterey County Water Resources, Agency,
John Stremel, Monterey County Water Resources, Agency,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Engineering Hydrology

Abstract:

Cloud seeding has been conducted for water years 1990-91 and 1991-92 in Monterey County, California in response to the extended drought. The Monterey County Water Resources Agency weather modification program included both airborne and ground based cloud seeding operations and was designed to increase rainfall and subsequent runoff in the watershed drainages of Arroyo Seco River, and San Antonio and Nacimiento reservoirs. This paper describes the seeding methods, results, and program cost.

Subject Headings: Water resources | Water shortage | Weather modification | Water management | Reservoirs | Droughts | Watersheds | California | United States

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