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Hydrology and management of Lakes Mead and Mohave within the Colorado River Basin: Chapter 3 in A synthesis of aquatic science for management of Lakes Mead and Mohave

Circular 1381-3
This report is Chapter 3 in A synthesis of aquatic science for management of Lakes Mead and Mohave. For more information, see: Circular 1381
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https://doi.org/10.3133/cir13813

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Abstract

The Colorado River Basin covers parts of seven States: Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico, Nevada, Arizona, and California; at 1,450 mi (2,333.5 km) in length, the Colorado River is the seventh longest river in the United States (fig. 3-1). The Bureau of Reclamation has the responsibility for management of this system, in coordination with the seven basin States, within a complex framework of law, regulations, compact, treaty, and policies often referred to collectively as the “Law of the River.” Lake Mead is a critical component of the overall Colorado River management, providing the capacity to store almost 2 years of the average runoff of the river.

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Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Hydrology and management of Lakes Mead and Mohave within the Colorado River Basin: Chapter 3 in A synthesis of aquatic science for management of Lakes Mead and Mohave
Series title Circular
Series number 1381-3
DOI 10.3133/cir13813
Year Published 2012
Language English
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Publisher location Reston, VA
Contributing office(s) Nevada Water Science Center
Description 12 p.
Larger Work Type Report
Larger Work Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Larger Work Title A synthesis of aquatic science for management of Lakes Mead and Mohave (CIR 1381)
First page 23
Last page 34
Other Geospatial Lake Mead National Recreation Area
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