Potential effects of climate change on ground water in Lansing, Michigan
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Abstract
Computer simulations involving general circulation models, a hydrologic modeling system, and a ground water flow model indicate potential impacts of selected climate change projections on ground water levels in the Lansing, Michigan, area. General circulation models developed by the Canadian Climate Centre and the Hadley Centre generated meteorology estimates for 1961 through 1990 (as a reference condition) and for the 20 years centered on 2030 (as a changed climate condition). Using these meteorology estimates, the Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory's hydrologic modeling system produced corresponding period streamflow simulations. Ground water recharge was estimated from the streamflow simulations and from variables derived from the general circulation models. The U.S. Geological Survey developed a numerical ground water flow model of the Saginaw and glacial aquifers in the Tri-County region surrounding Lansing, Michigan. Model simulations, using the ground water recharge estimates, indicate changes in ground water levels. Within the Lansing area, simulated ground water levels in the Saginaw aquifer declined under the Canadian predictions and increased under the Hadley.
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| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Potential effects of climate change on ground water in Lansing, Michigan |
| Series title | Journal of the American Water Resources Association |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1752-1688.2003.tb01568.x |
| Volume | 39 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Year Published | 2003 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Description | 15 p. |
| First page | 149 |
| Last page | 163 |
| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| City | Lansing |
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