Studies & Reports – USGS

“Hydrological conditions and evaluation of sustainable groundwater use in the Sierra Vista Subwatershed, Upper San Pedro Basin, southeastern Arizona. Access the report: Scientific Investigations Report 2016-5114

“Simulated Effects of Ground-Water Withdrawals and Artificial Recharge on Discharge to Streams, Springs, and Riparian Vegetation in the Sierra Vista Subwatershed of the Upper San Pedro Basin, Southeastern, Arizona” by S.A. Leake, D.R. Pool, and J.M. Leenhouts (2008). Access the report: Scientific Investigations Report 2008-5207

Modes of Sustainability – USGS Download PPT presentation

Suburban Stormwater Runoff at La Terraza, Sierra Vista, Arizona – Jeff Kennedy, USGS Download PPT presentation

“Ground-water flow model of the Sierra Vista Subwatershed and Sonoran portions of the Upper San Pedro Basin, southeastern Arizona, United States, and northern Sonora, Mexico” by Don Pool and Jesse Dickinson (2007).

This report describes the ground-water model developed as part of the USPP initiative to better understand the hydrogeology of the regional aquifer system of the Sierra Vista Subwatershed. The model synthesizes the results of much of the science that the USPP has supported since 2000 including regional hydrologic analyses, ephemeral stream channel recharge and flow distribution information, riparian water needs, stream-aquifer interactions etc. The process of developing the model has led not only the scientists of the USPP, but also land managers, policy makers and others to a more complete understanding of the hydrologic system. The model also represents a tool that can provide insight to the potential hydrologic ramifications of water-management actions.
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“Ephemeral-Stream Channel and Basin-Floor Infiltration and Recharge in the Sierra Vista Subwatershed of the Upper San Pedro Basin, Southeastern Arizona” by A.L. Coes and D.R. Pool (2005).
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“Hydrologic requirements of and consumptive ground-water use by riparian vegetation along the San Pedro River, Arizona” by J.M. Leenhouts, J.C. Stromberg, and R.L. Scott (2006).
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“Trends in streamflow of the San Pedro River, southeastern Arizona, and regional trends in precipitation and streamflow in southeastern Arizona and southwestern New Mexico” by B.E. Thomas and D.R. Pool (2006).
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“Timing and duration of flow in ephemeral streams of the Sierra Vista Subwatershed of the Upper San Pedro Basin, Cochise County, Southeastern Arizona” by B. Gungle (2006).
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