Irrigated Agriculture, Energy, and Endangered Species In the Upper Klamath Basin: Evaluating Trade-Offs and Interconnections Brent
by B. Boehlert
2020-04-20 04:03:13
Irrigated Agriculture, Energy, and Endangered Species In the Upper Klamath Basin: Evaluating Trade-Offs and Interconnections Brent
by B. Boehlert
2020-04-20 04:03:13
This research assesses the impact of changes in ESA flow requirements and energy prices on the Upper Klamath Basin farm economy given variable levels of water trading flexibility and groundwater availability. A mathematical programming and Geographic...
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This research assesses the impact of changes in ESA flow requirements and energy prices on the Upper Klamath Basin farm economy given variable levels of water trading flexibility and groundwater availability. A mathematical programming and Geographic Information System (GIS) framework is used in which farm decisions are assumed to maximize net revenue subject to hydrological, institutional, economic, and agronomic constraints. The results suggest that greater development of basin groundwater resources and the institution of a flexible water bank may be sufficient to mitigate the majority of costs related to increased ESA flow requirements in future years.
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