Resource

Potential impacts on hydrology and hydropower production under climate warming of the sierra Nevada

Resource Type
Industry Papers and Articles
Reference Title
Potential impacts on hydrology and hydropower production under climate warming of the sierra Nevada
Author/Presenter
Mehta, Vishal K.
Rheinheimer, David E.
Yates, David
Purkey, David R.
Viers, Joshua H.
Young, Charles A.
Mount, Jeffrey F.
Year
2011
Journal Title
Journal of Water and Climate Change
Journal Volume
2
Journal Issue
1
ISBN/ISSN
ISSN: 2040-2244
Topic Location
California
Abstract/Additional Information

Watersheds of the Cosumnes, American, Bear and Yuba (CABY) Rivers in the Sierra Nevada, California, are managed with a complex network of reservoirs, dams, hydropower plants and water conveyances. While water transfers are based on priorities among competing demands, hydropower generation is licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and regulated by federal and state laws and multi-party agreements.

URL(s)
http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/wcc.2011.054