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Digital-model analysis of the effects of water-use alternatives on spring discharges Gooding and Jerome Counties, Idaho

Water Information Bulletin 42
Prepared by the U.S. Geological Survey in cooperation with the Idaho Department of Water Resources, Statehouse, Boise, Idaho
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Abstract

Springs discharging from the Snake Plain aquifer contribute approximately 6,000 cubic feet per second (170 cubic metres per second) to flow in the Snake River between Milner and King Hill. Before irrigation began on the Snake River Plain north and east of the springs, total spring discharge was about 4,200 cubic feet per second (120 cubic meters per second). Increasing amounts of irrigated acreage from the early 1900's to the mid-1940's contributed more irrigation-return water to the aquifer resulting in increased discharge at the springs. Maximum discharge of about 6,800 cubic feet per second (190 cubic metres per second) occurred during the late 1940's and early 1950's. Increased use of pumped ground water for irrigation and changing irrigation practices have since resulted in a decline in spring discharge.

Suggested Citation

Moreland, J.A., 1976, Digital-model analysis of the effects of water-use alternatives on spring discharges Gooding and Jerome Counties, Idaho: Water Information Bulletin 42, vi, 46 p.; ill.; maps.

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Publication type Report
Publication Subtype Other Government Series
Title Digital-model analysis of the effects of water-use alternatives on spring discharges Gooding and Jerome Counties, Idaho
Series title Water Information Bulletin
Series number 42
Year Published 1976
Language English
Publisher Idaho Department of Water Resources
Publisher location Boise, ID
Contributing office(s) Idaho Water Science Center
Description vi, 46 p.; ill.; maps
First page i
Last page 46
Country United States
State Idaho
County Gooding County;Jerome County
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