EPISODE · May 6, 2021 · 1H 1M
Remote Monitoring of the Ogallala-High Plains Aquifer with Ed Reboulet of the Kansas Geological Survey
from AquaPod: Water Monitoring Stories from the Field
After years of monitoring water levels in the Ogallala-High Plains Aquifer, KGS's Ed Reboulet shares disturbing news on the condition of this essential North American water resource and what needs to be done to protect it. Listen now.Related Resources:Water well hydrographs: An underutilized resource for characterizing subsurface conditionsInterpreting temporal variations in river response functions: an example from the Arkansas River, Kansas, USAInterpretation of water level changes in the High Plains aquifer in western KansasNew insights from well responses to fluctuations in barometgoogleric pressureKansas Geological Survey High Plains / Ogallala Aquifer Information web pageFollow In-Situ on social media for updates on podcasts, success stories, product launches and more.LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube We want to hear from you! Let us know what you think about the show and any feedback you have for our team.
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In his work with the Kansas Geological Survey, Senior Research Assistant and Field Hydrogeologist Ed Reboulet has collected water level data on the Ogallala-High Plains Aquifer for more than a decade. Drawdowns used to irrigate farmland in the western part of the state have depleted the aquifer, and Ed’s data show a consistent decline, signaling some tough decisions ahead for those who use and manage this precious resource.
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Remote Monitoring of the Ogallala-High Plains Aquifer with Ed Reboulet of the Kansas Geological Survey
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