Water Resources Management Plan, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
Barnett JJ and Sharrow D. 1992. Water Resources Management Plan, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. NPS D-77. National Park Service, Western Region. San Francisco, California
The introduction notes the various legislative guidelines and other constraints on the management of water resources at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. The section on the hydrologic environment describes the climate, topography and geology, watersheds, flora and fauna. Then a discussion of the water resources gives details on surface and groundwater, riparian and aquatic resources and habitats, flood hazards, and wastewater management. Water rights are also discussed. The remainder of the volume deals with management issues and projects. Extensive bibliography, 10 figures (including map folded into pocket), 4 tables, 6 appendices (including tables of water sources)
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Barnett, James; Sharrow, David
- Date of Issue
- 1992-06
- Publisher
- National Park Service, Western Region
- Units
- ORPI , WRD
- Keywords
- Birds (Aves), Clemson, Climate, Drainages, Geology, Groundwater, Plants, Riparian Zone, Surface Water, Topography, Water Resources, Water Rights, Watersheds, Wildlife, WRBIB