Summary of water-supply studies in Yosemite National Park, California (July 1970 through 1972)
McClelland EJ and Hotchkiss WR. 1973. Summary of water-supply studies in Yosemite National Park, California (July 1970 through 1972). USGS. Menlo Park, CA
During water-supply studies in Yosemite National Park, surface-water supplies from small streams were monitored, using low-flow gages, to supplement regular data collection at gaging stations on the Merced River. Ground water from unconsolidated deposits and fractures in consolidated rocks has been explored. Water levels in wells show minor seasonal fluctuations, but in general, the aquifers remain nearly full throughout the year. The chemical quality of surface and ground water is good for almost all uses. Water-supply reconnaissance studies have been made for sites at Glacier point, Yosemite Valley, Big Meadow, El Portal, and Badger Pass.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- McClelland, E; Hotchkiss, William
- Date of Issue
- 1973
- Publisher
- USGS
- Units
- WRD , YOSE
- Keywords
- Aquifers, Badger Pass, Big Meadow, Chemical Quality, Clemson, El Portal, Gaging Stations, Glacier Point, Merced River, Monitoring, Streams, Surface Water, Water Levels, Water Quality, Water Supply, Wells, WRBIB, Yosemite Valley