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Summary: Chromium(VI), known as hexavalent chromium, is a highly toxic and soluble compound that has been widely observed in groundwater across California. A drinking water standard specific to chromium(VI) was proposed by the California Department of Public Health.
Summary: Californias Monterey and Santos shale, two underground formations located in the San Joaquin and Los Angeles basins, respectively, collectively cover 1,750 square miles and contain approximately 13.7 billion barrels of oil, more than 50% of the nations total estimated recoverable resources.
Summary: Competition for water resources is increasing between urban and agricultural entities. Current restrictions on deliveries for agriculture necessitate more accurate information on water requirements of important crops.
Summary: Water supplies are critical to urban populations in southern California. These supplies and the associated ecosystems are impacted by residents' decisions with respect to water conservation, pollution prevention, and landscape plants.
Completed Projects Estimating soil nitrogen mineralization for fertilizer management Due to high groundwater nitrate concentrations, California growers are facing increasing pressure to improve nitrogen use efficiency in crop production to reduce nitrate leaching.
Summary: The Salton Sea, the largest lake in Southern California, provides critical wildlife habitat. While it was once part of a vast inland sea, more recently water in the lake has come largely from irrigation runoff and leaching.
Summary: California uses approximately 15 billion gallons of groundwater per day, more than any other state in the United States. Currently, groundwater accounts for about half of Californias water supply.
Summary: Street-side stormwater management facilities are increasingly common as cities try to find ways to increase local water recharge. These facilities are often planted with vegetation that includes ornamental trees. However, little is known about the survival, growth, and health of the trees.
