Basin Conceptual Model and Assessment of Water Supply and Demand for the Ames Valley, Johnson Valley, and Means Valley Groundwater Basins
By Kennedy/Jenks/Todd LLC
Issued 2007
In this study, Bighorn-Desert View Water Agency and Mojave Water Agency evaluate management options for water resources in the southwestern Mojave Desert within the Ames Valley, Johnson Valley, and Means Valley groundwater basins. This study develops a technical foundation with the development of basin conceptual models describing the physical and hydraulic conditions for each groundwater basin. A second component includes analysis of current water supply and demand conditions of the region, with an assessment of future projections, supporting management decisions to ensure sustainable water supply.
Detection and Measurement of Land Subsidence Using Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar and Global Positioning System, San Bernardino County, Mojave Desert, California
Mojave River Transition Zone Recharge Project Phase I Report Transition Zone Hydrogeology
By URS Corporation
Published 2003
This report describes the interrelationship of hydrogeologic conditions governing the Transition Zone (TZ) water bridge concept. The water bridge is the physical and natural means by which surface and groundwater are conveyed to the Centro Subarea through the TZ from the upper Alto Subarea. Phase I also entails evaluating the potential for artificial recharge programs based on these interrelating concepts.
Simulation of Ground-Water Flow in the Mojave River Basin, California
By Christina L. Stamos, Peter Martin, Tracy Nishikawa, Brett F. Cox
In cooperation with the Mojave Water Agency
Published 2001 (Version 3)
The proximity of the Mojave River ground-water basin to the highly urbanized Los Angeles region has led to rapid growth in population and, consequently, an increase in the demand for water. The Mojave River, the primary source of surface water for the region, normally is dry – except for a small stretch that has perennial flow and periods of flow after intense storms. As a result, the region relies almost entirely on ground water to meet its agricultural and municipal needs. Groundwater withdrawal since the late 1800’s has resulted in discharge, primarily from pumping wells, which exceeds natural recharge. To plan for anticipated water demands, and for the effects of imported water on the basin, methods are needed to evaluate and project ground-water conditions that result from present and planned changes in the basin. This study is part of a series of studies started in 1992 by the U.S. Geological Survey as a part of southern California Regional Aquifer-System Analysis (RASA) program, in cooperation with the Mojave Water Agency.
Pliocene and Pleistocene Evolution of the Mojave River, and Associated Tectonic Development of the Transverse Ranges and Mojave Desert, Based on Borehole Stratigraphy Studies Near Victorville, CA
Concentrations for Total Dissolved Solids, Arsenic, Boron, Fluoride, and Nitrite-Nitrate for Wells Sampled in the Mojave Water Agency Management Area, California, 1991-1997