Abstract
Delta at Risk - Documenting Analysis as well as Data
Track: State and Local Government
Author
The California Delta is a key component for water supply to nearly 2/3 of California. At issue is balancing a reliable water supply and restoring a viable Delta ecosystem. GIS is a major tool in analysis of this issue. Documenting the variety of analysis being performed and not only the data involved is critical for organizations preparing and reviewing plans for the Delta. The ArcGIS geoprocessor and metadata tools provide opportunities to effectively document the processes followed. It also provides opportunities to effectively model the analysis performed and convey information on the processes and parameters considered. This can assist organizations reviewing the plans using their own data with information with additional information of interest to them. An example is modeling
Dave Hansen
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
2800 Cottage Way
Sacramento, California 95825
United States
Phone: 916-978-5268
Fax: 916-978-5290
E-mail: dhansen@usbr.gov
Barbara Simpson
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
2800 Cottage Way
Sacramento, California 95825
United States
Phone: 916-978-5031
Fax: 916-978-5290
E-mail: bsimpson@usbr.gov