Hydrologic Impact of Small-Scale Instream Diversions for Frost and Heat Protection in California Wine Country
Authors:
Adina Merenlender
Tags:
California, environmental stress, large scale water diversions, small-scale water projects, stream hydrology, vineyards, water diversion timing
Journal:
River Research and Applications
Year Published:
2009
Policy Summary
This study examines the effects of small-scale water projects (such as diverting water for vineyards and heat protection) on aquatic ecosystems. The results of the study found that smaller scale projects are not as disruptive as large-scale water diversions, and that the timing and abundance of such diversions is an important factor in characterizing the changes in streamflow they may cause.
