July 13, 2019 | WSU Insider
Until recently, a climate-change induced shift in water supply was the story of the Columbia River Basin’s future. But as researchers continue to fine tune climate models, shifting demand for water now must be accounted for, say Washington State University scientists.
Because the region depends on snowpack accumulation in winter to supply spring and summer irrigation water, the climate warming-induced shift in precipitation type had researchers and resource managers worried. If there’s more rain and less snow, how will there be enough melt water to feed the irrigation system through the warm times of the year?
Supply and demand are accounted for in a recent paper by WSU assistant research professor Kirti Rajagopalan and colleagues.
Read the Article : Demand factored into Columbia River Basin’s future. WSU Insider