WWRC 89-13
Irrigation Diversions and Return Flows-Pinedale
Purpose
An alluvial aquifer located in west-central
Wyoming in which artificial recharge to the aquifer was
provided by flood irrigation was studied. The aquifer is
located on the upper region of a large watershed. The
stream system has become highly regulated due to the flood
irrigation practices, resulting in a relatively flood-free
drainage system. This thesis evaluates the effect that this
recharge had on stream-aquifer interaction over time, primarily
the percentage of the diverted surface flow returning
to the downstream system. The mode of transport and the
rate at which this flow returned to the stream system is
also analyzed.
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