1998 Research Activity Information

This site is organized according to the three theme areas in Reclamation’s Research and Technology Transfer Program:

Water Resources
Environmental Resources
Facilities and Infrastructure Resources

Approximately 100 ongoing projects are featured in this site, to include:

Title of projects and name and contact information for the applicable researchers
Abstract of the project
Quarterly project status information
Links to relevant or more detailed information

Project TitleProject Title	Project I.D. #
Water Resources
Water Quality Protection & EnhancementWater Resources	WR.1
Refined Irrigation for Advanced Irrigation Systems	WR.2
Mathematical Model for Design & Management of Constructed Wetlands	WR.3
Water Measurement Methods	WR.4
Hydrologic Forecasting — Mid-Pacific Watersheds and El Nino Forecasting Support	WR.5
Low-cost Real Time Monitoring and Control Systems	WR.6
Numerical Modeling of Artificial Aquifer Recharge in the Eastern Snake River Plain, Idaho	WR.7
Riparian Evapotranspiration in the Middle Rio Grande River Valley	WR.8
Determining the Sources of Mercury Concentrations in South-Central New Mexico Water Bodies	WR.9
Irrigation Suitability of Glacial Till Lands	WR.10
Conversion of Reclamation's NEXRAD Snow Accumulation Algorithm into a Rain Accumulation Algorithm	WR.11
Enhanced Real-time Agricultural Meteorologic Information System for Water Conservation and Irrigation Scheduling	WR.12
Enhanced Real-time Agricultural Meteorologic Information System for Water Conservation Irrigation Scheduling & Improved in Canal and Reservoir Operations	WR.13
Water Level Sensor and Recorder	WR.14
Cooperative Work with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in Using NEXRAD Radar Snow Estimation	WR.15
Irrigation Enterprise Management Practice Study	WR.16
Special Technologies Research	WR.17
Chemistry of Surface and Groundwaters	WR.18
Water Systems Automation Technology	WR.19
Enhancement and Demonstration of Stream Water Quality Modeling Field Studies	WR.20
Reservoir Water Quality Model Development and Modification	WR.21
Atmospheric Storm Models for Extreme Precipitation Development	WR.22
Federal Interagency Sedimentation Project (FISP)	WR.23
Watershed and River Systems Management Program	WR.24
High Plains Groundwater Recharge Program	WR.25
Desalination R&D Program	WR.26
Environmental Resources
Protection & Management of Reclamation Fisheries	ER.1
Constructed Wetland Use in Managing Aquatic Ecosystems	ER.2
Fish Screen Research Program	ER.3
Fish Passage for Small Diversion Dams	ER.4
Ecology Investigations of Western Reservoirs	ER.5
Development of Improved Aquatic Site Pest Management Methods	ER.6
Biological Control of Mollusks	ER.7
Aerial Mapping of Noxious Weed Infestation	ER.8
Southwestern Willow Flycatcher Predator Study	ER.9
Waterfowl Use of Created Islands	ER.10
Xenobiotic Impact of Reservoir Ecology	ER.11
Mapping Surface Water Quality in Owyhee Reservoir Using Imaging Spectrometer Data	ER.12
Facilities and Infrastructure
Power Systems Diagnostics	FI.1
Improved River Basin Management Control	FI.2
Dam Foundation Erosion	FI.3
Performance of Alternate Canal Lining Technology— Deschutes Demonstration Program	FI.4
Longterm Durability of Geosynthetic Barriers	FI.5
Nondestructive Techniques To Access On-Site Condition of Structures	FI.6
Remediation Grouting of Piping	FI.7
Improved Efficiency of Operations Literature Review	FI.8
Cavitation in Shear Layers and Vortices	FI.9
Examining the Feasibility of Utilizing GIS Technology To Facilitate Emergency Management Planning Related to Dam Safety	FI.10
Continuous Monitoring of Metal Structures	FI.11