Water in California (Water and Power)



HYD 198, 3 units (soon to be listed as HYD 10) CRN 57906
(Freshman can enroll in ERS 98 to insure credit, using CRN 53435)
Instructor: Wendy Silk
Classroom: 203 Wellman
Tuesday and Thursday: 9-10:20 AM

California Water History (Cadillac Desert):

- The southern CA water story: a case history of water and power
- Evolution of the state and federal water projects

and Current Issues:
- Current problems and the role of science

    Watershed management
    Water storage and management (dams or groundwater banking?)
    Water quality (is our drinking water safe?)
    Hydroelectric
    Agricultural and urban issues
    Nuclear waste storage
    Leaking underground fuel tanks