Problems of the Division of Irrigation in forecasting water supplies

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TitleProblems of the Division of Irrigation in forecasting water supplies
Publication TypeConference Proceedings
Year of Conference1940
AuthorsMcLauglin, W. W.
Conference Name8th Annual Western Interstate Snow Survey Conference
Series TitleProceedings of the 8th Annual Western Interstate Snow Survey Conference
Date PublishedJanuary 1940
PublisherAmerican Geophysical Union, Transactions, Part I-B:
Conference LocationStanford, California
KeywordsSnow survey history
Abstract

The progress made by the Soil Conservation Service, Division of Irrigation in the field of snow surveys and irrigation water supply forecasting since its inception of the program authorized by Congress in 1935 is reviewed. With the cooperation of Dr. J. E. Church and Professor George D. Clyde the west-wide program in 1940 includes reports from 753 snow survey courses in the major river basins of the West. Although several areas are undeveloped, time will solve the many problems encountered. The cooperation of many Federal, State and private agencies have made possible a rapid expansion. Monthly snow survey bulletins and water forecast data are being duplicated and mailed to thousands of offices from January to May. This information is finding it’s way into the hands of engineers for better irrigation practices and water storage operations.