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Evaluation of Concrete and Related Materials for Desalination Plants: Second Annual Progress Report

Description: Report investigating concrete for use in a sea water desalination plant. Concretes containing both natural and limestone aggregates were tested under the temperature, pressure, salinity, and structural stress conditions that could be expected in such a plant.
Date: June 1968
Creator: United States. Bureau of Reclamation.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Case Studies of Desalted Water for Irrigation

Description: Report studying the use of desalinated water for irrigation at three locations in Arizona and California. Costs and benefits are measured among several different areas, including multiple concentrations of desalinated water, different desalting methods, and the desalting process.
Date: March 1972
Creator: United States. Bureau of Reclamation.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Value of Desalted Water for Irrigation

Description: From Introduction: "This report contains the results of a research study on the "Value of Desalted Water for Irrigation" undertaken in January 1967 by the Bureau of Reclamation and the Saline Water, United Sates Department of the Interior. The objectives of the study were: a. To determine, through application of desalting techniques, the costs and benefits associated with the progressive decreases in the salinity of irrigation water supplies. b. To identify the possible means of introducing des… more
Date: September 1969
Creator: United States. Bureau of Reclamation.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Vacation Water-Fun

Description: "Water safety rules presented in the form of short poems written by schoolchildren and illustrated by David Cunningham, an illustrator employed by Bureau of Reclamation Region 7 who signed his name as 'CunningHAM.' There is a recurring character shaped like a safety pin, but with human face, hair, and limbs" - from UNT Government Comics LibGuide
Date: 1976
Creator: United States. Bureau of Reclamation.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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A Preliminary Assessment of the Hydrologic Characteristics of the James River in South Dakota

Description: From objectives and scope: The objectives of this study were to more accurately define certain hydrologic and hydraulic characteristics of the James River and its tributaries in South Dakota, to analyze the water budget and water quality within the Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge, and to identify the need for additional studies.
Date: 1983
Creator: Benson, Rick D.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Evaluation of the Effects of Lake Audubon on Ground- and Surface-Water Levels in the Lake Nettie Area, Eastern Mclean County, North Dakota

Description: Purpose and scope: The purpose of this investigation is to describe changes in the ground-water levels and levels of surface-water bodies and to ascertain whether those changes can be ascribed to the raising of the level of Lake Audubon, or to the subsequent filling of the McClusky Canal, or both. The changes will be determined by analysis of water-level records obtained from observation wells.
Date: 1983
Creator: Armstrong, C. A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Investigation of Membrane Stack Resistance Increase With a Natural Brackish Water

Description: From Introduction: "An investigation was undertaken by the Bureau of Reclamation to identify the cause of causes of this problem with a particular brackish water. The resistance increase of is of great concern principally because of the increase in power consumption that ultimately contributes to a higher cost for product water. Reports show that membrane stack resistance has increased as much as 200 percent over period of several days."
Date: January 1968
Creator: Furukawa, D. H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Renewable Energy Assessment of Bureau of Reclamation Land and Facilities Using Geographic Information Systems

Description: This report summarizes results of geographic information system screening for solar and wind potential at select Bureau of Reclamation lands in the western United States. The study included both utility-scale and facility-scale potential. This study supplements information in the report titled Renewable Energy Assessment for the Bureau of Reclamation: Final Report.
Date: May 1, 2013
Creator: Heimiller, D.; Haase, S. & Melius, J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Conveyance Characteristics of the Nueces River, Cotulla to Simmons, Texas

Description: From purpose and scope: The purpose of this study is to provide data and hydrologic interpretations for use by the Bureau of Reclamation in evaluating and quantifying natural water losses that are known to occur along some reaches of the Nueces River. Specifically, this report presents data and analyses describing the conveyance characteristics of that reach of the Nueces River from Cotulla to Simmons.
Date: 1983
Creator: Massey, Bernard C. & Reeves, William E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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A Method for Estimating Ground-Water Return Flow to the Lower Colorado River in the Yuma Area, Arizona and California--Executive Summary

Description: Purpose and scope: The purpose of this study was to develop a method for estimating the amount of subsurface return flow to the Colorado River in the Yuma area. This report presents a method that will permit an accounting of ground-water return flows from each side of the Colorado River in the Yuma reach. The estimates of return flow can be used by water-management agencies in determining return-flow credits for the States of Arizona and California.
Date: December 1983
Creator: Loeltz, O. J. & Leake, S. A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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A Method for Estimating Ground-Water Return Flow to the Lower Colorado River in the Yuma Area, Arizona and California

Description: Purpose and scope: The purpose of this study was to develop a method for estimating the amount of subsurface return flow to the Colorado River in the Yuma area. This report presents a method that permits an approximate accounting of ground-water return flow from each side of the Colorado River in Yuma reach. The method presented in this report was developed specifically for application in the Yuma area. The validity of the assumptions inherent in the method was evaluated on the basis of the loc… more
Date: December 1983
Creator: Loeltz, O. J. & Leake, S. A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Research on Pumping Unit Studies: Final Evaluation Report

Description: From Introduction and Purpose of Studies: "The Bureau of Reclamation was engaged to administer contracts with pump manufactures to supply data on large pumping units capable of withstanding aerated sea water and the hot brine solutions to be encountered in such plants. The data, as evaluated in this report, are to be made available to 15 or more architect-engineers who have been engaged to prepare conceptual designs of the treatment plants."
Date: September 1966
Creator: United States. Bureau of Reclamation. Office of Chief Engineer.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Yakima Fish Passage : Phase II : Fish Screen Construction.

Description: Accomplishments in 2001--2002 were spotty and limited due primarily to right-of-way problems at several sites and unanticipated changes in scope at some sites. Changes in BPA funding procedures have also impacted our ability to accomplish previously scheduled work. The following is a brief summary of work accomplished and scheduled at the remaining Phase II sites. (1) Selah-Moxee Fish Screen--Construction at this site was started in October 2001 and was completed in March 2002. We have settled … more
Date: March 1, 2003
Creator: United States. Bureau of Reclamation. Pacific Northwest Region.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Effects of Ground-Water Development on the Proposed Palmetto Bend Dam and Reservoir in Southeast Texas

Description: Abstract: Ground water continues to discharge into the Navidad and Lavaca Rivers by seepage out-flow even though large amounts of ground water are pumped for irrigation. Although a reduction in streamflow probably has occurred, a complete loss of the low flow of the streams by infiltration to a lowered water table seems remote. The large ground-water withdrawals will continue to cause land-surface subsidence, which will range from 0.012 foot to more than 0.026 foot per year. A minimum of about … more
Date: May 1973
Creator: Baker, E. T., Jr. & Follett, C. R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Selected Hydrologic Characteristics of the South Platte River in the Vicinity of the Proposed Narrows Reservoir Near Fort Morgan, Colorado

Description: From abstract: "A three-year study was made to document water quality, suspended sediment, and gain-and-loss characteristics of the South Platte near Fort Morgan, Colorado, prior to construction of the construction of the proposed Narrows Reservoir." It contains maps, graphs, and tables.
Date: 1983
Creator: Minges, Donald R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Field Tests for the United States Atomic Energy Commission on the Use of the Seismic Geophysical Method for Tracing "Buried Channels" in the Monument Valley Area, Arizona

Description: From introduction: This report contains the results of field tests for the U.S. AEC on the use of the seismic geophysical method for tracing "buried channels" in the Monument Valley area, Arizona.
Date: November 15, 1952
Creator: Wantland, Dart & Casey, Robert D.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Streamflow Losses and Changes in Ground-Water Levels Along the Salt and Gila Rivers Near Phoenix, Arizona--February 1978 to June 1980

Description: Scope: This report summarizes part of the hydrologic data needed to determine the effects of streamflow on ground-water storage. The report includes (1) streamflow data at selected points between the water-conservation reservoirs on the Salt and Verde Rivers and the Gila River as Gillespie Dam, (2) changes in ground-water levels in 169 observation wells from February 1978 to May 1980, (3) an estimate of the streamflow losses along the Salt and Gila Rivers between Granite Reef and Gillespie Dam… more
Date: April 1983
Creator: Mann, Larry J. & Rohne, Paul B., Jr.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Renewable Energy Assessment for the Bureau of Reclamation

Description: Report summarizes the results of an assessment and analysis of renewable energy opportunities conducted for the U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Report contains results from utility scale analysis and site visits, as well as facility scale screening and site visits.
Date: May 1, 2012
Creator: Haase, S.; Burman, K.; Dahle, D.; Heimiller, D. & Van Geet, O.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Geology of the Stanford-Hobson Area, Central Montana

Description: From introduction: The Stanford-Hobson area project was undertaken by the United States Geological Survey, in cooperation with the United States Bureau of Reclamation, as part of a program for the geologic mapping and investigation of mineral resources in the Missouri River basin. The field work that is the basis of the ensuing report consisted of mapping the geology and determining stratigraphic relationships in sufficient detail to evaluate the mineral resources, especially the oil and gas po… more
Date: 1956
Creator: Vine, James David
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Streamflow Losses Along the Balcones Fault Zone, Nueces River Basin, Texas

Description: From purpose and scope: The overall purpose of the investigation was to provide information useful for designing recharge reservoirs above the Balcones Fault Zone and for managing these reservoirs for efficient and effective use of the ground- and surface-water resources. Major objectives were to define the distribution of streamflow losses along the streams, to quantify the natural losses, and to determine the influence of various hydrologic conditions such as antecedent conditions, ground-wat… more
Date: 1983
Creator: Land, L. F.; Boning, C. W.; Harmsen, Lynn & Reeves, R. D.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Case Studies of Potential Facility-Scale and Utility-Scale Non-Hydro Renewable Energy Projects across Reclamation

Description: This report summarizes the results of an assessment and analysis of renewable energy opportunities conducted for the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Tasks included assessing the suitability for wind and solar on both a utility and facility scale.
Date: May 1, 2013
Creator: Haase, S.; Burman, K.; Dahle, D.; Heimiller, D.; Jimenez, A.; Melius, J. et al.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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