Advancing Forecast-Informed Reservoir Operation and Planning for the West Gulf through Integration of Climate Forecasts and Reservoir Water Balance Predictions

Summary

This research project seeks to improve forecasts of inflow and water balance for reservoirs in New Mexico and Texas during extreme droughts and pluvial years, with the ultimate aim of developing more efficient reservoir operation strategies to alleviate the impacts of droughts on water supply. The research team will be part of the national drought task force coordinated by NOAA addressing emergent drought issues across the nation. The project is a collaborative effort between UTA Hydromet Group and Carnegie Mellon University; project partners include NOAA Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Lab, National Weather Service, US Bureau of Reclamation, Texas Water Development Board, and US Army Corps of Engineers.

Project Sponsor

NOAA Climate Program Office