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9. PRISM average annual precipitation map with SR3 outline (after Daly
1998).
Image by Oregon State University. |
Two factors stand out as reasons to include tributary basins when discussing
the flow of water within the Snake River. First, the majority of recharge occurs
within the tributary basins. Second, the large areas associated with the tributary
basins provide opportunities for development and use of water within the tributary
basins themselves. Use of water within a tributary basin can affect the quantity
and timing of water availability to the Snake River.
Information supplied
by Idaho Water Resource Research Institute, University of Idaho December 1998
Authors: Dr. Gary Johnson, Donna Cosgrove, and Mark Lovell.
Graphics: Sherry Laney and Mark Lovell
All State of Idaho images and graphics created with GIS files obtained through
Idaho Department of Water Resources Public Domain GIS unless otherwise noted.
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