About
The Walker Basin Project is a comprehensive, research-guided project to sustain the Basin’s economy, ecosystem and lake. This federally funded project involves collaborative environmental and economic research conducted by researchers with the Desert Research Institute (DRI) and the University of Nevada, Reno. It also involves the acquisition of water and water rights from willing sellers under the coordination of the Nevada System of Higher Education. The research is exploring the best means by which to get additional water to the lake while maintaining the Basin’s economy and ecosystem.
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Comprehensive Walker Lake Basin Overview
Report by Dr. Saxon E. Sharpe, Dr. Mary E. Cablk, and Dr. James M. Thomas
Desert Research Institute - May 2007, Revision 01 May 2008
This report describes physical, hydrological, and biological environments of the Walker Lake Basin. The information is based on current data drawn from peer-reviewed scientific literature, agency data sets and reports, and other published sources. Acronyms, tables, figures and a glossary of key terms are included at the beginning of the report. This document is to be used as a starting point for those interested in learning more about, or conducting research in, the Walker Basin.
Overview Walker River Basin Research Program
Presentation by James M. Thomas, Ph.D., Research Professor, Director, Center for Watershed Environmental Sustainability, Desert Research Institute – March 2008
The Walker River Basin was the topic of a panel moderated by James Thomas at the annual Nevada Water Resources Association (NWRA) Conference. The panel focused on ongoing hydrologic studies directed by the University of Nevada System of Higher Education and the US Geological Survey.