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Final Project for a GIS II Class

1674341 — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 03:22:25 GMT

I have maybe stupidly decided to do my final GIS II project on the depletion rate of the Ogallala aquifer. I was planning on using data regarding its mass from years ago against its use now. I was also planning to use meteorological data about the precipitation there, to show at what rate it should be replenishing. Does anyone have a reliable data source for any part of this? I would truly appreciate any suggestions! Thank you!

Re: Final Project for a GIS II Class

HeatherSmith — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 10:34:17 GMT

Hi @1674341 ,

You can find aquifer data here: https://www.usgs.gov/mission-areas/water-resources/science/principal-aquifers-united-states?qt-science_center_objects=0#qt-science_center_objects and here: https://www.usgs.gov/mission-areas/water-resources/science/high-plains-aquifer?qt-science_center_objects=0#qt-science_center_objects

and precipitation data here: https://livingatlas.arcgis.com/en/browse/#d=2&q=precipitation

There is also a lesson on Learn ArcGIS related to your topic here: https://learn.arcgis.com/en/projects/find-areas-at-risk-from-aquifer-depletion/

Re: Final Project for a GIS II Class

JayDreier — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 01:16:58 GMT

@HeatherSmith

Thank you so much! This is so helpful!