Final Project for a GIS II Class

[1674341]

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!

[HeatherSmith · Accepted solution]

Hi @1674341 ,

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

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/ 

[JayDreier]

@HeatherSmith

Thank you so much! This is so helpful!