What are the long-term trends in ground-water levels and salinity?
Objectives:The primary objective of the ground-water monitoring is to collect data necessary to define seasonal and long-term changes in water levels and salinity of aquifers that underlie PACN parks. Salinity monitoring is a critical element as changes in salinity can signal potential impacts to water supplies and biota. Data will be collected from existing monitoring wells at selected sites within and near PACN parks. Sea-level rise, climate change, and urbanization affect ground water in different ways and on different time scales. Protocols for the collection and analysis of ancillary data necessary to determine the effects of sea-level rise, climate change, and urbanization on ground water and aquatic ecosystems are to be initiated at a later date. Vital Sign Monitoring Status & Trends The Ground-Water Hydrology monitoring protocol is in peer review.
