This website presents a first estimate of how much water is lost from the Great Salt Lake (GSL) basin as a result of Phragmites invasion. Project prepared by the Utah Division of Water Quality
Summary
A simple model was developed to estimate water consumption of Phragmites. This model was based on: (i) daily weather data from four stations near Great Salt Lake and Utah Lake collected during 11 years (2005–2015), (ii) crop coefficient values for Phragmites reported in the literature, and (iii) Phragmites cover area in the GSL basin. We ran the model for three scenarios (standard, stress, and flooding conditions). Results of this analysis show that Phragmites consumptive water use is 32 inches (in) during the season (May–October) [under standard conditions]. July and August constitute the months with the highest water consumption in the four sites and water requirements are 71,446 acre-ft during the season. Evapotranspiration of Phragmites is reduced by the effects of salinity and it increases during the flooding scenario.
Final report can be shared upon request. Just send me an email ([email protected])
Final report can be shared upon request. Just send me an email ([email protected])