Projects Database

Stockton Deep Water Channel Tracer Release Experiment

Project Leader:
Dr. David Ho

Earth Institute Contact: Dr. David Ho

Locations: United States of America

Special Locations:
San Francisco Bay Area

Description:
Experiment at the confluence of the ship channel and the San Joaquin river to examine the mechanisms responsible for low dissolved oxygen in the region.  The Stockton Deep Water Channel is connected to the San Francisco Bay and Delta.  The tracer release experiment is complimented by physical measurements.

EI Unit:
Center For Rivers and Estuaries

Cross Cutting Themes:
Water

Core Disciplines:
Earth Sciences

Funding Agency:
CALFED

Last Modified: 12-31-1969