Evaluate NPS Geohydrology

The primary objectives of this project are: (1) Promote the application of physical hydrology and geohydrology information to the conservation, restoration, and management of NPS managed resources; (2) Characterize the geohydrology of the basin-fill aquifer supplying the Cottonwood developed area in Joshua Tree National Park; (3) Develop groundwater assessments and investigations for park units, as requested by NPS and accepted by CSU, to provide additional learning opportunities and resource management alternatives; (4) Provide NPS managers with geohydrologic interpretations in an understandable form that provides necessary information to make decisions regarding water supply for visitors, staff, and preservation of water dependent natural resources.