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peer-reviewed research article

Drainage problems in the San Joaquin Valley—an interagency approach

authors

Louis A. Beck

publication information

California Agriculture 31(5):21-22. DOI: 10.3733/ca.v031n05p21. May 1977.

author affiliations

Louis A. Beck is Director, San Joaquin Valley Interagency Drainage Program, Fresno.

abstract

Abstract Not Available – First paragraph follows:

The west side of the San Joaquin Valley between Tracy and the Tehachapi Mountains has developed or will develop drainage problems. Ultimately, about 1½ million acres will be affected. Agricultural production could be reduced up to 80 percent in the most seriously affected areas.