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How to Measure Water Levels in Wells, Rivers, and Lakes
Measuring water levels in a body of water is not hard to do. A tape measure or measuring stick will work just fine. But these water level measurements are often needed on a regular basis to track changes in water levels from one season to another, or even every minute. Luckily there are a wide range of systems for accurately and precisely measuring water levels over time in different conditions. READ TO FIND OUT WHICH SYSTEM FITS YOUR NEEDS!
LWS is Hiring!
Lytle Water Solutions, LLC (LWS) is seeking a full-time water resources engineer/hydrologist/hydrogeologist to assist with water resources related project work. LWS is a small water resources engineering firm with a varied client base. We are located in Lakewood. The office currently operates on a hybrid model with a mix of in-office and remote work.
Rueter-Hess Reservoir History: Part 3 - The Water Right was the Easy Part Compared to the Necessary Permitting for the Dam
Rueter-Hess Reservoir History: Part 3 - The Water Right was the Easy Part Compared to the Necessary Permitting for the Dam….
ASSESSMENT OF GROUNDWATER CONTROLS TO PROTECT OAKLAND ATHLETICS’ PROPOSED WATERFRONT BALLPARK
In 2019, the Oakland Athletics baseball club was proposing a new baseball stadium along the waterfront on the Inner Harbor of Oakland, which connects to the San Francisco Bay and is located north of Jack London Square. The proposed site was at the historic Howard Terminal, which has been used since the late 1800s for container cargo operations. The proposed stadium location was designed to revitalize the area while maintaining historical features that speak to the history of the Howard Terminal and the importance of maritime commerce in Oakland. LWS was retained to evaluate groundwater issues associated with the proposed stadium location.
Although the Athletics ultimately decided to move out of Oakland, the studies for the former proposed ballpark are unique and interesting….
The Groundwater Project
This is an update to our previous blog about the online, peer reviewed, free reference series called The Groundwater Project. This project, led by Dr. John Cherry, is authored by 471 groundwater scientists and educators from around the world and has been translated into several languages. As of December 2023, the project has 42 original publications including two publications for children. The Groundwater Project also makes available some seminal groundwater texts.
Rueter-Hess Reservoir History: Part 2 - Where Does PWSD Go From Here?
Rueter-Hess Reservoir History Part 2: Where does PWSD go from here? Read on….
Rueter-Hess Reservoir History: Part 1 - Genesis of the Project
Rueter-Hess Reservoir, storing water behind the Frank Jaeger Dam, is in operation and has stored as much as 30,000 acre-feet (“ac-ft”). However, it has taken a lot of effort to bring this centerpiece of the Parker Water and Sanitation District (“PWSD”) water supply system to fruition. This series of blogs tells the story of the development of Rueter-Hess Reservoir.
Nevada’s Water Smart Program (Cont’d.)
After researching the Nevada Assembly Bill 356, which prohibits the use of Colorado River water to irrigate non-functional grass (see October 24 LWS Blog), I was struck by the statement to the Associated Press by Nevada Assemblyman Howard Watts III, a sponsor of the bill who said:
“This sends a clear message about what other states need to be looking at in order to preserve water.”
Nevada’s Water Smart Program
The first-of-its-kind, Nevada Assembly Bill 356 (“AB356”), prohibits the use of Colorado River water to irrigate non-functional grass (non-functional is used to describe decorative turf). This blog discusses what has led up to this law, implementation of the law and the positive impacts on water savings…
Free River - Positive Impacts
The free conditions that have been so beneficial to junior water storage rights such as Rueter-Hess Reservoir near Parker have come to an end. Initially described in the LWS blog of June 28, the extended free river condition for Rueter-Hess Reservoir on Cherry Creek came to an end on Sunday, July 16, after 64 straight days of free river conditions!
Free River! We have it now; what is it?
While free river conditions are more common in some drainage basins in Colorado, e.g., the Yampa and White Rivers, it is not as common in the South Platte River. However, the late spring wet weather along the Front Range, coupled with the annual spring runoff, have provided an extended free river condition for much of the South Platte River Basin. Free river conditions started on May 10, 2023 and continue to date (June 10, 2023)
LWS has a new location!
Lytle Water Solutions has a NEW LOCATION! We have moved to the Golden Hill Office Center at 12600 West Colfax Avenue in Lakewood, Colorado. Please come see us!