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LPBF announces the release of Hydrocoast maps for the week of May 6th to May 12th
The Hydrocoast program collects a number of environmentally dynamic datasets in an effort to monitor the condition (salinity component) of the basin's estuaries. Wind, rain, tides and freshwater influx from streams and diversions are variables that cause salinity fluctuation, and play a vital role in the health of the basin's estuaries. The Hydrocoast program monitors these variables over a seven day period and produces bi-monthly map products showing the movement of water and salinity across the basin (using field data, MODIS, sattelite imagery, precipitation data, wind data and permanent monitoring stations in the basin such as USGS buoys, Coastwide Reference Monitoring System (CRMS), etc.). As a tool, these map products can be used for scientific discussion, restoration planning between state and federal agencies, and by the commercial and recreational fishery community.
The Hydrocoast maps for the week of May 6-12 show a trend of freshening of the basin due to the high rain input during this week and the week before. There was up to 7 inches of rainfall during this time period near the bird's foot delta and between 2 and 5 inches across the basin. Average daily discharge in local rivers and diversions increased since the last Hydrocoast period. Average daily discharge difference between last Hydrocoast and the current was:
To receive Hydrocoast products by email please email Hydrocoast@saveourlake.org with "subscribe" in the subject line. For more information on the Hydrocoast maps and to view archived maps please visit http://saveourlake.org/coastal-hydromap.php
The Hydrocoast program collects a number of environmentally dynamic datasets in an effort to monitor the condition (salinity component) of the basin's estuaries. Wind, rain, tides and freshwater influx from streams and diversions are variables that cause salinity fluctuation, and play a vital role in the health of the basin's estuaries. The Hydrocoast program monitors these variables over a seven day period and produces bi-monthly map products showing the movement of water and salinity across the basin (using field data, MODIS, sattelite imagery, precipitation data, wind data and permanent monitoring stations in the basin such as USGS buoys, Coastwide Reference Monitoring System (CRMS), etc.). As a tool, these map products can be used for scientific discussion, restoration planning between state and federal agencies, and by the commercial and recreational fishery community.
The Hydrocoast maps for the week of May 6-12 show a trend of freshening of the basin due to the high rain input during this week and the week before. There was up to 7 inches of rainfall during this time period near the bird's foot delta and between 2 and 5 inches across the basin. Average daily discharge in local rivers and diversions increased since the last Hydrocoast period. Average daily discharge difference between last Hydrocoast and the current was:
- Pearl River = 31,002 to 33,757 cfs
- Tangipahoa = 611 to 1,602 cfs
- Tickfaw = 223 to 543 cfs
- Amite = 1,840 to 4,464 cfs
- Caernarvon Diversion = 1,221 to 1,220 cfs
- Mardi Gras Pass = 1,339 to 3,310 cfs
- Violet Siphon = 0 to 280 cfs
To receive Hydrocoast products by email please email Hydrocoast@saveourlake.org with "subscribe" in the subject line. For more information on the Hydrocoast maps and to view archived maps please visit http://saveourlake.org/coastal-hydromap.php
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