Water Resources Research Act Program

Details for Project ID CA_2025_EscrivaBou

An experimental drought impact monitor at the local scale by combining water systems and socio-economic modeling frameworks

Institute: California
Year Established: 2025 Start Date: 2026-01-01 End Date: 2026-12-31
Total Federal Funds: $15,547 Total Non-Federal Funds: $14,646

Principal Investigators: Alvar Escriva-Bou

Project Summary: This project addresses these challenges by developing an experimental, quasi-real-time drought impact monitoring system for California's San Joaquin Valley, a region facing significant water challenges. The system will integrate hydrometeorological data?such as precipitation, evapotranspiration, and reservoir storage?with socio-economic impact assessments to estimate drought consequences for agriculture, cities, and rural communities.