This report represents the results of a study conducted for 

 the Federal-State Interagency San Joaquin Valley Drainage 

 Program. The purpose of the report is to provide the Drainage 

 Program agencies with information for consideration in 

 developing alternatives for agricultural drainage water 

 management. Publication of any findings or recommendations 

 in this report should not be construed as representing the 

 concurrence of the Program agencies. Also, mention of trade 

 names or commercial products does not constitute agency 

 endorsement or recommendation. 



The San Joaquin Valley Drainage Program was established in mid- 1984 as a cooperative 

 effort of the U. S. Bureau of Reclamation, U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U. S. Geological Survey, 

 California Department of Fish and Game, and California Department of Water Resources. The 

 purposes of the Program are to investigate the problems associated with the drainage of irrigated 

 agricultural lands in the San Joaquin Valley and to formulate, evaluate and recommend 

 alternatives for the immediate and long-term management of those problems. Consistent with 

 these purposes. Program objectives address the following key areas: (1) Public Health, (2) 

 surface and ground water resources, (3) agricultural productivity, and (4) fish and wildlife 

 resources. 



Inquiries concerning the San Joaquin Valley Drainage Program may be directed to : 



San Joaquin Valley Drainage Program 



2800 Cottage Way, Room W-2143 



Sacramento, California 95825-1898 



