NRCSApril2007

• Title: NRCS- Snow Survey & Water Supply Forecasting
• Date: 4/18/2007
• Description: Water Availability Task Force Meeting Presentation
• Basin: Statewide
• Drought Mitigation - Doc Type: Presentation

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Science Contact: Tom [e-mail],gov 503 41 4 3010 www.wccmcs.usda.govlv./sfidaily_10recasts.html

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Science Contact: Tom ,[e-mail] 503 41 4 3010 www.wcc.nrcs.usda.govlv./sfidaily_forecasts.html

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Science Contact: Tom .Pf:[e-mail] 503 414 3010 www.wcc.nrcs.usda.govlv./sftdaily_forecasts.html

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