Tile Drainage: Solves salinity problems in tulelake basin

Baghott, K; Houston, C

Tile Drainage: Solves salinity problems in tulelake basin

Authors

K. G. Baghott
C. E. Houston

Authors Affiliations

Kenneth G. Baghott is Farm Advisor, Tulelake, Modoc and Siskiyou counties, University of California, Davis; Clyde E. Houston is Extension Irrigation and Drainage Engineer, University of California, Davis.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 19(8):6-7. DOI:10.3733/ca.v019n08p6. August 1965.

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Abstract

Drainage problems have been corrected on 45 Tulelake Basin farms in Modoc and Siskiyou counties through installations of tile drain lines. Studies have shown excellent reductions of soil salinity and high water tables, with no failures reported since installation of the drains over five years ago.

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