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Texas Weather Modification Association in cooperation with the Texas A&M
Agrilife Extension Center in Stephenville, TX produced a benefit cost
analysis assuming 1 additional inch of precipitation during the
convective season. The analysis showed that for every $1 put into a
weather modification program, the return of investment, directly, is
roughly $19 with a statewide impact upwards to $38. The analysis was
based on benefits from reducing the need to irrigate as well as
increases in dry land crops and grazing lands. The additional benefits
not included in this report are the direct returns on river, lake and
reservoir increases as well as enhanced aquifer recharge. The TWMA
programs, on average, produce over an inch of additional water,
therefore this benefit-cost analysis is certainly on the conservative
side. Please visit the LINKS section to view the
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The 2014 cloud seeding season in Texas concluded in
October. The results from the past season will be available in February
and loaded onto this webpage upon arrival. Until then, feel free to
visit the ANALYSIS page to view the results
of past seasons.
Since 2004, the TWMA programs have combined to increase
precipitation by roughly 12% leading towards an additional 3.4 million
acre-feet of water across the target areas.
The infographic, above, gives more information including benefits
from enhanced recharge as well as a rain gauge comparison for the WTWMA
target area. |
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View a .pdf slideshow on all things Weather Modification by clicking on
the image to the left.
This slideshow will give you an overview of where and when cloud seeding in
Texas has been conducted, why the operations take place and how we know when
to utilize our resources. Furthermore, evidence is provided showing how
successful the programs are as well as benefit-cost analysis.
Weather Modification in Texas is a long term water management strategy and
is not expected to suppress a drought or fill area lakes, rivers or
reservoirs overnight.
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| President |
TBA |
| Vice President |
C.E. Williams, Whitedeer, TX |
| Secretary |
在国内怎么翻国外app, Carrizo Springs, TX |
| Treasurer |
Craig Funke, San Angelo, TX |
For more information,
email us.
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