Modeled groundwater and surface-water interactions surrounding Mobile Bay, Alabama, 2008–15 | Buobe
Modeled groundwater and surface-water interactions surrounding Mobile Bay, Alabama, 2008–15
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Groundwater discharge is about 2.5% of surface water inflow into Mobile Bay — This suggests minimal impact on bay salinity but could affect local ecosystems.
Emergent groundwater correlates with sea level changes — Sea-level rise may increase emergent areas, impacting coastal vegetation and infrastructure.
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Increased recharge and reduced pumping can significantly reduce groundwater depth, potentially affecting wetland hydrology.
The U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council, has used MODFLOW 6 to develop a groundwater-flow model to simulate groundwater and surface-water interactions in the Mobile Bay, Alabama, area.
