Clayey Basin Group
Scenario model
Current ecosystem state
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Management practices/drivers
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Transition T1
Increased salinity
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Transition T2
Urbanization/Agricultural Conversion
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Restoration pathway R1
Saline Management
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Transition T3
Urbanization/Agricultural Conversion
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Restoration pathway R1
Restoration of Hydrology
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Restoration pathway R3
Hydrology Restored but Saline Unmanaged
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No transition or restoration pathway between the selected states has been described
Target ecosystem state
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Description
This state represents the historic plant community and ecological functions of the site.
Submodel
Mechanism
Increased salinity
Constraints to recovery
There are region wide concerns with soil salinity in the San Joaquin Valley.
Mechanism
This transition is caused by changes in hydrology increasing the depth to water table and decreasing frequency of flooding.
Constraints to recovery
Statewide infrastructure controls regional hydrology.
Mechanism
This restoration pathway occurs when significant time and money inputs are focused on addressing sources of salt and salts that have accumulated are flushed out.
Mechanism
This restoration pathway occurs only when significant time and money inputs are focused on returning ecological function and hydrology as well as managing soil salinity.
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