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5 Findings and Recommendations
Pages 56-58

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... Moreover, the spatial distribution of recharge fluxes influences the vulnerability of aquifers to contamination and the discharge of groundwater into wetlands influences associated ecological and biogeochemical processes. A key science question is how landscape heterogeneity controls spatial and temporal variability of recharge and discharge.
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From page 57...
... Such efforts would include the preservation and study of historical data on groundwater levels, and related hydrologic data such as streamflow records and lake levels, in areas unaffected by direct human influence. These efforts should include a broad range of techniques including paTeocTimatic research such as reconstruction of paleolake levels and isotope geochemistry of old groundwater to provide insights into climatic variables such as paleotemperature.
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From page 58...
... It is hoped that this report will lead to progress in understanding the spatial and temporal variability in diffuse and focused groundwater recharge and discharge, the interaction of groundwater with the climate system, and the spatial and temporal scales of recharge and discharge fluxes. Improved understanding is needed for sustainable utilization of groundwater resources, ecologically sound management of wetlands, lakes and watersheds, and to understand, predict and cope with the effects of potential climate change.
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  • carbon cycle
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