The lead staff at RHS Consulting have been working in the field of weather modification for over 40 years, both nationally and internationally. Cloud seeding is conducted with the needs of the client and an awareness of the environmental concerns in mind.

winter operational seeding goals

The goal of a winter operational cloud seeding program is to augment precipitation to increase target area run off for:

•  Water supplies for municipal and recreational uses
• Irrigation for agriculture
• Hydroelectric generation
• Environmental issues such as water quality and temperature, water for fish, and pollutant dilution. ​

Program
Objectives

​To accomplish these goals, RHS Consulting sets these project objectives for every winter seeding program:

• Identifying seed-able opportunities and modifying candidate clouds and storm systems that pass over the target area to enhance precipitation for increasing snowpack and stream flow during the late spring and early summer.
• Accomplishing the goals using state-of-the-art seeding techniques and equipment.
• Complying with all existing rules and regulations arising from federal, state and local government entities.
• Identifying and minimizing any potential impacts on the environment.
• Confining seeding effects to the program target area.
• Identifying and minimizing any real or perceived safety hazards to persons or property within the operational program area.
• Providing appropriate and timely information to the program participants and the public to maintain good relationships with the community.

• Making a reasonable assessment of the program to provide a measure of program effectiveness and accountability.