PRESENS delivers real-time environmental data from sensors located in remote locations to publicly accessible databases at the Department of Water Resources. The name PRESENS is an acronym for Pushing REmote SENSors but also is meant to convey a sense that the agency has a “presence” all across the state and is constantly collecting valuable water resource data needed for sound scientific decision-making on water development, planning, and appropriation.
The PRESENS system is a primary pillar in achieving the goals and strategic initiatives as set forth in the Department of Water Resources Strategic Plan; Goals and Initiatives; Goal #2; Utilize technology and education to increase our understanding for the improved management of the state’s water resources to "Continue research and deployment of advanced technologies such as Airborne Electromagnetic (AEM) surveys, Pushing REmote SENSors (PRESENS), and an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for data collection efforts."