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Watershed Review: v.5:no.1(2008:summer)
(University of Washington Water Center, 2008)
Articles include: The National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON), Environmental Spices, Snapshots of Research: Does forest fertilization negatively impact water quality in Hood Canal?, Soil and stream nitrogen in forested headwater stream watersheds in relation to riparian buffers, Engineers Without Borders University of ...
Watershed Review: v.2:no.2(2004:spring)
(University of Washington Water Center, 2004)
Articles include: Moving Beyond the River Continuum Concept: the Importance of Discontinuity in Stream Networks; Urban Stormwater Characterization in a Seattle Neighborhood; Quantifying Headwater Streams and the Connection to the Soil.
Watershed Review: v.2:no.1(2004:winter)
(University of Washington Water Center, 2004)
Articles include: Riparian Buffer Functions Along Lowland Agricultural Streams; Red Alder on the Rise -- Making a Comeback both Economically and Ecologically; "Normative Flows" in Urbanizing Watersheds; Snapshot of Research: Above the dam: the ecology of salmon colonizing new habitat.
The Implications of Global Warming for Water and Salmon in the Pacific Northwest
(University of Washington Water Center, 2005-01)
This fact sheet introduces greenhouse gases and global warming, and describes the impact of global warming on the Pacific Northwest climate, water resources, and salmon.
Down Under: Hyporheic Zones and Their Function
(University of Washington Water Center, 2004-01)
This fact sheet describes hyporheic zones: their fundamental characteristics, their functions, and management implications. Further readings are also suggested.
Monitoring Urban Streams: Strategies and Protocols
(University of Washington Water Center, 2000-01)
This fact sheet introduces monitoring strategies and protocols for urban stream management. The fact sheet presents an approach to crafting the most appropriate monitoring program across a variety of settings. Things to consider when developing a monitoring approach: 1. Monitoring strategy. 2. Management questions. 3. Levels ...
Large Woody Debris: How Much is Enough?
(University of Washington Water Center, 2004-01)
This fact sheet describes large woody debris and its importance to streams and rivers. Management targets are suggested, and a list of further reading is provided.
Nonpoint Source Pollution Programs: Research About Landowner Psychology & Actions
(University of Washington Water Center, 2002-09)
This fact sheet describes a research project looking into landowner intervention programs and how they can encourage adoption of behavior changes to accomplish water quality objectives. The fact sheet will outline the objectives of the research, the results, and suggestions for program planning.
Delineation of the Hyporheic Zone
(University of Washington Water Center, 2004-01)
This fact sheet explains how to determine hyporheic zone presence and extent. Some suggested methods are presented. A reference list for further information is included.
Collaborative Watershed Planning in Washington State: Implementing the Watershed Planning Act
(Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, 2005-07-01)
In 1998 the Washington State Legislature enacted the Watershed Planning Act,
which encourages local governments to develop watershed plans using collaborative processes.
Objectives of the statute are to address water resource and water quality issues, salmon habitat
needs and to establish instream flows. This exploratory ...