The Importance of Natural Watershed Hydrology and How to Advance it in Urban Areas

Abstract

Richard Horner will describe the elements of Pacific Northwest forest hydrology: trees and soils. He will contrast this to urban hydrology, where the hydrologic services of trees and soils are lost. He will describe the impacts of urban hydrology on streams and aquatic life. Solutions will be presented to alleviate urban impacts. Finally, Horner will describe more advanced watershed analysis techniques.