Influence of Forest Cover Loss and Land Use Change on Water Quantity and Quality
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When:
Jul 9, 2013 2:00 pm US/Eastern
Length: 01:00 (hh:mm)
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Presenter(s):
- Dr. Graeme Lockaby, Auburn University
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Conversion of forest land to urban uses is the primary cause of forest loss in the southeastern US at present. When these conversions take place, major changes often occur in hydrologic cycles and water quality. Hydrologic impacts include loss of hydrograph stability, increased discharge and velocity, and reduction of base flow. Simultaneously, urbanization significantly degrades water quality through increases in concentrations of inorganic and organic forms of nutrients, human and animal waste, heavy metals, pathogenic microbial populations, assorted medications, and other harmful compounds. The nature of these impacts varies depending on the type of urban development, climatic trends, and the particular physiographic regions in which the conversion takes place. The impacts have practical implications for water supply, human health, and the biotic integrity of streams. Details of the changes along with preventive and remedial management options will be discussed.
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