Keyword: water

Cloud water interception in Hawai’i: Developing capacity to characterize the spatial patterns and effects on water and ecological processes responses in Hawai’i

Cloud-water interception (CWI) is the process by which fog or cloud water droplets are captured and accumulate on the leaves and branches of plants, some of which drips to the ground. Prior studies in Hawai'i indicate that CWI is highly variable and can contribute substantially to total precipitation.

Managing forests for water [Chapter 3]

Forests are often managed for a wide range of purposes, such as wood production, recreation and biodiversity conservation. Healthy, well-managed forests also store and filter water as well as reduce surface runoff and flood risk. Regrowing forests, on the other hand, can reduce downstream water supplies. Forests that are unmanaged may become overstocked (i.e. have a very high density of trees per unit area).

Using prescribed burn fire severity assessments to estimate postburn hydrologic risk

Research conducted via the Australian Bushfire Cooperative Research Centre (BCRC) developed methods for assessing postfire hydrologic risk to human life, infrastructure, and water quality. End users of BCRC products identified the project for utilization, and a small team of practitioners and researchers was established. The utilization team developed a three-phase plan.

RMRS science supports national research priorities: A glimpse at National Research Priorities inside the Rocky Mountain Research Station

The Rocky Mountain Research Station (RMRS) develops and delivers innovative science and technology to improve lives and landscapes. RMRS conducts research focused on the issues of today, applying knowledge gained from decades of prior research to contemporary problems. Scientists at RMRS also continue long-term research that provides a lens from the past into the future to inform the sustainable management of diverse ecosystems.

The FLUXNET2015 dataset and the ONEFlux processing pipeline for eddy covariance data

The FLUXNET2015 dataset provides ecosystem-scale data on CO2, water, and energy exchange between the biosphere and the atmosphere, and other meteorological and biological measurements, from 212 sites around the globe (over 1500 site-years, up to and including year 2014). These sites, independently managed and operated, voluntarily contributed their data to create global datasets.

Soils and water [Chapter 3]

Wildlands play a special role in providing a reliable supply of high-quality water (Dissmeyer 2000), and, in particular, we rely on forest and rangeland soils to ensure clean, abundant water. Soils retain water and make it available to support vegetation, facilitate drainage to soil and ultimately to surface waters (streams and lakes), and recharge aquifers and groundwater.

Effects of climate change on forested wetland soils [Chapter 9]

Wetlands are characterized by water at or near the soil surface for all or significant part of the year, are a source for food, fiber and water to society, and because of their position in landscapes and ecological structure help to moderate floods. They are also unique ecosystems with long-persistent flora and fauna.