Watershed-scale sediment movement in relation to in-stream water quality: Pre- and post-harvest observations | Posted on:2010-11-03 | Degree:M.S | Type:Thesis | University:Mississippi State University | Candidate:Hamiter, Bonnie Leigh | Full Text:PDF | GTID:2443390002473495 | Subject:Hydrology | Abstract/Summary: | | Sediment is a leading contributor to nonpoint source (NPS) pollution in streams and rivers. Sources and sinks of sediment movement were identified for a 121-hectare watershed located in Webster County, Mississippi in order to evaluate the impact of forest harvesting on water quality and sedimentation rates. In a completely randomized design containing three replications of two treatments (unharvested vs. harvested) and two slopes (≤9% vs. >9%), twelve sub-watersheds were randomly selected for intensive measurement of the sources and sinks of sediment after precipitation events. In-stream, bank and forest road sediment movement were also monitored pre- and post-harvest. Total suspended sediment (TSS) in runoff from forest roads ranged from 36-188 g/L with a consistent trend of decreasing sediment concentrations with increasing distance from the road. Within the watershed, erosional processes dominated however there was little net change in soil elevation one year post-harvest.;Key words: watershed, sediment transport, timber harvesting... | Keywords/Search Tags: | Sediment, Post-harvest, Watershed | | Related items |
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