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Large Shift in Source of Fine Sediment in the Upper Mississippi River
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Title | Large Shift in Source of Fine Sediment in the Upper Mississippi River |
| Creator | Belmont, Patrick Gran, Karen B. Schottler, Shawn P. Wilcock, Peter R. Day, Stephanie S. Jennings, Carrie Lauer, J. Wesley Viparelli, Enrica Willenbring, Jane K. Engstrom, Daniel R. Parker, Gary |
| Description | Although sediment is a natural constituent of rivers, excess loading to rivers and streams is a leading cause of impairment and biodiversity loss. Remedial actions require identification of the sources and mechanisms of sediment supply. This task is complicated by the scale and complexity of large watersheds as well as changes in climate and land use that alter the drivers of sediment supply. Previous studies in Lake Pepin, a natural lake on the Mississippi River, indicate that sediment... |
| Date | 2011-01-01T08:00:00Z |
| Type | text |
| Identifier | http://works.bepress.com/patrick_belmont/59 |
| Source | Patrick Belmont |
| Publisher | SelectedWorks |
| Subject | river sediment watershed science erosion process pollution Environmental Sciences Water Resource Management |
