Ecohydrologic Factors Affecting Watershed Processes
Ecohydrologic Factors Affecting Watershed Processes
The USGS Pacific Islands Water Science Center studies plant species that could affect evapotranspiration, infiltration, and groundwater recharge in forested watersheds. Quantifying the amounts of water affected are important for understanding the regional impacts of specific plant species on freshwater availability.
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Effects of High-Priority Non-Native and Dominant Native Plant Species on the Water Cycle
The spread of highly-invasive non-native plant species in Hawaiʻi’s forests may be reducing freshwater availability across the islands. However, little information has been collected to determine the effects of highly-invasive non-native plant species on freshwater resources. The lack of information, in turn, limits the development of effective management strategies for preserving Hawaiʻi’s...