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Characterizing Streamflow

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Section of Prospect Creek where stream has no flow

Probability of Streamflow Permanence (PROSPER)

PRObability of Streamflow PERmanence (PROSPER) Rivers and streams are constantly changing. Streamflows can change throughout the year and between years due to snowmelt, precipitation, diversions, and return flows. For many streams, these fluctuations determine whether a stream has year-round flow or not. PROSPER is a project initiated to better understand what causes these fluctuations in...
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Groundwater and Streamflow Information Program, Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center, Idaho Water Science Center, Washington Water Science Center, Wyoming-Montana Water Science Center
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Probability of Streamflow Permanence (PROSPER)

PRObability of Streamflow PERmanence (PROSPER) Rivers and streams are constantly changing. Streamflows can change throughout the year and between years due to snowmelt, precipitation, diversions, and return flows. For many streams, these fluctuations determine whether a stream has year-round flow or not. PROSPER is a project initiated to better understand what causes these fluctuations in...
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