Hydrologic processes and nutrient dynamics in a pristine mountain catchment
January 1, 2002
Nutrient dynamics in watersheds have been used as an ecosystem-level indicator of overall ecosystem function or response to disturbance (e.g. Borman.N et al. 1974, WEBSTER et al. 1992). The examination of nutrients has been evaluated to determine responses to logging practices or other changes in watershed land use. Nutrient dynamics have been related to changing physical and biological characteristics (Mulholl AND 1992, CHESTNUT & McDowell 2000). Herein, the concentrations and dynamics of nitrogen, phosphorus and particulate organic carbon were examined in a large pristine watershed because they are affected by changes in discharge directly from the catchment and after passage through a large oligotrophic lake.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2002 |
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Title | Hydrologic processes and nutrient dynamics in a pristine mountain catchment |
DOI | 10.1080/03680770.2001.11902705 |
Authors | F. Richard Hauer, Daniel B. Fagre, Jack A. Stanford |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Verhandlungen der Internationalen Vereinigung fur Theoretische und Angewandte Limnologie |
Index ID | 70159900 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center |