A century of lessons about water resources in northeastern forests

Abstract

Water resources in forests of the northeastern United States have been a contentious issue throughout the 20th century. The Weeks Law of 1911 recognized the needs to protect water yield and quality, and stimulated long-term interest in the relationships between forests and water. Research has provided a clear understanding of the roles of forests in hydrologic and nutrient cycling, water quality, and sedimentation, and how these roles are affected by human and natural disturbances.

Citation

Hornbeck, James W.; Kochenderfer, James N. 2001. A century of lessons about water resources in northeastern forests. In: A monumental event: proceedings of the Society of American Foresters 2000 national convention: 2000 November 16-20; Washington, DC. Bethesda, MD: Society of American Foresters: 31-37.