The forest ecosystem of southeast Alaska: 8. Water.

Donald C. Schmiege; Austin E. Helmers; Daniel M. Bishop

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The forest ecosystem of southeast Alaska: 8. Water.

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Donald C. Schmiege, Austin E. Helmers, Daniel M. Bishop

Year:

1974

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Pacific Northwest Research Station

Source:

Gen. Tech. Rep. PNW-GTR-028. Portland, OR: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station. 32 p

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Abstract

One of the most striking characteristics of southeast Alaska is the abundance of water. Large glaciers, icefields, and thousands of streams result from heavy precipitation throughout the year. Published and unpublished data on water regimen, temperature, sedimentation, and chemistry are combined. These serve as a basis for understanding how this valuable resource may be used and protected so that high quality water may always be abundant and available. A brief section on needed research is included.

Keywords

watershed management, water quality research, Alaska

Citation

Schmiege, Donald C.; Helmers, Austin E.; Bishop, Daniel M. 1974. The forest ecosystem of southeast Alaska: 8. Water. Gen. Tech. Rep. PNW-GTR-028. Portland, OR: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station. 32 p