Streamflow Measurement and Analysis for Northwest Rangelands

by Clifton W. Johnson, USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Northwest Watershed Research Cent, Boise, ID, USA,
Nancy D. Gordon, USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Northwest Watershed Research Cent, Boise, ID, USA,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Water for Resource Development

Abstract:

Watershed hydrologic and sedimentation investigations on the Reynolds Creek Experimental Watershed in southwest Idaho were initiated in 1960. Major objectives of the watershed research program were: 1. To design, construct, and operate a network of precipitation, streamflow, and sediment measuring stations representative of extensive sagebrush rangeland areas; 2. To determine precipitation, streamflow, and sediment amounts and characteristics; and 3. To provide a data base for testing rangeland watershed hydrologic and productivity models. The streamflow measuring structures, and operational experience are described.

Subject Headings: Watersheds | Streamflow | Sediment | Rangeland | Flow measurement | Hydrology | Precipitation | Idaho | United States

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