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Development of Watershed Scale Management Plans using Standardized Software Tools
Development of Watershed Scale Management Plans using Standardized Software Tools
Author(s)
Albertin, Klaus
Manguerra, Henry
Meyers, Matt
Manguerra, Henry
Meyers, Matt
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Hatcher, Kathryn J.
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Abstract
The development of watershed
management plans to assess and forecast impacts of
landuse changes on water resources has become a
standard requirement in Georgia for local governments
seeking expansion of wastewater discharge permits or
increased water supply withdrawals. The watershed
assessment and planning process consists of a number
of components that estimate the contribution of
pollutants from point and nonpoint sources. These
components include data collection, watershed
assessment, data analysis, and prediction of future
conditions. The Watershed Characterization System
(WCS) and Better Assessment Science Integrating
Point and Nonpoint Sources, Version 3 (BASINS3)
have been developed to streamline the assessment and
management plan development process by assembling
environmental datasets and analysis tools. These
programs aid the water resources manager by
providing the basic framework which can be further
enhanced with local data to aid in the management
decision-making process.
Sponsor
Sponsored and Organized by: U.S. Geological Survey, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Natural Resources Conservation Service, The University of Georgia, Georgia State University, Georgia Institute of Technology
Date Issued
2001-03
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