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Spatiotemporal dynamics of water quality analytes within an intensively managed prairie watershed

Spatiotemporal dynamics of water quality analytes within an intensively managed prairie watershed

Authors :
Kuzyk, Zou Zou (Geological Sciences) Casson, Nora (University of Winnipeg, Geography)
Graveline, Paul (Province of Manitoba)
Ali, Genevieve (Geological Sciences)
Penner, Amber
Kuzyk, Zou Zou (Geological Sciences) Casson, Nora (University of Winnipeg, Geography)
Graveline, Paul (Province of Manitoba)
Ali, Genevieve (Geological Sciences)
Penner, Amber
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

A greater understanding of hydrological processes is needed to interpret spatial and temporal water quality dynamics, specifically within intensely managed prairie watersheds. This M.Sc. thesis looks at two years (2013 and 2014) of water quality and water level data, collected from 12 sub-watersheds outlets within the Catfish Creek Watershed (CCW). The CCW is located in southeastern Manitoba, is a tributary of Lake Winnipeg, and spans 642 km2, with a near-even mix of forest and agricultural land. The first data chapter (i.e., Chapter 2) analyzes correlations between each sub-watershed’s weekly water quality parameters (electrical conductivity, nitrate and phosphate concentrations) and their characteristics (e.g., topography and morphology, land use and land cover, and geology). The second research chapter (i.e., Chapter 4) conducts concentration-discharge (c-q) analyses using daily water quality measurements from four sub-watersheds. Findings indicate that the water quality dynamics within the CCW are both spatially and temporally diverse.

Details

Database :
OAIster
Notes :
English
Publication Type :
Electronic Resource
Accession number :
edsoai.on1198417413
Document Type :
Electronic Resource