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C L Chang1, W H Kuan, P S Lui

  • 1Department of Environmental Resources Management, Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Tainan, Taiwan, Republic of China.

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Landscape features significantly impact surface water quality in Taiwan's Wulin catchment. Land use and slope are key drivers of hydrological responses and non-point source pollution (NPSP), affecting the Formosan landlocked salmon habitat.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Hydrology
  • Ecology

Background:

  • Surface water quality in the Wulin catchment, Taiwan, is declining due to agricultural and human activities.
  • This degradation threatens the habitat of the Formosan landlocked salmon in the Chichiawan stream.
  • Understanding landscape impacts is crucial for conservation efforts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effects of landscape characteristics on surface water quality.
  • To predict hydrological responses and non-point source pollution (NPSP) exports in the Wulin catchment.
  • To analyze how land-use, soil type, and slope influence watershed responses.

Main Methods:

  • Application of the WinVAST model for hydrological and NPSP prediction.
  • Analysis of landscape characteristics including land-use, soil type, and slope.
  • Statistical correlation between landscape factors and watershed responses.

Main Results:

  • Hydrological responses were found to be highly correlated with the Curve Number (CN).
  • Pollutant exports showed a strong relationship with the average land surface slope.
  • Land-use and slope were identified as major factors influencing watershed responses.

Conclusions:

  • Landscape characteristics, particularly land use and slope, are critical determinants of surface water quality and NPSP.
  • The WinVAST model effectively predicts watershed responses to environmental changes.
  • Management strategies should consider land-use planning and slope management to protect water quality and aquatic habitats.