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Upper washita river experimental watersheds: sediment database.

X-C Zhang, J D Garbrecht, J L Steiner

Journal of Environmental Quality

|January 21, 2015

Summary

This study details sediment data from 1961-2012 in the Upper Washita River Experimental Watersheds, Oklahoma. Findings aid understanding of conservation practices

Area of Science:

Environmental Science
Hydrology
Soil Science

Background:

Sediment transport and soil erosion are critical environmental concerns.
Understanding watershed dynamics is essential for effective land and water management.

Purpose of the Study:

To summarize a comprehensive sediment data collection program (1961-2012) in the Upper Washita River Experimental Watersheds.
To enhance scientific understanding of watershed conservation practices and floodwater-retardation structures' effectiveness in controlling floods and soil erosion.
To provide a resource for researchers evaluating erosion processes and conservation impacts.

Main Methods:

Detailed description of gaging sites, record lengths, and sampling procedures.
Explanation of data processing techniques and instrumentation used.

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Presentation of data use examples and analyses.

Main Results:

The sediment data, particularly breakpoint data from unit source watersheds, are crucial for erosion process understanding.
The data supports assessment of conservation practice effectiveness.
The data is valuable for evaluating and validating soil erosion models.

Conclusions:

The collected sediment data provides a valuable long-term record for hydrological and soil erosion research.
The data is essential for assessing the efficacy of watershed management strategies.
Data accessibility is facilitated through specified download URLs.