Modeling Riparian Restoration Impacts on the Hydrologic Cycle at the Babacomari Ranch, SE Arizona, USA
| Autor: | Natalie R. Wilson, Laura M. Norman, Tyson L. Swetnam, Chloe Fandel, James B. Callegary, Brandon T. Forbes, Laurel J. Lacher |
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| Rok vydání: | 2019 |
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lcsh:Hydraulic engineering
Watershed 010504 meteorology & atmospheric sciences Geography Planning and Development 010501 environmental sciences Aquatic Science 01 natural sciences Biochemistry hydrologic budget lcsh:Water supply for domestic and industrial purposes lcsh:TC1-978 augmented recharge Gabion Water cycle 0105 earth and related environmental sciences Water Science and Technology Riparian zone Hydrology lcsh:TD201-500 geography geography.geographical_feature_category modeling Groundwater recharge Infiltration (hydrology) surface-to-groundwater Environmental science Groundwater model Groundwater restoration science |
| Zdroj: | Water, Vol 11, Iss 2, p 381 (2019) Water Volume 11 Issue 2 |
| ISSN: | 2073-4441 |
| DOI: | 10.3390/w11020381 |
| Popis: | This paper describes coupling field experiments with surface and groundwater modeling to investigate rangelands of SE Arizona, USA using erosion-control structures to augment shallow and deep aquifer recharge. We collected field data to describe the physical and hydrological properties before and after gabions (caged riprap) were installed in an ephemeral channel. The modular finite-difference flow model is applied to simulate the amount of increase needed to raise groundwater levels. We used the average increase in infiltration measured in the field and projected on site, assuming all infiltration becomes recharge, to estimate how many gabions would be needed to increase recharge in the larger watershed. A watershed model was then applied and calibrated with discharge and 3D terrain measurements, to simulate flow volumes. Findings were coupled to extrapolate simulations and quantify long-term impacts of riparian restoration. Projected scenarios demonstrate how erosion-control structures could impact all components of the annual water budget. Results support the potential of watershed-wide gabion installation to increase total aquifer recharge, with models portraying increased subsurface connectivity and accentuated lateral flow contributions. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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