Study shows woody plant encroachment has increased stream flow in the Edwards Plateau
Thursday, March 4, 2010 - 11:28
in Earth & Climate
A new study by Texas AgriLife Research scientists finds that contrary to widespread perceptions, springs in the Edwards Plateau, which provide much of the stream flows, have not been declining as a result of increased encroachment of woody plants. In fact, spring flows are twice as high as they were prior to 1950.