Woody plant encroachment has increased stream flow in Edwards Plateau, Texas
Thursday, March 4, 2010 - 12:35
in Earth & Climate
A new study finds that contrary to widespread perceptions, springs in the Edwards Plateau of Texas, 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.