Accurate maps of streams could aid in more sustainable development of Potomac River watershed
Thursday, October 3, 2013 - 10:30
in Earth & Climate
Where a stream ends is clear, but where it begins can be more difficult to discern. Researchers from the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science have developed a new method to solve this problem, resulting in a new map of the Potomac River watershed stream network that significantly improves the information needed for assessing the impact of urbanization on aquatic ecosystems.