Land use and vegetative cover as factors influencing runoff

TitleLand use and vegetative cover as factors influencing runoff
Publication TypeConference Proceedings
Year of Conference1944
AuthorsKohler, K. O.
Conference Name12th Annual Western Interstate Snow Survey Conference
Series TitleProceedings of the 12th Annual Western Interstate Snow Survey Conference
Date PublishedFebruary 1944
PublisherAmerican Geophysical Union, Transactions, Part I:
Conference LocationBerkeley, California
KeywordsBasin analysis, Watershed management
Abstract

Watershed analysis is used to estimate the intensity of runoff and watershed yield by considering such factors as slope, topography, sub-surface rock, soil conditions, vegetative cover and land use as physical parameters. Hydrologic factors involved are precipitation intensity, and duration, temperatures, wind movements, snow accumulation. All factors are used towards determination of the most economical land use and watershed yield, towards improving an understanding of better watershed management. Large brush areas present a potential fire hazard and if laid bare cause much soil erosion where the root systems are exposed. Citations of classic examples of watershed damage are included with figures to show economic losses.Discussion is presented by B. A. Madson, U. C. Davis, and N. F. Meadowcroft, federal Power Commission, San Francisco, Calif.