Effects of flow regulation and drought on geomorphology and floodplain habitat along the Colorado River in Canyonlands National Park, Utah

Streamflow regulation compounded by regional drought has resulted in up to 22% reduction in channel width, changes in channel planform, expansion of riparian vegetation, and alterations to floodplain habitat on the Colorado River in Meander Canyon, Utah. Although some changes in channel width occurr...

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Veröffentlicht in:	River research and applications 2022-09, Vol.38 (7), p.1266-1276
Hauptverfasser:	Grams, Paul E., Head, Eric, Mueller, Erich R.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Annual floods Aquatic mammals Canyons Climate change dams Drought Endangered species Fish floodplain habitat Floodplains Floods Freshwater mammals Geologic depressions Geomorphology Habitats Levees Levees & battures National parks Outflow Rare species Riparian vegetation River meanders river regulation Rivers Runoff Stream discharge Stream flow Threatened species Tributaries Upstream Water outflow Water resources development Width
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