Ephemeral stream water contributions to United States drainage networks
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Published in Science · View the paper (DOI)
New modeling study reveals ephemeral streams contribute up to 55% of US river flow, playing a crucial role in transporting pollutants and nutrients. The findings highlight the importance of including these temporary streams under federal clean water regulations.
Coverage from 3 institutions
- Ephemeral streams, often overlooked, are major contributors to US river flow and water quality American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) · Jun 27, 2024 · first to report
- Clean Water Act leaves about 55% of water flowing out of rivers vulnerable to pollution, new study suggests University of Massachusetts Amherst · Jun 27, 2024
- Ephemeral streams likely to have significant effect on U.S. water quality Yale University · Jun 29, 2024