Impacts of Climate Change and Urban Development on Water Resources in the Tualatin River Basin

Impacts of Climate Change and Urban Development on Water Resources in the Tualatin River Basin

Potential impacts of climate change on the water resources of the Pacific Northwest of the United States include earlier peak runoff, reduced summer flows, and increased winter flooding. An increase in impervious surfaces, accompanied by urban development, is known to decrease infiltration and incre...

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Main Author: Praskievicz, Sarah
Format: Others
Published: PDXScholar 2009
Subjects:
Climatic changes > Oregon > Tualatin River Watershed
Urbanization > Oregon > Tualatin River Watershed
Climatic changes
Urbanization
Water-supply
Tualatin River Watershed (Or.) > Water-supply
Oregon > Tualatin River Watershed
Nature and Society Relations
Physical and Environmental Geography
Urban Studies
Urban Studies and Planning
Online Access:https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/open_access_etds/2248
https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3251&context=open_access_etds

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https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/open_access_etds/2248
https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3251&context=open_access_etds

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