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Title: The Effects of Urbanization On Baseflow Over Time: An Analysis of Changing Watersheds and Stream Flow Response in Georgia

Citation Type: Dissertation/Thesis

Publication Year: 2015

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Abstract: This study examines the relationship between baseflow and urbanization over time with the help of spatial analysis using Geographic Information Systems. The urbanization parameters used were population and urban land use. Five urban and three non-urban streams were chosen for analysis in the state of Georgia. Four percentile baseflows for each stream were identified and analyzed for trends over time. A correlation analysis was also run to determine how baseflow varies as a function of urbani- zation. According to the trend analysis, the baseflows over time were considered stable or had no sta- tistically significant trend. The correlation analysis between baseflow and urbanization revealed some scattered relationships though a general conclusion cannot be drawn. The simplicity of the study may have contributed to not capturing all of the baseflow changes with the urbanization parameters.

Url: https://scholarworks.gsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1082&context=geosciences_theses

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Authors: FURTSCH, EMILY

Institution: Georgia State University

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Degree: Master of Science

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Pages: 156

Data Collections: IPUMS NHGIS

Topics: Land Use/Urban Organization, Natural Resource Management

Countries: United States