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Showing 1 to 3 of 3 for “"Riparian ecology--Washington (State)--Elwha River"”.
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Riparian understory dynamics and relationship to dams on the Elwha River, Washington
<p>"Dams alter the dynamics inherent to river systems by displacing natural hydrologic and sediment regimes, which can fundamentally alter riparian ecosystem function. However, with better understanding of how dams negatively impact river systems, and as many dams approach the end of their …
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Vegetation colonization within exposed reservoirs following dam removal on the Elwha River, Washington
"Riparian ecosystems are important for ecological functioning of rivers, and are significantly impacted by dams. With over 50% of large dams in the U.S. beyond their life expectancy, dam removal is increasingly being considered to eliminate aging infrastructure and restore ecosystems. There have …
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Initial response of riparian vegetation to dam removal on the Elwha River, Washington
<p>"Riparian zones, the interfaces between terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, provide numerous ecosystem functions such as wildlife habitat, erosion control, nutrient and energy storage, buffering of sediment and pollution, and maintenance of biodiversity. Worldwide, riparian ecosystems are …