Stream water quality corridor assessment and management using spatial analysis techniques: Introduction, evaluation, and implementation of the WQCM model.

The rapid development of once-rural landscapes often produces detrimental effects on surface water quality entering local reservoirs through vulnerable stream channels. This study presents a methodology that incorporates geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing techniques for the creation of a stream corridor evaluation mechanism, coined the water quality corridor management (WQCM) model. Specifically, the study focuses on determining the viability of the WQCM model in assessing the stream corridor conditions within a northern Denton County pilot study region. These results will aid in the prediction and evaluation of the quality of stream water entering reservoirs that serve as the primary drinking water source for local municipalities.

Grantor dc:publisher

University of North Texas

Year dc:date

2007

Author dc:creator

• English, April R.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Atkinson, Samuel F.
• Zimmerman, Earl G.
• Hunter, Bruce

• stream corridor
• reservoirs
• GIS
• water quality
• remote sensing
• Water quality -- Texas -- Denton County.
• Water quality management -- Texas -- Denton County.
• Water -- Pollution -- Texas -- Denton County.
• Urban runoff -- Texas -- Denton County.

Statement dc:rights

• Public
• Copyright
• English, April R.
• Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.

Language dc:language

English

Identifier

oclc: 191800630
https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc3976/
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OAI identifier oai:identifier

info:ark/67531/metadc3976