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Title: Reviewing the success of intentional flooding of the Grand Canyon

Abstract

A description and evaluation of the results of an intentional flooding experiment at the Grand Canyon are described. The purpose of the 7-day release of flood waters from the Glen Canyon Dam was to determine if managed floods have the ability to predictably restore the riverine environment. A summary of environmental conditions leading to the experiment is provided and flood results are listed. Initial results showed significant improvement in the size and number of the river`s beaches, creation of backwater habitat for endangered species, and no adverse impact to the trout fishery, Indian cultural sites, and other resources.

Authors:
 [1]
  1. Bureau of Reclamation, Salt Lake City, UT (United States)
Publication Date:
OSTI Identifier:
535172
Resource Type:
Journal Article
Journal Name:
Hydro Review
Additional Journal Information:
Journal Volume: 16; Journal Issue: 2; Other Information: PBD: Apr 1997
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
13 HYDRO ENERGY; COLORADO RIVER; FLOODS; ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS; DAMS; RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Citation Formats

Wirth, B D. Reviewing the success of intentional flooding of the Grand Canyon. United States: N. p., 1997. Web.
Wirth, B D. Reviewing the success of intentional flooding of the Grand Canyon. United States.
Wirth, B D. 1997. "Reviewing the success of intentional flooding of the Grand Canyon". United States.
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abstractNote = {A description and evaluation of the results of an intentional flooding experiment at the Grand Canyon are described. The purpose of the 7-day release of flood waters from the Glen Canyon Dam was to determine if managed floods have the ability to predictably restore the riverine environment. A summary of environmental conditions leading to the experiment is provided and flood results are listed. Initial results showed significant improvement in the size and number of the river`s beaches, creation of backwater habitat for endangered species, and no adverse impact to the trout fishery, Indian cultural sites, and other resources.},
doi = {},
url = {https://www.osti.gov/biblio/535172}, journal = {Hydro Review},
number = 2,
volume = 16,
place = {United States},
year = {Tue Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1997},
month = {Tue Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1997}
}