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:
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- 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.
@article{osti_535172,
title = {Reviewing the success of intentional flooding of the Grand Canyon},
author = {Wirth, B D},
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}
}
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